Scorpions to Play International Friendlies
May 7, 2014 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Wednesday, May 7, 2014) - The San Antonio Scorpions will clash with two of the most popular teams in North America this summer as Club de Fútbol Tigres de la UANL and Club de Fútbol Monterrey of Liga MX will each visit Toyota Field.
First, three-time Liga MX Primera DivisiÃ"n champions Tigres will face off against the Scorpions at Toyota Field on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm. Then on Sunday, July 6th at 6pm, four-time CONCACAF trophy winners Monterrey will make their first appearance ever at Toyota Field and play their first-ever match against the Scorpions as part of the Rayados' SocioMX Tour presented by Coors Light.
The international friendlies are included in the package offered to Scorpions season ticket holders. Season ticket holders will also have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets in a presale starting at 8am on May 8th.
"The Scorpions are excited to host both the Rayados and Tigres at Toyota Field", said Scorpions Team President Howard Cornfield. "Each boasts a huge fan base in the area and these games, coming at the height of the World Cup, are a great opportunity for us to be an active part of this exciting time in the world of soccer."
In addition to their league titles, UANL Tigres have won the Copa MX three times and have claimed international hardware by winning SuperLiga (2009). Monterrey has won Liga MX's Primera DivisiÃ"n four times, they claimed the CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup in 1993, and in 2011 they won the first of their three consecutive CONCACAF Champions League trophies.
"Monterrey and Tigres are two of the most successful teams in our part of the world and we look forward to testing ourselves against sides of their quality," said Head Coach Alen Marcina. "Our fans will be eager to see these matchups and I anticipate an unforgettable atmosphere for each game."
Tickets will go on sale to the general public May 10th at noon. Tickets will be available at the Toyota Field box office, by calling the Scorpions at 210-495-8686 or through Ticketmaster with tickets for each match starting at $25.
The Scorpions' next North American Soccer League match at Toyota Field will be May 10th against the Carolina RailHawks. For information on single-game tickets or Scorpions partial season ticket packages, call 210-495-8686 or visit sascorpions.com.
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