Women's World Cup single game tickets
A limited number of single game tickets for all venues go
on sale Friday at 11 am CT at www.FIFAworldcup.com. Each match date
consists of an afternoon or evening doubleheader, except the 3rd place
match and the final.
Single game tickets range from $20 to $175, and up to $400 for the final.
Fans can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling 1-800-WWC-TIKS
(992-8457) for five of the venues or 1-800-551-SEAT (7328) for RFK Stadium.
Three venues are close to selling out -- LA's Home Depot Center (site
of the final), Portland's PGE Park (semifinal) and Columbus Crew Stadium.
The full schedule is posted at http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/match/index.html.
Cruz Azul v Club Tigres in Houston
The 1st Annual "Copa de Tejas"will feature two of Mexico's
best teams, Cruz Azul and Club Tigres, in Reliant Stadium on Wednesday,
August 27, at 7:30 p.m. Cruz Azul is led by World Cup keeper Oscar Perez
and striker Marcelo Delgado. Club Tigres features midfielder Walter
Gaytan, former Mexican national teamer Claudio Suarez, and keeper Gustavo
Campagnuolo.
Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster online, Ticketmaster phones
(713) 629-3700 and all Ticketmaster outlet for $18, $25 and $30. Groups
of 20+ can purchase tickets for $15 by calling 1-866-GO-TEXANS. Gameday
parking is $10 per car, parking gates open at 5:30 p.m. and stadium
opens at 6 p.m. For info, see http://www.houstontexans.com/news/index.cfm?page_type=sub&cont_id=197870.
WUSA final four
In their first post-season game ever, regular season champs
the Boston Breakers (Kristine Lilly, Maren Meinert) host the Washington
Freedom (Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach) Saturday on PAX at 3 pm. The Atlanta
Beat (Briana Scurry, Charmaine Hooper), the only team to make the playoffs
every year, host the San Diego Spirit (Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett and
Houston's own Susan Bush) at 5 pm Sunday on ESPN2.
The weekend's winners book passage to San Diego, site of Founders Cup
III. The championship game will air live on ESPN2 on Sunday, August
24 at 3 pm. For more info, see http://www.wusa.com/fc/.
New player roundup for fall coed & women's
soccer
Looking for an adult outdoor team? Come to the HWSA new player
roundup at 7 pm, Tuesday, 19 August at Star Pizza (new Washington Avenue
location). For info, see http://www.hwsa.org/star_pizza_roundup.htm.
MLS this weekend
3 pm on ESPN2: Western conference leaders San Jose Earthquakes
(Landon Donovan & Houston's Arturo Alvarez) face the New England
Revolution (featuring season scoring leader Taylor Twellman).
7:30 pm on on Fox Sports World: D.C. United (Bobby Convey, Earnie
Stewart) face the Chicago Fire (DaMarcus Beasley).
Soccer Hour with Glenn Davis
Every Sunday at 5 pm, 90.1 FM radio's "Soccer Hour with Glenn Davis"
offers interviews from the world of soccer, updates, coverage of local
events, and opinions. Call-ins are welcome: 713-526-5738. Also, check
out Glenn's weekly column in the Sunday Chronicle.
College Classic coming up
The 11th annual College Classic, hosted by the Challenge Club, kicks
off Friday, September 12 at Meyer Park in Spring. Tickets are on sale
at all Soccer 4 All stores ($6) and at the gate ($8). For more info,
see www.challengesoccer.com.