<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Phoenix Suns' NBA Star Amare Stoudemire is named ambassador of Copa PanAmericana, a soccer tournament, which is the first of its kind in Arizona and includes some of Latin America's most popular soccer teams. Stoudemire will make an honorary kick to officially commence the first game of the tournament on Monday, July 16th at 6 PM, which features Argentina?s current champions, Boca Juniors playing against Peru?s Alianza Lima. The tournament, which will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium, includes three double-headers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (July 16-22), with the top two teams facing off on Sunday. Also at the tournament, Argentina's current champions, Boca Juniors, will also announce that they are making Amare an honorary team member. Two weeks ago, Boca Juniors, one of the most popular teams globally, became the champion of Copa Libertadores, the oldest and one of the most reknowned soccer tournaments in the world. This will be the first game the team plays after winning that cup. "We are all very excited to have Amare Stoudemire, as our host and ambassador of the first annual Copa PanAmericana Direct TV, 2007," said Team Delegation President Nestor Bosio, "And as part of his unwavering support of the Boca Juniors Soccer Club, they have given him the distinct honor of naming him lifetime honorary team member." "I'm very honored to be named an honorary member of Boca Juniors." said Stoudemire, "I'm excited to be apart of this event that features some of the best soccer players from all around the world." </div> Source: NBA.com
