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Dynamo v Laredo
Tonight the Dynamo face the Laredo Heat of the PDL in an exhibition in Corpus Christi. The game won't be televised, but you can listen to the action on Sports Talk 790 beginning at 7 pm. Ghanian Anthony Obodai is on trial with the team and may play in the game.
Dynamo Charities Cup
In the 2nd annual Charities Cup, the Dynamo host CD Àguila of El Salvador on Saturday, June 19 at Robertson Stadium. A portion of match benefits Corazones Unidos. Season ticketholders may purchase add'l seats at a discounted price (call 713-276-7500); upper-endline 4-packs are available for just $45.
Can you say Summer of Soccer?
www.houstondynamo.com/summerofsoccer
Props to ...
Pat Onstad for his two saves against Juan Pablo Angel being nominated for Save of the Week.
Dynamo Academy u18s, who qualified for the USSF Development Academy playoffs in their first year in the league: www.houstondynamo.com/news/2010/06/u-18s-qualify-playoffs-first-year.
World Cupdate
At KeeperNotes.com, download the tournament schedule in Excel, including Houston times and channels for all games. There's also a big list of places that will be showing World Cup matches, opening early and/or offering fan specials.
The Dynamo will host several World Cup viewing parties, including events at Discovery Green downtown for Mexico v South Africa (Friday, 6/11, 8-11 am) and England v USA (Saturday, 6/12, noon-4pm) featuring a 9' x16' jumbo screen, a Budweiser beer garden and a McDonald's party zone for kids. The Dynamo will host viewing parties for all USA and Mexico matches, as well as the World Cup semis & final. See www.houstondynamo.com/wcviewingparties.
The Texian Army will be watching Saturday's US/England match at Ernie's on Banks. Ages 21 & older only.
Countdown to the Cup
ESPN2 is offering a 24-hour block of World Cup countdown coverage, starting at 9 am today and running right up to kickoff of the opening match:
9 am 2010 FIFA World Cup Preview
12 pm 2010 U.S. National Team Preview
1 pm Kick-off Celebration Concert featuring Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, John Legend
4 pm SportsNation
5 pm Outside the Lines
5:30 pm E:60 (includes profile of Clint Dempsey)
6 pm 2010 FIFA World Cup Preview
9 pm MLS Game of the Week (Seattle-DC United)
11:30 pm SportsNation
11:30 am 2010 U.S. National Team Preview
1:30 am Homecoming with Rick Reilly: Landon Donovan
2:30 am 2006 World Cup Film – The Grand Finale
5-8:30 am Mike & Mike in the Morning
8:30-9 am SportsCenter
9 am Coverage of South Africa v Mexico begins
World Cup bracket games
http://games.espn.go.com/bpredictor/en-us/frontpage
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/games
www.buffalowildwings.com/soccer
1560 The Game ... every day!
Through July 11, 1560 The Game offers a one-hour World Cup show every night at 7 pm. Listen on 1560 AM or online at 1560thegame.com. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts. The Keeper will be on the show every Wednesday.
Random links
www.meetup.com/bigsoccer-world-cup-parties
www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/05/world-cup-cover-story.html
http://en.mcdonalds.fantasy.fifa.com
www.davebrett.com/WorldCup.htm
Stars & Stripes stuff
Get the daily deets about the US World Cup team at www.ussoccer.com. Subscribe to the RSS feed. Jozy Altidore looks good to go. They say Gooch is too, but do we believe the party line?
Studio 90 on ussoccer.com has daily video clips from South Africa.
Follow the Yanks
@LandonDonovan
@DaMarcusBeasley
@OguchiOnyewu5
@StuHolden22
@BGuzan
@EdsonBuddle
@HerculezG
@MauriceEdu
@JonnyB_13
Join us for World Cup viewing at Firkin & Phoenix Pub
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The Firkin & Phoenix is located at 1915 Westheimer near Hazard, just a block east of S. Shepherd. Catch all the World Cp action on our many projectors and LCDs and enjoy our Fine Firkin Fare.
The Firkin will open early at 8:30 am for all broadcasts June 11 through July 11. We will open for 6:30 am games with reservations. Call 713.526.3100 to make a reservation or email info@firkinandphoenix.com.
Semi-pro soccer opportunities
Galveston Pirate SC
The final round of tryouts for the region's newest NPSL team will be held this weekend (June 12 and 13) in La Porte, 11 am - 4 pm. Tryout fee is $50. Please email bk.kicks@rocketmail.com with name, address, email, phone, playing experience. Waiver required, and players should come equipped with white shirt, shinguards and ball. For more info, see www.piratesc.com.
Regals FC tryouts
Regals FC (NPSL) is seeking experienced soccer players who believe themselves to be professional prospects. Interested players are welcome to attend training to gauge level of commitment and ability. The NPSL team is set to open pre-season on July 4. Team trains at the Legends Sports Complex in Spring, Tuesday thru Friday, 8:30-10 pm. There is never a charge to trial with the club, just be match fit and ready to play. Contact Stephen Heisler at 832-445-9983 or visit www.regalsfc.com.
WPSL South Texas Select
Houston's semi-pro women's team is looking for elite players for the 2010 summer season. If interested, contact coach David DeVeretuil at 713-899-4342. Games will be played at San Jacinto College South. See www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=64.
Catch the World Cup at the Front Porch!
