FRISCO, TX - From April 9-16, soccer fans from all over the world will be able to see soccer's future stars in Pizza Hut Park. The FC Dallas Reserves kick-off a week that will also feature top youth clubs from teams from all over the world that will participate in the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVII throughout the complex's 17 fields and 20,500 seat stadium.
The Hoops open up the 2006 Reserve Division campaign with a home match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday, April 9 at 10 a.m. on the adidas Field at Pizza Hut Park. The Hoops finished tied for second place with a 6-5-1 record (19 points) in the inaugural season of the MLS Reserve Division in 2005.
The Reserve Division was established in 2005 as a key component of Major League Soccer's drive to develop the stars of tomorrow in a professional, competitive atmosphere. The Reserve Division utilizes a single-table standings - without conferences - in which all twelve team are grouped together and the team with the most points at the end of the season wins the Reserve Division Cup and a $20,000 cash prize. In 2005, the D.C. United Reserves were crowned Reserve Division Champions, finishing with 24 points from 12 games, five points clear of FC Dallas, New England and New York.
FCD Reserves will once again play 12 games, six home and six road in the Reserve Division. The game on April 9 is open to the public and can best be viewed from the east side of the field. There will be a $5 fee to park in any Pizza Hut Park parking lot.
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The prestigious Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVI, which will play host to the most recognized boy's youth teams known throughout soccer, also begins on Sunday, April 9 at Pizza Hut Park. This year's line-up promised to be the most competitive Dallas and the United States has ever seen in the sport. Matching up teams from the Far East to the Cliffs of Dover, the action will be at an all time high in all of the age groups.
Competing in the Super Group division of Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVII, April 9-16, 2006 will be:
Games will take place on 10 of the Pizza Hut Park complex fields daily throughout the week, with the stadium hosting the Super Group games including:
Sunday, April 9
Dallas Texans Red vs. Tigres at 3:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies with an Olympic-style "Parade of Teams" at 5:00 pm
Manchester United FC vs. Real Madrid CF at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 12
Tigres vs. Deportivo Saprissa at 6:00 pm
Real Madrid CF vs. CF Monterrey at 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 16
10:00 AM Group C Under 16 Final
12:30 PM Group B Under 17 Final
3:00 PM Group A Under 19 Final
6:00 PM Super Group Final
Tickets for all stadium games are on sale now. All seats are general admission and will be available at the gate for purchase. Games will be played all week, free of charge at Pizza Hut Park complex and Richland College complex, but entry into all Pizza Hut Park Stadium games require a ticket.
Tickets for the Opening Day in the stadium on Sunday, April 19 are $15 per adult and $5 per youth. All-Tournament passes are available for $45 for adults and $15 for youth, which will provide access to five days of stadium games (14 games - April 9, 13, 14, 15, 16). Parking will be $5 in all Pizza Hut Park parking lots.
For more information, please visit www.dallascup.com or call 214/221-3636.
