2012 tournament media guide

2015 Dr Pepper DALLAS CUP XXXVI TOURNAMENT MEDIA GUIDE
12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 507
Dallas, Texas 75251-1500
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Dallas Cup Inc. is a non-profit publicly supported tax exempt organization by a ruling of
the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501 C (3).
Dear Friends from Press,
We hereby invite representatives of the media to cover the Dr
Pepper Dallas XXXVI, which will be held in Dallas, Texas from March 29th to April 5th,
2015.
Dallas Cup is the oldest international youth soccer tournament in the United States,
celebrating its 36th year in 2015. Participating in the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI Super
Group will be: Tigres UANL (Mexico), Club Atlético River Plate (Argentina);
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (China), Everton FC (England); SC Corinthians
(Brazil), Coritiba FC (Brazil); Ryutsu-Keizai University FC (Japan), Valencia CF
(Spain); CF Monterrey (Mexico), LA Galaxy Academy (USA); FC Dallas Academy
(USA) and Real Salt Lake Academy (USA)
Since its inception in 1980, Dallas Cup has played host to teams and referees from over
45 states, 100 countries and 6 continents. Boys ages 12-19, participate in seven age
groups. Dallas Cup entertains on average more than 100,000 spectators during the
week, watching teams from all over the world participate in an extremely intense,
explosive and competitive tournament where only the best return home champions. The
tournament is held every spring from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
Sincerely,
Albert Chia
Media Coordinator
Dallas Cup Inc.
Cell PH: 214 912-3571
E-mail: albert@dallascup.com
Invitación para los Medios de Comunicación
Amigos de la Prensa,
Por la presente invitamos a representantes de la prensa a cubrir la
Copa Dr Pepper Dallas XXXVI, la cuál se realizará del marzo 29 al 5 de abril, 2015 en
Dallas, Texas.
La Copa Dallas es el torneo juvenil más antiguo de los Estados Unidos y celebrará su
trigésimo seis aniversarios este año. Los participantes del Súper Grupo de la Dr Pepper
Dallas Cup XXXVI son:
CF Monterrey (Mexico), Club Atlético River Plate (Argentina); Evergrande
Taobao (China), Everton FC (Inglaterra); SC Corinthians (Brasil), Coritiba FC
(Brasil); Valencia CF (España), Ryutsu-Keizai University FC (Japón); Tigres
UANL (Mexico), LA Galaxy Academy (EEUU); FC Dallas Academy (EEUU) y Real
Salt Lake Academy (EEUU)
Desde su creación en 1980, la Copa Dallas ha recibido a equipos y oficiales de más de
45 estados de los Estados Unidos y 100 países de los cinco continentes del mundo.
Jóvenes entre 12 a 19 años de edad divididos en siete categorías participan durante el
evento. A lo largo de una semana, la Copa Dallas entretiene a más de 100 mil
espectadores. El torneo internacional juvenil se lleva a cabo cada año durante la época
de Semana Santa. Para obtener más información, por favor visite la página:
Atentamente,
Albert Chia
Coordinador de Medios de Comunicación
Dallas Cup Inc.
Móvil: PH: 214 912-3571
Correo electrónicos: albert@dallascup.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dallas Cup XXXVI
• General Tournament Information
• Dallas Cup Overview
• Dallas Cup Quick Facts
Tournament Information
• Competition Rules
• Ticket Prices
Dallas Cup XXXVI Schedules
• General Schedule of Events
• Tournament Schedule
Tournament Venues
• Cotton Bowl Stadium– Information/Map
• Richland Soccer Complex – Information/Map
• Toyota Stadium Frisco
• FC Dallas Soccer Complex
• Host Hotel
Dallas Cup History
• Past Champions
• Alumni
Dallas Cup Contacts
• Andy Swift, Dallas Cup Executive Director – Biography
• Dallas Cup Staff
• Dallas Cup Board Members
Dallas Cup Sponsors
Dallas Cup Teams
• ADIDAS YOUNG CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
• Under 17 Super Group
• Team List
DALLAS CUP XXXVI
INFORMATION
GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
DALLAS CUP EVENTS
Credentials Applications: Media can request credentials for matches online at
http://www.dallascup.com/media/index_E.html
Deadlines: The deadline to apply for credentials to Dallas Cup events is generally one
(1) week prior to the opening day. There is no guarantee that late applications will be
accepted.
Media Guide: This guide has been prepared to aid press and media officials covering Dr
Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI, March 29th to April 5th.
Pickup: Dallas Cup will distribute credential pickup times prior to each game. Credential
pickup times generally coincide with media availabilities. For pickup on the day of the
game, Media Will Call at the stadium will open at approximately 90 minutes before
kickoff. Each media member must show identification in order to receive their credential.
An individual cannot pick up more than one credential.
Policies: In addition to the policies listed below, please note that only working media
will be credentialed and no one under the age of 18 will be issued a credential without
prior arrangements being made.
Season Credential Holders: All media provided season credentials must still inform
the Dallas Cup Communications Department of their plans to attend specific matches to
ensure a space in the press box. Please do so at least one (1) week in advance of the
match.
Media Facilities
Cotton Bowl Stadium Press Box
The press box is located on the west side of the stadium on the 5th floor of the Stadium
Club. Food will be provided during the game(s)
Interview Requests: Media requesting interviews with Dallas Cup players, coaches or
administrators should make arrangements with the Dallas Cup Communications
Department or the onsite press officer with the respective teams. When requesting and
conducting interviews, media should identify the organization which they are
representing, and provide advance notice if audio or video will be recorded for later
distribution. All audio and video interviews are subject to Dallas Cup’s Video Guidelines
which are included in this document.
Media facilities, including the press box and photographers’ work area, will open
approximately 90 minutes before each game.
Press Box: All seats will be assigned. Auxiliary seating arrangements will be made if the
capacity of the press box is exceeded.
Internet: Wireless internet access will be provided to media filing on deadline.
Game Notes & Media Guides: Game notes and media guides will be placed at each
seat and also on a table near the press box entrance.
Lineups: Official lineups are submitted approximately one (1) hour prior to kickoff.
Lineups, which will include jersey numbers for each team, will be distributed to the
media as quickly as possible.
Media Services
Team brackets, schedules, daily game results, event information is available throughout
the week. Each registered media person will receive a copy of the official tournament
program with their media credential.
Press Releases: To be added to the Dallas Cup media distribution list, please send an email request to albert@dallascup.com
NO AUTOGRAPHS OR PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHS DURING MEDIA ACCESS
Media credentialed for access to shoot photographs and/or video are expected to use
professional equipment to file photographic or video accounts. Use of equipment such as
‘point and shoot’ style cameras that are not considered professional equipment could
result in access being restricted or rescinded.
Professional Conduct
Media are expected to follow the guidelines set forth in this document, as well as the
instructions of Dallas Cup staff, stadium employees and security, or risk limitation of
access or revocation of credentials.
Media credentials are issued with the purpose to provide access to interviews and
written, audio and visual accounts of the game, as appropriate. Media member should
not use access for autographs, personal photographs or commercial requests.
Venue Technology
Ethernet connections are available in the Press Box area at the Cotton Bowl.
Video: Media are welcome to embed videos that appear on youtube.com/thedallascup
Twitter: Dallas Cup provides updates at www.twitter.com/dallascup that include
breaking news. Media are welcome to re-tweet Dallas Cup content, including play-byplay accounts.
Photography Requests
Action Photography: For action photos, please contact Albert Chia albert@dallascup.com.
Dallas Cup will provide photos for selected games
Media Access / Interviews
There is no pre-game access to Dallas Cup players and coaches on game days. No
“flash” interviews are permitted on the field. All post-game access is in the press
conference and designated areas.
Dallas Cup Media Contact
Albert Chia
214-912-3571
albert@dallascup.com
Dallas Cup Overview
Dr Pepper Cup XXXVI
Mission . . .
“To promote the wellbeing of young people through athletic competition, cultural
appreciation and educational opportunities.”
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup is considered one of the most prestigious international youth
tournaments in the world, celebrating its 35th year in 2015. Dallas Cup contains seven
age groups from U13 to U19, and entertains on average more than 100,000 spectators
during the week. Since its inception in 1980, Dallas Cup has played host to teams and
referees from over 45 states, 100 countries and 6 continents. Visit dallascup.com for the
latest news
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Quick Facts

