Miami FC begins US Open Cup participation
June 27, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
Miami, FL- Miami FC departed today for Dallas, Texas where they will participate in their first game ever in the US Open Cup. The game will be tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28.
The South Floridian Squad will be facing Roma FC, of the USASA from the North Texas Premier Soccer Association, in the second round of the Cup. The game will be held at the University of Texas at Dallas at 7:30 PM CT. Roma FC advanced by beating the Laredo Heat 4-2 in penalty kicks in the first round of the tournament.
If Miami FC advances to the third round of the tournament, they will be facing Chivas USA of the MLS on July 12 at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
More information on the US Open cup can be found at www.USOpencup.com.
About Miami FC
Miami FC, Florida's new and only professional soccer team, is in the First Division of the United Soccer Leagues (USL). Miami FC will play its home matches at Tropical Park Stadium, which is located on the grounds of Tropical Park in the heart of Miami-Dade County. Miami FC is owned by Traffic Sports USA, the North American subsidiary of The Traffic Group, the leading soccer event management company in the Americas with headquarters in Brazil and offices in the U.S. and Europe. Miami FC is committed to growing soccer in South Florida both at the youth, amateur and professional levels.
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