WUSA & MLS
on TV this weekend
WUSA: 3 pm CT on PAX
The Boston Breakers (Kristine Lilly, Kate Sobrero, Dagny
Mellgren) take on the Atlanta Beat (Briana Scurry, Cindy
Parlow, Charmaine Hooper). Both teams started the season
with a win last week, Atlanta topping New York 5-0 and
Boston beating San Diego 2-1. More info:
http://www.wusa.com/
MLS: 3 pm CT on ESPN2
The LA Galaxy (Cobi Jones, Carlos Ruiz) meet the Dallas
Burn (Houston's own Chris Gbandi) at the Burn's new home
in Southlake, Dragon Stadium. How about a road trip?
Tickets are on sale now. See http://www.dallasburn.com/
MLS: 7 pm CT on Fox Sports World
D.C. United (Bobby Convey, Earnie Stewart) at Kansas City
(Josh Wolff, Tony Meola). More info:
http://www.mlsnet.com.
US v Mexico tickets going fast
Thursday, May 8, 7 pm at Reliant Stadium
Over 31,000 tickets sold already! Tickets on sale at
Ticketmaster online, all Fiesta stores, Foley’s,
Wherehouse Music and at Reliant Stadium. For info, see
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/index.cfm?page_type=sub&cont_id=168232.
Or go to http://www.tssas.com/.
Rice vs. HWSA!
South Texas State Cup champions CHALLENGERS of
HWSA take on Rice University's varsity soccer team
Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm at the Rice Track/Soccer
Stadium. The game is free and open to the public. Free
parking in designated visitor lots -- use entrance 8 off
University Blvd.
HWSA scholarship deadline April 18
Every year HWSA awards three one-year $1000
scholarships to Houston area female players who will be
attending college in the fall. Application info is online
at http://www.hwsa.org/scholar.htm.
Adult summer soccer
• 8v8 coed in north Houston on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday nights. Minimum 3 women on the
field, 25-minute halves, roster max 12, minimum age 18.
Cost is $30/person plus ref fees. Contact Rick Friedman
at rfriedman_52@yahoo.com.
• 11v11 coed in west Houston on Sunday & Monday
nights. Season begins early June. For more info, see
http://www.hwsa.org/coed.htm. No age restrictions.
• 11v11 women's in west Houston on Sundays. Season
begins early June. For info, see
http://www.hwsa.org/u23.htm or contact Liz Benavidez at
ebenavidez@sbcglobal.net. No age restrictions.
Free collegiate soccer matches in Dallas
On Friday, April 18, SMU's Lady Mustangs face
Texas A&M at Westcott Field at SMU at 7:30 p.m. The
men's team meets the Dallas Burn Thursday, April 17 at 7
p.m. at Westcott Field.
Sports Quest Soccer Camps
Sports Quest is dedicated to developing and
promoting the game of soccer at all levels in a Christian
environment. The extensive summer camp program
starts June 2 and ends August 8. For information,
visit http://www.sportsquesttraining.com or to receive a
free camp brochure call 832-593-7777.
Houston Quickfoot 6v6
May 17, Bear Creek Park: Youth, Adult, &
Coed / Rec. & Competitive
Deadline May 7
5 players plus keeper
no Friday check-in
3-game minimum
1-day format
up to 12 players on roster
$220/team
At least top two teams per division qualify for Quickfoot
6v6 Tournament Series Championship July 19 in Houston
(per USYSA, U8 can not advance)
sanctioned by STYSA
Email: info@quickfoot.com, Phone: 214-353-0588, Website:
www.quickfoot.com
Volunteers needed for the US Soccer Festival
The national festival returns to Houston in late
July, featuring the country's best youth players,
regional all-star teams and visiting youth national
teams. Stay tuned to http://www.tssas.com for info. If
you'd like to be a festival volunteer, either for a few
hours or a few days, contact
patriciascrane@thekentgroup1.com.
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