ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2024) — The Orlando Cup - Pro Series will make its debut in January 2025, drawing global soccer fans to the Sunshine State to witness iconic clubs Santos FC, former home to legends like Pelé and Neymar; Colombia’s Atlético Nacional, famous for René Higuita’s “scorpion kick;” and Brazil’s Fortaleza, this event promises top-tier competition.
Matches include Santos vs. Atlético Nacional on Jan. 11 at Inter&Co Stadium (6 p.m.), Fortaleza vs. Santos on Jan. 14 at Osceola County Stadium (8 p.m.), and Atlético Nacional vs. Fortaleza on Jan. 19 at Inter&Co Stadium (4 p.m.). Inter&Co Stadium is the home of Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride, while Osceola County Stadium is the home ground for Orlando City B of MLS NEXT Pro.
“We are very excited for this first edition,” said Thiago Barreira, CEO of Spark Sports Marketing. “It’s a preseason event, and we’re sure the clubs will use this opportunity to grow their brands.”
“We are proud to bring world-class events like the Orlando Cup - Pro Series to the United States,” Renata Regina de Faria, Rogerio Junior Giassi, and Ricardo Manfrim, executives of Quality Sports Group, jointly stated. “This tournament represents a significant step in fostering international football connections and paves the way for future opportunities with top clubs.”
Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 18 with presale perks, including a Buy 1, Get 1 Free offer and 20% OFF selected seats, by registering for early access at orlandocup.com. Pre-sale will end at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 21. Orlando City and Orlando Pride Season Ticket Members will also receive exclusive pre-sale opportunities and will be contacted directly by their Member Service Representative.
Tickets for all matches can be purchased at the link here.
