D.C. United announced today the seventh edition of LaSuper Copa, asingle elimination full side 11-v-11 invitational soccer tournament that bringstogether different amateur champions from DC’s Metropolitan local leagues, will kick off this weekend with first round games atthe RFK Stadium Turf Training Field. LaSuper Copa VII, presented by Volkswagen, is sponsored by American Airlines andAdidas. The tournament’s draw took placeon March 10 at RFK Stadium, prior to D.C. United’s first match of the seasonagainst Sporting Kansas City.
The 16 local champions participating in the 2012edition of La Super Copa are defending champions Inter de Virginia, Peñarol (Central American PeruvianLeague), Corinto (Arlington Soccer League), Real Candelareño (ContinentalSoccer League), Santa Marta (Herndon Soccer League), La Chapin (MarylandInternational Soccer League), Maryland Bays (Maryland Major Soccer League),Vienna Law Group (North Virginian Soccer League), Español (Springfield SoccerLeague), Screaming Eagles (Virginia International Soccer League), Wobblers(Washington International Soccer League), Atletico Virginia (Washington PremierLeague), Destroyer United (Woodbridge International Soccer League), RealInternational FC (Commonwealth Soccer League), Mount Pleasant FC (LatinAmerican Soccer League) and Juventud Latina (Manassas Soccer League).
First round games begin on Saturday, March 31 andSunday, April 1at the RFK Stadium Turf Training Field. Admission for all games is free of charge.The Super Copa Final will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 3:00 p.m, prior toD.C. United’s game against the New York Red Bulls scheduled for 6:00 p.m. atRFK Stadium.
All participating teams receive a full set of 20 newadidas team uniforms. There will be acash prize of $5,000 for the Cup winner and $2,000 for the runner-up as well asteam trophies and individual medals.
For more information about the tournament, pleasecontact Andrew Minucci at 202-587-5000. Below is the tournament schedule. All games to be played at RFK Stadium Turf Training Field.
First Round
Saturday, March 31, 2012
9 a.m. – Maryland Bays vs. Inter de Virginia
11 a.m. – Corinto vs. Real Candelareño
1 p.m. – Atletico Virginia vs. Real International FC
3 p.m. – Mt. Pleasant FC vs. Screaming Eagles
First Round
Sunday, April 1, 2012
9 a.m. – Español vs. Juventud Latina
11 a.m. – Wobblers vs. La Chapin
1 p.m. – Destroyer United vs. Vienna Law Group
3 p.m. – Santa Marta vs. Peñarol
Quarterfinals
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Semifinals
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Final
Sunday, April 22, 2012
