Olympics: US
women vs Greece today
The US women meet Greece this morning, live on
MSNBC at 10 am (and repeated on Telemundo at 5 pm). Keep
an eye on Greece's #3 ... she's Houston's Sophia Smith.
Tune in at 9:30 am for pre-game coverage.
Other first-round matches for the US: Saturday against
Brazil (10 am, CNBC) and Tuesday against Australia (10
am, MSNBC). Quarterfinals begin August 20. More info at http://www.ussoccer.com/events/competitions.sps?iType=326.
More Olympic action
The Tricolores men face Mali in the first round
today, live at noon on Telemundo. Mexico plays Korea on
Saturday (12:30 pm, Telemundo) and Greece on Tuesday
(12:30 pm, Telemundo). Quarterfinals begin August 21.
The Tricolores women, in their first-ever Olympics, face
China on Saturday and Germany on Tuesday. Both games air
on Telemundo (tape delay) at 4:30 pm on gameday. Be sure
to cheer for Texan Monica Gonzalez, Mexico's #4.
For a broadcast schedule, see http://www.nbcolympics.com/tvlistings/index.html.
For rosters, see http://www.fifa.com/en/news/feature/0,1451,102362,00.html?articleid=102362.
Share your soccer thoughts!
Did you go to the Copa de Tejas matches at
Reliant Stadium? Did you have a great time? If you didn't
go, why not? What kind of soccer matches would you like
to see in Houston? Who's your favorite player? Do you
want Houston to have a pro team? Please email your two
cents and more to keeper@keepernotes.com.
HFA player roundup
This Sunday, the Houston Football Association
will hold a player roundup at Bear Creek field 26 at 9
am. The format is a casual scrimmage, so bring both a
white and dark shirt. The roundup is free and open to
males over age 15 interested in joining an HFA team. See http://www.hfasoccer.com.
A sampling of live soccer on TV
Saturday
English Premier League: Tottenham v Liverpool, 6:30 am,
Fox Sports World
Mexico: Chivas v Atlante, 7 pm, Telefutura
Sunday
Bundesliga: Bochum v Bayer Leverkusen, 10:30 am, Fox
Sports World
Mexico: Club America v Dorados, noon, Univision
English Premier League: Everton v Arsenal, 1 pm, Fox
Sports World
Mexico: Puebla v Cruz Azul, 2 pm, Galavision
SMU v New Mexico at Meyer Park
The only division 1 men's program in Texas is
coming to Houston for an exhibition against University of
New Mexico at Meyer Park (Spring) on Saturday, August 21.
The game will be on field 4 (north side of park) at 7:30
pm. Free admission, hosted by the Classics Soccer Club
during their boys u11-u19 tourney. For more info, email
Classicscoach@aol.com. Directions to the park are online
at http://www.challengesoccer.com/index.php?cp=maps.php.
August adult soccer clinics
HWSA hosts two skills clinics for men &
women this month at Wilson Elementary, August 21 &
28, 9-10:30 am. The August 21 clinic will have a
goalkeeper session as well. Minimum age 16, $5 per
person. Please RSVP. See http://www.hwsa.org/clinics.htm. This is also a good opportunity to find
a team for the fall season.
Let the seasons begin!
Many of the world's best leagues kick off their
new seasons this weekend, and several local pubs will air
games on a regular basis. For more info, check out:
http://www.thebullandbear-tavernandeatery.com/sports_plus.htm (Celtics)
http://www.bigjohnsbar.com/soccer.htm (Rangers)
http://www.richmondarmsonline.com/
Spanish coaching course in Houston
South Texas Youth Soccer hosts a national C
license coaching course in Spanish this September in
Houston. Go to http://www.stxsoccer.org/Primary/Coaching%20Education.htm or email coach@stxsoccer.org for
info.
New indoor center in Brazoria County
League play at the brand new Allstar Sportsplex
in Clute (Brazoria County) begins Saturday, August 21.
Youth and adult soccer leagues available. See
www.sportsplexsports.com of call 979-265-1555.
Be a referee!
Did you think the referee made another bad call?
Why not become a referee? Beginner and recertification
classes are being sponsored by Timberline Youth Soccer.
To see a schedule, go to http://www.timberlinesoccer.com and click on referees. In just 16 hours
of training, you will be ready to be a referee! The
referee community really needs new members -- especially
in the "advanced" (greater than 25?) age range.
US Soccer Foundation grants
The US Soccer Foundation has a new application process
for soccer clubs, organizations, and municipalities
interested in applying for grant funds to support planned
or existing soccer projects. Using a new, two-page letter
of inquiry process, interested parties can submit a
snapshot of their project through the Foundation website.
To learn more, visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org.
Sunday Soccer Hour on KPFT
"Soccer Hour with Glenn Davis" airs every
Sunday at 5 pm with live interviews of soccer celebrities
and coverage of local events/players on 90.1 FM. Call-ins
encouraged: 713-526-5738. |