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Revs Set to Return to Tucson for 2015 DDC

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The New England Revolution will be back in Tucson, Ariz. for the 2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup preseason tournament, which kicks off on Feb. 18, 2015.

The tournament will run from Feb.18-28, 2015, and will host six MLS sides. In addition to the Revolution, the Montreal Impact, Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders will round out the field for the annual competition, which will enter its fourth year in 2015. All games will be played at the Kino North Sports Complex.

The locals will kick off its tournament schedule on Feb. 18 vs. Real Salt Lake, which will be followed by a Feb. 21 match against Colorado. From there, the Revolution will face Seattle on Feb. 25, with the championship and placement matches taking place on Feb. 28.

“We are always seeking to improve the experience for our local and out of town guests and ensure a great atmosphere the MLS teams” said FC Tucson ownership in a joint statement. “The idea of an open festival where attendees can move between games and participate in a wide variety of other experiences makes this year’s MLS preseason even more unique and memorable for soccer fans.”

2015 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Tournament Schedule (All kickoffs in Mountain Time)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Game #1, 5:30 p.m.: Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City, Kino North Stadium
Game #2, 6:00 p.m.: Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution, Kino North Grand Stand
Game #3, 8:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Montreal Impact, Kino North Stadium

Saturday, February 21, 2015
Game #4, 5:30 p.m.: Colorado Rapids vs. New England Revolution, Kino North Stadium
Game #5, 6:00 p.m.: Real Salt Lake vs. Montreal Impact, Kino North Grand Stand
Game #6, 8:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City, Kino North Stadium

Wednesday, February 25, 2015*
Game #7, 5:30 p.m.: Colorado Rapids vs. Montreal Impact, Kino North Stadium
Game #8, 6:00 p.m.: Seattle Sounders FC vs. New England Revolution, Kino North Grand Stand
Game #9, 8:00 p.m.: Real Salt Lake v. Sporting Kansas City, Kino North Stadium

*Schedule subject to CONCACAF Champions League Calendar

Saturday, February 28, 2015*

Game #10, Time TBD: 5th Place v. 6th Place, Kino North Stadium
Game #11, Time TBD: 3rd Place v. 4th place, Kino North Grand Stand
Game #12, Time TBD: 1st Place v. 2nd Place, Kino North Stadium

*Schedule subject to CONCACAF Champions League Calendar

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