Gold Cup Coming To U. Of Phoenix Stadium

That's right, i'm talking more soccer. And i am pumped about it. The CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Championship of the America's if you will, is coming to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

On July 12th, UoP Stadium will host a doubleheader in the first round of the Gold Cup. Exact schedules have yet to be announced, and other stadiums hosting games include the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA; Crew Stadium in Columbus, Oh (where the US-Mexico World Cup qualifying match just took place); Quest Field in Seattle (home to the soon to MLS expansion club Seattle Sounders); RFK in Washington D.C.; and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. All in all there are 13 sites, with Giants Stadium in New York getting the final.

With July 12th being the final day of the first round, hopefully one of the big name teams will be here to finish out qualifying. I doubt it will be the US, as they are likely to play in more traditional 'home' venues, such as the Home Depot Center or Crew Stadium. But UoP has a strong chance to get Mexico or one of the teams from South America due to the high Hispanic/Latino population.

I was at US-Mexico two years ago in UoP Stadium, and it was one of the best atmospheres for any sporting event i've ever been to. Groups, schedules, and ticket information will be out in the coming weeks. I urge all of you to go to the stadium and check out world class soccer. I can promise i will be there...