The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup is an annual event held during Easter Week (Palm Sunday
through Easter Sunday). As such, the calendar dates change every year.

To ensure the highest level of competition each year, the Dallas Cup is an invitation
only tournament.

The approximately 180 teams that are accepted into Dallas Cup are divided into 7
age categories ranging from U-13 through U-17, U-19 and the prestigious U-19
Gordon Jago Super Group.

In 2014, the eight age group Dallas Cup Champions hailed from five different
countries (Argentina, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico and the U.S.).

Throughout the tournament’s history, Dallas Cup has hosted teams from 47 U.S.
states and over 100 countries across 6 continents.

Over 900 international players participate in the tournament each year.

On average, Dallas Cup entertains over 100,000 spectators during the tournament
week.

The Dallas Convention and Visitor’s Bureau estimates that Dallas Cup contributes
more than $12.6 million to the Dallas economy.

Throughout Dallas Cup’s history, many participating players have gone on to great
notoriety as professional players and World Cup participants. A few of the stars that
have gone to play in the world’s biggest stage include David Beckham, Landon
Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Wayne Rooney, Chicharito, Raul and Michael Bradley.

One out of nineteen players on the 2014 FIFA World Cup rosters were Dallas Cup
alumni.

In fact, Dallas Cup alumni have gone on to play in over 430 World Cup games!

One of the most unusual Dallas Cup alumni is Basketball Hall of Famer, Hakeem
Olajuwon. He turned heads in the early Dallas Cup tournaments as a goalkeeper for
the Lagos Stars of Nigeria.

Select Super Group and Championship games are broadcast nationally on Time
Warner Cable’s Sportsnet and Deportes channels and internationally on TVC
Deportes in Mexico.

ESPN Deportes showed over 7 minutes of highlights during the 2014 tournament.
Dallas Cup is possible due to the hard work and dedication of our 1,000+ volunteers
which log more than 7,000 hours per year.

Over 4,000 participants & spectators travel to Dallas by air each year.

Dallas Cup teams, referees, scouts and spectators use over 8,200 hotel room each
tournament.

