MCLA Men's Soccer announces teams for 2010 CIAO Classic

North Adams, MA- The MCLA Men’s soccer team will be hosting the 2010 CIAO Tournament at Ron Shewcraft field on September 11^th-12^th. The tournament will include Union College, St. Joseph’s College, SUNY Potsdam, and the host institution MCLA. The MCLA men’s soccer team will be playing at noon both days. MCLA will play Union on Saturday and will face SUNY Potsdam on Sunday. 

The proceeds of the event will go to the CIAO (Community Italian-American Organization).  The CIAO was established in the fall of 1999 with the purpose of creating a social club for men and women of Italian American heritage.  The organization began with 14 members.  Currently, there are 54 members.  Over the years, the organization has grown to add "charity" and "service" to the original concept of creating a social atmosphere.  The most recognizable growth came in 2005 when the CIAO established the Berkshire County Soccer Hall of Fame.  The CIAO used the Hall of Fame as a springboard for local high school soccer players.  The money raised by CIAO has been used to create scholarships for Berkshire County male and female student athletes.

2010 CIAO Classic Game Schedule: Ron Shewcraft Field

Saturday, September 11^th:

                12:00pm- MCLA vs. Union College
                  2:00pm- St. Joseph’s (NY) College vs. SUNY Potsdam

Sunday, September 12^th:

                12:00pm- MCLA vs. SUNY Potsdam
                  2:00pm- Union College vs. St. Joseph’s College