ORLANDO, Fla. — Atlético Nacional, the top club in Colombia, will headline the sixth Florida Cup in January. The tournament announced its schedule this week, featuring a slate of teams from Colombia, Brazil, Russia and the Bundesliga.
This year’s tournament will be rounded out by Brazilian clubs Corinthians, which has participated in the tourney twice before, and Palmeiras. It will also feature Spartak Moscow, marking the first time the event has featured a Russian club.
“For us it’s good validation that we’re going in the right direction,” Florida Cup CEO Ricardo Villar said. “It shows our growth.