WHAT: Major League Soccer (MLS) and Chivas USA, cordially invite you to witness a training session for Verano MLS, an initiative that provides free, professionally managed soccer training for Los Angeles area youth ages 8-12. These sessions are run by coaches and players from Chivas USA and provide an inspirational platform of soccer lessons that extend to everyday life in addition to creating a connection between youth soccer players and their favorite MLS teams.
WHO: Antonio Cue, President of Chivas USA
Dennis Te Kloese, Director of Soccer of Chivas USA
Jorge Flores, Current Chivas USA Player and Former Sueño MLS Winner
100+ MLS participants and their families
WHEN: Tuesday, 14th of August, 2007
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bell Gardens Sports Complex
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
CONTACT: Fernando Orvañanos, PRIMETIME Group: (323) 655-5127
ABOUT VERANO MLS:
Verano MLS is a national MLS initiative for youth (8 - 12 years of age) which provides free soccer training from players and coaches from participating MLS teams. The program lasts for 6 weeks and is taking place in 5 cities during 2007: Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and New York.
In addition to free soccer training, participants will receive a Verano MLS adidas soccer ball, a Verano MLS adidas t-shirt and an opportunity to meet MLS players and coaches. Verano MLS participants will also receive a complimentary MLS game ticket for themselves and members of their family. In addition to on-field access, a special section in the stadium will be dedicated to Verano MLS participants and their families.
Cartoon Network, an MLS partner, will be filming and producing a special bilingual television segment based on Verano MLS's clinics and activities.
Verano MLS joins the already successful MLS Hispanic grassroots lineup of MLS Futbolito, the League's official 4-v-4 soccer tournament, and Sueño MLS, a month-long tryout for one player to earn a spot with Chivas USA. Sueño MLS and Verano MLS will expand to include multiple teams next season.
