Mexican soccer clubs Cruz Azul FC and Puebla FC will play in the Shares Cup International at the Orlando Citrus Bowl — an inaugural game that will benefit Florida Hospital’s Sharing Smiles program. ES3 Sports will host the friendly match between the superstar teams on September 3 at 7:30 p.m.
ES3 Sports, Florida Hospital and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made the announcement Thursday.
“ES3 Sports is proud to organize this international event and bring together two professional, well-respected soccer teams to both showcase the wonderful sport of soccer and raise vital funds for Florida Hospital Sharing Smiles, said Ed Walls, owner of Altamonte-based ES3 Sports. “This program provides medical services in facial reconstructive surgery, pediatric dentistry and physical therapy at no cost to the families and children throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.”
For more than 20 years, volunteers with Sharing Smiles (formerly known as SHARES International) have provided hope to communities in need by offering health care, education and training across the globe.
More than 40,000 soccer fans are expected to converge at the Orlando Citrus Bowl to see some of their favorite players take the field on September 3.
Combined, the Cruz Azul FC and Puebla FC have won 10 Mexican league championships, eight national CUP championships and seven CONCACAF Cup championships.
Ticket holders will also have access to “Tailgate Fiesta,” beginning at 3:30 p.m. on game day. Tailgate Fiesta will be a fun-filled event featuring food trucks and live music.
