Chicago, IL - With the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup this summer, another great match has been added to the landscape.  On Sunday, July 6, 2014, Soldier Field in Chicago will host an international friendly between Liga MX teams Cruz Azul and Pumas UNAM presented by Coors and brought to you by the Chicago Mustangs professional indoor soccer team, in coordination with the Socio MX Tour series.  The game, which will feature two of Mexico’s top squads, is set to kick off at 2:00 PM CST, and will sure to be a highlight on the lakefront during Fourth of July Weekend.

Cruz Azul are the current CONCACAF Champions, as well as sitting atop the point’s board of the Liga MX.  They are truly a phenomenal team, featuring star players midfielders Pablo Berrera and Marco Fabian, and forward Christian “Chaco” Jimenez. The team was named best offense and defense for Liga MX in 2014 and has the 2nd highest TV viewership rating in the US. Agustin Manzo, Sporting VP of Cruz Azul, said, “The U.S. market is very important for Cruz Azul, we like to play in cities like Dallas and Chicago among others.  We have a big following and it is always exciting to play top-quality games in the USA

Then you bring Pumas UNAM to the mix, a team that is clawing their way to meet Cruz Azul in the finals of Liga MX, and continue to be a solid threat.  Pumas UNAM are the only team in Liga MX history to win consecutive titles, and continue to tout a perfect reputation representing the largest university in Mexico.  With the capability to score goals coming from both ends of the pitch, the entertainment value of a ticket to this match will be very high.

The Chicago Mustangs, just coming off an international championship of their own (winning the Professional Arena Soccer League’s Ron Newman Cup Championship) are excited to be a part of the business team on this venture.  "It is an honor to work in conjunction with Sports Marketing Monterrey in bringing one of the top games of this Socio MX Tour to the windy city, I have worked many times with Cruz Azul in the past in hosting their team in different cities of the United States and can assure you that both Cruz Azul and Pumas are great teams to work with, they both have great heritage and a fantastic fan base that will have the opportunity to enjoy top quality futbol,” said Armando Gamboa, CEO and Head Coach of the Chicago Mustangs. The annual Socio MX Tour will kick off on July 3, 2014 in Dallas, TX and will visit five additional major Hispanic markets, including Chicago and San Antonio.  The tour games will be televised in more than twenty countries by ESPN as a global media partner, and Liberman Broadcasting in the United States. 

Tickets for this once in a lifetime stateside match are set to go on sale by Monday, May 12, 2014, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.  Ticket prices will start at $27 and fans will have an opportunity to tailgate prior to the match.  For more information on this match, please visit www.chicagomustangspro.com.

About Soldier Field:

Soldier Field, Chicago’s premier event venue, hosts over 200 public and private events annually.  The stadium is owned by the Chicago Park District and managed by SMG, the world leader in venue management, marketing and development.  The stadium’s various indoor event spaces, field and its surrounding 17-acres of open parkland offer one-of-a-kind options with breathtaking lakefront and city views to hold all types of events.  Check out all Soldier Field’s unique event spaces or learn more about upcoming events at www.SoldierField.net.  Soldier Field is the first and only NFL stadium to have been awarded LEED-EB (Existing Building) Certification by the United States Green Building Council in December 2011.  The Chicago Park District and SMG are proud to have been recognized for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.  Visit www.SoldierField.net to learn more about Soldier Field.

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