WUSA & MLS
on TV this weekend
WUSA: 3 pm CT on PAX
It's the battle of the Houston players! The San Diego
Spirit (Amy Sauer & Susan Bush, plus Julie Foudy,
Shannon MacMillan) meet the New York Power (Krista Davey,
plus Tiffeny Milbrett, Christie Pearce). Each team is
looking for their first win of the season. More info:
http://www.wusa.com/
MLS: 3 pm CT on ESPN2
Another hometown battle! The Columbus Crew (Brian
McBride, and Houston's Nelson Akwari) face the New
England Revolution (Joe-Max Moore, and Rusty Pierce of
The Woodlands). See http://www.mlsnet.com.
MLS: 6:30 pm CT on Fox Sports World
The Chicago Fire (DaMarcus Beasley, Zach Thornton) meet
D.C. United (Earnie Stewart, Marco Etcheverry).
http://www.mlsnet.com.
Rice vs. HWSA TONIGHT
South Texas State Cup champions CHALLENGERS of
HWSA take on Rice University's varsity team Thursday,
April 17 at 7 pm at the Rice Track/Soccer Stadium. The
game is free. Free parking in designated visitor lots --
use entrance 8 off University Blvd.
Don't wait to buy US v Mexico tickets
Thursday, May 8, 7 pm at Reliant Stadium
Over 36,000 tickets sold! There will be a huge walkup on
gameday, so avoid the crowds and get your tickets in
advance. at Ticketmaster online, Fiesta, Foley’s,
Wherehouse Music and at Reliant Stadium. See
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/index.cfm?page_type=sub&cont_id=168232.
Or go to http://www.tssas.com/.
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. Applications must be
postmarked by April 18.
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 (per USYSA, U8
can not advance)
sanctioned by STYSA
Email: info@quickfoot.com, Phone: 214-353-0588, Website:
www.quickfoot.com
Texas Aggie Soccer Camps
Half Day camp (ages 5-7). June 3-6
Full Day camp (ages 8-10). June 3-6
Boys residential camps (ages 11-18), June 8-12; July
20-24
Girls residential camps (ages 11-18), June 14-18; June
18-22; July 20-24
For more information visit our website:
www.texasamsoccercamp.com
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.
Soccer Clinics, Adult and Youth
Customized to improve your group’s
techniques or your team tactics. All ages and competitive
levels, specializing in over-30 female, co-ed and male
teams and players. Individual day, night or weekend
sessions or weekly camps, May through August. For
information or registration, contact Bob Wilde 713
822-6968 or e-mail rjwfish@aol.com.
U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium in Houston, May 8
Scheduled Presenters:
Glenn Myernick - Men's National Team Assistant Coach
Dave Simeone - Women's National Staff Coach - Region III
Juan Carlos Michia - Men's National Staff Coach - Region
III
Bobby Murphy - St. Stephen's Academy Coach &
Instructional Staff Member
Registration is open to all coaches, and "A"
License coaches attending the symposium will earn one
unit toward license renewal. Cost to register (prior to
May 6th) for the symposium is $45 for U.S. Soccer
Coaching Organization members and $55 for non-members.
Cost includes one ticket to the U.S. vs. Mexico game on
May 8th. To register for the event or for any questions,
contact James Clarkson, State Director of Coaching for
South Texas,
<mailto:jclarksonstysa@aol.com>jclarksonstysa@aol.com.
Texas Shootout College Showcase and USYSA adidas
Cup
The largest female college coach showcase in the
country, the annual Texas Shootout will be May 30 - June
1. In conjunction with the Shootout, USYSA will host
matches at Meyer Park Tuesday - Saturday of that week
where the female USA U-17 national teams will play
several international teams. Info at
http://www.challengesoccer.com.
Soccer in the Chronicle
The Sunday Houston Chronicle features a soccer
column by Glenn Davis. Let the Chron know YOU WANT MORE
SOCCER COVERAGE: sptletters@chron.com. Or share your
soccer news with Glenn: gdavis98@swbell.net.
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