MLS Red Bull New York

Chivas Regal Cup Comes to Giants Stadium

Published on May 12, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


SECAUCUS, NJ (Monday, May 12th, 2003) - The MetroStars today announced that the champions of the New Jersey Soccer Association's (NJSA) Champions League Divisions will meet in the Chivas Regal Cup Final at Giants Stadium on Saturday, June 21 - immediately following the MetroStars match against the defending MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy at 4:00 p.m. ET. The MetroStars Reserve Team, MetroStars Black, compete in the Regional Division of the Champions League.

"We are very excited to host this event as part of a doubleheader with the MetroStars vs. LA Galaxy," said MetroStars President and General Manager Nick Sakiewicz. "This event is a great example of soccer entities working together to benefit each other, and creating a very unique promotional opportunity for a our partner."

As part of Chivas Regal's commitment to the event, all members of the Champions League teams will be provided the opportunity to purchase half price tickets to the game that day. Silver level tickets ($24) will be offered to the participating clubs for $12. Chivas Regal will also develop several promotional activities in the social clubs of many of the teams leading up to the Chivas Regal Cup. Champions League scores and standings will be regularly updated on www.metrostars.com, www.championsleaguesoccer.com, as well as highlighted in the MetroStars weekly Hispanic radio show, Solo Futbol on Radio WADO 1280AM.

"We are very excited to be able to play this cup final at Giants Stadium," said Pasquale Varsallona, Commissioner of the Champions League. "Playing at this famous stadium is a thrill for anyone. Thanks to Chivas Regal's support this event should be a memorable day for all the players within the Champions League, not just those participating in the final game."

NJSA governs all adult soccer in the state of New Jersey hosting and staging tournaments and events for more than 4,000 adult players. The Champions League represents the highest level of adult competition in the region and features 18 teams - some with strong soccer traditions, such as Vistula Garfield, and new rising powers such as Tatry Slovakia and the White Eagles.

"We see this as a tremendous opportunity to support the teams and players of the Champions League," said Whit Repp, Marketing Manager for Pernod Ricard USA - East. "Chivas Regal is committed to grassroots partnerships, which fit well with the brand values."

Chivas Regal is imported by Pernod Ricard USA. Pernod Ricad USA is an American producer and distributor of fine spirits and wine. The company produces Wild Turkey Bourbon and Seagram¹s Extra Dry Gin and imports other premium brands such as Chivas Regal Scotch whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch whisky, Jameson and Bushmills Irish Whiskeys, Martell Cognac, Jacob's Creek and Wyndham Estate Wines.

The NJSA Champions League is comprised of two divisions:
New Jersey Division
Centennial American S.C.
Macedonia S.C.
NY Ecuador Condors
Santa Croce S.C
Tatry Slovakia
Union Ukrainians
Waldwick Kickers
White Eagles

Regional Division
Kearny Scots S.C.
MetroStars Black
NY Hungaria
Olympia Stamford Soccer Club
Patrick Real Wyckoff
Perth Amboy ZPA
Roma Sport Club
S.C. Vistula Garfield
Sayreville United
Sport Club Portuguese Newark

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