Strikers to Face Ponte Preta on June 20 in Brazil
Published on June 9, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Tuesday, June 9, 2015) - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will travel to Brazil to face Serie A side Ponte Preta in an international friendly on Saturday, June 20, at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli in Campinas, São Paulo. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. EDT (6:30 p.m. local time in Campinas).
"It is an honor for us to play Ponte Preta, a team with so much tradition," said Strikers Managing Partner Ricardo Geromel. "The match not only gives the Strikers brand exposure, but also offers the players and team a challenge during our NASL break. This international experience will help us get ready for the Fall Season."
Founded in 1900, Ponte Preta is one of the oldest teams in Brazil. The club competes in Brazil's top flight after earning promotion from the Serie B following a second-place finish in 2014. Ponte Preta is coached by Guto Ferreira and are currently third in the Brazilian Serie A.
The friendly is Fort Lauderdale's second against Brazilian opposition, and first on foreign soil. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube visited Lockhart Stadium for an international friendly on June 23, 2013.
The Strikers last match outside of North America was against Don Bosco at Parc St. Therese in Pétionville, Haiti during the 2014 preseason.
Fort Lauderdale concludes the 2015 NASL Spring Season on Saturday at Minnesota United FC. Game time is 8:00 p.m. EDT.
The Strikers will host Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors at Lockhart in the Challenge Cup on Wednesday, July 1. Tickets to the match are available on Strikers.com.
The Red & Gold kick off the North American Soccer League (NASL) Fall Season on July 8 at the Carolina RailHawks.
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