DR PEPPER DALLAS CUPINTERNATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT

DALLAS CUP XXXIXMarch 25 – April 1, 2018

To promote the well-being of young people

through athletic competition, cultural

appreciation, and educational opportunities.

Dallas Cup Mission Statement

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.

Held in Dallas each spring from Palm

Sunday through Easter Sunday, the

invitation-only Dr Pepper Dallas Cup is

recognized as one of the most elite youth tournaments in the world.

Tournament Overview

• Played by over 4,000 participants

• Officiated by over 200 referees

• Supported by 1,500 volunteers

• Attended by over 300 college and international scouts

2017 Dr Pepper Dallas CupBy the Numbers

200 Teams 26 Fields5,000+ Players and Coaches 346 Games210+ Referees 1,500 Volunteers300+ Scouts 110,000+ Total Attendance40 Countries Represented $17M+ Economic Impact

Toyota Stadium

Cotton Bowl Stadium Richland College

MoneyGram Park

Total attendance exceeded 110,000 across the four tournament venues, including record crowds for

both opening day and championship weekend in 2017.

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.

David Beckham

Andrea Pirlo

Landon Donovan

Wayne Rooney

Javier“Chicharito”Hernandez

Throughout the tournament’s history, the world’s top soccer

clubs have competed in Dallas Cup.

Manchester

UnitedRiver Plate Real Madrid C.D. Guadalajara “Chivas”

Flamengo

Boca Juniors

Ajax

Club America

Barcelona

AC Milan

Chelsea

Arsenal Liverpool

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.

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.

Community Involvement

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.

In 2015, the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup

established the June Jago Memorial

fund, supporting the Dallas Fallen

Officer Foundation.

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.

Cultural and Charity Initiatives

In keeping with its mission, the 2017 Dr Pepper Dallas

Cup provided participating teams with community

outreach opportunities at local schools and hospitals.

Manchester UnitedScottish Rite Children’s Hospital

C.D. Guadalajara “Chivas”Edward H. Cary Middle School

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.

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.

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.

Media Coverage

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.

Broadcasts

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