Some of Orlando's most influential leaders were aflutter this week, barely containing their excitement as they spoke about the Copa América Centenario coming to Orlando next month.
It's the biggest soccer tournament in the United States since the 1994 World Cup, Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer said. A once in a lifetime opportunity, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs said.
The Copa América features 32 matches between 16 teams from North America, South America and the Caribbean and will played throughout the U.S. June 3-26. It is being held in the U.