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Dr. Pepper DALLAS CUP® XXVIII
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX Announces Dr Pepper Opening Day Games and The 2008 Super Group (Under 19) Teams
(DALLAS, Texas) December 18, 2007 – Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX announces the Dr Pepper Opening Sunday game lineup, with local Dallas team, Andromeda SC competing against last year’s Dallas Cup Super Group Champions, Sao Paulo FC of Brazil on March 16th for the 3:00 p.m. kick-off at Pizza Hut Park Stadium in Frisco. At 5:00 p.m., the 29th Annual Opening Day Ceremonies, an Olympic-style parade, will allow spectators to see all participating teams. The 7:00 p.m. match-up will feature Liverpool FC of England and Slavija FK of Bosnia/Herzegovina.
There are a number of new teams competing for the first time in the Super Group (U19) division, including:
Andromeda SC of Dallas - 2007 USYS National Boys Champions
Leicester City of England - 2007 Premier League Champions
Ryutsu Keizai FC of Japan - 2007 Prince Takamodo Cup Champions
Liverpool FC of England - popular British club owned by Dallas businessman Tom Hicks, Jr., and George Gillett (Liverpool’s first team won the FA Cup in 2006)
Slavija FK of Bosnia/Herzegovina - from Sarajevo, host city of the 1984 Olympic Winter Games
Whitecaps FC of Canada - part of the developmental system for the Vancover Whitecaps USL 1st Division team
Teams returning in 2008 to the Super Group division are:
Sao Paulo of Brazil - with the opportunity to make Dallas Cup history by winning three Super Group championships, taking the present five way tie away from Real Madrid, SC Corinthians, Clube Atletico Paranaese and EC Vitoria
Benefica of Portugal - sponsored by adidas, returns to compete after a five year absence.
Eintracht Frankfurt of Germany - have promoted five players from their squads here in 2004/2006/2007 to their Bundesliga first team, will return this year with another strong squad
CF Monterrey of Mexico- holds the all-time Dallas Cup record for most championships won at all age levels
Tigres of Mexico - strong youth development program, which could have the opportunity to compete against their arch-rivals, CF Monterrey, both from Monterrey, Mexico
CD Guadalajara of Mexico - known throughout the world as Chivas, is one of the few professional clubs to restrict their team rosters to local players
With approximately 180 teams from around the United States and the world, ages under 13 to under 19, competing in this years’ tournament March 16-23, the tournament will be another strong show for spectators to enjoy!
“We are delighted that so many top boys youth teams from around the world of soccer, will be competing in our tournament next March, giving the players the very best competition and allow the Dallas soccer fans the opportunity to see the very best youth soccer and potential soccer stars of the future”, Dallas Cup executive director, Gordon Jago stated.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX Super Group (Under 19) Division Complete Listing:
Andrómeda SC (USA)
Benfica (Portugal)
CD Guadalajara [Chivas] (Mexico)
CF Monterrey (Mexico)
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
Leicester City FC (England)
Liverpool FC (England)
Ryutsu Keizai FC (Japan)
Sao Paulo FC (Brazil)
Slavija FK (Bosnia/Herzegovina)
Tigres (Mexico)
Whitecaps FC (Canada)
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX tickets for all stadium games are on sale now! All- Tournament Adult Passes are $40, All-Tournament Youth Passes are $20 and are good for all stadium day games (includes 5 days and 14 games). Opening Day - Adult Tickets are $15 each and Opening Day –Youth Tickets are $5 each. Tickets are available by calling 214/221-3636 or visiting The Soccer Corner locations: Plano- 1820 Coit Rd (at the southeast corner of Park & Coit); Colleyville- 3301 Highway 121 (at the southwest corner of 121 & Glade); and Lewisville- 2240 S. Stemmons (at the northeast side of I-35 at Hebron Parkway). All tickets are general admission and individual stadium day games will be available at the gate for purchase (Adults - $10 & Youth $5). Games will be played all week, free of charge, at Pizza Hut Park complex and Richland College complex (through Wednesday, March 19 only), but entry into all stadium games requires a ticket. Get the latest information about Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX, teams, schedules and more at
Dr. Pepper DALLAS CUP® XXVIII.
For more information contact Bucki Rogers 214.221.3636 or
bucki@dallascup.com
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX to be held March 16-23, 2008, the premiere international boys youth soccer tournament in the United States, is a special event presented by Dallas Cup, Inc. Since 1980, Dallas Cup has hosted soccer teams from all over the United States and the world. Soccer superstars including David Beckham, Landon Donovan, DeMarcus Beasley and Freddie Adu have participated in Dallas Cup tournaments as young amateurs. Dallas Cup, Inc. promotes the well being of young people through athletic competition, cultural appreciation and educational opportunities .Dallas Cup, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA. Additional information about Dallas Cup can be found at
Dr. Pepper DALLAS CUP® XXVIII.
Bucki Rogers
Marketing & Public Relations
