Keeper Notes

Keeper Notes, 18 May 12

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Building a new soccer nation, one reader at a time Doubleheader at the Firkin tomorrow! Join the Keeper at the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix</a> tomorrow for a watch party of two great soccer matches. There will be drink specials & a free raffle for soccer prizes, courtesy of <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com">Soccer 4 All</a>. UEFA Champions League final Bayern Munich v Chelsea FC, 1:45 pm kickoff Coverage begins at 1 pm on FOX & Fox Deportes Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution 6:30 pm kickoff Coverage begins at 6 pm on KRPC Local 2 Dynamo deets The Dynamo will join the <a href="http://thecup.us/2012-us-open-cup-bracket/">2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup</a> in the third round on May 29, facing either the Laredo Heat (PDL) or the San Antonio Scorpions (NASL). Laredo & San Antonio face off next Tuesday. Regardless of the opponent, the Dynamo will be on the road. Partial season ticket packages available <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/tickets/partialplans">Five- and ten-game plans</a> are available; fans can pick any games (excluding 5/26) from the Dynamo home schedule. Call 713-276-GOAL. Donation drive Texian Army and La Bateria are holding a donation drive at the next home game on May 26 to benefit the STAR OF HOPE Mission. All fans are invited to stop by the TA tailgate with clothing donations, even if you’re not going to the game. The Texian Army tailgate is located in Lot C at the corner of Bastrop & Preston. Hup, Hainault, Hup! Andre Hainault has earned a call-up to the Canadian national team in preparation for Canada’s centennial soccer match against the US on June 3. Canada begins World Cup qualifying in June, playing Cuba (June 8) and Honduras (June 12). The Dynamo's Gingerman will join the Maple Leafs after the LA game on May 26, and return to the Dynamo before the June 16 match vs. FC Dallas. Last chance for discount Dynamo jerseys! The <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com/soccer4all/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=4038&mscssid=4VA7K6QB2XGR9HW3DCBBTLX9MC89C65E">Soccer 4 All sale on home replica jerseys</a> ($54.99 instead of $80) ends Saturday, and supplies are running low! Get your orange on while you can! Soccer 4 All has <a href="http://g.co/maps/sjwhp">seven locations</a> around Houston, and is open seven days a week. Bald is Beautiful fundraiser/Dynamo viewing party <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/charities">Dynamo Charities</a> & <a href="http://www.thepublichousekaty.com/">The Public House</a> (22758 Westheimer Parkway in Katy) are hosting a Dynamo viewing party & fundraiser for the Curing Children’s Cancer Fund, 5 - 9 pm. Silent auction items include autographed Dynamo items, tickets for the June 16 and June 20 matches, gift baskets from Saint Arnold Brewery, Alamo Drafthouse, Buffalo Bayou Brewing, and much more. Support local footy This weekend SAT: Galveston Pirate at Regals SCA, Maya Park, 7 pm SAT & SUN: Coed State Cup Next weekend SAT: Laredo Heat at Texas Dutch Lions, 7:30 pm, Woodforest Stadium in The Woodlands. Tickets are $10 or $15. SAT: Texas South Devils at Galveston Pirate, 7 pm, Weis Stadium in Galveston. Tickets are $10 at GalvestonSocial.com or at the gate. FRI-SAT-SUN-MON: Region III National Cup     The Firkin Soccer Show From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game</a>, presented by the w<a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">www.firkinandphoenix.com</a>. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. And you can always find podcasts of previous shows via the Firkin Soccer Show link above. This Sunday we’ll be joined by Houston Dynamo beat writer Darrell Lovell, and we’ll be giving away tickets to the Dutch Lions match on May 26.   3v3 Texan Challenge Tournament Saturday! {advertisement}   Come out for a fun day of 3v3 soccer at the Texans Challenge 3v3 Soccer Tournament at Meyer Park on May 19. This 3v3 event is a National Qualifier for the Challenge Sport 3v3 National Championships in Orlando, FL. Open to boys and girls from ages 9 thru high school. For details, rules and the registration form, visit: <a href="http://texanssoccer.demosphere.com/docs/3v3doc.pdf">http://texanssoccer.demosphere.com/docs/3v3doc.pdf</a>.   Stars & Stripes update This week head coach Juergen Klinsmann named 16 players for the US men’s national team training camp to prepare for the friendlies against Scotland, Brazil and Canada as well as the June World Cup qualifiers. Another 13 players will be added to the list Sunday. Initial camp roster includes World Cup veterans Tim Howard, Carlos Bocanegra, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and Steve Cherundolo, as well as MLS standouts Kyle Beckerman and Nick Rimando. Upcoming matches for the US men: Friendlies Saturday, 5/26 v Scotland, 7 pm, NBC Sports, Galavision Wednesday, 5/30 v Brazil, 7 pm, ESPN2, TeleFutura Sunday, 6/3 v Canada, 6 pm, NBC Sports, Univision Deportes World Cup qualifiers Friday, 6/8 v Antigua & Barbuda, 6 pm, ESPN, Galavision Tuesday, 6/12 v Guatemala, 9 pm, tba   Volunteers needed for Region III National Cup Houston is hosting the annual National Cup tournament for Regiona III next weekend at Houston Amateur Sports Park. Volunteers are needed to serve as field commissioners, help with concessions and support the medical staff. If interested in helping, please contact Ted Brumbaugh at <a href="mailto:superted18@gmail.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">superted18@gmail.com</a>. For more about the tourney, see <a href="http://www.region3adultsoccer.net">www.region3adultsoccer.net</a>. Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Registration deadline for the next ADULT SESSION is Wednesday, May 23. Adult games kick off the weekend of June 9. Registration deadline for the YOUTH SUMMER SESSION is Wednesday, June 6. Youth games kick off the weekend of June 9. SW Indoor also offers FUTSAL. For more info, see <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.   International friendlies in Houston Wednesday, May 23 at BBVA Compass Stadium El Salvador v New Zealand, 8 pm Tickets on sale at Fiesta stores or <a href="https://tickets.axs.com/eventShopperV2.html?wr=4d212d0c-3ea1-4a8b-914f-cf6329a0e1c5&skin=axs_bbva&preFill=1">online</a> Note: this game is NOT part of the Dynamo season ticket package Thursday, May 31 at BBVA Compass Stadium Dynamo Charities Cup: Houston Dynamo v Valencia, 7:30 pm Tickets on sale at HoustonDynamo.com Note: this game is included in the Dynamo full season ticket package Monday, July 2 at Courvill Stadium, Galveston Galveston Pirate SC v Monterrey CF, 7 pm Tickets on sale at <a href="http://www.GalvestonSocial.com">GalvestonSocial.com</a>, $20 Saturday, July 7 at Robertson Stadium Monterrey CF v Olimpia (Honduras), 7 pm Tickets available soon at Fiesta stores Keep up with the Keeper! • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> • <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeeperNotesOnline">Keeper Notes exclusive video</a>     JV coaching position available St. Pius X High School is seeking a JV coach. Stipend involved. Contact Head Coach Jason Novak at <a href="mailto:novakj@stpiusx.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">novakj@stpiusx.org</a> if interested. Fort Bend Adult Soccer FBASA (Fort Bend Adult Soccer Association) will begin registration for its 2012 Fall season beginning of August. Teams now forming. FBASA is an over-25 league for women and over-30 for men. Games are played at Lost Creek Park in Sugar Land. Please visit <a href="http://www.fbasa.com">www.fbasa.com</a> for more details.   Keeper Query Congrats to Erik Stewart, who submitted the correct prediction for the first Dynamo goal scorer at BBVA Compass Stadium … Brad Davis! This week’s query: The Dynamo have a rich history against New England, defeating the Revs in the MLS Cup in 2006 and 2007, and losing to them on PKs in the 2008 SuperLiga final. The SuperLiga shootout went through seven rounds of shooters. Can you name at least three of the Dynamo who took a kick from the spot? First person to send the correct answer after 10 am CT wins a Dynamo hat. Email <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%2C%205%2F18">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>.     Soccer to watch Today USL Pro Rochester Rhinos v Dayton Dutch Lions, 6:30 pm, USLlive.com Saturday England Championship Blackpool v West Ham United, 9 am, FSC UEFA Champions League final Bayern München v Chelsea, 1:45 pm, FOX, Fox Deportes (coverage begins at 1 pm) Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo v New England Revolution, 6:30 pm, KPRC Local 2 (coverage begins at 6 pm) Chivas USA v LA Galaxy, 9:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, espn3.com Sunday France Ligue 1 Auxerre v Montpellier, 2 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Lorient v PSG, 2 pm, FSC Coppa Italia Juventus v Napoli, 2 pm, GolTV, espn3.com Major League Soccer Portland Timbers v Chicago Fire, 6 pm, Galavision Wednesday Copa Libertadores Fluminense v Boca Juniors, 5:30 pm, Fox Deportes Corinthians v Vasco da Gama, 8 pm, Fox Deportes Thursday Copa Libertadores Santos v Velez Sarsfield, 6 pm, Fox Deportes Universidad Chile v Libertad, 8:30 pm, Fox Deportes Friday Copa del Rey Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona, 3 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com International friendly Costa Rica v Guatemala, 8 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Saturday 5-26 International friendly Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina, 9 am, espn3.com Spain v Serbia, 11 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Netherlands v Bulgaria, 1 pm, espn3.com Norway v England, 1:30 pm, espn3.com US men v Scotland, 7 pm, Galavision, NBC Sports Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, 1:30 pm, NBC Sports Sunday 5-27 International friendly France v Iceland, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Major League Soccer Sporting KC v San Jose Earthquakes, 3:30 pm, NBC Sports Monday 5-28 International friendly Ukraine v Estonia, 1 pm, espn3.com Czech Republic v Israel, 1:15 pm, espn3.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - May 19: UEFA Champions League final: Chelsea v Bayern Munich, Munich May 19: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 23: New Zealand v El Salvador, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: New Zealand v Honduras, Dallas May 26: El Salvador v Moldova, Dallas May 27: US women v China, Philadelphia May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 29: US Open Cup/Houston Dynamo at San Antonio or Laredo May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF, BBVA Compass Stadium May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 5: US Open Cup fourth round June 8: Euro 2012 begins, Poland/Ukraine June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA at Guatemala June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico at El Salvador June 16: Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas, BBVA Compass Stadium June 16: US women v Sweden, Sweden June 18: US women v Japan, Sweden June 20: Houston Dynamo v Toronto FC, BBVA Compass Stadium June 23: Houston Dynamo at Montreal Impact June 26: US Open Cup quarterfinals June 30: US women v Canada, Utah June 30: Houston Dynamo v Philadelphia Union, BBVA Compass Stadium - - - July 1: EURO 2012 final July 2: Galveston Pirate v Monterrey CF, Galveston July 3: Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire, BBVA Compass Stadium July 7: Houston Dynamo at Sporting KC July 7: Monterrey v Olimpia, Robertson Stadium July 10: US Open Cup semifinals July 15: Houston Dynamo v DC United, BBVA Compass Stadium Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 4 May 2012

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The word is FANATIC, thank you very much The calm before the (wonderful) storm There's no Dynamo game this weekend as the season ticketholders enjoy Meet The Team Day Saturday at the stadium, and Dynamo Charities holds its annual Go For Goal! 5k Fun Run on Sunday. We're barely a week away from the May 12 home opener ... but we do have an away match between now and then. The Dynamo take on the Red Bulls in NY (or rather, NJ) next Wednesday. Game airs live on FS Houston+ at 6 pm. Fun Run Sunday It's not too late to register for the fun run -- see <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal">www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal</a>. The certified course will take runners through the blocks surrounding BBVA Compass Stadium. The $25 registration includes a T-shirt plus a ticket voucher for the May 15 Dynamo match. Or you can join Wade's Team (limited to 100 spots) for $30 which gives you one exclusive training run with Wade Barrett, an autographed race tag and access to Wade's Team party zone. Free Academy Day June 1 The Dynamo is hosting an open Academy Day at Houston Amateur Sports Park on Friday, June 1, 7 to 9 pm. This free event is a great opportunity for youth male players see what the Academy does and a chance for the players to play. For more info, email <a href="http://academy@houstondynamo.com">academy@houstondynamo.com</a>. Important links<a href="http://bbvacompassstadium.com/parking-map"> Map of parking lots around stadium</a> <a href="http://bbvacompassstadium.com/concourse-map">Stadium concourse map</a> <a href="http://bbvacompassstadium.com/bbva-compass-stadium-announces-tailgating-policies-and-procedures">Gameday tailgating policies & procedures</a> <a href="http://bbvacompassstadium.com/virtual-venue">Virtual venue ... how's the view from your seat?