Soccer Weekends return with Verizon Copa Alianza.

Verizon Wireless continues to show its dedication to the community and to soccer fans across the United States through a series of soccer-filled weekends that feature free youth soccer clinics, Copita Alianza youth tournament, Verizon Copa Alianza adult amateur tournament and Alianza de Futbol open tryouts for aspiring professional players.

The sixth annual youth soccer clinics are scheduled to take place in 18 U.S. cities from April through October and expected to draw nearly 6,000 youth participants. Futbol legends scheduled to participate include Ramon Ramirez, Luis “El Matador” Hernandez, Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama and Jorge “El Brody” Campos.

“We’re excited to get out into the soccer fields again this spring and help empower young soccer fans to be active and follow their dreams,” said Marquett Smith, vice president of corporate communications and community relations, Verizon Wireless. “We want to be a part of our customers’ communities – whether it’s on the playing field, at home or in the office – and are committed to offering programs like our youth soccer clinics and Verizon Copa Alianza.”