26 May 04

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Champions League final today
Monaco meets Porto in the Champions League final in Germany. Game airs live on ESPN2 & ESPN Deportes at 1:30 pm.


MLS °Futbolito! 4v4 tourney returns to Houston
Futbolito!, the official 4v4 tourney of MLS, is open to players of all ages and abilities. MLS °Futbolito! will be in Houston Saturday, June 26 at Bear Creek Park. Carlos Valderrama is scheduled to make an appearance.

Each participant will receive:
- An authentic MLS °Futbolito! Tshirt
- The opportunity to win Panasonic and/or RadioShack prizes

Prizes for the winners of each division
$3,000 in prize money for premier division

For info, call 866-965-7484 toll free, e-mail info@MLSFutbolito.com or check out http://www.mlsfutbolito.com/en/hou/index.html.


Play adult soccer
Looking for a women's or coed outdoor team? It's not too late to find a team for the summer season. Go to http://www.hwsa.org/info_request.htm or call 713-267-1517.


Live soccer on TV
Thursday
Mexico: Toluca v America, Galavision, 3 pm
Saturday
Holland v Belgium, ESPN Deportes, 1:25 pm
MLS: Columbus v San Jose, HDNet, 6:30 pm
MLS: NY/NJ MetroStars v DC United, Fox Sports World, 6:30 pm
Mexico: Guadalajara v Atlanta, Telefutura, 7 pm
Sunday
Mexico: Pumas v Atlas, Univision, noon


USA u19 women's national team
The u19 women beginqualifying for the 2004 u19 Women's World Championship against the Dominican Republic on May 28 in Ottawa. Kickoff is set for 6 pm. Fans can follow all the qualifying matches live on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker. The USA will face Trinidad & Tobago on May 30 at 5 pm, and finish group play against Costa Rica on June 1 at 6 pm. Semifinals will be played in Montreal, while the final will be held in Ottawa. Both semifinal winners qualify for the 2004 championship in Thailand in November.


2004 Summer Goalkeeper Camp
July 19-23 at Pin Oak soccer fields (Bellaire)
9-11:30 am daily, $175
Sessions will be conducted by former professional keeper and national goalkeeper clinician, Steve Branz. Steve has trained goalkeepers of all levels for over a decade. His speciality is helping young keepers develop their full potential. Several of Steve's students have gone on to excel at collegiate, state, regional and national team levels.

The camp will focus on dealing with crosses, hand & foot distribution, proper diving techniques, shot handling and dealing with the backpass. Additionally, keepers will understand the importance of  developing quickness, agility, explosion and overall specific keeper strength. Only 25 spaces available. Sign up early ... email cegoalie@pdq.net for details.


Spanish C license course
In conjunction with US Soccer, STYSA will host a national C license coaching course in Spanish this September in Houston. For info, see http://www.stxsoccer.org/Primary/Coaching%20Education.htm or email coach@stxsoccer.org.


Introducing Kicks Indoor Center
Indoor soccer inside the loop ... really! Kicks Indoor will open later this summer. Register now and get 15% off your first season. Youth & adult, men, women, coed. See http://www.kicksindoor.com.


WUSA festival tix on sale
Tickets are on sale for both WUSA summer festivals. See rosters & more info at http://www.wusa.com/2004festivals/.

National Sports Center, Blaine, MN [Minneapolis]
Friday, June 18, 7:30 pm, Atlanta Beat v New York Power
Saturday, June 19, 5 pm, Boston Breakers v Washington Freedom

Home Depot Center, Carson, CA [L.A.]
Sunday, June 27, noon, San Diego Spirit v Carolina Courage
Sunday, June 27, 2:30 pm, Philadelphia Charge v San Jose Cyberrays


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.