On average 30 international teams and 30 international referees take part in the
Dallas Cup HomeStay Program with local Dallas families.
Tournament Information
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI Official Rules of the Competition
1. Team rosters are limited to a maximum of twenty two (22) male players in all age
groups. Game day rosters are limited to eighteen (18) male players. Players not
designated to participate in any given game may not dress in uniform or sit on the team
bench.
2. All teams shall be allowed to have up to five (5) Guest Players with a maximum
roster of twenty two (22) as defined in #1. USA teams will also be allowed to have
Replacement Players/Player Pass Players that are lost due to any USSF/USYSA/USCS
programs (National, Regional, ODP, etc.) that conflict in time with the Dallas Cup
tournament dates. Written confirmation from the teams governing body of any conflict in
time must be provided to the Dallas Cup office. All Guest Players/Replacement Players
must meet the following criteria: 1) must be approved for participation by their
respective governing body [USA teams] or by the provincial association of their national
federation [International teams]; 2) must be a registered player with the appropriate
governing body [USA teams]or provincial association of their national federation
[International teams]; 3) may not be selected from any other team that is participating
in the tournament, nor from any team designated as an "alternate pool" team. If a
Guest/Replacement player is selected from any team which is subsequently invited to
participate in the tournament, the player must return to his original team. If a
Guest/Replacement player participates in a tournament match and the player's original
team is subsequently invited to participate, said player must remain with the team for
which he played the tournament match.
3. Players may not play for more than one team in the tournament. Players must have
jersey numbers and may not change numbers once registration is complete.
4. The first team listed is considered the home team. Any color conflicts will be
resolved by the visiting/away team. Both teams will be on the same side of the field,
spectators will be on the opposite side.
5. All USA teams are required to present player picture identification cards that are
issued by their governing body at registration and at all matches. All international
teams are required to present passports at registration. Tournament player picture
identification cards will be made for all international players and must be presented at all
matches. Identification cards will be checked by the referee prior to each match. The
player’s shirt number must be the same as the shirt number on the daily match report.
If the numbers are not the same, the referee is instructed not to let the player take part
in the match until tournament officials resolve the matter.
6. All matches will be full length. U14 & U13, two 35 minute halves; U16 & U15, two
40 minute halves; and Super Group, U19, Super 17’s and U17, two 45 minute halves.
7. During the preliminary stage of the tournament, teams are bracketed in groups of
four and matches will not have overtime periods. Matches will be counted as: Win -3
points; Tie - 1 point; Loss - 0 points. In the elimination stage, if the score is tied at the
end of regulation time, extra time of two ten (10) minute periods will be played in all
age groups. If a winner is not decided after this extra time, kicks from the penalty mark
as per FIFA laws will decide the match.
8. a. Age Groups consisting of 8 teams will have the 1st and 2nd place teams in each
bracket advance to semifinals. Age Groups consisting of 12 teams will have the 1st
place team in each bracket and a wild card team with the most points per (7) above
advance to semifinals. Age Groups consisting of 16 teams will have the 1st place teams
in each bracket advance to semifinals or the 1st and 2nd place teams in each age
bracket advance to the quarterfinals at the Tournament Managers discretion. Age
Groups consisting of 20 teams or more will have the 1st place team in each bracket, and
if applicable, the wild card team(s) with the most points per (7) above, advance to the
quarterfinals.
b. The U14 Age Group will consist of 24 teams in 6 brackets. The 1st place team in
each bracket will advance to one of three (3) Quarter Finals. The teams that win the
Three (3) Quarter Final Games will advance to the Semi Final games. The 4th team in
the Semi-Finals will be the Winner of the Young Champions Tournament.
c. Note: In the pre-determined pairings for the first game of the elimination stage,
adjustments will be made if the wild card team comes out of the same preliminary round
bracket, to avoid teams that have already played each other having to play each other
again. No adjustments will be made after that.
9. In the event a tie breaker is necessary to determine which teams will advance
beyond the round robin, the following order of tie breakers will apply:
For All Age Groups:
(1) goal difference in overall competition; (2) highest gross goals scored in overall
competition; (3) head to head competition; (4) least amount of penalty points (caution
= 1 point, sendoff = 2 points); (5) Tournament Manager's decision.
10. Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee's
discretion. For the Super Group, U19, U17, U16 and U15, each team may nominate up
to a maximum of seven (7) substitutes; however, the team may only use a maximum
number of six (6) substitutions during a match. The substitution is completed when the
substitute enters the field of play and the player whom he is replacing ceases to be a
player. Free substitution is not permitted. Once a player leaves the match and is
substituted, he cannot return to play further in the match. For U14 and U13, free
substitution up to seven players and re-entry will be allowed.
11. The official match report for each completed match must be verified (i.e., score,
cautions, send offs) immediately after the game by the team coach or manager. Match
