Strikers To Officially Introduce Ronaldo

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo and part owner of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers is set to have his South Florida welcome.

The North American Soccer League (NASL) club will officially introduce him on Wednesday, January 14 at 3 p.m. EST at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and two-time FIFA World Cup Champion will discuss his involvement with the Strikers organization and make himself available to questions from media.

Ronaldo was announced as a member of the Strikers ownership group on December 11, 2014. He joins fellow Brazilians Paulo Cesso, Ricardo Geromel, and Rafael Bertani in an ownership capacity.

He said in December, "I will be very involved with the management of the team and have already started to make introductions that will certainly help us to turn the Strikers into a global powerhouse. There are no doubts that the beautiful game is growing exponentially in the U.S., and I guarantee you that the NASL will play a key role in the rise of professional soccer here."

Adding, "I could not be happier to be part of both the Strikers, a team with an extraordinary legacy, and the NASL, with its rich history and tremendous growth potential. I am confident that my experience, vision  and work will be instrumental in helping to elevate the Strikers, the NASL  and soccer in the U.S. to the highest level. South Florida, where there are so many soccer fans, is the ideal place for my Strikers."