MLS kicks off
2004 with Freddy & Landon
MLS' ninth season begins Saturday at 3 pm CT on
ABC, featuring 2003 champs San Jose (Landon, Brian Ching)
against DC United (otherwise known as Freddy Adu's team).
Fox Sports World airs New England/LA at 9 pm. Check out http://www.mlsnet.com.
Adult soccer clinic Saturday
Skills clinics for men & women this Saturday
at 9 am at Wilson Elementary. Players of all levels are
welcome. Minimum age 16, $5 per person. RSVP requested.
See http://www.hwsa.org/clinics.htm.
Austin Posse vs Tigres
The Austin Posse will play exhibitions during
2004 as they pursue professional affiliation for 2005.
Saturday night the Posse face Tigres of Mexico's 1st
division in Austin. Future opponents include Chivas,
Honduras and a few MLS teams. See http://www.austinposse.com.
Brazilian women's team in Texas
The full women's national team of Brazil will
tour Texas prior to their match against the US on April
24 in Alabama. Contact the colleges directly for ticket
info.
April 12 Brazil v Texas A&M, 7 pm, College Station
April 15 Brazil v Oklahoma State, 7 pm, Arlington
April 18 Brazil v SMU, 2 pm, Dallas
Advance tix for US matches
MNT v Mexico
April 28, Dallas, 7:30 pm
Private sale begins TODAY, 10 am CT
ends Friday, April 2, 9 pm
Password: boots
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/98311/
(click on April 28 event
after clicking this link)
MNT v Poland
July 11, Chicago, 6 pm,
Private sale begins Thursday, April 8, 10 am CT
ends Wednesday, April 21, 9 pm
Password: POWERFUL
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04003846A7512C88?brand=&artistid=805916&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11
WNT v Australia
July 21 in Blaine, MN, 6 pm
Private sale begins Wednesday, March 31, 10 am CT
ends Wednesday, April 7, 9 pm
Password: soccerfan
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600387AC2E1BDCC?brand=&artistid=832829&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11
2004 HWSA scholarships
HWSA awards three $1000 scholarships each year
to Houston area female high school players who will be
attending college in the fall. Application deadline is
Monday, April 26. See http://www.hwsa.org/scholar.htm.
WPSL season begins May 1
The Houston Stars kick off the 2004 season on
Saturday, May 1 at home against the Elk Grove Pride. The
Stars roster includes former WUSA player Michaella Rooney
and Greek national team player Sophia Smith, who hopes to
represent Greece in the Olympics this August. All home
games will be played at Soccer World Center. For
directions, visit http://www.soccerworldcenter.com. The WPSL is an independent national
league whose main focus is on the development of highly
competitive amateur women's soccer. See http://www.wpsl.info.
Arsenal v Man U on TV
Big John's Sports Bar in west Houston will show
the Arsenal v Man United FA Cup game this Saturday at 5
am, and again at 11 am. See http://www.bigjohnsbar.com/.
Keep the WUSA Dream Alive
This initiative will gauge support for the
league as it prepares to return to full operation in
2005. Go to http://www.wusa.com/keepthedreamalive/ to pledge support. The world’s
greatest female soccer players will be featured in
festivals this summer: June 17-20 in Blaine, MN and June
24-27 in Carson, CA. Each festival will include two
matches; nearly 100 WUSA players are scheduled to
participate.
Rice University Soccer Academy summer camps
Open to boys & girls ages 4-18; coach to
player ratio approximately 10 to 1. Day and overnight
summer camps available, beginning in June. See http://www.hustonsoccer.com. All sessions held on the beautiful Rice
University campus. Campers receive a t-shirt along with
an evaluation at the end of the camp. Call 713-348-6959.
Sunday Soccer Hour on KPFT
Every Sunday at 5 pm, "Soccer Hour with
Glenn Davis" features live interviews and coverage
of local events on 90.1 FM. Call-ins welcome:
713-526-5738.
Houston Quickfoot 6v6
May 15 at Bear Creek Park: Youth, Adult &
Coed
Deadline May 5
info@quickfoot.com, 214-353-0588, http://www.quickfoot.com
- 5 players plus keeper, up to 12 players on roster
- 3-game minimum, 1-day format, $235/team
- Top two teams per division qualify for championship
July 17 in San Antonio (u8 cannot advance)
- sanctioned by STYSA & TSSAS
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