Gold Cup soccer matches coming to Alamodome

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Mexico and three other national soccer teams will be competing at the Alamodome on July 16, 2017, in the city’s first CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, officials announced Monday.

Game details, including the participating teams and times for the doubleheader, will be announced next year.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup, a continental championship that takes place every two years, is the official national-team championship of the region, which includes North and Central America and the Caribbean. Houston (July 11) and Frisco (July 14) are also hosting Gold Cup matches.

“San Antonio is passionate about soccer, as we saw when the U.S.-Mexico game last year sold out the Alamodome a month in advance,” said Russ Bookbinder, president and CEO of San Antonio Sports. “We know that soccer fans will be thrilled with this doubleheader match.”

Complete groups and the full schedule, including selection of dates and assignment of matches for the knockout rounds and the final, will be announced next year.

Antonio Rios of Mexico defends during a corner kick during an international friendly match against the USA at the Alamodome on April 15, 2015. Antonio Rios of Mexico defends during a corner kick during an international friendly match against the USA at the Alamodome on April 15, 2015. Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Gold Cup soccer matches coming to Alamodome 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

“(Attracting the event) is the culmination of months of efforts by the City of San Antonio, Visit San Antonio, San Antonio FC and San Antonio Sports,” said Nick Langella, genearl manager of the Alamodome. “We are extremely proud to be a part of the winning team that is bringing this world-class event to the Alamo City.”

For ticket information, visit goldcup.org.

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