2007 Copa América
Groups for the 2007 Copa América in Venezuela were announced yesterday evening. Hosts Venezuela were drawn into group A along with Uruguay, Bolivia, and Peru. Brazil, the current holders of the Copa América, look to be the heavy favorite in group B as they will be taking on Mexico, Chile and Ecuador. The final group, group C will most likely be won by Argentina, leaving the United States, Paraguay, and Colombia to battle for the second place spot.The tournament will kick off on June twenty-sixth as Venezuela takes on Bolivia, and Peru takes on Uruguay. Group play will be concluded on July fifth with the USA taking on Colombia, and Argentina rounding out play with Paraguay. The tournament will be concluded on July fifteenth.
As winners of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup the US has been given an invitation to join in the tournament. This will be the third time the US has entered into the Copa América competition, the last time being in 1995.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_2007
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_281700.html
Hey BC- are you planning on attending any of the Copa matches?
Comment by aramzy — February 16, 2007 @ 7:41 pm
I wish. Way to expensive to fly down. How bout you?
Comment by BC Pangie — February 17, 2007 @ 12:51 am
possibly. got a buddy who lives in Caracas. We’re working on media accreditation for SC.
Comment by aramzy — February 17, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
Wow. Keep me posted. Shoot me your e-mail if you don’t mind. bcpangie@gmail.com
Comment by BC Pangie — February 17, 2007 @ 7:40 pm