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Thursday, May 8, 2008

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Cleveland City Stars have announced the signings of two top players from Brazil, Adriano Sella and Jose (Ze) Barbosa. The two players will be available within the next week for Cleveland. Sella comes to the Stars from Brazil's First Division, while Barbosa is one of the countries' top young talents.

Sella, a 26-year old Midfielder, comes to Cleveland after playing most recently with Americano RJ of the Brazilian First Division. Originally from Sao Paulo in Brazil, Sella will add more top-level international experience to the Stars.

Barbosa, a 17-year old Forward, comes to the City Stars after playing with Palmeiras in Brazil. The young Brazilian is loaded with potential and looks to add a spark to the Stars front line while jumpstarting his own professional career.

"We're excited about both of these signings. We feel as though we will gain an impact immediately and in the long-term as well," said Cleveland Executive Director Aaron Tredway. "Adriano is the kind of guy we're looking to add to our roster because of his experience and high level of play at the first division level. With Ze, it is great to bring him in now because he has limitless potential. I look forward to seeing what these two can add to our team."

Green Army Set for Community Day Thursday at Lonnie Burton Rec Center in Cleveland

Tomorrow afternoon the Green Army, along with Cleveland City Stars players and staff, will all team up with the Cleveland Recreation Department, DownTheWay and Heaventrain to conduct a community day at the Lonnie Burton Recreation Center in Cleveland's Central Neighborhood.

Starting at 5pm the Stars and the Green Army Fans will conduct a free soccer clinic for children in the urban areas of Cleveland. Following the clinic, the group will team together to restore the rec center locker room and computer lab. Free game day tickets will be handed out to the children following the day's events so that the children can come watch their new friends in action at Krenzler Stadium Saturday night at 7pm against Real Maryland.

This is a perfect opportunity for fans wishing to "Serve their City & Change the World" with the Stars. The opportunity for you to become an official Green Army member is still available through the Green Army ticket package. Fans who have purchased the ticket package are also eligible for the Green Army practice earlier tomorrow at 10am and for VIP treatment at Saturday's match with Real Maryland.