reports that are not verified stand as submitted and may not be contested or appealed.
12. Players or Coaches sent off during a match are not allowed to play/coach in the
next match. A player receiving two cautions during the preliminary round robin of the
tournament is not allowed to play in the next match, including the first game of the
elimination stage. A player receiving two cautions during the elimination stage of the
competition is not allowed to play in the next match. Cautions received during the
preliminary rounds of the tournament do not carry over to the elimination rounds. In
case of continued bad conduct of players, teams, officials, or supporters, the team may
be withdrawn from the competition and reported to their association. Coaches are
responsible for the conduct of their team and supporters.
13. Any player or coach sent off during the tournament or any player receiving multiple
cautions during the tournament may be required to attend a Disciplinary Committee
hearing. Players must be accompanied by their coach and/or manager. Official Match
Reports will be reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee, and they will determine if a
hearing is necessary. Any hearing could result in the player or coach being required to
sit out additional matches or being withdrawn from the competition. Team officials will
be notified as soon as possible if a hearing has been scheduled.
14.
Judgment calls by referees may not be appealed.
15.
Disciplinary Committee decisions may not be appealed.
16. All protests must be submitted in English to the Disciplinary Committee within
three hours of the end of the match with a $500 (US) cash non-refundable fee. Only
protests that concern the Laws of the Game and ineligible players will be considered. All
decisions will be in the best interest of soccer and may not be appealed.
17. Subject to the foregoing, FIFA laws, as modified by USSF, USYSA and NTSSA rules,
apply. Please note that per FIFA Laws of the Game number 4, the wearing of shin
guards by players is mandatory. No player will be allowed to play without shin guards.
18. In the event of inclement weather, bracket games that have completed the first half
will be considered complete games and will not be rescheduled. For Quarter-final,
Semi-final and Final games, play will be resumed from the point of suspension if weather
and field conditions permit (this may be the following day). The final decision will be
made by the Competition Committee, in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
19. In the event that the tournament is cancelled because of rain or inclement weather
with no games played, up to 50% of the entry fee may be retained by the tournament,
as determined by the Board of Directors.
20. The decision of the Tournament Manager, in conjunction with the Board of
Directors, on any matter is final and may not be appealed.
DR PEPPER DALLAS CUP XXXVI TICKET INFORMATION
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Ticket Prices
Adult general admission tickets:
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Youth general admission tickets:
$5
Adult Value Pack (5 scans for any day):
$50
Youth Value Pack (5 scans for any day):
$20
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI
Schedule of Events
All Team Registrations, Team & Referee Meetings and Receptions
Take Place at the Tournament Headquarters Hotel-Crowne Plaza-Addison on Midway
Road
Select “Gordon Jago” Super Group Preliminary Round Games, “Gordon Jago” Super
Group Semi Finals, Super 17s, Opening Ceremonies and All Age Group Championship
Games take place at the Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium near downtown Dallas
All other matches in all age groups will take place either at the
“Classic League Soccer Complex” (CLSC) on the Richland College Campus or
Elm Fork Athletic Complex in Northwest Dallas
Thursday, March 26
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Mandatory registration for Dallas Teams
Friday, March 27
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Optional registration for International Teams
Saturday, March 28
8:00am - 1:00pm
Mandatory registration completion for International Teams
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mandatory Registration for USA Teams
6:00pm - 7:15pm
FIFA Reception, Hosted by North Texas State Soccer Association,
Crowne Plaza Addison (By Invitation only)
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Welcome Reception, Hosted by North Texas State Soccer
Association, Crowne Plaza Addison (By Invitation only)
Sunday, March 29
7:00am - 8:00am
Mandatory Referees Meeting. All referees are required to attend
7:15am - 8:00am
Mandatory Coach and/or Manager Meeting. All teams are required
to send at least one individual
9:30am - 3:30pm Preliminary round games – All age groups at both complexes
12:30pm SC Corinthians (Brazil) vs FC Dallas USSF DA (USA) Gordon Jago Super
Group – Cotton Bowl Stadium
3:00pm Valencia C.F. (Spain) vs Tigres (Mexico) Gordon Jago Super Group - Cotton
Bowl Stadium
5:00pm - 6:30pm Welcome World - Opening Ceremonies – Cotton Bowl Stadium
6:40pm Everton FC (England) vs River Plate (Argentina) Gordon Jago Super Group –
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Monday, March 30
10:00am - 8:00pm
Preliminary round games – All Age Groups - Both Complexes
Tuesday, March 31
10:00am - 6:00pm
Preliminary round games–Select Age Groups and Teams –
“CLSC” Richland College Complex
Wednesday, April 1
10:00am - 8:00pm
Preliminary round games – All Age Groups - Both Complexes
2:30pm
Gordon Jago Super Group – Game TBD – Cotton Bowl Stadium
5:00pm
Gordon Jago Super Group – Game TBD – Cotton Bowl Stadium
7:30pm
Gordon Jago Super Group – Game TBD – Cotton Bowl Stadium
Thursday, April 2
9:30am - 5:30pm
Friendly Games "Dallas Cup Way" (weather permitting) - “CLSC”
Richland College Complex
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Park
U13, U14, U15, and U16 Quarterfinal Games – MoneyGram Soccer
7:45pm - 12:00am
Casino Night Reception, [adults only] Crowne Plaza Hotel Addison
Friday, April 3
9:30am - 5:30pm
Friendly Games “Dallas Cup Way" (weather permitting) – “CLSC”
