Scorpions to Play Club Sport Cartaginés in International Friendly
June 8, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Monday, June 8, 2015) - The San Antonio Scorpions will play an international friendly against three time Costa Rican champions Club Sport Cartaginés, team President/General Manager Howard Cornfield announced today. The match will kickoff at 7:30pm on June 27th at Toyota Field.
"Club Sport Cartaginés is a storied team in Costa Rica and has an impressive history of success with multiple championships," said Cornfield. "Their current squad is full of international experience - including players that have participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and FIFA World Cup - and we think this will be an exciting matchup for our fans to watch."
Cartaginés was founded in 1906 and is the oldest club in Costa Rica. They are based in Cartago, Costa Rica, and play in their country's top league, the Primera División. In addition to their three league championships, CSC has finished second on eleven occasions, they won the Torneo de Copa de Costa Rica in 2014, and in 1994 they won the CONCACAF Champions Cup by beating Liga MX side Atlante FC 3-2 in the final. CSC were also the runners-up in the Interamerican Cup in 1994 and COPA Interclubes UNCAF in 1978.
This match will be bonus game E for Scorpions season ticket holders and Individual game tickets are on sale now at SAScorpions.com or by calling 210-495-8686.
The 2015 San Antonio Scorpions season is presented by deeproot Funds. The Scorpions play their next home match and final game of the NASL Spring Season June 13th at Toyota Field against the Ottawa Fury. For information on Scorpions season tickets, call 210-495-8686 or visit SAScorpions.com.
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