<p>Three of Brazil’s top soccer teams are set to travel to Orlando in January for a string of friendlies. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/sao-paulo-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">São Paulo</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/atletico-mineiro-tv-schedule-for-viewers-in-the-us/">Atlético Mineiro</a>, and Cruzeiro will join Major League Soccer side <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/orlando-city-tv-schedule-see-the-lions-in-action/">Orlando City</a> in the latest edition of the FC Series. The competition, or the Florida Cup, is an annual group of soccer friendlies typically in the Sunshine State.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.fcseries.com/press/news/fc-series-to-feature-orlando-city-sc-alongside-brazilian-powers-sao-paulo-atletico-mineiro-and-cruzeiro-in-january#:~:text=News-,FC%20Series%20to%20Feature%20Orlando%20City%20SC%20Alongside%20Brazilian%20Powers,part%20of%20the%20FC%20Series." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FC Series</a> was previously introduced in 2015 and has regularly featured some of the best clubs from across the globe. Brazilian top-flight teams, however, have been a mainstay in the tournament. São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, Flamengo, and Palmeiras have all previously won the competition.</p>



<p>The most recent rendition of the FC Series, played this past summer, involved several marquee European sides. This included eventual winners <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a> and also Barcelona, AC Milan, and Chelsea. Tournament organizers opted to relabel the competition because most of the recent matches were played outside of Florida.</p>



<h2>Fierce Brazilian rivalry match comes to US for first time</h2>



<p>Nevertheless, the competition will return to its original roots in January. The upcoming series of matches are perhaps highlighted by Superclássico Mineiro.  Atlético and Cruzeiro, both from the city of Belo Horizonte, have one of the most intense rivalries in all of Brazil. The January fixture will be the first time that the two teams face off in the United States.</p>



<p>Along with the rivalry match, the final game of the series will be between Atlético and Orlando City. The Floridian side recently grabbed the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference section of the 2024 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">MLS</a> playoffs. They face <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/charlotte-fc-tv-schedule/">Charlotte</a> in the competition. The triumphant side could potentially play Supporters’ Shield winners <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/inter-miami-tv-schedule/">Inter Miami</a> in the following round.</p>



<p>Three out of the four FC Series matches are at Orlando’s home stadium. However, São Paulo will also play an unknown team at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 19. Currently, Inter Miami plays its home fixtures at the arena. It remains unclear if Lionel Messi’s club will be the final team to feature in the January competition.</p>



<h2>Ticketing info released as schedule not yet complete</h2>



<p>São Paulo, Atlético Mineiro, and Cruzeiro are all currently in the top half of the 2024 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/brasileirao-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">Brazilian Serie A</a> standings. As a result, the trio is looking to qualify for prestigious South American tournaments at the end of the season.</p>



<p>Historically speaking, no club has earned more Brazilian top-flight points than São Paulo. Tricolor Paulista has also collected six total Serie A titles in their illustrious history. Atlético and Cruzeiro have performed well in the division as well. The Belo Horizonte duo have combined to grab seven league titles.</p>



<p>Presale information for all four matches of the upcoming FC Series is currently available on <a href="https://www.fcseries.com/#matches" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FCSeries.com</a>. Tickets officially go on sale to fans on Thursday, Oct. 31.</p>



<h5>January FC Series Schedule:</h5>



<p>Wednesday, January 15 – Cruzeiro vs. São Paulo – Inter&amp;Co Stadium</p>



<p>Saturday, January 18 – Atlético Mineiro vs. Cruzeiro – Inter&amp;Co Stadium</p>



<p>Sunday, January 19 – São Paulo vs. TBA – Chase Stadium</p>



<p>Saturday, January 25: Orlando City vs. Atlético Mineiro – Inter&amp;Co Stadium</p>



<p><em>PHOTOS: IMAGO</em></p>

Popular Brazilian clubs to join Orlando City in January FC Series

Three of Brazil's top soccer teams are set to travel to Florida in January for a string of winter friendlies in the Sunshine State.

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<p>This fixture, part of the Florida Cup and the expanded FC Series, provides some life for the usual stretch of friendlies in the United States. Launched in 2015, the Florida Cup features clubs from Europe, South America and North America.</p>
<p>This is not a bracket style format. Rather, the teams involved play a certain number of games based on other commitments. For example, last year, Everton, Pumas and Colombian sides Millonarios and Atletico Nacional played a total of three games. Everton won the Florida Cup with two wins. Reason being, organizers set the opener between Everton and Millonarios as the ‘Championship Game’ before the competition.</p>
<p>This year, it is similar. <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/07/chelsea-vs-arsenal-tickets/">Arsenal plays Chelsea at Camping World Stadium</a> on July 23 for the 2022 Florida Cup. Still, the opportunity for Orlando City to play Arsenal cannot be passed up.</p>
<h3>Orlando City to play Arsenal on July 20</h3>
<p>This is the first meeting between these two clubs. While it is considered part of a competition, it is a glorified version of a friendly.</p>
<p>Looking back at Everton’s lineup from the Florida Cup in 2021, a <a href="https:\/\/www.evertonfc.com/match/65596/millonarios-everton#report">number of notable players</a> started for the Toffees. With no international competitions in the summer due to a wintertime World Cup, this is one of the better opportunities for players to maintain match fitness.</p>
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<p>For fans, it is also a rare opportunity to watch a hometown team play one of the more stories sides in Europe. Arsenal has the second-most Premier League title wins of any league in English Premier League history. Orlando City is a relative newcomer to Major League Soccer. Therefore, this game allows some of the Orlando City players to go up against those who might appear at the World Cup or in the Champions League.</p>
<p>Arsenal may put an increased emphasis on the game against Chelsea just a few days later. However, it should be a fun celebration of the sport in the U.S. and Florida.</p>
<p>Here’s the complete list of <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/schedule-of-soccer-friendlies-in-us-this-summer/">soccer friendlies in the United States</a> this summer.</p>
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