FC Dallas heads to Brazil today, where the team will train and play four preseason games. While in Brazil, the team will primarily stay and train at Brazilian partner Clube Atletico Paranaense's Training Center and Hotel in Curitiba, Brazil. FCD will return to Dallas on March 11.
The first leg of the USA-Brazil Challenge featuring FCD versus Paranaense at Kyocera Arena in Brazil has been moved to Thursday, March 6 at 3 p.m. CT. The game was originally scheduled for March 5. The return leg will be played at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Remaining Preseason Game Schedule:
Mar. 3: Marucelli - 1 p.m. - CAP Training Center, Curitiba, Brazil
Mar. 4: CAP U-20's - 1 p.m. - CAP Training Center
Mar. 6: Atletico Paranaense - 3 p.m. - Kyocera Arena, Curitiba, Brazil - 1st Leg of USA-Brazil Challenge
Mar. 8: Avai Fútbol Clube (Brazil Serie B) - 1 p.m. - Estadio Adolfo Gonder, Florianópolis, Brazil
Mar. 13: University of Tulsa - TBD - Pizza Hut Park; adidas Field
Mar. 15: LA Galaxy - 7:30 p.m. - Pizza Hut Park; Stadium Field - FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game
Mar. 22: Atletico Paranaense - 7:30 p.m. - Pizza Hut Park; Stadium Field - 2nd Leg of USA-Brazil Challenge
All times Central
Travel Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (4): Ray Burse, Josh Lambo, Dario Sala, Dan Kennedy (guest player)
DEFENDERS (7): Andrew Daniels, Duilio Davino, Michael Dello-Russo, Drew Moor, Aaron Pitchkolan, Adrian Serioux, Alex Yi
MIDFIELDERS (11): Eric Avila, Abdus Ibrahim, Bobby Rhine, Pablo Ricchetti, Andre Rocha, Marcelo Saragosa, Juan Toja, David Wagenfuhr, Blake Wagner, Anthony Wallace, Chase Wileman
FORWARDS (5): Kenny Cooper, Dominic Oduro, Ricardinho, Brek Shea, Abe Thompson
Note: Arturo Alvarez and Dax McCarty will not travel to Brazil, as both players will join the U.S. U-23 team in Bradenton Fla. from March 1-9, for the team's final training camp before 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying.
