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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

FC Dallas to face LA Galaxy in preseason charity game

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FRISCO — FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock today announced that the FC Dallas Foundation has finalized a preseason charity game between FC Dallas and the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, March 15 at Pizza Hut Park (7:30 p.m. CT). The FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game, which will be the first opportunity for area fans to see the 2008 FC Dallas team in action, will also include an appearance by Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, forward Landon Donovan, and former Dallas forward Carlos Ruiz. Proceeds from the charity game will benefit the FC Dallas Foundation, which will donate the funds to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, the Miracle League of Frisco, and an LA Galaxy charity to be determined at a later date.

Who's going to spit-shine the red carpet for this?

Who's going to spit-shine the red carpet for this?

The FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game was first announced in August 2007 following the SuperLiga contest between Dallas and Los Angeles. Fans who bought tickets through the team’s front office or through any Ticketmaster outlet for the July 31, 2007 SuperLiga game between the two teams have the opportunity to reserve the same number of tickets in the same seating area for the March 15 contest. Further instructions for these fans to claim their seats will be sent through email and regular mail over the next week. Fans will also have the option of making a monetary contribution of their choice. The deadline for fans to claim their tickets for the March 15 charity game is February 19.

A limited number of tickets for this game are available to the general public through a special three-game package. This package includes Dallas’ preseason game against Los Angeles on March 15, the team’s regular season opener versus Chivas USA on March 30, and an April home game to be determined. Fans may call the front office to reserve their tickets 888-FCD-GOAL (888-323-4625).Ticket prices are as follows:

THREE-GAME PACKAGE TICKET PRICES*

March 15 – FCD vs. LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m. CT

March 30 – FCD vs. Chivas USA, 2 p.m. CT (Regular Season Home Opener)

April Home Game – FCD vs. TBD

Endline - $56

Sideline East - $68

Midfield East - $76

Sideline West - $88

Plaza Terrace - $84

Midfield Club West - $118

Club Loge - $220

*All Packages Include a $20 Donation for the FC Dallas Foundation Charity Game. Parking for all FC Dallas games at Pizza Hut Park is free.

About the FC Dallas Foundation

The FC Dallas Foundation is the charitable arm of FC Dallas and Pizza Hut Park. The foundation strives to serve the DFW Metroplex through the creation and support of programs, events and organizations that benefit the overall good of our community, and positively advance the lives of disadvantaged youth through the sport of soccer.

About U.S. Fund for UNICEF

For more than 60 years, UNICEF has been the world’s leading international children’s organization, working in over 150 countries to address the ongoing issues that affect why kids are dying. UNICEF provides lifesaving nutrition, clean water, education, protection and emergency response saving more young lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. While millions of children die every year of preventable causes like dehydration, upper respiratory infections and measles, UNICEF, with the support of partnering organizations and donors alike, has the global experience, resources and reach to give children the best hope of survival. For more information about UNICEF, please visit www.unicefusa.org.

About the Miracle League of Frisco

The Miracle League of Frisco offers children with all levels of disabilities, ages 5-19, opportunities to play league sports including baseball, soccer and bowling. Building on their success in baseball, in September 2006 the Miracle League of Frisco became pioneers in a big way by offering a soccer league for special-needs children. The vision is to have special-needs children playing right alongside their peers in other youth leagues. The Miracle League of Frisco is one of the very few - if not the only – Miracle League chapters to both offer soccer and have their own soccer field. The league is open to special-needs children throughout North Texas.

Source: FC Dallas Communications; Posted by Erin

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