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FC Dallas Announces Hispanic Heritage Night Festivities

Published on September 29, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 29, 2010) - FC Dallas is teaming with First Choice Power and Cash America to present the second annual Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Pizza Hut Park as the hottest team in MLS takes on the Chicago Fire (7:30 p.m. CT, Fox Soccer Channel).

"Celebrating the Hispanic community is incredibly important to us at FC Dallas as it is part of our daily lives, not just any single month or special night," said FC Dallas President and CEO Doug Quinn. "Futbol is woven into the very fabric of the Hispanic community along with faith, family and food.

"If you look at the face of our organization both on and off the field and with our fans, the Hispanic community is our community; much of our staff, 13 players on our first team roster and team Captain, Daniel Hernandez, all have Hispanic/Latin American roots. Honoring these roots with the activities planned for Saturday's Hispanic Heritage Night at Pizza Hut Park makes this celebration even more exciting."

The celebration is set to begin when gates open at 4:30 p.m. The first 2,500 fans through will receive a Daniel Hernandez growth chart. Festivities include cumbia style music by La Chanchona Hermanos Rivera and fútbol rock by international singer JAUREGUI.

Radio personality Shoboy will also be on hand to interact with fans as will FCD broadcast partner ESPN Deportes 1540 AM. Several local food vendors will be selling a variety of traditional tacos, tamales, elotes and tortas on the north concourse including Pollo Campero's authentic chicken recipe.

During halftime, FC Dallas will present the 2010 Hispano Distinguido award recognizing Mr. Raul Estrada, founder of the Hispanic Youth Foundation, which purchased and developed eight acres of soccer fields for local youth in the Oak Cliff area.

In addition to Estrada, FC Dallas will recognize three individuals who have dedicated their lives to growing the game in Dallas by awarding them with the Premio FC Dallas Legado de Fútbol. This year's recipients include: Francisco Lara, Toros FC head coach for 14 years, Trinidad Rosales, founder and head coach of Nuevo Laredo and Tomas Callado, founder and coach of Toluca.

FC Dallas continues to be part of the community through the Hispanic department with appearances by our Hispanic players during recent weeks at the following locations:

Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events

Date Location Event

Sept. 4 Restaurant El Ranchito, Oak Cliff LULAC Chorizo & Menudo Bfast

Sept. 11 Iglesia Maria Guadalupe, Irving Independencia Latinoamericana

Sept. 13 McKinnish Park, Carrollton ESPN Deportes Youth Clinic

Sept. 15 Super Plaza, Forth Worth Grito Bicentennial Mexico's Consulate

Sept. 15 Convention Center, Dallas Grito Bicentennial Mexico's Consulate

Sept. 25 American Diabetes Association Feria de la Salud

Sept. 30 Cash America in Oak Cliff FC Dallas Weekly Radio Show Live

Oct. 2 Estadio Pizza Hut Park Hispanic Heritage Night Festival

Oct. 9 Estadio Pizza Hut Park Faith and Family pregame concert (Marco Barrientos)

Final Week for "Get In and Win" 2011 Season Ticket Prices

This is the final week that FC Dallas will offer discounts of 30 to 40 percent off for anyone who renews or purchases 2011 season tickets before Monday, Oct. 4 as part of the club's "Get in and Win" season ticket campaign. Current FC Dallas season ticket holders who renew for the 2011 season prior to Monday, Oct. 4 will receive two options - a free upgrade on their seats or a 30-40 percent discount on season tickets. Fans purchasing new 2011 season tickets will also receive options on playoff tickets and discounts on remaining games for the 2010 season.

Premium seating options such as the Winstar Club Loge, Field Tables, Center Circle and Club seats are also available in limited inventory. Contact the FC Dallas Front Office at (888) 323-4625 for details or go to www.fcdallas.com/getinandwin.

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