Brazilian Club Fluminense FC U23 Squad Fluminense FC is one of the world's leadCompletes theWalt Disney World Pro Soc- ers in talent development. The club is not
cer Classic LineupFluminense U23 join only responsible for selling world soccer
six Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in- stars like Thiago Silva on to Europe to AC
cluding MLS Cup Champion Sporting KC, Milan, but also developing several currentSupporters Shield Champion New York ly renowned players such as Marcelo (Real
Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Columbus Madrid), Rafael (Manchester United) and
Crew, Montreal Impact, and Toronto FC, his twin brother Fabio (Manchester Unitalong with USL Pro Club Orlando City to ed).
complete the eight-team field; Tickets on
sale nowThe Brazilian Fluminense FC U23 “This is a great addition to the tournament
team will round out the Walt Disney World and gives us one of our strongest fields in
Pro Soccer Classic field at the ESPN Wide the five-year history of Pro Soccer Classic,’’
World of Sports Complex.
said Disney Sp orts Director of Sports Development Mike Millay.
Fluminense FC, one of the top soccer clubs
in Brazil, joins the New York Red Bulls, “ We have always looked to strengthen the
Toronto FC, Sporting KC, Philadelphia tournament year after year and with our
Union, Columbus Crew, Montreal Impact world class facility and event management
and Orlando City soccer clubs in the eight- staff we feel this event will give the teams
team field.
a unique training camp experience that
Teams begin arriving in Central Florida hopefully will launch them toward successon Feb. 19 for three weeks of pre-season ful seasons.
training camp and competition, culminating with the Disney Pro Soccer Classic title "We are proud to be the first Brazilian team
game on Mar. 1 at 8 pm.
invited to compete in the Walt Disney World
Pro Soccer Classic,’’ said