</a> <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/tickets">Buy tix for Tuesday, May 15</a> <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com/soccer4all/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=DYNAMO+2012%2F13+AUTHENTIC+3RD+JERSEY&pf_id=PMAPKHHLHDCBEOKJ&dept_id=4038&mscssid=3MUVR8XPW1LG9KMXF7KBE4Q71AWE272F">Order a Dynamo third jersey</a> The Firkin Soccer Show From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game</a>, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>. This Sunday we'll be talking to Andre "Hail Mary" Hainault in studio. Send us your questions for Andre via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a>, or call us at 713-439-1560. During the show we'll be giving away a pair of tickets to the May 12 Dynamo home opener, courtesy of Cruz Law Firm. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com.</a> And you can always find podcasts of previous shows via the Firkin Soccer Show link above.   Stars & Stripes update The US u17 women defeated the Bahamas 10-0 yesterday to kick off CONCACAF qualifying for the u17 Women’s World Cup. Tomorrow they play Trinidad & Tobago (3 pm) and Monday they play Mexico (5:30 pm). Games will be streamed live on <a href="http://www.CONCACAF.com">CONCACAF.com</a>. Semifinal winners, plus third place match winner earn berths to the World Cup in Japan this September. The new US men's home jersey is available at <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com">Soccer 4 All</a>. The US men will debut this jersey against Scotland on May 26. The new women's jersey, which features the same design, will be available around June 1. <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2012/05/US-MNT-Returns-to-Columbus-for-WCQ-to-Face-Jamaica.aspx">US Soccer</a> announced this week that the September 11 World Cup qualifier against Jamaica will be played at Columbus Crew Stadium.   Regional soccer action this week Saturday Austin Aztex at Texas Dutch Lions (PDL) 7:30 pm at <a href="http://g.co/maps/hthj2">Woodforest Stadium</a> in The Woodlands/Shenandoah Former Dynamo Paul Dalglish coaches the recently reborn Aztex, and three Houston players are on the Aztex roster. $10 general admission tickets, $15 for reserved midfield seating <a href="http://www.texasdutchlionsfc.com/site/tickets/">www.texasdutchlionsfc.com/site/tickets</a> Next Friday America USA FC at Galveston Pirate, Weis Stadium, Galveston Tickets available for $10 at <a href="http://www.GalvestonSocial.com">GalvestonSocial.com</a>       Lamar Hunt US Open Cup update <a href="http://thecup.us/2012-us-open-cup-bracket/">http://thecup.us/2012-us-open-cup-bracket</a> Last weekend at HASP, ASC New Stars (HFA) and Rayados (NTX) earned berths in the 2012 Open Cup by winning their tournament groups in qualifying. These two teams will kick off Open Cup play on May 15. First round winners will face NASL/USL Pro teams in the second round on May 22. Second round winners will face the 16 US-based MLS clubs on May 29.   Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Registration deadline for the next ADULT SESSION is Wednesday, May 23. Adult games kick off the weekend of June 9. Registration deadline for the YOUTH SUMMER SESSION is Wednesday, June 6. Youth games kick off the weekend of June 9. SW Indoor also offers FUTSAL. For more info, see <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.   FREE youth soccer tour hosted by Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne De Rosario & Houstonians FC will be hosting a FREE soccer clinic on Sunday, May 13 at Moody Park (3725 Fulton St, 77009), 9 am to 1 pm, for kids ages 7 to 15. - Learn “MLS style” soccer tips and tricks - Take part in scrimmages and team exercises - Autograph signing with MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario - Giveaways Register at <a href="http://derounited.com/programs/houstonyouthtour">http://derounited.com/programs/houstonyouthtour</a>. Houstonians FC will be holding tryouts for the fall season beginning May 14 & 15 at Memorial Park inside the Loop. Additional info can be found on the club's <a href="http://facebook.com/Houstoniansfc">Facebook page</a> or by emailing Dena May at <a href="mailto:denaannemay@hotmail.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">denaannemay@hotmail.com</a>.     3v3 Texan Challenge Tournament {advertisement}   Come out for a fun day of 3v3 soccer at the Texans Challenge 3v3 Soccer Tournament at Meyer Park on May 19. This 3v3 event is a National Qualifier for the Challenge Sport 3v3 National Championships in Orlando, FL. Open to boys and girls from ages 9 thru high school.   For details, rules and the registration form, visit: <a href="http://texanssoccer.demosphere.com/docs/3v3doc.pdf">http://texanssoccer.demosphere.com/docs/3v3doc.pdf</a> .     International friendlies in Texas Wednesday, May 23 at BBVA Compass Stadium El Salvador v New Zealand, 7:30 pm Tickets on sale at Fiesta stores, starting at $30 Saturday, May 26 at Cotton Bowl in Dallas El Salvador v Moldova, 5:30 pm Honduras v New Zealand, 8 pm Tickets on sale at Fiesta stores, starting at $30 Thursday, May 31 at BBVA Compass Stadium Houston Dynamo v Valencia Tickets on sale at <a href="http://www.HoustonDynamo.com">HoustonDynamo.com</a> Monday, July 2 at <a href="http://g.co/maps/tytzp">Courville Stadium</a>, Galveston Galveston Pirate v Monterrey CF (CONCACAF Champions League champs) Tickets on sale at <a href="http://www.GalvestonSocial.com">GalvestonSocial.com</a>, $20 Travel with Space City FC to Scotland to watch the US women play in the 2012 Olympics July 23 - August 1 - Stay in the beautiful town of St Andrews - Watch US women v France, July 25 - Watch Spain v Japan (men) July 26 - Watch US women v Colombia, July 28 - Sightsee in Edinburgh during the Edinburgh festival - Watch a Scottish Premier league team play Group numbers must be confirmed by May 8 to secure tickets and good airfares. Contact Mac McCallum to lock in your spot or if you have any questions regarding the trip at <a href="mailto:gdoc07@gmail.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">gdoc07@gmail.com</a> or 832-443-6221.   Watchin’ footy at the Firkin <a href="http://firkinandphoenix.com/v1/">FirkinandPhoenix.com</a> Tell 'em the Keeper sent you! This Saturday FA Cup final: Chelsea v Liverpool, 11:15 am Saturday, May 19 Champions League final: Chelsea v Bayern Munich, 1:30 pm June 8 - July 1 EURO 2012       Click me <a href="http://keepernotes.spreadshirt.com/">http://keepernotes.spreadshirt.com</a> Sassy soccer tshirts <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCyTAh85oPo">www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCyTAh85oPo</a> Cisse's go-LA-zo! <a href="http://www.total-mls.com/women-love-the-beautiful-game.html">www.total-mls.com/women-love-the-beautiful-game.html</a> I. Love. Soccer. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkNV-gskpf0">www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkNV-gskpf0</a> Messi's 39 goals ...       Get your notes in the Notes! Spread the soccer word about your program, event or club in Keeper Notes. The Keeper Notes list (which is never, ever sold or shared) has more than 4500 subscribers! Contact <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=inquiry%20about%20Keeper%20Notes">The Keeper</a> for details. FREE: soccer-related job openings, youth & adult league registration info, free soccer events, teams looking for players, any nonprofit info, free tryouts, and any "shout out" to local soccer achievers. NOT FREE: soccer camps & tournaments (unless entry is free) and any other commercially-related info.   Keeper Query Congrats to Jeff Chandler for getting the last query right -- Joseph Ngwenya & Dwayne De Rosario were the two Dynamo goalscorers at the 2007 MLS Cup at RFK. This week's query: Back in the day, in the Dynamo's first MLS season, who were the top three scorers overall for the team? First to answer correctly wins a Dynamo soccer ball, courtesy of Soccer 4 All. Send your answer to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%205%2F4">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>.     Soccer to watch Today England Championship Blackpool v Birmingham City, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus u17 Women’s World Cup qualifying Jamaica v Canada, 3 pm, CONCACAF.com Guatemala v Panama, CONCACAF.com USL Pro Harrisburg City Islanders v Charlotte Eagles, 6 pm, USLlive.com Charleston Battery v Antigua Barracuda FC, 6:30 pm, USLlive.com LA Blues v Wilmington Hammerheads, 9:30 pm, USLlive.com Major League Soccer Chivas USA v Chicago Fire, 10 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Saturday English Premier League Arsenal v Norwich City, 6:45 am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Scottish Premier League Rangers v Motherwell, 6:45 am, Fox Soccer Plus Bundesliga FC Köln v Bayern München, 8:30 am, GolTV FA Cup final Liverpool v Chelsea, 11:15 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Serie A AS Roma v Catania, 1:45 pm, FSC, espn3.com La Liga Atletico Madrid v Malaga, 2 pm, espn3.com Barcelona v Espanyol, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Granada v Real Madrid, 2 pm, GolTV Portugal Primeira Liga FC Porto v Sporting Lisbon, 2:30 pm, espn3.com u17 Women’s World Cup qualifying US v Trinidad & Tobago, 3 pm, CONCACAF.com Mexico v Bahamas, 5:30 pm, CONCACAF.com Major League Soccer Seattle Sounders FC v Philadelphia Union, 3:30 pm, NBC Sports LA Galaxy v NY Red Bulls, 7 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, espn3c.om Mexico Primera Club America v Pachuca, 6 pm, TeleFutura USL Pro Rochester Rhinos v Charlotte Eagles, 6 pm, USLlive.com Dayton Dutch Lions v Richmond Kickers, 6:30 pm, USLlive.com Orlando City v Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 6:30 pm, USLlive.com Sunday Dutch Eredivisie Vitesse v Ajax, 7:30 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com English Premier League Newcastle United v Manchester City, 7:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur, 8 am, espn3.com Manchester United v Swansea City, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Serie A Atalanta v Lazio, 8 am, espn3.com Inter Milan v AC Milan, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes France Ligue 1 Valenciennes v PSG, 2:15 pm, Fox Soccer Plus u17 Women’s World Cup qualifying Panama v Jamaica, 3 pm, CONCACAF.com Guatemala v Canada, 5:30 pm, CONCACAF.com Major League Soccer FC Dallas v Colorado Rapids, 6 pm, Galavision USL Pro LA Blues v Wilmington Hammerheads, 7 pm, USLlive.com Monday England Championship West Ham United v Cardiff City, 10:30 am, Fox Soccer Plus English Premier League Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, espn3.com u17 Women’s World Cup qualifying Trinidad & Tobago v Bahamas, 3 pm, CONCACAF.com US v Mexico, 5:30 pm, CONCACAF.com Tuesday English Premier League Liverpool v Chelsea, 2 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Wednesday England Championship Birmingham City v Blackpool, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls, 6 pm, FS Houston Plus   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - May 5: US u17 women v Trinidad & Tobago May 7: US u17 women v Mexico May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final: Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, Bucharest May 10: BBVA Compass Stadium soft opening: Dynamo Academy v u17 US MNT May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Houston Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 17: UEFA women's Champions League final, Munich May 19: UEFA Champions League final: Chelsea v Bayern Munich, Munich May 19: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 23: New Zealand v El Salvador, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: New Zealand v Honduras, Dallas May 26: El Salvador v Moldova, Dallas May 27: US women v China, Philadelphia May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF, BBVA Compass Stadium May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: Euro 2012 begins, Poland/Ukraine June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA at Guatemala June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico at El Salvador June 16: Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas, BBVA Compass Stadium June 16: US women v Sweden, Sweden June 18: US women v Japan, Sweden June 20: Houston Dynamo v Toronto FC, BBVA Compass Stadium June 23: Houston Dynamo at Montreal Impact June 30: US women v Canada, Utah June 30: Houston Dynamo v Philadelphia Union, BBVA Compass Stadium - - - July 1: EURO 2012 final July 2: Galveston Pirate v Monterrey CF, Galveston July 3: Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire, BBVA Compass Stadium Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 27 April 12

