FC Dallas And Columbus Crew Games To Honor Lamar Hunt
US Major League Soccer clubs FC Dallas and Columbus Crew will play a games in title the inaugural Pioneer Cup on March 11 in honor of Lamar Hunt at Pizza Hut Park. Hunt is the investor-operator of both clubs who passed away in December following a long battle with prostate cancer.
“The Pioneer Cup is an event that is near and dear to all of us at FC Dallas,” said FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock. “We have a chance to honor our great leader and everything he’s done for this sport that we all love, while raising much needed money for Dallas Scores and the Pioneer Soccer League, in his honor. We look forward to seeing all sports fans at Pizza Hut Park to help us pay tribute to a true sports pioneer, Lamar Hunt.”
The day will kick off at 3 p.m. CT with an Alumni Tribute Game featuring former players and coaches of teams owned by Hunt, including FC Dallas, the Crew, the Kansas City Wizards and the NASL’s Dallas Tornado. The FCD-Crew game is set to kick off at 5 p.m. As part of the tribute, FC Dallas will debut a commemorative circle patch bearing Hunt’s initials on their right sleeve. The Hoops will wear that patch throughout the 2007 MLS season.
The winning team will have possession of the Pioneer Cup, and the losing team will donate $1,000 to the other side’s foundation. Fans can also contribute to the Dallas SCORES cause by bidding on the jerseys worn in the Pioneer Cup. Details on the auction will be revealed at a later date.
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