National Press Release

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Wednesday, November 19, Volkswagen is bringing the MLS Cup cross-country trophy tour to Los Angeles for a series of fun, visual and interactive events featuring several superstars of Major League Soccer. The LA tour culminates at the MLS Cup championship game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, November 23. All of the fan-friendly events are free to the public and offer an unforgettable opportunity to meet MLS players in person and have your picture taken with the re-designed MLS Cup trophy. In addition, the first 100 Volkswagen owners that arrive on Sunday to The Home Depot Center will receive a "VWIP" complimentary parking for the MLS Cup, courtesy of Volkswagen.

"VW ROAD TO MLS CUP" EVENTS SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, November 19: "Play with the Pros" at Dolphin Park -- 21205 Water St in Carson, CA

    -- Event Time:  6pm-10pm
    -- Volkswagen hosts soccer tournament for adults and children
    -- MLS Stars Chris Klein from the LA Galaxy and Francisco Mendoza from
       Chivas USA will participate in on-field games
    -- MLS Cup championship trophy on display for photo opportunities

Thursday, November 20: "Road to MLS Cup Block Party" at The Block at Orange -- 20 City Blvd. West in Orange, CA

    -- Event Time: 2pm-8pm
    -- MLS Cup championship trophy on display for photo opportunities
    -- Volkswagen Interactive Games and Prizes

Friday, November 21: "Road to MLS Cup Block Party" at 3rd Street Promenade -- 1200 block in Santa Monica, CA

    -- Event Time: Noon-9pm
    -- MLS Cup championship trophy on display for photo opportunities
    -- Volkswagen Interactive Games and Prizes

Saturday, November 22: "adidas MLS 7v7 Soccer Challenge" at The Home Depot Center -- 18400 Avalon Blvd. in Carson, CA

    -- Event Time: 8am-5pm
    -- MLS Players onsite for autographs and photo opportunities with fans
    -- 7 v 7 Youth U-14 soccer tournament

Sunday, November 23: "MLS Cup Soccer Celebration" at The Home Depot Center -- 18400 Avalon Blvd. in Carson, CA

    -- Event Time: 10am - 12:45pm
    -- Volkswagen Interactive Games and Prizes & live t-shirt screening
    -- VWIP parking passes available and distributed through main entrance off
       Avalon Blvd

SOURCE Volkswagen