In my never-ending surprise at some of the locations where soccer is played around the world, I stopped on the beautiful beaches of Cancun, Mexico. Yes, friends, the same Cancun known to Mexicans as their "most important tourist destination" but to Americans as one of the Spring Break Capitals of the Western Hemisphere (the link is "G" rated).
In 2007, however, Atlante FC was acquired and now makes its home in Cancun. In their inaugural campaign in their new home, Atlante won the 2007 Mexican First Division League’s Torneo de Apertura. The win results in a spot in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. If they win their first leg against Deportivo Saprissa, they might find themselves in a semifinal match against Houston Dynamo of MLS.
With such a successful opening season, locals have taken notice. After the Champions' Cup, the rest of CONCACAF will surely know of the boys from Cancun!
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