SAN JOSE, Calif., July 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azteca America and Coors Light have partnered to present the champions of the Liga MX, Club America, as they take on Puebla F.C. in a tournament match on Friday, July 12, at 7:30pm PDT at the Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartan Stadium has hosted numerous FIFA events and was one of the venues for the 1999 Woman's World Cup. The game will be aired live on Azteca America at 10:30 pm EDT/ 7:30 pm PDT.
Club America won the Liga Mx Clausura Mexican professional soccer championship title in a dramatic game beating Cruz Azul at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. Puebla is a two-time Mexican Premier Division Champion and a former CONCACAF Champions League Champion.
"We know that soccer is a passion for our Hispanic community and we are excited to partner with Coors Light to bring Club America and Puebla F.C. together for this thrilling match," said Martin Breidsprecher, CEO of Azteca America.
About Azteca America
Azteca America engages Spanish-language viewers by creating unique, passionate and enlightening content that is relevant to the daily lives of our audience. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster Azteca, S.A.B de C.V., the second-largest producer of Spanish language content in the world, Azteca America complements its Mexican programs with an innovative lineup of shows from third-party producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming for its audience. The company provides tailored, multi-platform advertising solutions for clients seeking to reach the most dynamic consumer group in the country.
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