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Enjoy your team's World Cup matches at the Front Porch Pub in midtown (at 217 Gray near Bagby). We open at 11:30 am every day and offer a full pub menu and plenty of TVs both inside and outside.
Call to reserve a table for your group: 713-571-9571 (though reservations are certainly not required). Map and more info at www.frontporchpub.com.
On Friday, June 18, the Front Porch will open EARLY (8:30 am) so fans can enjoy the USA v Slovenia first-round match.
HFD Soccer fundraisers
The team is heading to the Texas Firefighter Olympics in July to defend their gold medal. Help them raise funds for the team trip:
Saturday, June 12
Go to Bullritos on Weslayan & Richmond and mention HFD Soccer -- Bullritos will give 20% of the bill to HFD.
Sunday, June 20
Join us for a Happy Hour fundraiser at Bar Retro, 5757 Westheimer in the Galleria area, beginning 6 pm.
More at http://mydynamo.ning.com/forum/topics/support-hfd-soccer?xg_source=shorten_twitter.
SW Indoor Soccer ADULT leagues
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The registration deadline for the next ADULT soccer session is Wednesday, June 23; games start July 8. Registration available online or drop by the facility in southwest Houston -- $100 deposit is required. Individuals can be placed on a house team for $75 per player, which includes ref fees.
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, Sat/Sun men's open, and weeknight. midnight leagues.
For more info, see www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.
Great World Cup commercials
2010
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zd_khk6zXo
Five minutes before kickoff ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
Write the Future.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAX1UCpLBoA
Journey of Football
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXlBSlyU8xY
Every four years, we are united.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8NE7LBbQVs
Power of 10
2006
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC8T_amribw
If I don't get my football back ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbFmK4zZ9Ys
Brazil at the airport
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOM1k4oLGJU&feature=related
Good versus evil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBcFReNutN4
Brazil v Portugal
2002
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajvFvOD7nGY
Cage match
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Kx8YQd8xo
World Cup Fever
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Keeper Query
Congrats to Cheryl Gardner for the correct answer to last week's query: the complete list of US players to score a goal in the World Cup in the "modern era" is as follows ... 1990 - Paul Caliguri & Bruce Murray, 1994 - Eric Wynalda & Earnie Stewart, 1998 - Brian McBride, 2002 - John O'Brien, Brian McBride, Landon Donovan, Clint Mathis, 2006 - Clint Dempsey.
This week's query: At last! The World Cup kicks off tomorrow. Can you name the players who have won a World Cup *and* played in MLS? First to answer correctly after 9 am CT wins two tickets to the Dynamo Charities Cup match on June 19. Send your answer to keeper@keepernotes.com.
Soccer to watch
All times CT and subject to change.
Today
Major League Soccer
DC United v Seattle Sounders, 9 pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com
Friday
2010 World Cup 1st round
South Africa v Mexico, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Uruguay v France, 1:30 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Saturday
2010 World Cup 1st round
South Korea v Greece, 6:30 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Argentina v Nigeria, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
USA v England, 1:30 pm, ABC, ESPN Deportes, Univision
Sunday
2010 World Cup 1st round
Algeria v Slovenia, 6:30 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Serbia v Ghana, 9 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Germany v Australia, 1:30 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision
Women's Professional Soccer
Philadelphia Independence v FC Gold Pride, 5 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Monday
2010 World Cup 1st round
Netherlands v Denmark, 6:30 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Tuesday
2010 World Cup 1st round
New Zealand v Slovakia, 6:30 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Ivory Coast v Portugal, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Brazil v North Korea, 1:30 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Wednesday
2010 World Cup 1st round
Honduras v Chile, 6:30 am, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
Spain v Switzerland, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
South Africa v Uruguay, 1:30 pm, ESPN, Univision, espn3.com
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June 10: Houston Dynamo v Laredo Heat, Corpus Christi
June 11: 2010 World Cup begins/Mexico v South Africa
June 12: World Cup/US men v England
June 18: World Cup/US men v Slovenia
June 19: Dynamo Charities Cup/Houston Dynamo v Águila, Robertson Stadium
June 23: World Cup/US men v Algeria
June 26: Colorado Rapids at Houston Dynamo
June 26: World Cup round of 16 begins
June 29: US Open Cup/Dynamo v TBA, TBA
June 30: WPS All-Star Game, Atlanta
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July 1: Houston Dynamo at Toronto FC
July 2-3: World Cup quarterfinals
July 6-7: World Cup semifinals
July 10: World Cup third place match
July 10: Columbus Crew at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
July 11: World Cup final
July 13: US women v Sweden, Omaha, NE
July 14: u20 Women's World Cup/US v Ghana, Germany
July 15: SuperLiga/Dynamo v Pachuca, Robertson Stadium
July 17: US women v Sweden, E. Hartford, CT
July 17: u20 Women's World Cup/US v Switzerland, Germany
July 18: SuperLiga/Dynamo v Chivas USA & Pachuca v Puebla, Robertson Stadium
July 21: SuperLiga/Dynamo v Puebla, Robertson Stadium
July 17: u20 Women's World Cup/US v South Korea, Germany
July 24: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew
July 28: MLS All-Stars v Manchester United, Reliant Stadium
July 31: New York Red Bulls at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
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August 10: US men v Brazil, E. Rutherford, NJ
Expanded calendar at keepernotes.com.