USA-Brazil Challenge Returns
February 14th, 2009 . 8:01 am . By: Buzz CarrickNot that this comes as a shock, but the USA-Brazil challenge against Clube Atletico Paranaense is returning for its third edition. The first leg will be down in Curtiba, Brazil on March 4th. Although there are not details yet, I would image that game might be streamed on line. The more important leg for FCD fans in Dallas is the one which you can attend at Pizza Hut Park on March 14th at 7:30 PM. Here’s the FCD press release. THIRD ANNUAL USA-BRAZIL CHALLENGEFRISCO, Texas (Friday, Feb. 13, 2009) – FC Dallas today announced details for the third annual USA-Brazil Challenge, the two-leg aggregate goal series between FCD and Brazilian-partner Clube Atletico Paranaense. The first leg of this year’s challenge will be played on March 4 at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, with the second leg at Pizza Hut Park on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets for the return leg at Pizza Hut Park will be available on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. CT at www.fcdallas.com, through all Ticketmaster outlets, and Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $20-$75. FC Dallas plan holders and fans who purchase tickets to the March 21 season-opener versus the Chicago Fire (by 5 p.m. CT on March 13), will receive free seats for the March 14 game (same as number purchased). For more information, call 888-FCD-GOAL (888.323.4625). Parking is free for all FC Dallas games at Pizza Hut Park. As part of its preparation for the 2009 Major League Soccer season, FC Dallas will spend nine days in Brazil, training at the Atletico Paranaense facilities in Curitiba from Feb. 26-March 6. The trip will also include two additional preseason games (dates and opponents TBD). Paranaense won the 2007 series by defeating Dallas 3-1 in Curitiba on March 7 and 1-0 at Pizza Hut Park on March 31. FC Dallas claimed the title in 2008 after sweeping the series with a 2-0 win in Brazil on March 4 and a 2-1 win at Pizza Hut Park on March 22. 5 Comments Comments RSS TrackBack Identifier URI Leave a comment |
In these match-ups, does Paranaense typically play its first-teamers?
it’s usually a mix of first teamers, role players, and some younger players CAP wants to showcase.
I dont remember seeing a first-teamers here in Dallas, maybe down in Brazil they played…. I only remember seeing Rink however he was pretty much done with PR by that time
True they don’t being a lot of starters to Dallas. But you might see some down there. It depends on their schedule of course. In their case first teamers is more than 11 players anyway.
Buzz is correct. I don’t know if this year I can come to Curitiba, but next year I’m sure I’ll.
And remember, CAP First Team were 2º place in 2009 São Paulo Youth Soccer Cup (most important tournament U18 in Brazil).