Richland College Complex
11:00am - 3:30pm
U13, U14, U15, U16, and Super 17s, Semifinal Games –
MoneyGram Soccer Park
11:00am - 3:30pm
U19 and U17 Quarterfinal Games – MoneyGram Soccer Park
6:00pm
Toyota Stadium
Gordon Jago Super Group Semifinal - [Dallas Is Diversity Night] –
8:00pm
Toyota Stadium
Gordon Jago Super Group Semifinal - [Dallas Is Diversity Night] –
Saturday, April 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friendly Games "Dallas Cup Way" (weather permitting) “CLSC”
Richland College Complex
10:00am -12:00pm
U19 and U17 Semifinal Games –MoneyGram Soccer Park
9:00am
U13 Championship – Toyota Stadium
11:00am
U17 GA Cup Premier Final- Toyota Stadium
1:00pm
U14 Championship – Toyota Stadium
2:45pm
U15 Championship – Toyota Stadium
4:45pm
adidas Young Champions U16 Championship – Toyota Stadium
7:15pm
U17 GA Cup Champions Final – Toyota Stadium
Sunday, April 5
10:00am
U17 Championship -
Toyota Stadium
12:30pm
Super 17s Championship – Toyota Stadium
3:00pm
U19 Championship -
Toyota Stadium
6:00pm
Gordon Jago Super Group U19 Championship – Trophy
Presentation by Dr Pepper – Toyota Stadium
Tournament Schedules
Click here for schedules
http://events.gotsport.com/events/default.aspx?EventID=33187
Venue Information and Maps
Cotton Bowl Stadium
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. (main entrance)
3750 Midway Plaza (inside Fair Park)
Elm Fork (MoneyGram Soccer Park)
Richland College Soccer Complex - 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243
The Soccer Complex fields are located on the North side of the Richland College campus
off the Walnut Street entrance. Considered one of the best multi-purpose complexes,
Richland College Soccer Complex boasts 14 fields covered with a combination of
Bermuda grass in the summer months and Rye grass in the fall months. Six of the ten
fields are lighted and all of the fields are manicured with reel type mowers.
Toyota Stadium and Complex
9200 World Cup Way
Frisco, TX 75033
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI Host Hotels
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Dallas near the Galleria is centrally located in the heart of the
North Dallas Addison business district featuring over 170 restaurants, entertainment
venues and some of the most prestigious shopping in the Dallas area including Galleria
Dallas. The Crowne Plaza Hotel offers numerous amenities, including high-speed
Internet access, an over-sized work desk and ergonomic chair, complimentary weekday
USA Today newspaper and luxurious bedding and sleep amenities. The Crowne Plaza
Hotel Dallas near the Galleria is a favorite for business and leisure travelers to Dallas. In
2008 it was selected as the Best of Addison in the lodging category by the US Local
Business Association (USLBA).
DALLAS CUP PAST CHAMPIONS
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXV - 2014
Gordon Jago Super Group U19 – River Plate, Argentina
U19 – U20 Costa Rica National Team, Costa Rica
Super 17's – Club America, Mexico
U17 – FC Dallas Gold, USA
U16 – Juventus SC Heat, USA
U15 – Tigres UANL, Mexico
U14 – Club Menedy, Guatemala
U13 – Chivas USA, USA
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIV - 2013
Gordon Jago Super Group U19 – Fulham FC, England
Metro PCS U19 – IF Brommapojkarna, Sweden
Frito Lay U17 – Aalborg BK, Denmark
U16 – CF Monterrey Rayados, Mexico
U15 – Sunrise Elite, Florida
U14 – Pateadores CM, California
U13 – Pateadores LA, California
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIII - 2012
Super
U19 –
U17 –
U16 –
U15 –
U14 –
U13 –
Group U19 – Coritiba FC, Brazil
Solar Chelsea USSF Academy, Texas
Rot Weiss Essen, Germany
OBGC Rangers, Maryland
Fullerton Rangers White, California
Sunrise Elite, Florida
United FC Gold, California
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXII - 2011
Super Group U19 – Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany and Tigres, Mexico CoChampions*
U19 – Knowsley Youth, England
U17 – Tigres, México
U16 – Estudiantes Tecos, México
U15 – FC Dallas Premier, Texas
U14 – Fullerton Rangers, California
U13 – Nomads Academy, California
*Co-Champions were declared in the Super Group due to extreme weather which
required the match to be cancelled in the 65th minute.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXI - 2010
Súper Group U19 – Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, Brazil
U19 – Chorrillo FC, Panama
U17 – CF Monterrey Rayados, Mexico
U16
U15
U14
U13
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–
–
–
Houston Dynamo USSF Academy, Texas
Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany
LAFC, California
LAFC, California
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXX - 2009
Super
U19 –
U17 –
U16 –
U15 –
U14 –
U13 –
Group U19 – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Dallas Texans U18 Academy, Texas
CF Monterrey, Mexico
Real SoCal White, California
Santa Clara Sporting, California
Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX - 2008
Super Group U19 - Liverpool FC, England
U19 - Houston Dynamo, Texas
U17 - Tigres, Mexico
U16 - Texans Red, Texas
U15 - Sockers FC Chicago, Illinois
U14 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
U13 - FC Barcelona USA, California
*Under 12 age group discontinued as of 2008 tournament. Under 13 age group added
for 2008.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVIII - 2007
Super Group - Sao Paulo FC, Brazil
Group A U19 - IMG Soccer Academy, Florida
Group B U17 - LA Rampage, California
Group C U16 - Tigres, Mexico
Group D U15 - Celtic Hoops, California
Group E U14 - MTY San Nicolas, Mexico
Group E U12 - Nomads Academy, California
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVII - 2006
Super Group - Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Group A U19 - FC Texas Black, Texas
Group B U17 - Solar SC, Texas
Group C U16 - Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Group D U15 - Kendall Soccer Coalition White, Florida
Group E U14 - Cobb FC Premier, Georgia
Group E U12 - Texas Longhorns Orange, Texas
Dallas Cup XXVI - 2005
Super Group U19 - Clube Atletico Paranaense, Brazil
