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DR PEPPER DALLAS CUP INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT DALLAS CUP XXXIX March 25 – April 1, 2018 Dallas Cup Mission Statement To promote the well-being of young people through athletic competition, cultural appreciation, and educational opportunities. Celebrating Four Decades: 1980 - 2017 Since 1980, the Dallas Cup has hosted teams and officials from six continents, 100 countries and 48 states, making it the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in the nation. Tournament Overview • Officiated by over 200 referees Held in Dallas each spring from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, the • Attended by over 300 college and invitation-only Dr Pepper Dallas Cup is international scouts recognized as one of the most elite • Supported by 1,500 volunteers youth tournaments in the world. • Played by over 4,000 participants 2017 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup By the Numbers 200 Teams 26 Fields 5,000+ Players and Coaches 346 Games 210+ Referees 1,500 Volunteers 300+ Scouts 110,000+ Total Attendance 40 Countries Represented $17M+ Economic Impact Cotton Bowl Stadium Richland College Total attendance exceeded 110,000 across the four tournament venues, including record crowds for both opening day and championship weekend in 2017. Toyota Stadium MoneyGram Park Elite Competition For over three decades the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup has showcased world class players, teams, and referees from around the globe. The Dallas Cup alumni list is a virtual “Who’s Who” of hundreds of international soccer superstars who have combined to play in over 450 FIFA World Cup matches. Andrea Pirlo David Beckham Landon Donovan Wayne Javier Rooney “Chicharito” Hernandez Throughout the tournament’s history, the world’s top soccer clubs have competed in Dallas Cup. Manchester River Plate Real Madrid C.D. Guadalajara “Chivas” Barcelona United Boca Juniors Club America AC Milan Arsenal Liverpool Ajax Flamengo Chelsea Manchester City Paris St. Germain The 2017 Gordon Jago Super Group was headlined by the world-renowned Manchester United academy. Also competing were defending champions Everton FC (England), two-time Super Group champs Coritiba FC (Brazil), 2016 U.S. National Champions FC Dallas (USA), and 2016 Liga MX champions Tigres (Mexico), among others. Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVIII Champions Gordon Jago Super Group FC Dallas U18 - USA Under 19 Liverpool FC Foundation - England Under 18 Cedar Stars Academy Newark Green - USA Under 17 Queretaro FC - Mexico Under 16 FC Dallas U15 - USA Under 15 Maebashi FC– Japan Under 14 Queretaro FC - Mexico Under 13 Prepa Tec Monterrey - Mexico Partnerships with referee academies from around the globe give the Dallas Cup its international reputation of having the absolute best officiating of any youth soccer tournament in the world. For Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVIII, an all-star team made up of U.S. based players was selected from the U16 age bracket. The 18 player Dallas Cup all-star team will travel to Spain and Portugal in August to play exhibition matches and train at the Real Madrid and S.L. Benfica academies. 2015 Dallas Cup all-star and FC Dallas academy standout, Paxton Pomykal, announced the 2017 all-star team on Dallas Cup’s social media. Community Involvement The Dallas Cup experience is more than just about competition at the highest level. Participants learn important life lessons with visits to children’s hospitals, advocacy centers, schools, and homeless shelters. Cultural and Charity Initiatives Through the Dallas Cup Home Stay program and our Dallas Is Diversity charity, more than 20,000 children in North Texas are culturally and artistically enriched annually. The Dallas Is Diversity Calendar initiative partners with local school districts to recognize art teachers and give thousands of students the opportunity to win financial scholarships. In 2015, the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup established the June Jago Memorial fund, supporting the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation. Manchester United Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital In keeping with its mission, the 2017 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup provided participating teams with community outreach opportunities at local schools and hospitals. C.D. Guadalajara “Chivas” Edward H. Cary Middle School Dr Pepper Dallas Cup’s June Jago Memorial Fund raised money thanks to multiple fundraising activities throughout the tournament. The fund supports the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation. Thousands of 5th-12th graders from local school districts participated in the Dallas is Diversity Calendar Artwork Project. Five students were chosen to receive scholarships for their outstanding talent showing their vision of how soccer brings the world together. Media Coverage The Dallas Cup receives widespread news coverage, including daily features nationally on Univision Deportes Network. The 2017 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup included international coverage on Manchester United TV. Broadcasts A new partnership with Univision Deportes Network in 2017 resulted in unprecedented national network coverage, including four nationally televised matches for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXVIII. Top level network talent, featuring Enrique Bermudez and Hristo Stoichkov, was used during all games nationally broadcast by Univision Deportes Network. Social Media Through its various social media platforms, the Dallas Cup generates over 175,000,000 digital media impressions annually. Join us for Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXIX March 25 – April 1, 2018.