Strikers to Host Brazilian Champion Corinthians
December 8, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers today announced an international friendly with Brazilian champion Sport Club Corinthians Paulista on January 23, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Lockhart Stadium.
Founded in 1910, Corinthians competes in the top-flight Campeonato Brasilieiro Série A and is one of the most popular teams in Brazil. The 2015 season wrapped up on Sunday with Corinthians claiming their sixth Série A crown.
"Corinthians is one of the most successful teams in Brazil and we're excited to square off against them at Lockhart," said Strikers CEO Sean Guerin. "While facing the Brazilian champions will be a tough test, the match will be a treat for Strikers fans. It will pay off in terms of preparation for the 2016 NASL season. I can't wait."
Corinthians boasts a full trophy cabinet that includes: Six Brasileirão titles, three Copa do Brasil honors, two FIFA Club World Cups, one Copa Libertadores, and a record 27 Campeonato Paulista titles.
Both Corinthians and the Strikers are participating in the 2016 Florida Cup. While the two sides won't play in that competition, the friendly provides Fort Lauderdale the opportunity to host the Brazilian champions.
Tickets for that match, Florida Cup games involving the Strikers (in Orlando and Boca Raton), and the two Florida Cup matches at Lockhart Stadium are sale now at Strikers.com/FloridaCup.
Strikers in Florida Cup: Fort Lauderdale will begin play in the nine-team Florida Cup when they face FC Schalke 04 of the German Bundesliga on January 10 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. One week later, the Strikers will meet Independiente Santa Fe, commonly known as Santa Fe, from Colombia's CategoÃra Primera A league at FAU Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
Florida Cup Matches at Lockhart Stadium: Lockhart Stadium will be the host site for two matches: Schalke-Atlético Mineiro on January 13 and Fluminense-Internacional on January 20.
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