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There's one thing I am certain of …
return, we will, to old Brazil
Dynamo Open Cup match tonight!
The Dynamo host Miami FC in the 3rd round of the US Open Cup tonight at Robertson Stadium; kickoff is 7:30 pm. Tickets are just $12. All seats are general admission and only west sideline seating sections will be open.
Fans are encouraged to park on the west side of the stadium (parking is free, use Scott St. entrances) -- gate 4 on the west side will be the only public gate, which opens at 6:30 pm. Walk-up ticket sales are cash only.
The game will not be televised, but fans can listen to the action live on 790 AM. This is an elimination game, so if it's tied after 90 minutes, there will be overtime and maybe PKs. If the Dynamo advance, they face the winner of the Chivas USA/Austin Aztex match in the quarterfinals on July 6. A Houston-Chivas USA match would be held at Robertson; a Houston-Austin match would be played in Austin.
World Cupdates
The quarterfinal field will be set after today's matches:
9 am: Japan v Paraguay, ESPN
1:30 pm: Portugal v Spain, ESPN
Bracket for knockout round
www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/kostage.html
Forgot to set your DVR?
Go to espn3.com for full replays.
A daily slice of the World Cup
1560 The Game is offering a one-hour World Cup show every night at 7 pm through July 11. Listen at 1560 AM or 1560thegame.com. Call-in number is 713-439-1560. The Keeper is on the show every Wednesday!
Cool World Cup pictures
www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/06/halfway_in_-_2010_world_cup.html
But what's wrong with this picture?
http://compare.ebay.com/like/110550561420
hint … count the flag stickers
Where to watch the quarters, semis, final
KeeperNotes.com/WCpubs.htm
More dates with the Dynamo
July 1
The Orange meet the Reds in Toronto this Thursday on ESPN2 & ESPN Deportes. Game airs live at 6 pm. You can also follow the action live on Sports Talk 790 and La Ranchera 850.
July 3
The Dynamo is hosting a EA FIFA tournament this Saturday at Conn’s on Gessner beginning at 11 am. Fans will have a chance to play against their favorite Dynamo player and earn prizes; each participant gets a ticket to the July 10 home game. Space is limited to 200. Call Mike Williams at 713-276-7529 to register. $25 per person.
July 10
This MLS match against the Columbus Crew is Military Appreciation Night. For just $25, fans can purchase a package that includes a ticket for themselves, a ticket for a soldier, a Brad’s Brigade T-shirt, a camo wristband, access to the special pre-game tailgate plus an opportunity to meet Brad Davis after the game. See www.HoustonDynamo.com/BradsBrigade
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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.
Houston's first NPSL derby!
This Sunday, July 4, Regals FC hosts Galveston Pirate SC in the first-ever game at Woodforest Bank Stadium in The Woodlands/Shenandoah. Kickoff is 7 pm. The Woodlands' fireworks display starts across the highway at the conclusion of the match. All tickets are $10. Both teams are members of the NPSL and feature many local players.
WPS All-Stars: Abby's XI v Marta's XI
Wednesday night the WPS All-Star Game kicks off in Atlanta at 6:30 pm on Fox Soccer Channel. Abby Wambach and Marta earned captain honors based on fan-player-coach-media voting, and got to pick their teammates "schoolyard style" yesterday.
Abby's XI feaures US national teamers Hope Solo, Cat Whitehill, Shannon Boxx and Lori Chalupny, plus England's Eniola Aluko. Marta's XI includes int'l caps world record holder Kristine Lilly, England's Kelly Smith, France's Sonia Bompastor, Canada's all-time leading scorer Christine Sinclair and Olympian Rachel Buehler. More info at www.womensprosoccer.com
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SW Indoor Soccer
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The next adult session kicks off Monday, July 12 (after the World Cup). Registration is available online or just drop by the facility any day after 5 pm -- 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 and Sat/Sun men's open. Each session offers eight games. For more info, see www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/
or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.
Man U in Houston just a month away!