Group A U19 - IMG Soccer Academy Blue, Florida
Group B U17 - Arsenal FC, California
Group C U16 - Chicago Magic, Illinois
Group D U14 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
Group E U12 - Solar SC Red, Texas
Dallas Cup XXV - 2004
Super Group U19 - Clube Atletico Paranaense, Brazil
Group A U19 - Hartlepool United, England
Group B U17 - Tigres, Mexico
Group C U16 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
Group D U14 - Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico
Group E U12 - DFW Tejanos, Texas
Dallas Cup XXIV - 2003
Super Group U19 -Tigres, Mexico
Group A U19 - Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Group B U17 - Dallas Texans Red, Texas
Group C U16 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
Group D U14 - Arsenal FC, California
Group E U12 - LD Alajuelense, Costa Rica
Dallas Cup XXIII - 2002
Super Group U19 -Nottingham Forest, England
Group A U19 - Palo Alto Pumas, California
Group B U17 - West Valley Samba, California
Group C U16 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
Group D U14 - Under 14 National Team, Mexico
Group E U12 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Dallas Cup XXII - 2001
Super Group U19 -UNAM Pumas, Mexico
Group A U19 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
Group B U17 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group C U16 - Tigres, Mexico
Group D U14 - Atlas FC, Mexico
Group E U12 - Sao Paolo Club, Mexico
Dallas Cup XXI - 2000
Super Group U19 -SC Corinthians, Brazil
Group A U19 - Tigres, Mexico
Group B U17 - UNIAO Bandeirante, Brazil
Group C U16 - Sockers FC, Illinois
Group D U14 - Tigres, Mexico
Group E U12 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Dallas Cup XX - 1999
Super Group U19 -SC Corinthians, Brazil
Group A U19 - Atlas FC, Mexico
Group B U17 - UNAM Pumas, Mexico
Group C U16 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group D U14 - Santos FC, Brazil
Group E U12 - Dallas Texans, Texas
Dallas Cup XIX - 1998
Super Group U19 -CA San Lorenzo, Argentina
Group A U19 - FC Augsburg, Germany
Group
Group
Group
Group
B U17 - CD Guadalajara, Mexico
C U16 - Colijes, El Salvador
D U14 - CF Monterrey, Monterrey Mexico
E U12 - Manchester United, England
Dallas Cup XVIII - 1997
Super Group U19 - EC Vitoria, Bahia, Brazil
Group A U19 - Mexico U17 National, Mexico City, Mexico
Group B U17 - Bandeirantes FC, Bandeirante, Brazil
Group C U16 - Chicago Magic, Illinois
Group D U14 - CF Monterrey, Monterrey Mexico
Group E U12 - CF Monterrey, Monterrey Mexico
Dallas Cup XVII - 1996
Super Group U19 -EC Vitoria, Brazil
Group A U19 - FC Nitra, Slovakia
Group B U17 - UNAM Pumas, Mexico
Group C U16 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group D U14 - Tahuichi, Bolivia
Group E U12 - Infantile de Santa Ana, El Salvador
Group F U19G - Sting, Texas
Dallas Cup XVI - 1995
Super Group U19 -Sao Paulo FC, Brazil
Group A U19 - Tecos U.A.G. Mexico
Group B U17 - California Flyers, California
Group C U16 - Clovis United Heat, California
Group D U14 - AC Sparta Prague, Czech Republic
Group E U12 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group F U19G - Australian National Team, Australia
Dallas Cup XV - 1994
Super Group U19 -Real Madrid, Spain
Group A U19 - Valley Premier, California
Group B U16 - California Flyers, California
Group C U14 - Dallas Texans, Texas
Group D U12 - Dallas Texans, Texas
Group E U19G - Spirit ’77, Texas
Dallas Cup XIV - 1993
Super Group U19 -Real Madrid, Spain
Group A U19 - Stahl Linz, Austria
Group B U16 - Lema, Republic of Georgia
Group C U14 - Spring Texans, Texas
Group D U12 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group E U19G - Texas Longhorns, Texas
Group F U16G - Texas Spirit 77, Texas
Dallas Cup XIII - 1992
Super Group U19 - West Ham United, England
Group A U19 - FC Westchester, New York
Group B U16 - FC Zbrojovka, Czechoslovakia
Group C U14 - BSA Steamer s, Georgia
Group D U12 - Busch S.C., Missouri
Group E U19G - P.V. Shamrock, Arizona
Group F U16G - Sting 76, Texas
Dallas Cup XII - 1991
Super Group U19 -Moscow Dynamo, Russia
Group A U19 - Hornets 73, Texas
Group B U16 - Alta Loma Arsenal, California
Group C U14 - Thamrong Thai Samosorn, Thailand
Group D U12 - CF Monterrey, Mexico
Group E U19G - Sting, Texas
Group F U16G - Sting 75, Texas
Dallas Cup XI - 1990
Super Group U19 -Tahuichi, Bolivia
Group A U19 - LaVerne Lazers, California
Group B U16 - Club de Futbol America, Mexico
Group C U14 - Nomads, California
Group D U12 - US Voluntas, Italy
Group E U19G - Sting, Texas
Group F U16G - Shamrocks, Arizona
Dallas Cup X - 1989
Group A U19 -Tahuichi, Bolivia
Group B U16 - Plantation Eagles, Florida
Group C U14 - Long Island Selects, New York
Group D U12 - US Voluntas, Italy
Group E U19G - Spirit 71, Texas
Group F U16G - D Feeters, Texas
Dallas Cup IX - 1988
Group A U19 -Tahuichi, Bolivia
Group B U16 - NSL Select, Canada
Group C U14 - Diamond Bar Hawks, California
Group D U12 - Cecap, Mexico
Group E U19G - Sting, Texas
Group F U16G - Spirit 72, Texas
Dallas Cup VIII - 1987
Group A U19 -Tahuichi, Bolivia
Group B U16 - Nomads, California
Group C U14 - Texas Longhorns 73, Texas
Group D U12 - Hornets 75, Texas
Group E U19G - Sting, Texas
Group F U16G - Spirit 71, Texas
Dallas Cup VII - 1986
Group A U19 - Comets, Texas
Group B U16 - Nomads, California
Group C U14 - Nomads, California
Group D U12 - Tulsa Select, Oklahoma
Dallas Cup VI - 1985
Group A U19 - Trebor Lions, Nigeria
Group B U16 - Titans, Texas
Group C U14 - Texas Longhorns, Texas
Group D U12 - Titans, Texas
Dallas Cup V - 1984
Group A U19 - NSL Select, Canada
Group B U16 - NSL Select, Canada
Group C U14 - CF Monterry, Mexico
Group D U12 - Paris C.F., Mexico
Dallas Cup IV - 1983
Group A U19 - NSL Select, Canada
Group B U16 - Titans, Texas
Group C U14 - Titans, Texas
Group D U12 - Texas Longhorns, Dallas
Dallas Cup III - 1982
Group A U19 - Lagos Stars, Nigeria
Group B U16 - Titans, Texas
Group C U14 - Comets, Texas
Group D U12 - C.F. Paris, Mexico
Dallas Cup II - 1981
Group A U19 - Royal Navy, England
Group B U16 - Texas Longhorns, Texas
Group C U14 - Annadale Red Rams, Virginia