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - At long last, 2012 tickets in hand Back in the RFK Saturday night the Dynamo meet DC United at the site of our 2007 MLS Cup victory. Game airs live at 6:30 pm on the local affiliate of NBC. Pregame coverage begins at 6 pm. Game will also be broadcast on 790 AM (English) and 850 AM (Spanish). Join the Keeper to watch the game at the Firkin & Phoenix -- first to find her wins a Dynamo treat! Coming soon -- the 2012 Dynamo 3rd jersey! The Dynamo third kit was unveiled by the club this week; the team will debut the jerseys on the field against LA Galaxy on Saturday, May 26 on national TV. Stay tuned for a great pre-order offer from <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com">Soccer 4 All</a>. Dynamo Charities 5K Fun Run May 6 Register for the Go for Goal 5K Run on Sunday, May 6. The certified course will take runners through the blocks surrounding BBVA Compass Stadium. Children 12 and under may register to participate in Diesel's Fun Run (1K). Registration includes an event T-shirt plus a ticket voucher for the May 15 Dynamo v Portland match. Fee is $25 for the 5K, $10 for Diesel's Fun Run. See <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal">www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal</a>. Free Academy Day June 1 The Dynamo is hosting an open Academy Day at Houston Amateur Sports Park on Friday, June 1, 7 to 9 pm. This free event is a great opportunity for youth male players see what the Academy does and a chance for the players to play. For more info, email <a href="mailto:academy@houstondynamo.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">academy@houstondynamo.com</a>. A helpful Dynalink <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/schedule/printable">www.houstondynamo.com/schedule/printable</a> Stars & Stripes update The draw for the <a href="http://www.fifa.com/womensolympic/index.html">2012 Olympic tournament</a> was held Tuesday in London; the US women will face France (July 25), Colombia (July 28) and North Korea (July 31). The US women faced all three of these teams in last summer’s Women’s World Cup. There are three groups of four teams; top eight teams advance to quarterfinals. Group E: Great Britain, New Zealand, Cameroon, Brazil Group F: Japan, Canada, Sweden, South Africa Group G: USA, France, Colombia, North Korea The new US men's home jersey is now available for sale at Soccer 4 All. The US men will debut this jersey against Scotland on May 26. For the first time, the jerseys for the women's team will wear the same design; women's jersey will be available June 1. The US u17 women kick off CONCACAF qualifying for the u17 Women’s World Cup next week in Guatemala. There are two groups of four teams each in qualifying; top two in each group advance to the semis. Semifinal winners, plus third place match winner earn berths to the World Cup in Japan this September. US qualifying schedule Thursday May 3: US v Bahamas, 3 pm Saturday May 5: US v T&T, 3 pm Monday, May 7: US v Mexico, 5:30 pm Semis: Thursday, May 10 Final & third place: Saturday, May 12 The Firkin Soccer Show From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game</a>, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts & questions, or share them with us on Facebook or Twitter via Keeper Notes. Our call-in guest this Sunday will be former Mexican national captain and current ESPN anaylst Monica Gonzalez. Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifying at HASP this weekend Eight teams will compete in two groups for the right to represent Region III in the <a href="http://thecup.us/">2012 Open Cup</a> this weekend at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. Group winners will earn a berth to the Open Cup. A final match will be played to decide the overall winner from Region III, who will represent the region in the 2012 National Cup. Matches are open to the public. Tonight, 8 pm ASC New Stars (TXS) v Galveston Pirate (TXS) Barracudas (TXS) v Royal Eagles (FL) Greenville Eagles (SC) v FC Rahr (NTX) NTX Rayados (NTX) v Boston Avenue AC (OK)                                  Saturday 10 am                   Galveston Pirates (TXS) v Greenville Eagles (SC) NTX Rayados (NTX) v Royal Eagles (FL) FC Rahr (NTX) v ASC New Stars (TXS) Boston Avenue AC (OK) v Barracudas (TXS)                     8 pm Galveston Pirates (TXS) v FC Rahr (NTX) Royal Eagles (FL) v Boston Avenue AC (OK) ASC New Stars (TXS) v Greenville Eagles (SC) Barracudas (TXS) v NTX Rayados (NTX) Sunday, 10 am                                 Group A winner v Group B winner Get your notes in the Notes! Spread the soccer word about your program, event or club in Keeper Notes. The Keeper Notes list (which is never, ever sold or shared) has more than 4500 subscribers! Contact <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=inquiry%20about%20Keeper%20Notes">The Keeper</a> for details. FREE: soccer-related job openings, youth & adult league registration info, free soccer events, teams looking for players, any nonprofit info, and any "shout out" to local soccer achievers. NOT FREE: soccer camps & tournaments (unless entry is free) and any other commercially-related info. FREE youth soccer tour hosted by Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne De Rosario & Houstonians FC will be hosting a FREE soccer clinic on Sunday, May 13 at Moody Park (3725 Fulton St, 77009), 9 am to 1 pm, for kids ages 7 to 15. - Learn “MLS style” soccer tips and tricks - Take part in scrimmages and team exercises - Autograph signing with MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario - Giveaways Register at <a href="http://derounited.com/programs/houstonyouthtour">http://derounited.com/programs/houstonyouthtour</a>. Sports Quest Summer Soccer Camps 2012 Celebrating 16 years! {advertisement} Online registration is now open for summer soccer camps 2012! Sports Quest is a non-profit, professional soccer training organization, dedicated to developing and promoting the game of soccer at all levels in a Christian environment. Each camp offer a unique opportunity for players aged 5-12 years to develop their technical & tactical soccer skills while at the same time, addresses key issues relating to their spiritual character & development. Campers receive high quality soccer instruction, a free soccer ball & T-shirt as well as other commemorative gifts and awards. Elite & Team camps for U11-U19 players are also available upon request. For further information / registration, visit <a href="http://www.sportsquesttraining.com">www.sportsquesttraining.com</a> or call 832.593.7777.       International friendlies in Texas Wednesday, May 23 at BBVA Compass Stadium El Salvador v New Zealand, 7:30 pm Tickets are on sale at all Fiesta stores, starting at $30 Saturday, May 26 at Cotton Bowl in Dallas El Salvador v Moldova, 5:30 pm Honduras v New Zealand, 8 pm Tickets are on sale at all Fiesta stores, starting at $30 Thursday, May 31 at BBVA Compass Stadium Houston Dynamo v Valencia Tickets on sale at <a href="http://HoustonDynamo.com">HoustonDynamo.com</a> Monday, July 2 at Weis Stadium in Galveston Galveston Pirate v Monterrey CF (CONCACAF Champions League champs!) Tickets on sale at <a href="http://www.GalvestonSocial.com">GalvestonSocial.com</a>, $20   Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Registration deadline for the next ADULT SESSION is Wednesday, May 23. Adult games kick off the weekend of June 9. Registration deadline for the YOUTH SUMMER SESSION is Wednesday, June 6, Youth games will kick off the weekend of June 9. SW Indoor also offers FUTSAL. For more info, <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">see www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.     Houston Express Soccer Club Fall Registration now open Sign up at <a href="http://www.houstonx.org">www.houstonx.org</a> HESC offers comprehensive programs from the recreational level to the highest competitive levels of youth soccer for boys and girls ages 4-18. Houston Express is centrally located, has awesome fields with lights, and has a professional coaching staff dedicated to bringing out the best in all our players. Evaluation begin Monday, May 14 for Express teams, so register now!   Travel with Space City FC to Scotland to watch the US women play in the 2012 Olympics July 23 - August 1 - Stay in the beautiful town of St Andrews - Watch US women v France, July 25 - Watch Spain v Japan (men) July 26 - Watch US women v Colombia, July 28 - Sightsee in Edinburgh during the Edinburgh festival - Watch a Scottish Premier league team play Group numbers must be confirmed by May 8 to secure tickets and good airfares. Contact Mac McCallum to lock in your spot or if you have any questions regarding the trip at <a href="mailto:gdoc07@gmail.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">gdoc07@gmail.com</a> or 832-443-6221. Soccer clinics for girls offered by GONZO Soccer and Leadership Academy for Girls Founded by native Texan Monica Gonzalez, former captain of Mexican women's national team/FIFA World All-Star and current ESPN analyst Regular sessions will be held every Monday & Thursday throughout the summer. Open to ages 6 to 17, $5 per session, 4:15 - 6:15 pm at Milby High School. For more info or to register, email <a href="mailto:crobert7@houstonisd.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">crobert7@houstonisd.org</a> or call Coach Roberts at 713-417-3440.       Keeper Query Congrats to Chuck Stancil for giving the correct answer to last week’s query -- Julius James is the one player on the current Columbus Crew roster who took the field for the Dynamo a few seasons back. This week's query: The Dynamo take on DC at RFK Stadium tomorrow, the site of our 2nd MLS Cup championship. Who scored the two Dynamo goal in that MLS Cup final back in 2007? First to answer correctly wins a Dynamo beach towel! Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%204%2F27">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today USL Pro Charleston Battery v Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 6:30 pm, USLlive.com Saturday Bundesliga Kaiserlautern v Borussia Dortmund, 8:30 am, GolTV Borussia M’gladbach v Augsburg, 8:30 am, espn3.com English Premier League Stoke City v Arsenal, 9 am, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2 Everton v Fulham, ESPN Dos West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United, 9 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Norwich City v Liverpool, 11:30 am, FSC La Liga Levante v Granada, 11 am, GolTV Villarreal v Osasuna, 3 pm, espn3.com Serie A Palermo v Catania, 11 am, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com AS Roma v Napoli, 1:45 pm, FSC, espn3.com Coupe de France Lyon v Quevilly, 1:45pm, espn3.com Portugal Primeira Liga Maritimo Funchal v FC Porto, 2:15 pm, espn3.com Major League Soccer NY Red Bulls v New England Revolution, 2:30 pm, NBC Sports Houston Dynamo v DC United, 6:30 pm, NBC Local 2 Argentina Primera Boca Juniors v Colon, 4:40 pm, GolTV Mexico Primera Jaguares v Morelia, 5 pm, ESPN Deportes Tigres v Puebla, 7 pm, TeleFutura Atlas v Santos Laguna, 8:45 pm, Galavision Atlante v Monterrey, 9 pm, Sunday La Liga Real Madrid v Sevilla, 5 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Malaga v Valencia, 11 am, GolTV Real Betis v Atletico Madrid, 12:45 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona, 2:30 pm, GolTV Scottish Premier League Celtic v Rangers, 6:45 am, Fox Soccer Plus English Premier League Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers, 7:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Dutch Eredivisie Twente v Ajax, 7:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Serie A Novara v Juventus, 8 am, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com Siena v AC Milan, 8 am, espn3.com Udinese v Lazio, 1:45 pm, fSC, espn3.com Mexico Primera Toluca v San Luis, noon, Univision Tijuana v Pumas, 2 pm, Fox Deportes Club America v Cruz Azul, 4 pm, Univision France Ligue 1 Lille v PSG, 2 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Monday English Premier League Manchester City v Manchester United, 2 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Tuesday Serie A Chievo Verona v AS Roma, 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Napoli v Palermo, 1:45 pm, Fox Deportes English Premier League Liverpool v Fulham, 1:45 pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, espn3.com Stoke City v Everton, 1:45 pm, FSC Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian v Motherwell, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Wednesday La Liga Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad, 11 am, ESPN Deportes Barcelona v Malaga, 1 pm, ESPN Deportes English Premier League Chelsea v Newcastle United, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Bolton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur, 2 pm, Fox Soccer Plus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 3: US u17 women v Bahamas May 5: US u17 women v Trinidad & Tobago May 7: US u17 women v Mexico May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final: Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, Bucharest May 10: BBVA Compass Stadium soft opening: Dynamo Academy v u17 US MNT May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Houston Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 17: UEFA women's Champions League final, Munich May 19: UEFA Champions League final: Chelsea v Bayern Munich, Munich May 19: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 23: New Zealand v El Salvador, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: New Zealand v Honduras, Dallas May 26: El Salvador v Moldova, Dallas May 27: US women v China, Philadelphia May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF, BBVA Compass Stadium May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: Euro 2012 begins, Poland/Ukraine June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA at Guatemala June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico at El Salvador June 16: Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas, BBVA Compass Stadium June 16: US women v Sweden, Sweden June 18: US women v Japan, Sweden June 20: Houston Dynamo v Toronto FC, BBVA Compass Stadium June 23: Houston Dynamo at Montreal Impact June 30: US women v Canada, Utah June 30: Houston Dynamo v Philadelphia Union, BBVA Compass Stadium - - - July 2: Galveston Pirate v Monterrey CF, Galveston July 3: Houston Dynamo v Chicago Fire, BBVA Compass Stadium Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 20 April 12

