Red Bull New York and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced today that FC Barcelona, led by Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, will play the Red Bulls at Giants Stadium on August 12 as part of the club's first U.S. Tour since 2003.

Barcelona, a UEFA Champions League semifinalist and runaway leader in Spain's La Liga, will travel from coast to coast, playing its first-ever matches in three of the four largest cities in the United States: Los Angeles (Sunday, Aug. 6) and Houston (Wednesday, Aug. 9) versus Mexican clubs, and in New York against the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer (Saturday, Aug. 12). Further details of the games in each city will be announced at a later date.

"In order to be a SuperClub you have to measure up against the best," said Red Bull New York President and General Manager Alexi Lalas. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our players to play against one of the elite teams in the world. And make no mistake about it, we will not be there to get autographs."