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Copa America Centenario confirms 10 U.S. cities for event

New York, Orlando, Seattle and San Francisco are among the 10 cities that will host the Copa America Centenario next year in the United States, the event organising committee announced on Thursday.

Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Phoenix are the remaining cities for the tournament, a joint effort between CONCACAF and CONMEBOL set for June 3-26 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Copa America.

Event organisers chose the 10 cities from 24 candidates but did not reveal details about the opening match nor the final. 

Last week, sources told ESPNFC that MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the final.

"The 10 host cities of Copa America Centenario 2016 will provide the perfect stage to unite the American continents in a unique celebration of the football history and talent in the CONCACAF and CONMEBOL regions," said Alfredo Hawit, president of CONCACAF. "We are certain that the host country and the U.S. Soccer Federation, in their roles, will not only display the growing passion for the sport, but also contribute to expanding the legacy and magnitude of this tournament by providing a memorable experience for the whole footballing community."

Ten teams from South America and six from CONCACAF will compete in the tournament: United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica  and the winners of  the Panama vs. Cuba and Trinidad-Tobago-Haiti playoffs set for Jan. 8 in Panama.

"It's the first time in the history of the event, since 1916, that the mythical Copa America will be played outside South America," said CONMEBOL president Juan Angel Napout.

The host metropolitan areas and respective stadiums are: Boston (Gillette Stadium), Chicago (Soldier Field), Houston (NRG Stadium), Los Angeles (Rose Bowl), New York (MetLife Stadium), Orlando (Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Phoenix (University of Phoenix Stadium), San Francisco (Levi's Stadium) and Seattle (CenturyLink Field). Similar to the FIFA World Cup, each venue will host matches on multiple days through the tournament. Most venues will host at least three games.

Fans can purchase tickets via www.CA2016.com. 

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