3 December 03

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Women's College Cup on ESPN2
The final four of women's college soccer will be contested this weekend live on ESPN2. Friday's semifinals feature Florida State v UConn at 11 am, followed by UCLA v North Carolina at 1:30 pm CT. The winners play Sunday at 1 pm CT. North Carolina features World Cup defender Cat Reddick plus national teamers Lindsay Tarpley and Heather O'Reilly. Next weekend will be the men's College Cup.


Cruz Azul legends in Houston
Autograph session: Friday, December 12, 4 - 7 pm at the Galleria
Soccer World Center is proud to bring to Houston some of the most recognized legends of Cruz Azul, one of the most popular teams of the Mexican 1st Division. Check out
www.soccerworldcenter.com for details. Mention Cruz Azul or Soccer World Center and receive a discount to skate at Polar Ice.

Exhibition game: Saturday, December 13, 1 pm at Soccer World Center
Cruz Azul legends like Sanchez Galindo, Kaliman Guzman, Profirio Jimenez, Mendizabal, Silvino Roman and Sergio Rubio take on the Soccer World Center Veterans. Come see the Houston area's newest soccer complex: Soccer World Center in Richmond. For info call 713-545-8669.


WUSA update
Efforts continue to resurrect the WUSA in 2004 and beyond:
- The league is developing grassroots outreach programs that would involve the nationwide network of clubs across the country as well as individuals not affiliated with a club.
- Past WUSA sponsors and prospective sponsors have come forward to discuss their participation in the league.
- There has been a terrific outpouring of support from fans. Thousands of emails have come in and there is a petition being circulated with over 20,000 names. Please follow this link to sign:
http://www.petitiononline.com/WUSA/petition.html.
- Keep an eye on
http://www.wusa.com for further updates.


Last chance to vote in Best of US Soccer series
Cast your vote online through December 9 for the Best of US Soccer series at
http://www.ussoccer.com/bestof2003/default.sps in 11 categories, including "Best US Soccer Crowd." The historic US v Mexico match at Reliant Stadium last May is one of the nominees... so go online and vote for Houston!


December clinic for women/over 30 season
Come to the women's skills clinic on Saturday, December 13 at Wilson Elementary, 9 am. $5 per person, FREE for women 30+. RSVP to the
keeper. Map link at http://www.hwsa.org/clinics.htm. At the clinic you can find a team to join for the over 30 women's season in January. More details online at http://www.hwsa.org/over30.htm.


Quickfoot January tourneys
Westside Soccer / HWSA Quickfoot 4v4
Saturday, January 17, Bear Creek Park
Entry deadline January 7
U6 thru adult, rec & competitive, sanctioned by STYSA
4 players, no goalkeeper, 7 players per roster (all players must be currently registered with a sanctioned league in South Texas)
3-game minimum, one-day format
Entry fee: $135/team prior to Dec. 31, $145 after Dec. 31
Top two teams in each division qualify for the Quickfoot 4v4 Championship held on July 10 (per USYSA rules U6-U8 can not advance)

Westside Soccer Quickfoot 11v11 Winter Warm-Up
Saturday/Sunday, January 17-18, Bear Creek Park
Entry deadline December 29
U11 - U14 boys/girls competitive, sanctioned by STYSA
Guaranteed 4 games, no semi or final games
Entry fee: $400/team

For more info:
info@quickfoot.com, 214-353-0588, http://www.quickfoot.com


Balboa/Davis Christmas Clinic
December 19-21 at Pin Oak fields in Bellaire
Ages: 8-18 male & female, $125 per person includes Tshirt
Call 713-523-6215 or email
gdavis98@swbell.net

Marcelo Balboa                                                                                               
* 5-time MLS All-Star
* Over 125 appearances for US National Team, including three World Cups
* Current broadcaster for HDnet

Glenn Davis
* Former captain and All-Star, Houston Dynamos
* USSF "A" coaching license
* Current broadcaster for HDnet, host of "Soccer Hour" on KPFT