Released on: November 20, 2007, 3:12 pm

Press Release Author: Delphi Academy of Florida

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: International Soccer Comes to Clearwater

Press Release Body: Colombian international soccer legend, MLS Allstar and local
Tampa Bay resident, Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama, will captain the winning Galactic
Masters soccer team against an All-World Eleven of international soccer stars during
the Galactics International Soccer Festival 2007 on Saturday December 1, 2007 at the
excellent facilities of Clearwater High School. Delphi AcademyTM of Florida is
sponsoring this premier community event to bring international soccer to local
residents bridging social divides through the promotion of sport as a route to
personal achievement and team success.

The brainchild of the Galactics Board of Directors, the roots of this event were
firmly planted with a strong desire to expose local families to professional soccer
and its power to breakdown social barriers. "Galactics Clearwater International F.C.
provides a safe, fun and entertaining environment for the youth to express
themselves, lead by our highly skilled coaching team," states the soccer club's
mission statement. Expected to draw 5,000 spectators there will also be a soccer
clinic and adventure area for youth, while the parents will enjoy the games and food
and memorabilia available.

"Open to all, this event will bring communities together under the universal banner
of Soccer and we are proud to work with Galactics on this inaugural signature
community event for Clearwater," said Delphi AcademyTM of Florida Headmaster Colin
Taufer. "When Galactics approached us with their vision and a plan to coach our own
Delphi Dragons soccer team, we realized a great opportunity to help each other raise
funds and awareness for youth soccer programs and our own desire to elevate the
standard of self confidence, responsibility and achievement while having fun among
all of our community. This event will bring everyone together in a multi-cultural
setting to promote American soccer and local community spirit".

International soccer stars including US National team players, Tabare Ramos, Marcelo
Balboa and Fernando Clavijo will autograph shirts for their fans after an exhibition
game of former professional players from around the world, showing their skills on
the field to help create excitement for the sport of soccer. Everyone will also have
an opportunity to rub shoulders and take photographs with the soccer stars to
commemorate the event as they also dream of becoming an international soccer legend.

Former Cruiser Weight Boxing World Champion and Galactics VIP, Tyrone Booze, summed
this special event up, "the purpose is to introduce kids from the community,
especially under-privileged kids, to the sport of soccer, so that they might have an
exciting sport of their own with chances to go abroad, get scholarships for higher
education, etc. The main target group is the youth who have a real passion for
sports but need that global exposure."

Significant advertising opportunities are available for sponsoring partners. We
invite organizations to contact Delphi AcademyTM of Florida on 727 447 6385 or
Galactics Clearwater International F.C. Medardo Orrego 727 461 2480 Ext. 212. All
proceeds raised from this event will benefit the continued expansion of community
programs at Delphi AcademyTM of Florida and Galactics Clearwater International F.C.

Bettina Pope
Executive Secretary
Delphi AcademyTM of Florida
Phone: 727 447 6385
bpope@delphifl.org
1831 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
http://www.delphifl.org/


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Contact Details: Bettina Pope
Executive Secretary
Delphi AcademyTM of Florida
Phone: 727 447 6385
bpope@delphifl.org
1831 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
http://www.delphifl.org/