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Kickers Host Historic Exhibition Against Guatemalan Champions C.S.D. Comunicaciones

June 24, 2009 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Richmond Kickers News Release


Richmond, VA - (Wednesday, June 24, 2009) - The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that Club Social y Deportivo Comunicaciones, Champions of the Guatemalan First Division, Liga Nacional, will be playing in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, July 25th. The 2008/2009 champions will take on the Richmond Kickers in a historic international exhibition at the University of Richmond Stadium at 7:00 p.m. The match marks the first time in history the Guatemalan First Division team will play in Richmond.

All tickets will be general admission and are priced at $20. A 48-hour special offering pre-sale will be held for Kickers season pass holders, members and fans. General admission tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, June 29 at 10:00 am via RichmondKickers.com or by calling the ticket office at 804-644-5425 x 304.

"The Hispanic community is very passionate about soccer and the entire Kickers organization is ecstatic about hosting C.S.D. Comunicaciones, Guatemala's Premier Division Champions," comments Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Vice President of Soccer Programs. "We look forward to a fantastic night of soccer and encourage all sports fans to support a significant moment for the Kickers and our local Hispanic community."

One of the most successful clubs in Guatemala, C.S.D. Comunicaciones has won 23 league championships throughout its storied history. Comunicaciones most recently claimed the 2008 Apertura season (August through December) crown and the Clausura (January through May) title, earning a berth into the Group Stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. Nicknamed Los Cremas for the team's cream-colored home jerseys, C.S.D. Comunicaciones is led by forward and captain Rolando Fonseca, the all-time leading scorer of the Costa Rican national team with 47 goals.

The Richmond Kickers recently signed a multi-year agreement with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) to maximize the Kickers' visibility and promotion of this historic international exhibition. The long-term partnership will extend beyond the July 25th exhibition to provide opportunities for joint marketing initiatives throughout the next three years. In addition, the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a stadium presence at all of the Kickers regular season home games while the Kickers will be offered event sponsorships at all of the VAHCC signature events.

"It is a wonderful opportunity to have one of the most successful soccer teams from Guatemala play the Richmond Kickers as this provides a great platform to drive the global community in Richmond together", adds Michel Zajur, President and CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The C.S.D. Comunicaciones roster boasts international stars from four different Latin American countries including Guatemala, Brazil, Costa Rico and Uruguay. The Comunicaciones game in Richmond will serve as the final stop on a four-game U.S. tour that kicks off against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on July 15th.

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