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A prince of Orange am I, fearless and free
Revving for some Dynamo action
The Dynamo head to New England this weekend to take on the Revolution. Game airs live on FS Houston, KHOU 11.2 and TV Informa at 7 pm on Saturday; you can also listen to the action on 790 AM (English) and 850 AM (Spanish).
Or join Dynamo fans and the Texian Army at the official viewing party at Lucky's Pub east of downtown beginning at 6:30 pm. Food & drink specials for fans in orange! Ages 21 & older.
Premier League vs. the Dynamo?
A week from Saturday, the Dynamo host the Chicago Fire and its four former EPL players ... Nery Castillo (Manchester City), Collins John (Fulham), Brian McBride (Everton/Fulham) and Freddie Ljungberg (Arsenal). Kickoff is 7:30 pm. First 5,000 fans to enter the stadium receive a cinch sack courtesy of KHOU. Four-packs are available ... call 713-276-7500 or go to houstondynamo.com.
Win a trip to a Dynamo away game
Go to www.amigofreekick.com and enter to win trips to Dynamo away games, VIP experiences and other great prizes!
All-Star gear on sale
All the merchandise for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game -- training tops, scarves, tshirts and hats -- is now 40% off at Soccer4All stores. (And no, Man United jerseys are not considered All-Star gear, but there are plenty in stock.)
An evening in red
Speaking of Man U, Horse Head Theatre Co. is producing the "soccer play" Among the Thugs, based on the book about an American journalist living in England who becomes intrigued with the behavior of football hooligans and the sociological implications of these behaviors. The show will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from September 16 to October 2 at Kryptonite (the new night club in the basement of the Magnolia Brewery building downtown)
A free kickoff/benefit for the show and Horse Head Theatre Co. will be held Friday, August 27, 7 pm at the Brewery Tap downtown. There will be Horse Head merchandise for sale and a silent auction/raffle. Come experience a night where you can have a pint with the "thugs" themselves and learn what it means to be one of the" supporters for a football club. Wear Man U gear or just some red!
Fort Bend Adult Soccer Association
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FBASA is an over 30 soccer league that has been in existence since 1991. Games are on Friday nights for the women, and on Sunday mornings for the men. Fields are located at Lost Creek Park off Hwy. 6 in Sugar Land.
Registration for our 2010 fall season will be in August 18. Season starts first week in September.
Some of the things FBASA offers:
- Each team receives a soccer ball during registration.
- We sponsor the top team to local tournaments.
- We give out trophies and awards to the winning teams.
- We professionally videotape our championship game, and give 15 FREE copies to each team.
Visit us at www.fbasa.com, and don’t miss the registration deadline!
Links to keep
http://fantasy.premierleague.com
Pick your fantasy EPL team! It's free to play. Overall winner gets a VIP trip for two to a Premier League match, and each month the leader of the FPL standings wins a digital camera, an mp3 player and a Premier League replica kit of the winner's choice.
www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/7143504.html
Straight from the Leiweke's mouth
http://sportzfun.com/trivia/soccer.htm
Bet you didn't know that ...
27th Annual Labor Day Cup
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The 27th Annual Labor Day Cup, Houston’s largest soccer tournament, is a three-day event presented by the two-time MLS champion, the Houston Dynamo. This eventful weekend takes place at Bear Creek and Katy Park and offers competitive play plus a myriad of soccer activities and fun for the entire family. Over 400 teams from the Greater Southwest, Northwest Texas, Louisiana and Mexico will participate.
Boys and Girls ages 9-19 from Division 1, Super 2, and Division 2 teams can register online at houstonlabordaycup.org. Registration deadline is August 25, 2010. For more information, email director@houstonlabordaycup.org or visit houstonlabordaycup.org.
"Shooting Stars" continues every Tuesday
Shooting Stars, a multi-episode, documentary-style show that follows the story of several young local players as they try to make the Dynamo Academy team, airs on FS Houston and FS Southwest each Tuesday through August. All episodes reair several times on both channels.
