HWSA
scholarships for 2004 grads
Houston Women's Soccer Association awards three
$1000 scholarships each year to Houston area female high
school soccer players who will be attending college in
the fall. Application deadline is this Monday, April 26.
See http://www.hwsa.org/scholar.htm. Winners will be announced in late May.
US teams on TV
The US women face Brazil this Saturday in
Birmingham. The game airs live on ESPN2 at 11:55 am. The
US men take on Mexico in Dallas on April 28. The game
will be shown live on Telemundo next Wednesday at 7:30
pm. See http://www.ussoccer.com.
Houston WPSL opening weekend May 1-2
The Houston Stars kick off the 2004 season May 1
against the Elk Grove Pride. The game will be played at
the Soccer World Center complex in Richmond. The roster
includes former WUSA player Michaella Rooney and Greek
national teamer Sophia Smith, plus 5 A&M players:
Emma Smith, Shannon Labhart, Emily DeWoody, Carrie Berend
and Christina Echavarry. See www.soccerworldcenter.com.
The Houston Tornados face Elk Grove on Sunday, May 2 at
the Old Mustang Sports Complex near The Woodlands (I-45
just past Research Forest Dr). Kickoff at 2 pm. Tickets
are $8 for adults, $5 for youth (kids 5 & under
free). Call 281-252-6276.
Houston Quickfoot 6v6, Bear Creek, May 15
Youth, Adult & Coed, deadline May 5
info@quickfoot.com, 214-353-0588, 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 July
championship in San Antonio
- sanctioned by STYSA & TSSAS
WUSA summer festival matchups
June 17-20, National Sports Center, Blaine, MN
Atlanta Beat v New York Power
Briana Scurry, Cindy Parlow, Kylie Bivens, Tiffeny
Milbrett, Shannon Boxx, Christie Rampone
Boston Breakers v Washington Freedom
Kristine Lilly, Aly Wagner, Kate Markgraf, Mia Hamm,
Abby Wambach, Siri Mullinix
June 24-27, Home Depot Center, Carson, CA
San Diego Spirit v Carolina Courage
Julie Foudy, Shannon MacMillan, Joy Fawcett, Angela
Hucles, Danielle Slaton, Tiffany Roberts
Philadelphia Charge v San Jose Cyberrays
Cat Reddick, Heather Mitts, Brandi Chastain, Sissi,
LaKeysia Beene, Katia, Pretinha
For more info, see http://www.wusa.com/press_room/421908.html.
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. Schedule at http://www.hustonsoccer.com. All sessions held on the beautiful Rice
campus. Campers receive a t-shirt along with an
evaluation at the end of the camp. Call 713-348-6959.
May adult soccer clinic
Skills clinics for men & women Saturday, May
8 at 9 am at Wilson Elementary in Montrose. Minimum age
16, $5 per person. RSVP requested. See http://www.hwsa.org/clinics.htm.
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.
More live soccer on TV
Saturday
ESPN2: DC United v Chicago Fire, 4 pm
Fox Sports World: Colorado Rapids v San Jose Earthquakes,
8 pm
Telefutura: Monterrey v Chivas, 5 pm
Sunday
Univision: Club America v Toluca, noon
PPV: Tottenham v Arsenal, 10 am
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