2007 Dallas Cup Underway...

Wow, with all of the buildup to the MLS 2007 kick-off I forgot that the Dallas Cup got underway. The annual tournament, one of the best youth tournaments in the world, kicked off last Sunday, April 1st, with Real Madrid CF vs Solar SC in the U-19 Super Group. Yes, you read that correctly, Real Madrid playing Dallas' own Solar Soccer Club. What a great opportunity for those kids. Madrid blanked Solar, 4-0, in the opening match but results aren't everything are they? Solar has gone on to lose Southampton FC of England and Deportivo Saprissa of Costa Rica. Tough going for the Dallas Club.

Arsenal SC USA of California has fared better in the B Bracket of the U-19 Super Group. They beat Takigawa Dai Ni of who knows where and Chivas of Guadalajara before losing to Chelsea of England.

Check out the rest of the results at the Dallas Cup Website. The Super Group semifinals will not feature any American clubs but will showcase some of the world's great youth talent. Chelsea FC (England) vs Southampton FC (England) will be the first game with Real Madrid CF (Spain) vs Sao Paulo FC (Brazil). Those of you in the Dallas Metroplex should make your way to Pizza Hut Park for this one!