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Less than a month to go! Four down, three to go Tomorrow is game five of the seven-game road trip for our Men in Orange -- they face the Columbus Crew in the oldest soccer specific stadium in the country. Game airs live at 6:30 pm on the local affiliate of NBC. That's right, not on cable! Pregame coverage begins at 6 pm. Join the Keeper to watch the game at the Firkin & Phoenix -- first to find her wins a Dynamo treat! Pre-order the 2012 Dynamo 3rd jersey Through April 30, fans who <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com/soccer4all/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=DYNAMO+2012%2F13+AUTHENTIC+3RD+JERSEY&pf_id=PMAPKHHLHDCBEOKJ&dept_id=4038&mscssid=4VA7K6QB2XGR9HW3DCBBTLX9MC89C65E">pre-order the first-ever authentic Dynamo third jersey</a> at Soccer 4 All will receive a FREE 2012 Dynamo juggler ball (one per jersey ordered). Order online or at any <a href="http://g.co/maps/sjwhpg.co/maps/sjwhp">Soccer 4 All store</a>. The jersey will be available in authentic style only, sizes S - XXL, release date TBD. Go for Goal: Dynamo Charities 5K Fun Run Register now for the Go for Goal 5K Run on Sunday, May 6. The certified course will take runners through the blocks surrounding BBVA Compass Stadium. Children 12 and under may register to participate in Diesel's Fun Run (1K). After crossing the finish line, runners are invited to the post-race party featuring live music, food, Diesel’s Kid Zone and more. Registration includes an event T-shirt plus a ticket voucher for the May 15 Dynamo v Portland match. Fee is $25 for the 5K, $10 for Diesel's Fun Run. More info at <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal">w</a><a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal">ww.houstondynamo.com/charities/goforgoal</a>. Just so you know <a href="http://bbvacompassstadium.com/bbva-compass-stadium-announces-tailgating-policies-and-procedures">http://bbvacompassstadium.com/bbva-compass-stadium-announces-tailgating-policies-and-procedures</a>   2012 Street Video Game Tourney Take on Geoff Cameron & his teammates in a FIFA XBox Street Soccer tournament to benefit Cameron's 20 for 20 campaign next Thursday at the Galleria. See <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/fifatournament">www.houstondynamo.com/fifatournament</a>. Stars & Stripes update The US women have scheduled two more pre-Olympics friendlies, again versus the top teams in the world. The team will head to Sweden in June to take on Sweden (June 16) and Japan (June 18). The US will learn its Olympic tournament opens when the draw is held next Tuesday. The new men's US home jersey will be available for sale next Thursday, April 26 at Soccer 4 All. The US men will debut this jersey against Scotland on May 26. For the first time, the jerseys for the women's team will wear the same design; women's jersey available June 1. Frankie Hejduk, member of the 1998 and 2002 US World Cup team, has <a href="http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2012/04/hejduk-retires.html">retired</a>. The Firkin Soccer Show From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts & questions, or share them with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> via Keeper Notes. International friendlies in Texas Tickets go on sale Monday at all Fiesta stores, starting at $30. No service charge (non-Ticketmaster tickets). Wednesday, May 23 at BBVA Compass Stadium El Salvador v New Zealand, 7:30 pm Saturday, May 26 at Cotton Bowl in Dallas El Salvador v Moldova, 5:30 pm Honduras v New Zealand, 8 pm   Get your notes in the Notes! Spread the soccer word about your program, event or club in Keeper Notes. The Keeper Notes list (which is never, ever sold or shared) has more than 4500 subscribers! Contact <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=inquiry%20about%20Keeper%20Notes">The Keeper</a> for details. FREE: soccer-related job openings, youth & adult league registration info, free soccer events, teams looking for players, any nonprofit info, and any "shout out" to local soccer achievers. NOT FREE: soccer camps & tournaments (unless entry is free) and any other commercially-related info. Free soccer clinic for girls this Saturday offered by GONZO Soccer and Leadership Academy for Girls; Founded by native Texan Monica Gonzalez, former captain of Mexican women's national team and FIFA World All-Star Special FREE Houston kick-off clinic with Monica at tomorrow at Milby HS (1601 Broadway), 11 am - 2 pm. For more info, email <a href="mailto:crobert7@houstonisd.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">crobert7@houstonisd.org</a> or call Coach Roberts at 713-417-3440.      Regular sessions will be held every Monday & Thursday, beginning next week and running throughout the summer. Open to ages 6 to 17, $5 per session, 4:15 - 6:15 pm at Milby HS.       More chances to win! <a href="http://fcdallas.turnkeysurveyor.com/se.ashx?s=705E3ED214094EBE&c=en-US">http://fcdallas.turnkeysurveyor.com/se.ashx?s=705E3ED214094EBE&c=en-US</a> A trip to the MLS All-Star Game <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eljimador?sk=app_268317309909974">https://www.facebook.com/eljimador?sk=app_268317309909974</a> A trip to Mexico, plus a chance to play soccer with Alexi Lalas <a href="http://insider.houstondynamo.com/contest/33">http://insider.houstondynamo.com/contest/33</a> Tickets to May 12 Dynamo game <a href="https://cocacola.promo.eprize.com/tacocabana/:b=firefox11/">https://cocacola.promo.eprize.com/tacocabana/:b=firefox11/</a> Tickets to Mexico-Brazil match at Cotton Bowl       Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm. SW Indoor also offers futsal and a summer youth session. For more info, see <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm.</a>       Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifying at HASP Eight teams will compete in two group for the right to represent Region III in the <a href="http://thecup.us/2012-lamar-hunt-us-open-cup-field-so-far/">2012 Open Cup competition</a> at a tournament April 27-29 at the <a href="http://www.houstonamateursportspark.com/">Houston Amateur Sports Park.</a> Group winners will earn a berth to the Open Cup, and will also play a final match to decide the overall winner from Region III, who will represent the region in the 2012 National Cup in Chicago. Friday, April 27, 8 pm ASC New Stars (TXS) v Galveston Pirate (TXS)  Barracudas (TXS) v Royal Eagles (FL) Greenville Eagles (SC) v FC Rahr (NTX) NTX Rayados (NTX) v Boston Avenue AC (OK)                                  Saturday, April 28 10 am                   Galveston Pirates (TXS) v Greenville Eagles (SC) NTX Rayados (NTX) v Royal Eagles (FL) FC Rahr (NTX) v ASC New Stars (TXS) Boston Avenue AC (OK) v Barracudas (TXS)                     8 pm Galveston Pirates (TXS) v FC Rahr (NTX) Royal Eagles (FL) v Boston Avenue AC (OK) ASC New Stars (TXS) v Greenville Eagles (SC) Barracudas (TXS) v NTX Rayados (NTX) Sunday, April 29, 10 am                                 Group A winner v Group B winner   Keeper Query Congrats to Darrell Hanson for the correct answer to the last query – before last Sunday's game, Bobby Boswell was the only current Dynamo player to have scored against Chicago at Toyota Park. This week's query: Can you name the one player on the current Columbus Crew roster who took the field for the Dynamo a few seasons back? First to answer correctly wins a Dynamo hat! Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%204%2F20">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Mainz 05 v Wolfsburg, 1:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Mexico Primera Morelia v Atlante, 8:10 pm, Fox Deportes, Azteca America Saturday Scottish Premier League St. Johnstone v Dundee United, 6:30 am, Fox Soccer Plus English Premier League Arsenal v Chelsea, 6:45 am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Aston Villa v Sunderland, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Newcastle United v Stoke City, 9 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Queens Park Rangers v Tottenham Hotspur, 11:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga Werder Bremen v Bayern Munchen, 8:30 am, GolTV La Liga Barcelona v Real Madrid, 1 pm, GolTV, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Major League Soccer Toronto FC v Chicago Fire, 2:30 pm, NBC Sports Network Houston Dynamo v Columbus Crew, 6:30 pm, NBC local channel 2 Mexico Primera Cruz Azul v Tecos, 5 pm, Azteca America, ESPN Dos Santoa Laguna v Tigres, 7 pm, Fox Sports Plus, ESPN Dos Chivas v Atlas, 7 pm, Telemundo Sunday La Liga Real Sociedad v Villarreal, 5 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Racing Santander v Athletic Bilbao, 9 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Atletico Madrid v Espanyol, 11 am, GolTV Valencia v Real Betis, 2:30 pm, GolTV Serie A Fiorentina v Inter Milan, 5:30 am, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com AC Milan v Bologna, 8 am, Fox Deportes Juventus v AS Roma, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes English Premier League Manchester United v Everton, 6:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion, 10 am, Fox Soccer Plus Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga Augsburg v Schalke 04, 8:30 am, GolTV Hannover 96 v Freiburg, 10:30 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com France Ligue 1 Olympique Lyon v Lorient, 2:15 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Mexico Primera Puebla v Club America, 4 pm, ESPN Deportes, Azteca America Major League Soccer DC United v NY Red Bulls, 5 pm, ESPN2, espn3.com Monday England Championship Leicester City v West Ham United, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Tuesday UEFA Champions League semifinal, 2nd leg Barcelona v Chelsea, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Wednesday Serie A Udinese v Inter Milan, 8 am, espn3.com AS Roma v Fiorentina, 8 am, Fox Soccer Plus AC Milan v Genoa, 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes, espn3.com Cesena v Juventus, 11 am, Fox Soccer Plus UEFA Champions League semifinal, 2nd leg Real Madrid v Bayern Munchen, 1:45 pm, Fox Deportes, FX CONCACAF Champions League final, 2nd leg Santos Laguna v Monterrey, 7 pm, FSC Thursday Europa League Valencia v Atletico Madrid, 2 pm, GolTV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 24/25: UEFA Champions League semifinals, 2nd leg April 25: CONCACAF Champions League finals, 2nd leg April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final, Bucharest May 10: BBVA Compass Stadium soft opening: Dynamo Academy v u17 US MNT May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Houston Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 17: UEFA women's Champions League final, Munich May 19: UEFA Champions League final, Munich May 19: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 23: New Zealand v El Salvador, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: New Zealand v Honduras, Dallas May 27: US women v China, Philadelphia May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF, BBVA Compass Stadium May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: Euro 2012 begins, Poland/Ukraine June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA at Guatemala June 12: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico at El Salvador June 16: Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas, BBVA Compass Stadium June 16: US women v Sweden, Sweden June 18: US women v Japan, Sweden June 20: Houston Dynamo v Toronto FC, BBVA Compass Stadium June 23: Houston Dynamo at Montreal Impact June 30: US women v Canada, Utah June 30: Houston Dynamo v Philadelphia Union, BBVA Compass Stadium Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes Quickie

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It's clutch time once again     Stars & Stripes in action tonight Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies at the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix</a> to watch the US u23 men's team take on El Salvador in Olympic qualifying tonight. Game kicks off at 8 pm on mun2, Universal Sports Network and <a href="http://www.CONCACAF.com">CONCACAF.com</a>. Sitting in third place in Group A, the US must beat El Salvador to have a chance at qualifying for the London Olympics this summer. First 3 fans to find the Keeper get a special "Don't Tread On Me" US Soccer tshirt!       Soccer clearance sale this weekend Soccer 4 All will hold its semiannual clearance sale this weekend at the <a href="http://g.co/maps/xjusv">Missouri City warehouse</a> (Murphy Rd/FM 1092 at Lexington). Hours will be 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and noon - 4 pm Sunday. All clearance items will be marked 70-90% off original prices ... there will be cleats, jerseys, tshirts, goalkeeper gear, fan wear and more! Dynamo Soccer Night Out tonight Houston Amateur Sports Park, 6 - 8 pm, free Dynamo Academy v Stavanger of Norway All-Stars scrimmage First 300 kids receive a free Soccer Night Out tshirt Tally Hall & Brad Davis will be signing autographs Pre-order the 2012 Dynamo 3rd jersey! The Dynamo unveil the club's first-ever third jersey this May. Pre-order your 3rd jersey now at <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com/soccer4all/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=DYNAMO+2012%2F13+AUTHENTIC+3RD+JERSEY&pf_id=PMAPKHHLHDCBEOKJ&dept_id=4038&mscssid=3MUVR8XPW1LG9KMXF7KBE4Q71AWE272F">Soccer 4 All</a> (online or in-store). The jersey will be available only in the authentic style ($110), sizes S – XXL. No pictures of the jersey have been made available yet.     Southwest Indoor Soccer TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS WEDNESDAY {advertisement} <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/">Southwest Indoor Soccer</a> in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next session is this Wednesday, March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.   Keeper Query Congrats to Melissa Goodall for the correct answer to the last query – Brad Davis scored the first-ever Dynamo goal against Seattle. This week's query: Jurgen Klinsmann took over the US men's soccer team program last summer. Name the only player who has earned a cap in every game since Klinsmann became head coach. First to answer correctly gets a US Soccer tshirt. Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%203%2F26">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>.   Soccer to watch Today English Premier League Manchester United v Fulham, 2 pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Canada v Cuba, 5:30 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com USA v El Salvador, 8 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com, Universal Sports Network Tuesday English Premier League Sunderland v Everton, 2:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg Benfica v Chelsea, 2:30 pm, FSC APOEL v Real Madrid, 2:45 pm, Fox Sports Net (5 pm, FSC) CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Honduras v Trinidad & Tobago, 8 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com Mexico v Panama, 10:30 pm, Telemundo, CONCACAF.com Wednesday UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg AC Milan v Barcelona, 2:30 pm, FSC Olympique Marseille v Bayern München, 2:45 pm, Fox Sports Net (5 pm, FSC) CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, 1st leg Toronto FC v Santos Laguna, 7 pm, FSC Monterrey v Pumas, 9 pm, FSC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville March 31: CONCACAF u23 men's semifinals, Kansas City - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 2: CONCACAF u23 men's final, Kansas City April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final, Bucharest May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United Expanded calendar at keepernotes.com

