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Fighting fire with humidity
Saturday Soccer
The Dynamo take on the Chicago Fire this weekend -- including former EPL players Nery Castillo (Manchester City), Collins John (Fulham), Brian McBride (Everton/Fulham) and Freddie Ljungberg (Arsenal). Kickoff is 7:30 pm at Robertson Stadium. Gates open at 6:30 pm; season ticketholders can enter Gate 1 starting at 6 pm (must have season ticket or lanyard).
First 5,000 fans to enter the stadium receive a Brian Ching Dynamo cinch sack courtesy of KHOU. McDonald's 4-packs are available -- call 713-276-7500 or go to HoustonDynamo.com. Saturday is also Faith & Family Night; group packages available.
HWSA player roundup
Houston Women's Soccer Association is hosting a player roundup this Saturday 9-11 am at Bear Creek Park for players looking for a fall season coed or women's team. Team reps are welcome. Players should be prepared to play, and bring $35 (cash or check) to sign up if matched with a team. For more info, email Kelly Tavares at kelly.a.tavares@gmail.com.
27th Annual Labor Day Cup
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The Labor Day Cup registration deadline of August 25 is fast approaching! Brackets are filling quickly for Houston’s largest youth soccer tournament presented by the two-time MLS champion Houston Dynamo. Close to 400 teams will be competing including select clubs from North Texas & Louisiana as well as academy teams from Mexico.
Boys and girls teams ages 9-19 from Division 1, Super 2, and Division 2 teams can register online at houstonlabordaycup.org. For more information, email director@houstonlabordaycup.org or visit houstonlabordaycup.org.
College soccer this weekend
The 2010 collegiate season officially kicks off Friday. We've got plenty of great programs in the greater Keeper Notes area worthy of your support. Attending these games is affordable (if not free). For more info about each program (and hopefully directions to facilities), see links at www.keepernotes.com/links.htm.
Friday
Sam Houston State at HBU (women), 7 pm, Sorrels Field
North Carolina at Texas A&M, 7:30 pm, Aggie Soccer Complex
Sunday
St. John's at Texas A&M, 1:30 pm, Aggie Soccer Complex
Louisiana Tech at Lamar, 2 pm, Beaumont
Stephen F. Austin at Rice, 6 pm, Rice Track/Soccer Stadium
Sam Houston State at UH, 7 pm, Robertson Stadium
An evening in red
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 Manchester United hooligans. The show will run Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from September 16 to October 2 at Kryptonite (in the basement of the Magnolia Brewery building downtown).
A free kickoff/benefit for the show will be held Friday, August 27, 7 pm at the Brewery Tap. TCome 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 something 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 tomorrow, 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!
All-Star gear on sale
All the merchandise for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game -- training tops, scarves, tshirts and hats -- is 40% off at Soccer4All stores. (Man United jerseys are not considered All-Star gear … but there are plenty in stock.)
Local semi-pro teams in action
Wednesday, August 18
Regals FC v Cachorros
Mason Park, 8:45 pm
Saturday, August 28
Houston Cup at Soccer World Center, Richmond
Game 1: Galveston Pirate SC v Dynamo Academy, 4 pm
Game 2: Regals FC v Houston Leones, 6 pm
Sunday, August 29
Houston Cup at Soccer World Center, Richmond
Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2, 6 pm
Game 4: Houston Cup final, Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2, 6 pm
Become a referee
If you’re interested in becoming a referee, there are two entry-level referee clinics coming up in late August. For more information, go to www.stsr.org/pages/Newref_08.html. If you need assistance, contact Shelly McDavid at Shelly@McDavidEnterprises.com.
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.
Bulges in the onion bag
Chicharito's goal against Spain
Four great Boston goals
A six-pack from the Blues
A few goals from our Yanks abroad
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.
Catch the Orange Slice tonight
Join Brian Balboa and his soccer buddies on 1560 The Game tonight, 7-9 pm. Listen online at 1560thegame.com. Call 713-439-1560 to share your soccer thoughts and maybe win Dynamo tickets.
Keeper Query
Only one of the 32 teams in the 2010 World Cup was undefeated in all matches played. Which team was it? First to answer after 9 am CT wins two tickets to Saturday's Dynamo game.
Soccer to watch
Today
UEFA Champions League
Dynamo Kiev v Ajax, 1:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
BSC Young Boys v Tottenham Hotspur, 1:30 pm, Fox Sports SW
CONCACAF Champions League
Toronto FC v Cruz Azul, 7 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Wednesday
UEFA Champions League
Werder Bremen v Sampdoria, 1:30 pm, Fox Soccer Chanel
CONCACAF Champions League
Columbus Crew v CSD Municipal, 7 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Real Salt Lake v Arabe Unido, 9 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Copa Libertadores
Internacional v Chivas Guadalajara, 8 pm, Fox Sports Español
Thursday
CONCACAF Champions League
Marathon v Seattle Sounders, 9 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Saturday
English Premier League
Arsenal v Blackpool, 8:55 am, ESPN2
Everton v Wolverhampton, 9 am, Fox Soccer Channel
West Ham United v Bolton Wanderers, 9 am, Fox Sports en Español
Chelsea v Wigan Athletic, 11 am, Fox Soccer Channel
Major League Soccer
FC Dallas v Chivas USA, 6:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire, 7:30 pm, FS Houston, KHOU 11.2, TV Informa
Sunday
English Premier League
Fulham v Manchester United, 10 am, Fox Soccer Channel
Mexico Primera
Morelia v Necaxa, noon, Fox Sports Español
Women's Professional Soccer
Chicago Red Stars v FC Gold Pride, 5 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
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Keeper Calendar
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August 18: Copa Libertadores final
August 21: Chicago Fire at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
August 28: Houston Dynamo at Colorado Rapids
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September 1: US Open Cup semifinals
September 1: 2010 SuperLiga final
September 1: Chivas de Guadalajara at Philadelphia Union
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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December 2: FIFA announces hosts for 2018 & 2022 World Cups
Expanded calendar at keepernotes.com