Speaking of All-Stars, the MLS All-Stars will take on Manchester United at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday, July 28. The lower bowl is sold out, but good seats still remain
. For group packages (10+ tickets), call the Dynamo at 713-276-7500 and avoid Ticketmaster fees.
Private suites are available for $195/seat and hold either 16 or 22 guests. Contact Brian Varnadoe at 832-667-2160.
Home Depot is offering a special deal through July 14 -- if you spend $250 or more at a participating store, you receive two FREE tickets to the All-Star Game (max two tickets per household, while supplies last).
The schedule of events leading up to the game will be announced soon, including a kickoff party and a Brian Ching charity event.
Brendan Keyes Soccer Academy
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This summer, former pro player & current head coach of Galveston Pirate SC Brendan Keyes is offering his 20th anniversary soccer camp featuring European coaches and all Galveston Pirate NPSL players. The 5-day camp will be held July 26-31 (with a day off for the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 28), running 5:30 - 8 pm each night at Resoft Park in Alvin.
Cost is $150 per player and is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 18.Contact Coach Keyes at 832-748-1001 or coach@brendankeyes.com More info at www.brendankeyes.com
HFA seeks assistant administrator
The recent growth of the Houston Football Association, the premier soccer league for men, has created the need for a new league administrator's assisant. Job description and further details available at www.hfasoccer.com/index.html
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Missouri City United Soccer Association registration
Are you looking for a solid youth soccer club to register your son or daughter for the upcoming fall soccer season? MCUSA would be honored to have your son or daughter register to play for the Revolution!
Our youth soccer organization provides kids of ages 4 to 19 years of age within the Missouri City, Sugar Land, Stafford, and surrounding areas a challenging and enjoyable learning experience. We offer both competitive and recreational programs. Our registration period ends July 31. For additional info, see www.mcusasoccer.org or email questions to president@mcusasoccer.org.
Keeping up with the Keeper
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Keeper Query
Congrats to Esteban Pineda for the correct answers to the last query: other than Italy in this year's Cup, the other defending champs who were eliminated in the first round in the World Cup immediately following their championship were Italy (1950), Brazil (1966) and France (2002).
Today's query: Since MLS teams began participating in the US Open Cup, only once has an MLS *not* won the tournament. Which non-MLS team was it, and what year? First to answer correctly after 9 am CT wins two tickets to TONIGHT'S Dynamo game.
Soccer to watch
Today
World Cup round of 16
Paraguay v Japan, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Spain v Portugal, 1:30 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Wednesday
Women's Professional Soccer
All-Star Game, 6:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Thursday
Major League Soccer
Houston Dynamo v Toronto FC, 6 pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Friday
World Cup quarterfinals
Netherlands v Brazil, 9 am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Uruguay v Ghana, 1:30 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Univision, espn3.com
Saturday
World Cup quarterfinals
Germany v Argentina, 9 am, ABC
Paraguay/Japan v Spain/Portugal, 1:30 pm, ABC
Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew v Chicago Fire, 7 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
Chivas USA v Philadelphia Union, 9:30 pm, Fox Soccer Channel
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Keeper Calendar
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June 29: World Cup round of 16/Japan v Paraguay, Spain v Portugal
June 29: US Open Cup/Dynamo v Miami FC, Robertson Stadim
June 30: WPS All-Star Game, Atlanta
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July 1: Houston Dynamo at Toronto FC
July 2: World Cup quarterfinals/Netherlands v Brazil, Uruguay v Ghana
July 3: World Cup quarterfinals/Argentina v Germany, TBA
July 4: Galveston Pirate at Regals FC, Shenandoah
July 6-7: World Cup semifinals
July 6-7: US Open Cup quarterfinals
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
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
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
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 8: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders
August 10: US men v Brazil, E. Rutherford, NJ
August 14: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution
August 21: Chicago Fire at Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
August 28: Houston Dynamo at Colorado Rapids
August 31: US Open Cup semifinals
Expanded calendar at keepernotes.com