What they are saying about Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX

"It was evident a lot of work had gone in throughout the 12 months and was a super success, well done to all of you! Several referees.players/coaches all commented that they were greatly impressed with the atmosphere, the football and the organization itself." -Nick Brown, Referee, England

"It was a great experience for the whole team and every single player enjoyed his stay in Dallas, very much. It will an unforgettalbe time for all participants." -Armin Craaz, Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany

"I knew it was a big tournament, but you do not really appreciate it until you see it up close. It was very well run and I commend you for dedication and professionalism." -Michael Hester, FIFA Referee, New Zealand

"What other tournament can you have a torrential down-pour and play 24-hours later. Your organization is A-one. The boys are already talking about next year." - Tom Croft, Ajax Gunners, Canada

"Of all the tournament we have participated in the past three years, Dallas Cup is truly the cream of the crop, just as we had heard. The staff should be congratulated for putting on such a fine tournament." -Soctt Erickson, parent of a Minnesota Team

"This is the finest youth soccer or sporting event I have ever attended by a huge margin. We plan to be back next year." -Jim Kimball, Houston Dynamo, Houston

"Thanks for creating a tremendous experience for the Tulsa Soccer Club U17 squad, their Dallas Cup match experience was the best. We became the first team in Oklahoma history to reach the finals of the Dallas Cup." -Doug Wren- Manager, Tulsa SC

Where are they now... 2006 FC Groningen Super Group (U19) Team

In 2006,FC Groningen (of The Netherlands), competed in Super Group (U19) division of Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXVII, since that time, eight (8) of the twenty (20) players from that team have appeared in official matches on FC Groningen's first team. Today, FC Groningen is one of the eight (8) top teams in the Dutch league, ranking #8 on the European UEFA. There are still four players playing on the U21 team, currently ranked 6th.
Where are they now?
Bart Apotheker: currently on the FC Groningen U21 team
Tom Hiariej: has played 19 matches with the FC Groningen first team
Dennis Krohne: currently on the FC Groningen U21 team
Shkodran Metaj: has played 23 matches with the FC Groningen first team
Serdar Ozturk: has played 1 match with the FC Groningen first team
Robert Pomstra: currently on the FC Groningen U21 team
Jasmin Ramic: currently on the FC Groningen U21 team
Sander Rozema: has played 2 matches with the FC Groningen first team
Koert Thalen: has played 1 match with the FC Groningen first team
Martijn van der Laan: has played 1 match with the FC Groningen first team
Jeroen Veldmate: has played 2 matches with the FC Groningen first team