Group D U12 - Titans, Texas
Dallas Cup I - 1980
Group A U19 - Texas Longhorns, Texas
Group B U16 - Texas Longhorns, Texas
Group C U14 - St. Thomas More, England
Top Clubs from Around the World have participated in Dallas Cup:
Teams from all over the world have made the journey to Dallas to compete in “the most
prestigious international youth soccer tournament in the world.”
Ajax (The Netherlands)
Flamengo (Brazil)
Arsenal FC (England)
SL Benfica (Portugal)
Real Madrid CF (Spain)
Manchester United (England)
Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
FC Barcelona (Spain)
Sao Paulo FC (Brazil)
Tahuichi (Bolivia)
Tigres UANL (Mexico)
USA National Team
Moscow Dynamo (Russia)
West Ham United (England)
Shamrock Rovers FC (Republic of Ireland)
Club America (Mexico)
Chicago Magic (USA)
Manchester City FC (England)
Nacional (Uruguay)
Toronto FC (Canada)
Japanese National Team (USA)
Mexican National Team
SC Corinthians (Brazil)
IMG Soccer Academy (USA)
Club Athletico Paranaense (Brazil)
CD Guadalajara (Mexico)
Chelsea FC (England)
AC Milan (Italy)
Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Liverpool FC (England)
River Plate (Argentina)
Universdad Catolica (Chile)
Before They Were Stars:
Many of the world’s top soccer stars have participated in Dallas Cup in the last three
decades:
Adolfo Bautista (Mexico)
Alan Delcon (Brazil)
Alberto Bueno (Spain)
Alberto Medina (Mexico)
Alexander Cole (South Africa)
Ben Sahar (Israel)
Bobby Convey (USA)
Braulio Luna (Mexico)
Brek Shea (USA)
Brian McBride (USA)
Carlos Vela (Mexico)
Chad Deering (USA)
Claudio Reyna (USA)
Clint Dempsey (USA)
David Beckham (England)
DeMarcus Beasley (USA)
Diego (Brazil)
Duilio Davinho (Mexico)
Edmilson (Brazil)
Edu (Brazil)
Eduardo Regis (Mexico)
Ewerthon (Brazil)
Fabio Bilica (Italy)
Fabio Costa (Mexico)
Francisco Rodriquez (Mexico)
Freddy Adu (USA)
Gerado Torrado (Mexico)
George John (USA)
Gil (Brazil)
Giovanni Dos Santos (Mexico)
Gonzalo Pineda (Mexico)
Guiseppe Rossi (Italy)
Hakeem Olajuwan (Nigeria)
Harry Kewell (Australia)
Horacio Sanchez (Mexico)
Ian Hartle (England)
Israel Lopez (Mexico)
Jaime Lozano (Mexico)
Jamie Moreno (Bolivia)
Javier Hernandez (Mexico)
Jeff Agoss (USA)
Jeneker Aden (South Africa)
Jermaine Defoe (England)
Joe-Max Moore (USA)
John O’Brien (USA)
Jonathan Dos Santos (Mexico)
Jonathan Spector (USA)
Jonathan Woodgate (England)
Jose Corona (Mexico)
Juninho (Brazil)
Junior Hoilett (Canada)
Kieber (Brazil)
Kleberson (Brazil)
Kevin Hartman (USA)
Landon Donovan (USA)
Ledley King (England)
Lucas Moura (Brazil)
Luis Perez (Mexico)
Luizao (Brazil)
Luke Shaw (England)
Maicon (Brazil)
Michael Carrick (England)
Michael Owen (England)
Oguchi Onyewu (USA)
Omar Gonzalez (USA)
Oscar Rojas (Mexico)
Peter Crouch (England)
Pierre Ibarra (Mexico)
Rafael Garcia (Mexico)
Rafeal Marquez (Mexico)
Ramon Ramirez (Mexico)
Raul (Spain)
Salvador Carmona (Mexico)
Sammir (Croatia)
Sebastian Jung (Germany)
Shumacher (Brazil)
Takashi Usami (Japan)
Wayne Rooney (England)
Will Johnson (Canada)
Xavier (Brazil)
Yura Movsisyan (Armenian)
Andy Swift
Executive Director, Dallas Cup
Andy Swift is a veteran sports executive with more than 20 years of management,
operations, marketing, public relations, and broadcasting experience. Currently, his
duties are the Executive Director of Dr Pepper Dallas Cup and serves as a FIFA Match
Commissioner in CONCACAF region.
Swift began his professional career in broadcasting in 1989 at KFWD, Dallas’ fledgling
Telemundo affiliate, where he advanced from news editor to producer in under two
years. In the early 1990’s, he launched his own television production company
specializing in the Hispanic and corporate markets. As a television producer, Swift was
the recipient of a Telly and a FREDDIE, among other industry awards. During this time,
Swift also served as the Dallas Cup’s media liaison for seven years, and was on
ABC/ESPN’s production crew for its coverage of the 1994 World Cup.
In 1996, Swift joined the Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas), one of the charter franchises in
Major League Soccer, as the team’s Director of Community Relations and Hispanic
Media. One year later, Swift was named the Burn’s Director of Hispanic Marketing,
where he started and developed Major League Soccer’s first Hispanic marketing
department. Subsequently, in 1998 and 1999, as Vice President of Marketing and
Broadcasting, Swift negotiated broadcast agreements for television and radio, which saw
the Burn become the first professional sports team in Dallas to have regular-season
games broadcast on both mediums in both English and Spanish. During this time’s
Hispanic marketing initiatives were also nationally recognized within the sports industry.
In 2000, Swift was named the Burn’s President and General Manager, a position he held
until 2003. During his first three seasons as the Burn’s GM, Swift guided the team to
consecutive overall attendance and team revenue increases each year. In 2002, the
Burn surpassed team records for both season tickets as well as sponsorship sales for the
second consecutive year. On the field, the Burn maintained its reputation as one of the
most competitive teams in the league, qualifying for the playoffs during each of its first
seven seasons.
In 2004, Swift was named Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for
Major League soccer and Soccer United Marketing. A Subsequently, in 2005, Swift
launched his Dallas-based business, which continues to offer his clients expert consulting
in marketing to Hispanics.
Swift, who was raised in five different Latin American countries, is a graduate of Texas
Christian University, He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
DALLAS CUP STAFF
Andy Swift - Executive Director
Gordon Jago- Ambassador and Special Consultant
Ray Hirschowitz - Tournament Manager
Bobby Hammond - Director of Business Development
Frances Ortiz - Special Event Manager HomeStay & Dallas is Diversity Coordinator
Frank Filo- Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Albert Chia - Media Coordinator
Jim Mills - Director of Officials
John Pratt - Accounting
