Ricardo Villar's tournament has grown to nine teams this year and features some very notable clubs.
To say Ricadro Villar is proud of how much Florida Cup has grown is putting it lightly. From his opening remarks at yesterdays Florida Cup press conference, the former FC Dallas midfielder was brimming with pride about how three teams from last year's tournament have returned -- and how, through a collaborative effort with various organizations around Orlando, the Florida Cup has attracted football fans from around the world.
According to Villar, the tournament is "the main preparation location in the world for preseason.