SuperLiga 2009 Semifinals Set for July 15 at Gillette Stadium
June 30, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (Tuesday, June 30, 2009) - The SuperLiga 2009 semifinals have been set with the conclusion of the first round games last Sunday. The semifinals of the annual tournament will be played on Wednesday, July 15 as a doubleheader in Boston, beginning at 7 pm ET. Given the tournament's semifinal matchups, the grand finale of the tournament will feature a Major League Soccer team hosting a Mexican League club.
While the current SuperLiga title holders, the New England Revolution, have moved on to the semifinal round, in search of defending their title, this edition will mark the first semifinal participation by the Chicago Fire and Tigres UANL. Santos Laguna is the fourth semifinalist and one of two Mexican clubs left representing Mexico's First Division. The "laguneros" participated in the first round of the 2008 edition. Details for the SuperLiga semifinal schedule are below.
Wednesday, July 15
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- 7:00 p.m. ET - New England Revolution (MLS) vs. Chicago Fire (MLS)
- 9:00 p.m. ET - Tigres UANL (MEX) vs. Santos Laguna (MEX)
For the SuperLiga semifinals doubleheader in Boston, tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m. ET, starting at $20. Group discounts apply for 20 or more. For further information, call 1-877-GET-REVS or visit Ticketmaster outlets. SuperLiga 2009's grand finale is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, and will be hosted at the stadium of the MLS team that advances to the final. For further information, visit the tournament's official site www.SuperLiga2009.com
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