Bobby Rhine Fall Invitational presented by MoneyGram to become qualifying tournament for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup

Bobby Rhine Fall Invitational presented by MoneyGram to become qualifying tournament for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup

Bobby Rhine Fall Invitational presented by MoneyGram to become qualifying tournament for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup

Fall classic honors former FC Dallas player and broadcaster

FRISCO, Texas (Wednesday, March 7, 2012) – Beginning this November, the Bobby Rhine Fall Invitational presented by MoneyGram will be a qualifying tournament for the prestigious Dr Pepper Dallas Cup.

The tournament, held November 23-25 at the FC Dallas Stadium complex, will field 130-150 teams in the Under-11 through Under-16 age groups. Four teams (one each in the U-13, U-14, U-15 and U-16 age groups) will ultimately qualify for the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup based on their results in the Bobby Rhine Fall Invitational presented by MoneyGram.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to assist FC Dallas in every way possible to have a successful qualifying tournament,” said Randy Jones, Dallas Cup tournament manager.

FC Dallas Vice President of Youth Chris Hayden echoed Jones’ excitement about the new qualifying tournament and the potential top tournament field expected at FC Dallas Stadium in November.

“We are also pleased we are honoring the legacy of Bobby Rhine with what will become a prestigious youth event held in Frisco each Thanksgiving,” said Hayden. “Bobby Rhine meant so much to our organization as a player, coach, broadcaster and friend. This event will remind our fans, supporters and the overall youth soccer community of Bobby’s selfless and enduring contribution to FC Dallas.”

Rhine, who spent his 10-year MLS career as a player for Dallas, and then retired to the broadcast booth and front office with the club, passed away suddenly in September 2011 at the age of 35.

“Our boys and I are so proud to have this tournament named for Bobby,” said Rhine’s wife, Bevan. “Bobby played in Dallas Cup as a youth player and coached in it several years ago. He was always impressed by the Dallas Cup's long term commitment to keeping the tournament one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. I know he would be honored to have his name associated with a qualifying tournament that helps to ensure the exceptional quality of the Dallas Cup.”

After ending his playing career following the 2008 season, Rhine remained as a key figure with Dallas, making valuable contributions in both community development and broadcasting.

During his career, Rhine appeared in 212 games for Dallas, making 136 starts and playing more than 12,000 minutes. He scored 23 goals and recorded 34 assists. His goals total is good for eighth all-time in the FC Dallas record books, while his assists total ranks fourth behind Jason Kreis, Oscar Pareja and Ronnie O’Brien. Rhine was selected in the First Round (sixth overall) in the 1999 MLS SuperDraft.

In addition to the naming the invitational after Bobby, the FC Dallas Foundation is starting the Bobby Rhine Heart Project which will provide life protecting devices to sports complexes and facilities.

“Bobby Rhine was a great friend to all of us here at the Dallas Cup and we are only too pleased to assist Bobby’s wife, Bevan, and the FC Dallas Foundation in raising funds for the Bobby Rhine Heart Project,” said Gordon Jago, executive director of the Dallas Cup.

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2012 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Homestay Selection

The most rewarding experience of every Dallas Cup is the HomeStay Program. Visiting international team players are hosted by local Dallas soccer families. The HomeStay Program is what makes the Dallas Cup possible.

The Dallas Cup is committed to promote the well being of young people through athletic competition, cultural appreciation and educational opportunities. As stated the Dallas Cup is not just about some of the finest youth soccer teams coming to the tournament each year. It is in accordance with its mission statement to bring together the “youth of the world” for an athletic competition and most importantly cultural appreciation and educational opportunities.

Over this past weekend, the Dallas Cup and this year's HomeStay hosts convene for the newly formatted international team selection. Check out the photos !

Almost 10 years ago.... Freddy Adu

Almost 10 Years ago, Freddy Adu made his debut as a U.S. citizen with the U17 Men's National Team at the 2003 Dallas Cup. The U17 National Team was lead by now assistant FC Dallas coach John Ellinger. Freddy Adu wearing the captain's arm band will lead the U23 U.S. Men's National Team vs Mexico Sub-23 Seleccion on February 29th at FC Dallas Stadium.