Keeper Notes, 23 March 12

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:17:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In Dom We Trust Eastern Conference, West Coast Tonight the Dynamo take on the undefeated Sounders in Seattle. Game airs live at 9 pm on NBC Sports (see channel listings below), and will also be broadcast on 950 AM (English) and 850 AM (Spanish). After this match, the Dynamo will enjoy a break until April 15. NBC Sports Network Comcast: channel 49/649 AT&T U-verse: channel 640/1640 DirecTV: channel 603 DISH: channel 151/9466 Dynamo Soccer Night Out this Monday at <a href="http://www.houstonamateursportspark.com">Houston Amateur Sports Park</a> Dynamo Academy v Stavanger of Norway All-Stars scrimmage First 300 kids receive a free Soccer Night Out tshirt Soccer Games – Giveaways – Dynamo Players – Dynamo Girls – Inflatables 2012 Dynamo Charities Cup Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF Thursday, May 31, 7:30 pm Tickets for this international friendly are included in full season-ticket packages (which are scheduled to be mailed out in mid-April). Pre-order the 2012 Dynamo 3rd jersey! This May, the Dynamo will unveil their first-ever third jersey. You can <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com/soccer4all/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=DYNAMO+2012%2F13+AUTHENTIC+3RD+JERSEY&pf_id=PMAPKHHLHDCBEOKJ&dept_id=4038&mscssid=4VA7K6QB2XGR9HW3DCBBTLX9MC89C65E">pre-order your 3rd jersey</a> now at Soccer 4 All (online or in-store). The jersey will be available only in the authentic style ($110), sizes S – XXL. Got tickets? If you're looking for individual tickets to the May 12 home game, you should probably sign up for the waiting list: <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/inauguralseason">www.houstondynamo.com/inauguralseason</a>.   Stars & Stripes update The US u23 men defeated Cuba last night 6-0 in their first game in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying. Tomorrow they meet Canada (6 pm) and Monday they play El Salvador (8 pm). There are two groups of four teams (the other group is comprised of Mexico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Honduras), and the top two teams from each group meet in the semifinals next weekend. The US roster fincludes Brek Shea, Freddy Adu, Teal Bunbury, Juan Agudelo and the Dynamo's Kofi Sarkodie. All US matches will be televised on the Universal Sports Network, mun2/Telemundo and CONCACAF.com. Monday watch party at the Firkin! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies for the US v El Salvador match Monday at 8 pm at the Firkin & Phoenix (1915 Westheimer). First 3 fans to find the Keeper get a special "Don't Tread On Me" US Soccer tshirt, courtesy of Soccer 4 All!   The Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts & questions, or share them with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> via Keeper Notes. This week's guest will be Jason Davis of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BestSoccerShow">The Best Soccer Show</a>. AHFC 2012 College Cup tomorrow Texas Tech vs LSU (women's NCAA Division I) Albion Hurricanes FC's annual College Cup will be played this Saturday at the <a href="http://www.awty.org/page.cfm?p=284">Awty International School</a>. Kickoff is 5 pm. Tickets are $5 for general seating. Spring clearance sale at Soccer 4 All Soccer 4 All will hold its semiannual clearance sale at the <a href="http://g.co/maps/dqfqs">Missouri City warehouse</a> on Saturday, March 31 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, April 1 (noon - 4 pm). All clearance items will be marked 70-90% off original prices ... cleats, jerseys, tshirts, goalkeeper gear, fan wear and more! Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next session is Wednesday, March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.   Galveston Pirate SC 2012 schedule All home games at Weis Stadium, 7100 Stewart Rd, Galveston Friday, May 11 v America USA FC, 7 pm Saturday, May 19 at Regals SCA, 7 pm Saturday, May 26 v Texas South Devils, 7 pm Saturday, June 2 at Texas South Devils, 7 pm Saturday, June 9 v FC New Orleans, 6 pm Saturday, June 16 at FC New Orleans, 6 pm Saturday, June 23 at America USA FC, 7 pm Saturday, June 30 v Regals SCA, 7 pm HWSA Coed O30 Thursday league looking for new players The spring season starts next month at Houston SportsPlex (Main & South Post Oak). Games are played on smaller fields (7v7, no goalie) and most teams stick around to rehash the best plays of the game over a beer in the clubhouse/snack bar afterwards. Teams must register by Wednesday, March 28 ($35 per player, 15 players max). Contact Michelle at <a href="mailto:over30coed@hwsa.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">over30coed@hwsa.org</a> for more info.   Get your notes in the Notes! Spread the soccer word about your program, event or club in Keeper Notes. The Keeper Notes list (which is never, ever sold or shared) has more than 4500 subscribers! Contact <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=advertising%20in%20Keeper%20Notes">The Keeper</a> for details. FREE: soccer-related job openings, youth & adult league registration info, free soccer events, teams looking for players, any nonprofit info, and any "shout out" to local soccer achievers. NOT FREE: soccer camps & tournaments (unless entry is free) and any other commercially-related info.   Keeper Query Props to Randy Hays for the correct answer to the last query – Dynamo forward Alex Dixon represented North Carolina in AFHC's 2010 College Cup. This week's query: Who is the Dynamo player who scored Houston's first-ever goal against the Seattle Sounders? First to answer correctly gets a Dynamo fan pack. Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%203%2F23">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Wolfsburg v Hamburg, 2:30 pm, GolTV CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Honduras v Panama, 8 pm, mun2, Universal Sports Network, CONCACAF.com Trinidad & Tobago v Mexico, 10:30 pm, Telemundo, Universal Sports Network, CONCACAF.com Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders, 9 pm, NBC Sports Saturday English Premier League Chelsea v Tottenham, 7:45 am, ESPN2, espn3.com Arsenal v Aston Villa, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Liverpool v Wigan Athletic, 10 am, Fox Soccer Plus Stoke City v Manchester City, 12:30 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga Bayern München v Hannover 96, 9:30 am, espn3.com La Liga Mallorca v Barcelona, noon, GolTV Real Madrid v Real Sociedad, 2 pm, espn3.com Getafe v Valencia, 4 pm, espn3.com Serie A AC Milan v AS Roma, noon, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Cuba v El Salvador, 3:30 pm, Telemundo, CONCACAF.com USA v Canada, 6 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com, Universal Sports Network Mexico Primera Monterrey v Tecos, 6 pm, TeleFutura Santos Laguna v Queretaro, 9 pm, TeleFutura Chivas v Toluca, 9 pm, Telemundo San Luis v Atlante, 10:45 pm, Galavision Sunday Scottish Premier League Rangers v Celtic, 8 am, FSC Netherlands Eredivisie Ajax v PSV Eindhoven, 10:30 am, espn3.com English Premier League West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United, 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Mexico Primera Pumas v Tigres, 2 pm, Univision Serie A Juventus v Inter Milan, 2:45 pm, FSC France Ligue 1 PSG v Bordeaux, 3 pm, Fox Soccer Plus CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Panama v Trinidad & Tobago, 3:30 pm, Telemundo, CONCACAF.com Mexico v Honduras, 6 pm, Telemundo, CONCACAF.com Major League Soccer NY Red Bulls v Colorado Rapids, 3 pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, espn.3com Sporting KC v FC Dallas, 6 pm, Galavision Monday CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Canada v Cuba, 5:30 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com USA v El Salvador, 8 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com, Universal Sports Network Tuesday English Premier League Sunderland v Everton, 2:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg Benfica v Chelsea, 2:30 pm, FSC APOEL v Real Madrid, 2:45 pm, Fox Sports Net (5 pm, FSC) CONCACAF Olympic qualifying Honduras v Trinidad & Tobago, 8 pm, mun2, CONCACAF.com Mexico v Panama, 10:30 pm, Telemundo, CONCACAF.com Wednesday UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg AC Milan v Barcelona, 2:30 pm, FSC Olympique Marseille v Bayern München, 2:45 pm, Fox Sports Net (5 pm, FSC) CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, 1st leg Toronto FC v Santos Laguna, 7 pm, FSC Monterrey v Pumas, 9 pm, FSC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders March 24: US u23 men v Canada, Nashville March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville March 31: CONCACAF u23 semifinals, Kansas City - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 2: CONCACAF u23 championship, Kansas City April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 Women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final, Bucharest May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 21: UEFA Champions League final, Munich May 21: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Houston Dynamo v Valencia CF, BBVA Compass Stadium May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: Euro 2012 kicks off June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=4Jh9jr107nuRI5kgavJZyA">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 16 March 12

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:52:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Erin Go Dynamo California, here we come (again) The Houston Dynamo continue their extended road trip with a stop in San Francisco. They take on the San Jose Earthquakes tomorrow at 4 pm in a doubleheader at AT&T Park (second game is u23 Mexico v Senegal). Game airs live on FS Houston Plus and will also be broadcast live on 850 AM (Spanish). The following Friday, the Men in Orange take on the Seattle Sounders in the Emerald City. Game airs live at 9 pm on NBC Sports. After that match, the Dynamo will enjoy a break until April 15. Shout out to … Kofi Sarkodie, who was selected for the u23 US men's team for the upcoming CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament. More about the tourney below. Stadium sneak peek We're less than two months away from opening day … <a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/sneak-peek-inside-the-new-dynamo-stadium-36363371/#8">www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/sneak-peek-inside-the-new-dynamo-stadium-36363371/#8 </a> Dynamo Soccer Night Out Monday, March 26 at the <a href="http://www.Houstonamateursportspark.com">Houston Amateur Sports Park</a> Dynamo Academy v Stavanger of Norway All-Stars First 300 kids receive a free Soccer Night Out tshirt Soccer Games – Giveaways – Dynamo Players – Dynamo Girls – Inflatables The Firkin Soccer Show From the Dynamo to Mexico to Hope Solo … We've got North American soccer covered! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at 1560thegame.com. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts & questions, or share them with us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a>. Thanks to everyone who joined the Firkin Soccer Show gang last Sunday for the Dynamo watch party at the Firkin & Phoenix. Hope you can join us for these upcoming watch parties: Monday, March 26 US u23 men v El Salvador, 8 pm kickoff First 3 fans to find the Keeper get a "Don't Tread On Me" US Soccer tshirt, courtesy of Soccer 4 All Sunday, April 15 Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire, 6 pm kickoff Free raffle for Dynamo items plus drink/food specials Saturday, May 19 UEFA Champions League final, 1:45 pm kickoff (tentative) Free raffle, drink/food specials Houston Aces tryouts this weekend Today -- Briefing and last-chance registration <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hilton+garden+energy+hotel&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hilton+garden+energy+hotel&hnear=0x8640b8b4488d8501:0xca0d02def365053b,Houston,+TX&cid=0,0,516906761715290665&ei=FNxiT8HRHMSPsAKYoamcCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CCcQ_BI">Hilton Garden Inn Energy Corridor</a>, 7 pm Please bring form & registration fee (see <a href="http://www.thehoustonaces.com">www.thehoustonaces.com</a>)   Saturday/Sunday -- Tryouts (no walk-ons) <a href="http://www.houstonamateursportspark.com/">Houston Amateur Sports Park</a>, 10 am - 4 pm Stars & Stripes update The roster for US u23 men for CONCACAF Olympic qualifying was announced this week and includes College Station/Bryan native Brek Shea, Freddy Adu, Teal Bunbury, Juan Agudelo, Bill Hamid and our own Kofi Sarkodie. The team is in Group A with Cuba, El Salvador and Canada. All matches will be televised on the Universal Sports Network & Telemundo. Thursday, March 22 v Cuba, 8 pm kickoff Saturday, March 24 v Canada, 6 pm kickoff Monday, March 26 v El Salvador, 8 pm kickoff (watch party at the Firkin) Saturday, March 31 semifinals, 5 pm & 8 pm Monday, April 2 final, 7 pm The US u20 women qualified for the Women's World Cup by defeating Mexico last Friday. They followed that win with another on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Canada 2-1 to take the CONCACAF regional title. The u20 Women's World Cup will be held in Japan in August. The new 2012 USA away jersey is available at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/soccer4all?ref=ts">Soccer 4 All</a> in both replica and authentic styles. The previous jersey styles (2010/11) are on sale for $25 off regular price (including women's and youth jerseys). Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next session is March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm. AHFC College Cup Saturday, March 24 Texas Tech vs LSU Albion Hurricanes FC's annual College Cup fetures the women of Texas Tech against LSU. Game will be played at the Awty International School Stadium on Saturday, March 24 at 5 pm. Tickets available at <a href="http://www.albionhurricanes.org">www.albionhurricanes.org</a> -- $5 for general seating or $15 for VIP tickets (including premium seating and parking). Tickets purchased online after March 18 must be picked up at will call on gameday (at stadium entrance).     <div>Get your notes in the Notes!</div> <div>Spread the soccer word about your program, event or club in Keeper Notes. The Keeper Notes list (which is never, ever sold or shared) has more than 4500 subscribers! Contact <a target="_blank" href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=inquiry%20about%20Keeper%20Notes">The Keeper</a> for details.</div> <div> </div> <div>FREE: soccer-related job openings, youth & adult league registration info, free soccer events, teams looking for players, any nonprofit info, and any "shout out" to local soccer achievers.</div> <div> </div> <div>NOT FREE: soccer camps & tournaments (unless entry is free) and any other commercially-related info.</div> Spring clearance sale at Soccer 4 All Soccer 4 All will hold its semiannual clearance sale at the <a href="http://g.co/maps/jv8nu">Missouri City warehouse</a> on Saturday, March 31 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, April 1 (noon - 4 pm). All clearance items will be marked 70-90% off original prices ... cleats, jerseys, tshirts, goalkeeper gear, fan wear and more! HWSA Coed O30 Thursday league The spring season starts in April at Houston SportsPlex (Main & South Post Oak). Games are played on smaller fields (7v7, no goalie) and most teams stick around to rehash the best plays of the game over a beer in the clubhouse/snack bar afterwards. Teams must register by Wednesday, March 28 ($35 per player, 15 players max). Sign your team up at <a href="http://www.hwsa.org">www.hwsa.org</a> or contact Michelle at <a href="mailto:over30coed@hwsa.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">over30coed@hwsa.org</a> for more info.   Keep these Notes! • Follow the Keeper on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> for regular soccer updates, giveaways and more! • Catch the Keeper and her soccer junkies every Sunday for The Firkin Soccer Show on <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560 The Game</a> at 10 am. Podcasts of all shows available at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. • Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeeperNotesOnline">Keeper Notes video channel</a>, featuring exclusive highlights and interviews from every Dynamo home game (and some away games!)   Keeper Query Congrats to Henry Ramirez for the correct answer to last week's query. Before last week, the Dynamo had opened the MLS season on the road twice, and only once did they score a goal (Mike Chabala v Dallas, 2010). This week's query: On March 24, Albion Hurricanes hosts LSU v Texas Tech in their annual College Cup. Two years ago this event featured a player who is now on the Dynamo first team. Name the player and the college team he represented. First to answer correctly gets FOUR TICKETS to the March 24 College Cup! Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%203%2F16">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Hoffenheim v Stuttgart, 2:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Mexico Primera Tecos v Morelia, 9:10 pm, Galavision Saturday English Premier League Everton v Sunderland, 7:45 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Fulham v Swansea City, 10 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Leeds United v West Ham United, 10 am, Fox Soccer Plus Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund v Werder Bremen, 9:30 am, GolTV Bayern München, 12:30 pm, espn3.com Serie A Parma v AC Milan, noon, Fox Deportes, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com Fiorentina v Juventus, 2:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes FA Cup Tottenham Hotspur v Bolton Wanderers, 12:30 pm, FSC La Liga Sevilla v Barcelona, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com France Ligue 1 St.-Étienne v Lyon, 3 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes, 4 pm, FS Houston Plus Mexico Primera Queretaro v Chivas, 6 pm, TeleFutura Pachuca v Atlante, 8 pm, TeleFutura Tigres v Tijuana, 8 pm, Galavision Atlas v Jaguares, 9:45 pm, Galavision Sunday Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian, 7 am, Fox Soccer Plus English Premier League Wolverhampton v Manchester United, 8:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Newcastle United v Norwich City, 11 am, Fox Soccer Plus Dutch Eredivisie Twente v Feyenoord, 8:30 am, espn3.com Serie A Inter Milan v Atalanta, 9 am, espn3.com FA Cup Chelsea v Leicester City, 9:05 am, Fox Soccer Plus Liverpool v Stoke City 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga Kaiserlautern v Schalke 04, 9:30 am, GolTV La Liga Mallorca v Atletico Madrid, 10 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Atletic Bilbao v Valencia, noon, GolTV Real Madrid v Malaga, GolTV Mexico Primera Toluca v Monterrey, 1 pm, Univision Puebla v San Luis, 1 pm, ESPN Deportes Club America v Pumas, 4 pm, TeleFutura Major League Soccer Philadelphia Union v Colorado Rapids, 4 pm, NBC Sports LA Galaxy v DC United, 7 pm, Galavision Monday Serie A AS Roma v Genoa, 2:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes, espn3.com Tuesday Coppa Italia Juventus v AC Milan, 2:45 pm, GolTV, espn3.com English Premier League Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers, 2:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland, 3 pm, Fox Soccer Plus La Liga Barcelona v Granada, 3 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Wednesday La Liga Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Valencia v Real Zaragoza, 2 pm, GolTV Villarreal v Real Madrid, 4 pm, GolTV English Premier League Manchester City v Chelsea, 2:45 pm, ESPN2, espn3.com Tottenham v Stoke City, 2:45 pm, Fox Deportes, Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool, Fox Soccer Plus Everton v Arsenal, 3 pm, FSC   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 17: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes March 22: US u23 men v Cuba, Nashville March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders March 24: US u23 men v Canada, Nashville March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 9: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 9: Europa League final, Bucharest May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 21: UEFA Champions League final, Munich May 21: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 26: Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy, BBVA Compass Stadium May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: Euro 2012 kicks off June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/USA v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying/Mexico v Guyana Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 9 March 12

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:38:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Forever orange and true blue Two days til 2012 kickoff The Houston Dynamo open the 2012 regular season against Chivas USA Sunday at The Home Depot Center in southern California. Game airs live on Galavision at 6 pm. Game will also be broadcast live on 790 AM (English) and 850 AM (Spanish). Join the Keeper at the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin and Phoenix</a> to watch the game; festivities begin at 4 pm. Pitchers of (orange) Shocktop will be $8, wings will be half-off. Fans will have a chance to win a Dynamo jersey, courtesy of <a href="http://www.soccer4all.com">www.soccer4all.com</a>. Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, so set your clocks FORWARD one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. And then ... On St. Patrick's Day, the Dynamo face the San Jose Earthquakes at AT&T Park San Francisco in a doubleheader with u23 Mexico v Senegal. Game airs live at 4 pm on FS Houston Plus. The following Friday, the Men in Orange take on the Sounders in the Emerald City. Game airs live at 9 pm on NBC Sports. Got tickets? The May 12 home opener & BBVA Compass Stadium debut is sold out, except for a limited number of full season ticket packages starting at $400 per seat (just $20 per gam). Call 713-276-GOAL for more info and tell 'em the Keeper sent you. Rise and shine, Houston ... it's the Firkin Soccer Show! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game, presented by the Firkin & Phoenix Pub. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts & questions, or share them with us on Facebook or Twitter via Keeper Notes. This week's guest is Darrell Lovell, the Dynamo beat writer for <a href="http://www.MLSsoccer.com">MLSsoccer.com</a>. Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next seassion is March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm. HWSA Coed O30 Thursday league looking for new players The spring season starts April at Houston SportsPlex (Main & South Post Oak). Games are played on smaller fields (7v7, no goalie) and most teams stick around to rehash the best plays of the game over a beer in the clubhouse/snack bar after the games. Teams must register by March 28 ($35 per player , maximum of 15 players). Sign your team up at <a href="http://www.hwsa.org">www.hwsa.org</a> or find a team looking for players here. Contact Michelle at <a href="mailto:over30coed@hwsa.org?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">over30coed@hwsa.org</a> for more info.   AHFC 2012 College Cup March 24 Texas Tech vs LSU Albion Hurricanes FC's annual College Cup fetures the women of Texas Tech against LSU. Game will be played at the Awty International School Stadium on Saturday, March 24 at 5 pm. Tickets are available at <a href="http://www.albionhurricanes.org">www.albionhurricanes.org</a> -- $5 for general seating or $15 for VIP tickets (including premium seating and parking). Tickets purchased online after March 18 must be picked up at will call on gameday (at stadium entrance). Spring clearance sale at Soccer 4 All Mark your calendar! <a href="http://g.co/maps/jv8nu">Soccer 4 All</a> will hold its semiannual clearance sale at the Missouri City warehouse on Saturday, March 31 (10-5) and Sunday, April 1 (12-4). All clearance items will be marked 70-90% off original prices ... cleats, jerseys, tshirts, goalkeeper gear, fan wear and more. Tryouts for Houston Aces Houston's new WPSL team, the Houston Aces, will hold tryouts at the Houston Amateur Sports Park March 17 & 18. See <a href="http://www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144">www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144</a> for more details. Keep these Notes! • Follow the Keeper on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> for regular soccer updates, giveaways and more! • Catch the Keeper and her soccer junkies every Sunday for The Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game at 7 am. Podcasts of all shows available at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. • Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeeperNotesOnline">Keeper Notes video channel</a>, featuring exclusive highlights and interviews from every Dynamo home game (and some away games!)   Keeper Query Congrats to Randy Hays for the correct answer to last week's query. Alex Morgan scored the winning goal against Italy in the fall 2010 World Cup qualifier in Italy. This week's query: The Dynamo have opened the MLS season on the road twice. Name the players who have scored in those openers. First to answer correctly gets a Dynamo Tshirt! Send your answer after 12 pm CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%203%2F9">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Stuttgart v Kaiserlautern, 1:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Serie A Chievo Verona v Inter Milan, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes, espn3.com CONCACAF u20 women's semifinals USA v Mexico, 4 pm, CONCACAF.com Canada v Panama, 6:30 pm, CONCACAF.com Mexico Primera Morelia v Toluca, 8:10 pm, Fox Deportes Tijuana v Club América, 8:10 pm, Azteca America Saturday English Premier League Bolton v Queens Park Rangers, 7:45 am, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, espn3.com Chelsea v Stoke City, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Sunderland v Liverpool, 10 am, Fox Soccer Plus Everton v Tottenham, 12:30 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga Bayern München v Hoffenheim, 9:30 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Serie A Palermo v AS Roma, 2:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes, espn3.com La Liga Real Betis v Real Madrid, 4 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Mexico Primera Monterrey v Queretaro, 6 pm, TeleFutura Jaguares v Tigres, 6 pm, ESPN Deportes Chivas v Cruz Azul, 8 pm, Telemundo Santos Laguna v Puebla, 8 pm, TeleFutura San Luis v Pachuca, 9:45 pm, Galavision Atlanta v Atlas, 10 pm, TeleFutura Sunday Serie A Genoa v Juventus, 10 am, espn3.com AC Milan v Lecce, 10 am, espn3.com English Premier League Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Swansea City v Manchester City, 10 am, Fox Soccer Plus Norwich City v Wigan Athletic, noon, Fox Soccer Plus La Liga Racing Santander v Barcelona, 1 pm, GolTV Major League Soccer FC Dallas v NY Red Bulls, 4 pm, NBC Sports Houston Dynamo v Chivas USA, 6 pm, Galavision Argentina Primera Boca Juniors v Independiente, 6:10 pm, GolTV Monday English Premier League Arsenal v Newcastle United, 4 pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, espn3.com Major League Soccer Portland Timbers v Philadelphia Union 10:30 pm ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 9: US u20 women v Mexico, Panama March 10: MLS season begins March 11: Houston Dynamo at Chivas USA, Carson, CA March 17: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes March 22: US u23 men v Cuba, Nashville March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders March 24: US u23 men v Canada, Nashville March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 8: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes Leap Day Quickie

