Men's Soccer Heading to Brazil for International Sports Tour

The Penn State Behrend men's soccer team will be heading to Brazil for a nine-day/eight-night international sports tour from May 17-26.  This will be the fourth international trip the team has taken under Head Coach Dan Perritano, with previous trips to England (1998), Italy (2002), and Germany/Austria (2006).

The Behrend Lions trip has been coordinated by Brazilian Travel Adventures Inc., and will include three games against local Brazilian teams.  In addition the group will visit the cities of Sao Bento do Sapucai, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraty, conduct a clinic for local school kids, and tour various historic and cultural sites.

Perritano said, "This trip is a great opportunity for our players, who are excited about the adventure and chance to compete internationally.  Soccer is a significant part of the trip, but sharing in the cultural experience with their teammates will be of even greater value."

The Behrend group totals 31 travelers including players, coaches, and family members.  The men's soccer team was able to raise a significant portion of the trip cost through various fundraising events throughout the year. 

The Behrend men's soccer team will chronicle the tour in various short "blogs", which will be posted online at psblions.com throughout the trip.

The Behrend men's soccer team is coming off a record-setting 2009 season.  The team captured the 2009 ECAC South Region Championship with wins over Neumann, Lebanon Valley, and Wesley.  The blue and white finished with a mark of 18-5-2, setting a Behrend school record for wins.