U.S. Under-17 and Under-16 Men's National Teams to Compete in the Dallas Cup From April 13-20

CHICAGO (Wednesday, April 2, 2003) — One month after qualifying for a record 10th consecutive FIFA World Championship, the United States Under-17 Men’s National Team will compete in the Dallas Cup XXIV in Dallas, Texas from April 13-20. The U.S. Under-17s, placed in the U-19 Super Group, will kickoff the tournament on Sunday, April 13, against the Cameroon Jr. National Team at Lake Highlands Stadium. The U.S. Under-16 Men’s National Team, compiled of primarily players in the U.S. Soccer residency program in Bradenton, Fla., will also compete in the Dallas Cup, playing in the Under-17 Group....more

2003 Dallas Cup U17 MNT vs CD Chivas Super Group

WORLD CUP STYLE DRAW FOR “HOMESTAY” TEAMS.

“Which team was the Dallas Texans First Choice”

“From which country did the team that Solar had last year come from”

“Andromeda cannot have that team they are in their bracket”

“AYSES Gold” had a team from England last year, they should have another country team this year”

Just a few comments by members of the “Homestay Committee” last year as they attempted to finalize the local teams choices of which international team they would host for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIII.

It has always been the aim of the “Homestay Selection Committee” to give our local teams their choice of the visiting team that they wish to host. Unfortunately it is not always possible for example all four local team in one group last year made the same international team their first choice!

With all this in mind we decided this year to change the selection format and make it interesting and fun. Each local team will draw the international team that they will host.

The rules for the draw being as follows:

1. Local teams will draw in the order of their finish in the Classic League Fall Season or US and USSF Academy leagues.

2. The local team cannot draw an international team in their bracket, if so they will draw again.

No other Rules!

We hope that our local team representatives will enjoy their involvement in the selection of “their” visiting international team and we thank them for their time and support to the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIII, it is very much appreciated.

Eintracht Frankfurt Dallas Cup Professionals

The Dallas Cup has been fortunate to host 12 teams over the past 8 years from Eintracht Frankfurt. Many of the these player participated in our Homestay program. Here are some of Dallas Cup Alumni and "Where are they now?"

Cenk Tosun Gaziantepspor Turkey

Timothy Chandler FC Nuremberg Germany

Marco Russ VfL Wolfsburg Germany

Semih Aydilek Kayserispor Turkey

Kreso Ljubicic Hajduk Split Croatia

Okan Derici Galatasaray Turkey

Faton Toski VfL Bochum Germany

Yannick Stark FSV Frankfurt Germany

Kevin Kraus SpVgg Greuther Fürth Germany

Sebastian Jung

Marcel Titsch-Rivero

Aykut Özer

Marcos Alvarez

Información De Juegos En Estadio Y Boletos De Admisión

Note Pierdas

El Paquete Espacial De Admisión Para

La Copa Dallas Dr Pepper

Entrada por 5 Días al Estadio del FC Dallas -En el se Jugaran 14 Emocionantes Juegos

Nota: Reemplazo de boletos serán reimpresos en la entrada norte con indentificacion valida.

Para adquirir boletos oprima aqui.

Paquete de Admisión para Adulto $55.00 (Precio Normal $75.00)

Paquete Admisión para Joven (3-18 años) $20.00 (Precio Normal $25.00)

Paquete de admisión para adultos y jóvenes es valido por (5) entradas al estadio de FC Dallas.

· Entrada a la apertura del torneo 1º abril (solo una persona por boleto) y (4) pueden asistir a otro juego del 4, 6, 7, y 8 de abril, puede ser individual o en grupo.

· O Entrada para (5) días completos de cualquier día que gusten del 4, 6, 7, y 8 de abril.

Boleto De Admisión para Adulto Por Día $15.00

Boleto De Admisión de Joven (3-18 años) Por Día $5.00

Boleto De Admisión Para Adulto Por Día - Este Boleto Es Individual, Solo Para Una Entrada Al Estadio Cualquier Día O Juego Que Elijas.

Boleto De Admisión Por Día Para Jóvenes (3-18 Años) - Este Boleto Es Individual, Solo Para Una Entrada Al Estadio Cualquier Día O Juego Que Elijas.

Nota: Reemplazo de boletos serán reimpresos en la entrada norte con indentificaion valida.