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:53:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In French, orange is still orange A Leap Day tripleheader for the Stars & Stripes US women v Denmark, 11 am First of three group games for the WNT in the prestigious Algarve Cup in Portugal. Friday they play Norway (9 am) and Monday they meet Japan (8:10 am). Follow the action online via MatchTracker at <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com">ussoccer.com</a>. US men v Italy, 1:30 pm The friendly against the Azzurri kicks airs live on ESPN2, espn3.com and Galavision. Geoff Cameron is one of the few MLS players on the roster; several US players are hurt or sick (Landon, Onyewu, Jones, etc.) and had to withdraw. College Station native Brek Shea got the call to go to Italy! Should be an interesting match! US u23 men v Mexico, 9 pm This match in Frisco is an important part of CONCACAF Olympic qualifying preparations for both teams. Roster includes Dyna-man Kofi Sarkodie. Game airs live on Univision. Gear up for these games at <a href="http://g.co/maps/sjwhp">Soccer 4 All</a> … all 2010/11 USA jerseys are $25 off, including men's, women's, youth. Offer good through Sunday, March 4. Dynamo preseason Houston meets Montreal tonight in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic preseason tourney. Game kicks off at 7 pm and streams live on <a href="http://www.MLSsoccer.com">MLSsoccer.com</a>. Play-by-play will be provided by our old voice of the Dynamo, <a href="http://yardleybehindthemic.blogspot.com/">Jonathan Yardley</a>. The Dynamo have to win this game to have a chance at qualifying for the consolation game Saturday night at 5 pm. Vancouver has already won the group and will face the winner of the other group at 7 pm. Rise and shine, Houston ... it's the Firkin Soccer Show! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday at 10 am for the Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game, presented by the Firkin & Phoenix Pub. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at 1560thegame.com. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts! Podcasts of all shows available at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. Sports Quest Summer Soccer Camps 2012 Celebrating 16 years! {advertisement} Online registration is now open for summer soccer camps 2012! Sports Quest is a non-profit, professional soccer training organization, dedicated to developing and promoting the game of soccer at all levels in a Christian environment. Each camp offer a unique opportunity for players aged 5-12 years to develop their technical & tactical soccer skills while at the same time, addresses key issues relating to their spiritual character & development. Campers receive high quality soccer instruction, a free soccer ball & T-shirt as well as other commemorative gifts and awards. Elite & Team camps for U11-U19 players are also available upon request. For further information / registration, visit <a href="http://www.sportsquesttraining.com">www.sportsquesttraining.com</a> or call 832.593.7777. Mark your calendar Friday, March 9 Galveston Pirate SC take on the NASL expansion club San Antonio Scorpions in San Antonio. See <a href="http://www.piratesoccerclub.com">www.piratesoccerclub.com</a>. Sunday, March 11 Houston Dynamo at Chivas USA Join the Keeper at the Firkin and Phoenix to watch the Dynamo's opening game of the 2012 MLS season. Game kicks off at 6 pm on Galavision; festivities begin at 4 pm. Pitchers of (orange) Shocktop will be $8, wings will be half-off. Fans will have a chance to win a Dynamo jersey, courtesy of Soccer 4 All. Saturday, March 17 Houston's new WPSL team, the Houston Aces, will hold tryouts at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. See <a href="http://www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144">www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144</a>. Also, the Dynamo face the San Jose Earthquakes in San Francisco in a doubleheader with u23 Mexico v Senegal. Game airs live at 4 pm on FS Houston Plus. Friday, March 23 In the Emerald City, the Dynamo take on the Seattle Sounders. Game airs live at 9 pm on NBC Sports. Saturday, March 24 2012 College Cup: Texas Tech vs LSU Albion Hurricanes host a Division I women's soccer exhibition as part of their annual College Cup at the Awty International School Stadium at 5 pm. Tickets available at <a href="http://www.albionhurricanes.org">www.albionhurricanes.org</a>). Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next seassion is March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.     Keeper Query Props to Mohamed Kamal for the correct answer to last week's query – the USA faced Italy in three World Cup, 1930, 1990 and 2006. This week's query: The US men face the Azzurri on Italian soil today; the US women played Italy over there back in fall 2010 in World Cup qualifying. Who scored the winning goal in that qualifier? First to answer correctly gets a Dynamo Tshirt. Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%202%2F29">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Int'l friendlies Montenegro v Iceland, 11 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Germany v France, 1 pm, espn3.com Switzerland v Argentina, 1:30 pm, GolTV, ESPN Dos Greece v Belgium, 1:30 pm, espn3.com Croatia v Sweden, 1:30 pm, espn3.com Poland v Portugal, 1:45 pm, espn3.com England v Netherlands, 2 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Ireland v Czech Republic, 2 pm, espn3.com Italy v USA, 2 pm, ESPN2, espn3.com, Galavision Spain v Venezuela, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Mexico v Colombia, 7 pm, Univision USA u23 v Mexico u23, 9 pm, Univision Friday England Championship Blackpool v Hull City, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Mexico Primera Tecos v Tijuana, 8:10 pm, Galavision Saturday English Premier League Liverpool v Arsenal, 6:45 am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Manchester City v Bolton, 9 am, FSC, Fox Deportes West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Nolte, 8:30 am, GolTV Hertha BSC v Werder Bremen, 8:30 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Serie A Palermo v AC Milan, 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Juventus v Chievo, 1:45 pm, FSC France Ligue 1 Marseille v Toulouse, noon, TV5 La Liga Barcelona v Sporting Gijon, 1 pm, GolTV Sevilla v Atletico Madrid, 3 pm, GolTV Mexico Primera Queretaro v Morelia, 5 pm, TeleFutura Cruz Azul v Monterrey, 5 pm, Azteca America Tigres v Atlante, 7 pm, Galavision Santos Laguna v San Luis, 7 p, TeleFutura Atlas v Pachuca, 8:45 pm, Galavision Sunday English Premier League Newcastle United v Sunderland, 6 am, Fox Soccer Plus Fulham v Wolverhampton, 8 am, Fox Soccer Plus Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United, 10:10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Serie A AS Roma v Lazio, 8 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Inter Milan v Catania, 1:45 pm, FSC Bundesliga Hoffenheim v FC Koln, 10:30 am, GolTV Mexico Primera Toluca v Pumas, noon, Univision Puebla v Chivas, 4 pm, Fox Deportes Club America v Jaguares, 4 pm, Univision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 2: US women v Norway, Portugal March 2: US u20 women v Guatemala, Panama March 4: US u20 v Cuba, Panama March 5: US women v Japan, Portugal March 6: US u20 women v Panama, Panama March 10: MLS First Kick March 11: Houston Dynamo at Chivas USA March 17: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes March 22: US u23 men v Cuba, Nashville March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders March 24: US u23 men v Canada, Nashville March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 8: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=OK">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 24 February 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:03:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where did the off-season go? Orange in Florida The Dynamo begin their final round of preseason matches tonight at the Disney Pro Soccer Classic in Orlando. Games won't be televised but hopefully <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/houstondynamo">@HoustonDynamo</a> will keep us in the loop via Twitter. Fri, 2/24 v Sporting KC, 5 pm Sun, 2/26 v Vancouver Whitecaps, noon Wed, 2/29 v Montreal Impact, 7 pm Sat, 3/3 placement match (if Dynamo finish 1st or 2nd Got tickets? Individual game tickets are not yet on sale for the 2012 season, but <a href="http://www.houstondynamo.com/tickets">season ticket packages</a> are available for 5-, 10- and 20-game plans. Season ticketholders get lots of great perks! Call 713-276-GOAL for more info and tell 'em the Keeper sent you. Dynamo sale at Soccer 4 All To celebrate Brian Ching's return to the Dynamo, all 2011 Dynamo jerseys are $10 off and Dynamo jackets are $20 off at the seven <a href="http://g.co/maps/sjwhp">Soccer 4 All</a> stores in Houston. Get your orange on! Offer good in-store only, through Wednesday, February 29. Jerseys can be customized with official MLS names/letters for just $20. Mark your calendar Join the Keeper on Sunday, March 11 at the <a href="http://firkinandphoenix.com/v1/">Firkin and Phoenix Pub</a> to watch the Dynamo's opening game of the 2012 MLS season. The Men in Orange take on Chivas USA in southern California; game kicks off at 6 pm on Galavision. Party begins at 4 pm. Pitchers of (orange) Shocktop will be $8 and wings will be half-off. Fans will have a chance to win a Dynamo jersey, courtesy of Soccer 4 All. Rise and shine, Houston ... it's the Firkin Soccer Show! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday -- NOW at 10 am -- for the <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">Firkin Soccer Show on 1560 The Game</a>, presented by the Firkin & Phoenix Pub. Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at 1560thegame.com. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts. This Sunday we'll be chatting with the founder of the <a href="http://www.thefreebeermovement.com">Free Beer Movement</a>, Dan Weirsama Podcasts of all shows available at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. Stars & Stripes update Three great matches on Leap Day: US women v Denmark, 11 am The WNT kicks off Algarve Cup group play Wednesday against the Danes, before meeting Norway (March 2) and Japan (March 5). Roster includes the usual suspects, plus up-and-comers Ashlyn Harris & Sydney LeRoux. Follow the action online via MatchTracker at <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com">ussoccer.com</a>. US men v Italy, 1:30 pm The friendly against the Azzurri kicks airs live on ESPN2, espn3.com and Galavision. Roster for match includes our own Geoff Cameron, plus a host of European-based players (Bocanegra, Howard, Edu, Bradley, Dempsey, Guzan). US u23 men v Mexico, 9 pm Men's Olympic qualifying for CONCACAF kicks off next month in Nashville, and this match in Frisco is an important part of the preparations. Roster includes Dynamo sophomore Kofi Sarkodie plus MLS standouts Brek Shea, Juan Agudelo, Bill Hamid and Teal Bunbury. Game airs live on Univision. HWSA Coed O30 Thursday league looking for new players The spring season starts April at Houston SportsPlex (Main & South Post Oak). Games are played on smaller fields (7v7, no goalie) and most teams stick around to rehash the best plays of the game over a beer in the clubhouse/snack bar after the games. Teams must register by March 28 ($35 per player , maximum of 15 players). Sign your team up at <a href="http://www.hwsa.org">www.hwsa.org</a> or find a team looking for players <a href="http://www.hwsa.org/forms/find_o30.php">here</a>. Contact Michelle at <a href="mailto:over30coed@hwsa.org?subject=Thursday%20night%20league">over30coed@hwsa.org</a> for more info. Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/">Southwest Indoor Soccer</a> in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Team registration deadline for the next seassion is March 28. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm.     AHFC 2012 College Cup: Texas Tech vs LSU Albion Hurricanes FC is hosting a Division I women's soccer exhibition next month as part of their annual College Cup –  the Texas Tech Red Raiders will play the LSU Tigers at the Awty International School Stadium on Saturday, March 24 at 5 pm. Tickets are available at <a href="http://www.albionhurricanes.org">www.albionhurricanes.org</a> -- $5 for general seating or $15 for VIP tickets (including premium seating and parking). All tickets purchased online after March 18 must be picked up at will call on gameday (located at stadium entrance).   