Randy Jones – Special Tournament Consultant
Jennifer Sanders – Volunteer Liaison
Pro Challenge Inc. – Corporate Sales
Board of Directors 2014 - 2015
Jim Trebilcock- President
John Sutter - Vice President
Tommy Bailey - Secretary
Mark Haas – Treasurer
Helen Allison
Ron Kaipus
Billy Phillips
Jay Pritchard
Wes Vines
Sam Wash
Mark Wise
Advisory Board 2014 - 2015
Wes Vines - Chairman
Charles Austin - Immediate Past Chairman
George Berre
Rafa Calderon
Gerald Caldwell
Jim Delamore
Scott Doggett
Mike Flanagan
Larry Galbraith
Anneke Johnston
Pam Kirkley
Ray Mackey
Suma Napper
Ashley Pinto
Steve Pitcock
Jennifer Scarbrough
Greg Smith
Mike Stern
Toby Toler
adidas Young Champions Tournament
For the second year in a row, adidas and UEFA have partnered with the Dallas Cup to
select a representative team from the United States for the Young Champions
International tournament to be played in Berlin, Germany as part of the lead-up
celebration of the UEFA Champions League Final. Seven players, picked from all USbased teams that are competing in the U16 Dallas Cup age group, will be chosen to
represent the United States in the international 5v5 tournament.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Announces Addition of Under 17 Super Group
For the second year, Dr Pepper Dallas Cup will feature Super 17s for the 2015
tournament. Composed of six international and six domestic teams, the Super 17s
bracket will provide the U-17 age group a standout division similar to the U-19’s
esteemed Gordon Jago Super Group.
“The quality of teams that applied for the U-17 age group this year was once again
tremendous,” said Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Executive Director, Andy Swift. “Due to the
number of exceptional teams, we were able to create a twelve-team Super Group while
not diminishing the regular U-17 bracket, which will still consist of 28 highly regarded
domestic and international teams.”
The creation of the Super 17s allows the tournament to accept 25% more teams to the
U-17 age group than in previous years, an important aspect to the numerous scouts and
college coaches that attend the annual event. The twelve teams that will participate in
the Super 17s hails from three countries and six states. Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI will
run from March 29th through April 5th, 2015, with the Super 17s final being played on
April 5th at Toyota Stadium Frisco.
2015 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup Super 17s Participants
Club Name
LFC Foundation College
CF Monterrey Rayados
SPORTING Blue Valley
FBSL - Real Tuzos
Almaden FC
TwinStars Academy Arsenal FC
Maebashi Ikuei High School FC
Club Santos Laguna
Jaguares de Chiapas
Ohio Premier - OP Green
Gallos Blancos Queretaro FC
Solar Chelsea SC
Country
England
Mexico
USA
USA
USA
USA
Japan
Mexico
Mexico
USA
Mexico
USA
Competing Teams in Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVI
GORDON JAGO SUPER GROUP
Everton F. C.
Club Atlético River Plate
LA Galaxy
Ryutsu-Keizai University FC
VALENCIA C.F.
Real Salt Lake
Coritiba FC
Sinergia Deportiva Tigres
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C.
CF Monterrey Rayados
S. C. Corinthians Paulista
FC Dallas
BOYS U19
Knowsley Youth
Jaguares de Chiapas
TSF Academy
Real Salt Lake
LFC Foundation College
Paso Del Norte
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Chargers SC
Malabar Superstars FC
Lewisham & Southwark College
Solar Chelsea
F.C. Golden State
CZ Elite
St Louis Scott Gallagher SC
Birmingham City FC
Andromeda FC
Truro College
Rayados Waller
Placer United Soccer Club
Dallas Texans
Jacksonville FC
FC Dallas Youth
Tec de Monterrey
United Services Portsmouth FC
Club Mana
FC Dallas
Orlando FC QPR
Fussballschule Millerntor
SUPER 17's
LFC Foundation College
CF Monterrey Rayados
SPORTING Blue Valley
FBSL
Almaden FC
Arsenal FC
Maebashi Ikuei High School FC
Club Santos Laguna
Jaguares de Chiapas
Ohio Premier
Gallos Blancos
Solar Chelsea SC
BOYS U17
RM Academy
Earthquakes - East Valley
New Mexico Rush
Dallas Texans
FCUSA TX
ALIANZA FC
Prepa Tec
Chargers SC
TBA
Juventus SC
CST
Dallas Texans
Rio Rapids SC
North Shore United
Andromeda FC
Cruzeiro Chicago
Crossfire Oregon
California RUSH
FC Dallas Youth
Coerver Coaching (Singapore)
Solar Chelsea
IMG Academy
Malabar Superstars FC
FC Golden State
Carrasco Lawn Tennis
Liverpool FC America
West Coast FC
TSF Academy
adidas Young Champions U16
Houston Express
CLUB UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL, A.C.
Chicago Fire
FBSL
Waitakere City F.C.
SPORTING BV
California Rush Soccer Club
McAllen Dynamo
Rayados Waller
SJEB
Fc Dallas El Paso
Edmonton Strikers
TSF Academy
Sereno Soccer Club
CF Monterrey Rayados
FC Dallas
Jaguares Nuevo León
Loudoun SC
Liverpool FC America
Simi Valley SC
Dorados Inter Chih
FC Dallas Youth
SAC
Crossfire Premier
Baltimore Celtic SC
Dallas Texans
El Semillero
Aztecs FC
Seattle United
PREPATEC
FC Virginia/SYC
Andromeda FC
BOYS U15
Dallas Texans
PREPATEC
Orlando City
Eintracht Frankfurt
Tigres
Wizards FC
Santa Clara Sporting
Scorpions Soccer
FC Dallas
Staten Island United
Maebashi FC
SJ Earthquakes
F.C. Hertha 03 Berlin-Zehlendorf
Crescenta Valley SC
IFC Houston
Solar Chelsea
Sunrise
FC Golden State
Dallas Texans
Fussballschule Millerntor
New Mexico Rush
FC Dallas
SKHY FC
Andromeda FC
El Semillero
FC Dallas Youth
Cedar Stars Academy
FC Golden State
FC Dallas
Angeles Soccer Elite
FC FLORIDA
Ohio Premier
BOYS U14
Academia Venezolana de Futbol
TSF Academy
Houstonians FC
Sinergia Deportiva
Mana
Beijing Yicheng BTV Sangao FC
Sunrise
FC Dallas
Ravens Wood School
Rio Rapids SC
FC Dallas Youth
Davis SC
FC Dallas
AC Brea
La Roca FC
Sporta Punto Soccer
Angeles Soccer Elite
SJ Earthquakes
Sporting United
Lonestar SC
TSC Hurricane
Dallas Texans
Carlsbad United FC
PREPATEC00-01
BOYS U13
Challenger Crew Jrs.
San Diego Surf SC
Global Premier Soccer
HOUSTON DYNAMO – Mexico City
Angeles Soccer Elite
FC Dallas Youth
FC Golden State
Chicago Magic PSG
Club Mana
Cedar Stars Academy
Liverpool FC America
FC Los Angeles
Bethesda Soccer Club
Liverpool FC America
United FC
CORDICA
OCYS
Andromeda FC
Chicago Fire Academy
Malabar Superstars FC