SUMMER FRIENDLY UPDATE: SL Benfica announce Roster for North American Trip
Portuguese Champions SL Benfica have announced the squad that will make the trip to North America this week.
Benfica who earned a spot in the 2010-11 Champions League by winning the Portuguese Liga, will have a few stars on hand to entertain the large Portueguese community in Toronto.
SL BENFICA ROSTER:
GOALKEEPERS (3)
Julio Cesar
Jose Moreira
Quim
DEFENDERS (5)
Luis Filipe
David Luis
Cesar Peixoto
Sidnei
Miguel Vitor
MIDFIELDERS (5)
Pablo Aimar
Airton
Ruben Amorim
Javi Garcia
Filipe Menezes
FORWARDS (6)
Nuno Gomes
Alan Kardek
Eder Luis
Mantorras
Javier Saviola
Weldon
Benfica’s North American tour will include matches matches against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Wednesday and Greek Champions Panathinaikos in Toronto at BMO Field on Sunday.
Tickets for Wednesday’s match are still available and start at $40 and include free parking to the event at Gillette Stadium. Tickets are available through the Revolution ticket office at 1-877-GET-REVS.
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