U.S. HISPANIC
Soccer tournament Copa Univision to expand to local communities en key markets accros the U.S.
Maribel Ramos-Weiner| 3 de agosto de 2012
The family-friendly tournament features the finest in amateur soccer and family activities
The Univision Television Group will extend the annual Copa Univision event, a family-friendly tournament that features the finest in amateur soccer and family activities, to San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, New York and Fresno. Based on the success of Copa Univision in key markets these past few years, we are thrilled to expand the franchise to local communities in key markets across the country. We remain committed to entertaining our audience and continuing to deliver on the offerings they expect while providing an unparalleled connection for our partners to reach the fastest growing segment in the country, said Kevin Cuddihy, president, Univision Television Group. Copa Univision events recently took place in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Miami, collectively attracting 35,000 community members. More than 600 combined teams were assembled by local soccer fanatics and upcoming events are estimated to bring in more than 100,000 fans.Following is the current schedule of inaugural events around the country:San Francisco Copa Univision Aug. 4 and 5 {Univision14.com}Houston Copa Univision Aug. 18 and 19 – {UnivisionHouston.com}Chicago Copa Hispanofest de Univision Sept. 7, 8 and 9 {UnivisionChicago.com}New York Copa Univision Sept. 29 and 30 {UnivisionNuevaYork.com} Fresno Copa Univision Sept. 29 and 30 {UnivisionFresno.com}.