Copa Dallas Dr Pepper Programación De Juegos en

Estadio FC Dallas “Donde Tus Sueños Se Vuelven Realidad”

Apertura Domingo 1º Abril

1:30pm Everton FC (Inglaterra) vs Coritibia FC (Brasil) - Gordon Jago Super Group U19 FC Dallas Stadium

3:30pm París St. Germain (Francia) vs Seleccion Nacional de México Sub 20 (México) Gordon Jago Super Group U19 FC Dallas Stadium

6:00pm Ceremonia de Apertura: Bienvenido al todo Mundo

7:30pm Manchester United (Inglaterra) vs FC Dallas USSF Academy (USA) - Gordon Jago Super Group U19 FC Dallas Stadium

Miercolés, 4 de Abril

6:30pm Seleccion Nacional de México Sub 20 (México) vs Eintracht Frankfurt (Alemania)- Gordon Jago Super Group U19 FC Dallas Stadium

8:30pm Manchester United (Inglaterra) vs Tigres (México)-Gordon Jago Super Group U19 FC Dallas Stadium

Viernes, 6 de a

6:00pm Gordon Jago Super Group Semi Final (Tom Thumb Dallas Is Diversity Night) FC Dallas Stadium

8:00pm Gordon Jago Super Group Semi Final (Tom Thumb Dallas Is Diversity Night) FC Dallas Stadium

Sabado, 7 de abril

12:00pm Bajo 13 Final FC Dallas Stadium

2:00pm Bajo 14 Final FC Dallas Stadium

3:00pm Bajo 15 Final FC Dallas Stadium

Domingo, 8 de abril

10:00am Bajo 16 Final FC Dallas Stadium

12:30pm Bajo 17 Final FC Dallas Stadium

3:00pm Bajo 19 Final FC Dallas Stadium

6:00pm Gordon Jago Super Group Final FC Dallas Stadium

Nota:Todos los equipos participantes recibiran una credencial gratitua para cada jugador en su lista de juego, una para el entrenador, y para el asistente. Los demas miembros del equipo viajando con esta delegacion ( padres, hermanos, hermanas,etc.) son considerados espectadores y tendran que comprar boletos para el estadio.

Boletos comprados y pagados en linea podran ser imprimidos cuando la transacion sera finalizada.

CRS Stars Inc. announces Club Bolivar to represent Bolivia in the Dallas Cup

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CRS Stars Inc. announces Club Bolivar to represent Bolivia in the Dallas Cup

Press Release:

Dallas, TX, January 17, 2012: CRS Stars Inc. today announced that Club Bolivar will represent Bolivia in the U-19 group this year.

Club Bolivar President, Marcelo Claure and CRS Stars Inc. President, Reynaldo H. Lopez confirmed today that Club Bolivar will be returning to the 2012 International Dallas Cup in April this year. “It will be important that we continue what we started last year and make a tradition of participating in the Dallas Cup. Club Bolivar is sending a message to the Bolivian Soccer world that our players can play at the same level with the best teams in the world”, said Marcelo Claure.

Club Bolivar’s USA Representative, Coach Reynaldo H. Lopez, former Dallas Cup Alumnus (1987) is optimistic of the team’s participation this year due to the high quality level of the team. Club Bolivar’s Pre-Professional team just completed the season and won the Championship in their division. The team has already started training for the Cup. “This team has a lot of talent and they know that it will be a difficult competition but they are ready for the challenge”, said Coach Rey Lopez.

Club Bolivar’s Pre-Professional Coach, Oscar Villegas, is working hard with the U-19 team to provide the highest caliber of competition for this tournament. “Club Bolivar is one of the best clubs in South America and in Bolivia, and by participating in International Tournaments such as the Dallas Cup, it will make a difference in the way the Club focuses on the lower division youth program”, said Lopez.

Club Bolivar and CRS Stars, Inc. have started a program that allows players from Dallas to travel and train in Bolivia with the Club Bolivar pre-professional teams. In turn, Bolivian players travel to Dallas to train and participate in the Dallas Cup. These programs provide international exposure for both countries.

Club Bolivar is both excited and honored to be invited back to the Dallas Cup 2012 and look forward to the games in April.

CRS Stars, Inc.

Phone: (972) 740-1686

FAX: (469) 327-0845

www.crsstars.com

Contacts:

Cynthia Jan (cjan@crsstars.com)

Jose Peterson (jpeterson@crsstars.com)