Remaining first-run episodes
Tuesday, August 17, 5 pm
Tuesday, August 24, 5 pm
Tuesday, August 31, 5 pm
Shout out to Spencer
Former Dynamo assistant coach John Spencer was named head coach of 2011 MLS expansion franchise Portland this week. Congrats ... and we'll miss you, Spenny!
SW Indoor Soccer
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SWIS host adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & recreational, men's competitive & recreational, men's over 30, coed competitive and recreational, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Each session offers eight games. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time.
Next session begins after Labor Day; team registration deadline is Sunday, August 29. A deposit of $100 is due by this date to guarantee a place in the schedule.
For more info, see www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.
Soccer coaches wanted
Volunteers are needed to help low-income children in a soccer club. Experience is appreciate, but not required! Help combat childhood obesity in a fun environment. We're looking for volunteers who can:
1. help 1 or 2 afternoons/evenings per week (approx. 90 minute session) AND
2. attend one Saturday game per week (schedule varies but is known well in advance)
If interested, please contact Andrew Kurth at coachkurth@gmail.com.
Orange Slice on the radio
Catch the Orange Slice soccer radio show every Tuesday on 1560 The Game, 7-9 pm. Listen online at 1560thegame.com ... if you're lucky, the Keeper may be on the show. Call 713-439-1560 to share your soccer thoughts!
Summer of Soccer … by the numbers
90,526: Mexico v New Zealand, Pasadena, CA
89,134: LA Galaxy v Real Madrid
77,507: Mexico v Ecuador, E. Rutherford, NJ
77,223: USA v Brazil, E. Rutherford, NJ
70,728: MLS All-Stars v Manchester Utd, Houston
70,099: Mexico v Angola, Houston
63,277: Mexico v Iceland, Charlotte
60,610: Mexico v Senegal, Chicago
55,407: USA v Turkey, Philadelphia
52,343: KC Wizards v Manchester Utd, Kansas City
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Soccer to watch
Today
Int'l friendly
Bayern München v Real Madrid, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com
Saturday
English Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City, 6:45 am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com
Aston Villa v West Ham United, 9 am, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports Español
Wigan Athletic v Blackpool, 9 am, Fox Sports Premium
Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion, 11:30 am, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports Español
Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union v Colorado Rapids, 3 pm, TeleFutura
New York Red Bulls v LA Galaxy, 4:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Houston Dynamo v New England Revolution, 7 pm, FS Houston Plus, KHOU 11.2, TV Informa
Mexico Primera
Santos Laguna v Jaguares, 7 pm, TeleFutura
Chivas Guadalajara v Tecos, 7 pm, Telemundo
Sunday
Mexico Primera
Puebla v Atlante, noon, ESPN Deportes
Toluca v Tigres, noon, Telemundo
Club América v Atlas, 4:30 pm, Univision
English Premier League
Liverpool v Arsenal, 10 am, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports Español
Women's Professional Soccer
Boston Breakers v Sky Blue FC, 5 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Monday
English Premier League
Manchester United v Newcastle United, 2 pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com
Tuesday
UEFA Champions League
Dynamo Kiev v Ajax, 1:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
CONCACAF Champions League
Toronto FC v Cruz Azul, 7 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Wednesday
UEFA Champions League
Werder Bremen v Sampdoria, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Chanel
Sporting Braga v Sevilla, 2:45 pm, Fox Sports Español
CONCACAF Champions League
Columbus Crew v CSD Municipal, 6 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Copa Libertadores
Internacional v Chivas Guadalajara, 8 pm, Fox Sports Español
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August 14: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution
August 21: Chicago Fire at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
August 28: Houston Dynamo at Colorado Rapids
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September 5: San Jose Earthquakes at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
September 11: Houston Dynamo at Kansas City Wizards
September 18: Toronto FC at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
September 19: WPS playoffs begins
September 25: Houston Dynamo at DC United
September 26: WPS championship final
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October 2: Houston Dynamo at Philadelphia Union
October 10: New England Revolution at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
October 16: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes
October 23: Seattle Sounders at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
October 28: MLS playoffs begin
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Expanded calendar at keepernotes.com