Frisco gets bigger slice of Dallas Cup

Dallas Cup organizers say switch to Frisco adds to event's lusterBy STEVE DAVIS / The Dallas Morning News - FULL STORYSoccer fans will find a little less "Dallas" in the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup this year.But it's a tradeoff that tournament organizers say they will take. The annual youth tournament's relocation to Frisco's 8-month-old Pizza Hut Park not only makes sense functionally, directors say, but is bound to add sparkle and a big-time feel to their event."This takes us into a new era," tournament executive director Gordon Jago said. "Such a magnificent complex allows us to do so many more things."Tournament manager Randy Jones said a centralized location and a soccer-specific stadium help the Dallas Cup maintain separation from a growing parade of national youth tournaments, most of which make their mark in sheer volume.In practical terms, moving most of the tournament to Frisco contains the bulk of it to one location, easing the burden on spectators and volunteers; previously, it was split among two or three sites.