America de Cali and Atletico Nacional to Play Colombian Clasico in Fort Lauderdale

A Colombian clasico being played thousands of miles from Cali or Medellin doesn't raise eyebrows the way it used to, but that doesn't take anything off the plate. This Saturday, September 5, America de Cali and Atletico Nacional face off at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale for the so-called Serie Colombia, a matchup that brings one of Colombian soccer's most traditional rivalries to American soil.

Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. (Argentina and Uruguay time) and 6:30 p.m. in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, with the broadcast airing through Disney+'s Premium Plan, available only in South America.

Why It's Worth Watching

This is no ordinary friendly. America and Nacional arrive at this meeting in strong form within the FPC, something they already showed not long ago in one of the most hard-fought matches of the season so far. Now they meet again, but with an extra layer to it: part of the proceeds from Fort Lauderdale will go to victims of the earthquake that recently struck Colombia, so for once the result on the field takes a back seat to the charitable purpose behind the event.

The Names Driving the Buzz

On the red side, all eyes are on Yeison Guzman. The midfielder has become the top scorer of the 2026-II league season with 6 goals and already has 3 assists to his name so far this campaign, numbers that make him the club's most decisive player.

Nacional, meanwhile, has found a standout partner in Marlos Moreno. Since returning to Colombian soccer, the forward has been improving match by match and already has 4 goals and an assist with the Verdolaga, a solid tally for someone who is just getting reacquainted with the local competition.

How the Teams Arrive

In the standings, the gap is clear. America de Cali currently sits atop the league with 20 points from 8 matches, while Atletico Nacional is fourth with 12 points from 5 games. Different contexts, sure, but that rarely matters when these two historic clubs meet.

The most recent head to head favors the team from Cali: back in August 2026, at the Pascual Guerrero, America won 1-0 with a goal from, fittingly, Yeison Guzman. A result that fuels the red side's hopes heading into this new chapter, now on neutral ground.

So mark the date: Saturday, September 5, 6:30 p.m. Colombian time, with Fort Lauderdale as the stage and Disney+ as the window for anyone wanting to follow every minute of a clasico that, this time, also plays in favor of a bigger cause.