Keep these Notes! • Follow the Keeper on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> for regular soccer updates, giveaways and more! • Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeeperNotesOnline">Keeper Notes video channel</a>, featuring exclusive highlights and interviews from every Dynamo home game (and even some away games!) • Catch the Keeper and her soccer junkies every Sunday for <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">The Firkin Soccer Show</a> on 1560 The Game at 10 am ... or catch the podcast later at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. Houston Aces tryouts Houston's new WPSL team, the Houston Aces, will hold tryouts March 17 & 18 at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. For more info about tryouts, tickets or how to get involved with the team, see <a href="http://www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144">www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144</a>. Pirate SC takes on San Antonio The Galveston Pirate Soccer Club of HFA (and soon NPSL) will face the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL on Friday, March 9 at the STAR Soccer Complex in San Antonio. More details at <a href="http://www.piratesoccerclub.com">www.piratesoccerclub.com</a>. Shout out to … … more local players on the list of college commitments for fall 2012. If you know of someone not on this list who's heading to college next fall & playing varsity soccer, tell the <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=College%20Commitments">Keeper</a>! Austin College Hanna Poenisch, Albion Hurricanes Baylor Audrey Brook, Houston Express Cisco College Dani Breeding, Albion Hurricanes Emory Ally Peterson, Albion Hurricanes Hardin-Simmons Ashley Young, Albion Hurricanes McNeese State Michelle Petrarca, Albion Hurricanes Morehead State Kelsey & Kristi Gomez, Albion Hurricanes North Texas Karla Pineda, Aldine HS Our Lady of the Lake University Rihana Devany, Albion Hurricanes Queens University of Charlotte Nadia Butt, Albion Hurricanes Becca Dunn, Albion Hurricanes Stephen F. Austin Haley Silverberg, Albion Hurricanes Sam Houston State Katelyn Bunch, Challenge SC Syracuse Leslie Patton, Albion Hurricanes Texas Aaron Strawser, Albion Hurricanes Trinity Emily Donnan, Albion Hurricanes TSU Deisy Fernandez, Aldine HS UH Eileen Saa, , Albion Hurricanes University of Incarnate Word Karly Brightwell, , Albion Hurricanes University of Louisiana – Lafayette Claire Ruehle, Albion Hurricanes United States Naval Academy Lexi Ricketss, Albion Hurricanes York College NE Caitlin Nipe, Houston Pride Keeper Query Big orange shout out to Amber Raley for the correct answer to the last query. The two active MLS players who have played for both the Dynamo and the LA Galaxy are Brian Mullan and Brian Ching. This week's query: Can you list all the World Cups that have featured a USA v Italy match? First to answer correctly gets a Dynamo Tshirt. Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%202%2F24">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Borussia M'gladbach v Hamburger SV, 1:30 pm, GolTV Saturday English Premier League West Ham United v Crystal Palace, 6:45 am, Fox Soccer Plus Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers, 9 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Queens Park Rangers v Fulham, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers, 11:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Bundesliga FC Koln v Bayer Leverkusen, 8:30 am, GolTV Werder Bremen v Nurnberg, 11:30 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Serie A Genoa v Parma, 11 am, Fox Soccer Plus, espn3.com AC Milan v Juventus, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Mexico Primera Jaguares v Tecos, 5 pm, ESPN Deportes Monterrey v Puebla, 5 pm, Galavision Pachuca v Tigres, 7 pm, ESPN Deportes, TeleFutura Sunday English Premier League Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur, 7:30 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Norwich City v Manchester United, 7:30 am, Fox Soccer Plus Stoke City v Swansea City, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Dutch Eredivisie PSV v Feyenoord, 7:30 am, espn3.com La Liga Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid, 9 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Valencia v Sevilla, 11 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Atletico Madrid v Barcelona, 2:30 pm, GolTV Carling Cup Cardiff City v Liverpool, 10 am, FSC Mexico Primera Morelia v Cruz Azul, noon, Fox Deportes Pumas v Queretaro, noon, Univision Chivas v Santos Laguna, 4 pm, Telemundo Serie A Lazio v Fiorentina, 1:45 pm, espn3.com Napoli v Inter Milan, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes France Ligue 1 Stade Rennes v Lilles, 2 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Argentina Primera Boca Juniors v Newell's Old Boys, 4:10 pm, GolTV Tuesday Int'l friendlies Bosnia-Herzegovina v Brazil, 1 pm, GolTV Chile v Ghana, 6 pm, FIFA.com El Salvador v Estonia, 9:30 pm, FIFA.com Wednesday Int'l friendlies Germany v France, 1 pm, espn3.com Switzerland v Argentina, 1:30 pm, ESPN Dos Greece v Belgium, 1:30 pm, espn3.com Croatia v Sweden, 1:30 pm, espn3.com England v Netherlands, 2 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Ireland v Czech Republic, 2 pm, espn3.com Italy v USA, 2 pm, ESPN2, espn3.com, Galavision Spain v Venezuela, 2 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Mexico v Colombia, 7 pm, Telemundo USA u23 v Mexico u23, 9 pm, Univision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - February 24-March 3: Disney Pro Soccer Classic, Orlando February 29: US women v Denmark, Portugal February 29: US men v Italy, Italy February 29: u23 US v Mexico, Frisco, TX February 29: Mexico v Colombia, Miami - - - March 1-11: CONCACAF u20 women's World Cup qualifying, Panama March 2: US women v Norway, Portugal March 5: US women v Japan, Portugal March 10: MLS season begins March 11: Houston Dynamo at Chivas USA, Carson, CA March 17: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes March 22: US u23 men v Cuba, Nashville March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders March 24: US u23 men v Canada, Nashville March 26: US u23 men v El Salvador, Nashville - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 8: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United May 15: Dynamo v Portland Timbers, BBVA Compass Stadium May 19: Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution May 26: LA Galaxy at Houston Dynamo, BBVA Compass Stadium May 26: US men v Scotland, Jacksonville May 27: Mexico v Wales, E. Rutherford, NJ May 30: US men v Brazil, Landover, MD May 31: Mexico v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chicago - - - June 3: US men v Canada, Toronto June 3: Mexico v Brazil, Arlington, TX June 8: WCQ/US v Antigua & Barbuda, Tampa June 8: WCQ/Mexico v Guyana Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/render?tab=mc&gsessionid=92IBh5UumckF73KQPLJaeg&pli=1">keepernotes.com</a>

Keeper Notes, 10 February 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:07:00 GMT

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Forever orange and forever Deric Stars & Stripes update The US women face New Zealand tomorrow in Frisco at FC Dallas Stadium. More than 19,000 tickets have been sold; the game will likely sell out! And thanks to demand from fans, the game will be streamed live on <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com">ussoccer.com</a>; kickoff is 3 pm. Next the US women head to Portugal in a few weeks for the most prestigious women's tournament outside the World Cup & the Olympics -- the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Algarve_Cup">Algarve Cup</a>. They'll play four matches in eight days against the top teams in the world. The US men face the Azzurri in Italy on Wednesday, February 29. This is a FIFA-protected date, so Klinsmann will likely use a predominantly European-based squad. Game airs live on ESPN2 at 1:30 pm. The US u23 men will play their Mexican counterparts later that day at FC Dallas Stadium (9 pm kickoff) in preparation for CONCACAF men's Olympic qualifying next month. Tickets for the match are on sale now. http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/02/us-u-23-face-mexico-fc-dallas-stadium. The US u20 women head to Panama for CONCACAF qualifying for the 2012 u20 Women's World Cup, scheduled for Japan in August. Qualifying games will be in early March. Rise and shine, Houston ... it's the Firkin Soccer Show! Join the Keeper & her soccer junkies every Sunday -- NOW at 10 am -- for the <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">Firkin Soccer Show</a> on 1560 The Game, presented by the <a href="http://www.firkinandphoenix.com">Firkin & Phoenix Pub</a>.  Catch the show on 1560 AM or listen online at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com">1560thegame.com</a>. Call 713-439-1560 with your soccer thoughts. This Sunday's show features a regional roundup" discussing the <a href="http://www.piratesoccerclub.com/">Galveston Pirate S</a>C (with coach Brendan Keyes calling in), the <a href="http://sanantonioscorpions.com/">San Antonio Scorpions</a> & their supporters group the Crocketteers, plus the new WPSL team in Houston, the <a href="http://www.houstonalliancefc.com/#/houston-aces/4559113932">Aces. </a>     Dynamo preseason sked   Scrimmages Today v LA Galaxy, Carson, CA Sun, 2/12 v Portland Timbers, Carson, CA Tue, 2/14 v San Jose Earthquakes, Ventura, CA Sat, 2/18 v SMU, 10:30 am, HASP     Disney Pro Soccer Classic in Orlando, FL Fri, 2/24 v Sporting KC, 5 pm Sun, 2/26 v Vancouver Whitecaps, noon Wed, 2/29 v Montreal Impact, 7 pm   Meyerland Soccer Club -- new rec league <a href="http://www.erjcchouston.org/jnews/meyerland-soccer-at-the-erjcc/">www.erjcchouston.org/jnews/meyerland-soccer-at-the-erjcc</a> The Meyerland Soccer Club offers soccer for kids ages 4 to 8. There is NO registration deadline but team assignment priorities are based in part on first-in-time registrations. Teams are still forming, games begin in a couple of weeks. Since the new club is not governed by HYSA, the club offers both small-sided (3v3 and 4v4) games and full-field games (7v7 with goalies). Every child plays at least one half, and kids are encouraged to play all positions.   Pirate SC takes on San Antonio The Galveston Pirate Soccer Club of HFA (and soon NPSL) will face the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL on Friday, March 9 at the STAR Soccer Complex in San Antonio. More details at <a href="http://www.piratesoccerclub.com">www.piratesoccerclub.com</a>. Expansion club San Antonio will be playing in the NASL this year, the second tier of American soccer. Galveston joins the South Eastern Division of the NPSL in May. Southwest Indoor Soccer {advertisement} Southwest Indoor Soccer in Stafford/SW Houston hosts adult leagues year-round for women's competitive & rec, men's competitive & rec, men's over 30, coed competitive and rec, coed over 30 and Sat/Sun men's open. Individuals can be placed on teams at any time. Minimum age 18. Details regarding league pricing can be found at <a href="http://www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm">www.letsplaysoccer.com/main/Locations/southwest/std/reginfo.htm</a>. Or call 281-564-7947 any day after 5 pm. SOUTHWEST INDOOR SOCCER NOW OFFERS FUTSAL! … the first and only indoor futsal league in Houston - Snapcourt field - 5v5, Futsal regulations - Set day schedules - Adult and youth leagues available       AHFC 2012 College Cup: Texas Tech vs LSU Albion Hurricanes FC is hosting a Division I women's soccer exhibition next month as part of their annual College Cup – this year the Texas Tech Red Raiders will play the LSU Tigers. Game will be played at the Awty International School Stadium on Saturday, March 24 at 5 pm. Tickets are available now at <a href="http://www.albionhurricanes.org">www.albionhurricanes.org</a> -- $5 for general seating or $15 for VIP tickets (including premium seating and parking). All tickets purchased online after March 18 must be picked up at will call on gameday (located at the stadium entrance).   Sawyer Park 4v4 soccer league kicks off tomorrow! {advertisement} Sawyer Park on Washington is launching a 4v4 soccer league! League is open to all players; discount club cards for drink specials will be offered. Sign up at Sawyer Park or call 713-398-8442 or email <a href="mailto:info@sawyerparkhouston.com?subject=inquiry%20from%20Keeper%20Notes">info@sawyerparkhouston.com</a>.   Houston Aces tryouts Houston's new WPSL team, the Houston Aces, will hold tryouts March 17 & 18 at the Houston Amateur Sports Park. For more info about tryouts, tickets or how to get involved with the team, see. <a href="http://www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144">www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=144</a>.   Shout out to … Rice freshman <a href="http://www.riceowls.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/020612aac.html">Gabriela Iribarne</a>, who recently played in South America's qualifying tournament for the u20 Women's World Cup. Iribarne represented Argentina, and helped Las Albicelestes earn one of two South American berths in the 2012 tournament, to be held in August in Japan. … and all the local players on the list of college commitments for fall 2012. If you know of someone not on this list who's heading to college next fall & playing varsity soccer, tell the <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=college%20commitment">Keeper</a>! Akron    Fernando Pina, u17 MNT/Dynamo Academy Alabama Katie Bourgeois, Albion Hurricanes Baylor Jordan Hatler, Challenge SC Ashleigh James, Challenge SC Boston University Jillian Lutz, Albion Hurricanes Cal State Bakersfield Christian Duarte, Texans SC Jacksonville State Kelsey Bright, Challenge SC Kathryn Dowd, Challenge SC Kentucky Cailey Warfel, Challenge SC Louisville Luis Ramirez, Texans SC Stephen F. Austin Kati Betancourt, Challenge SC Amanda Fox, Albion Hurricanes Rachel Owens, Albion Hurricanes Sam Houston State Kylie Hambleton, Albion Hurricanes Shelby McDaniel, Space City FC Constance Semien, Challenge SMU    Michael King, Texans SC Leobardo Vazquez, Texans SC Texas A&M Kristi Leonard, Space City FC Tulsa Bradley Bourgeois, Dynamo Academy Houston Gabrielle Rodriguez, Albion Hurricanes UNC-Greensboro    Jamie Simmons, Challenge SC Wake Forest Philip Parker, Texans SC Keep these Notes! • Follow the Keeper on <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/keepernotes">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepernotes">Facebook</a> for regular soccer updates, giveaways and more! • Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeeperNotesOnline">Keeper Notes video channel</a>, featuring exclusive highlights and interviews from every Dynamo home game (and some away games!) • Catch the Keeper and her soccer junkies every Sunday for <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show/">The Firkin Soccer Show</a> on 1560 The Game at 7 am. Podcasts of all shows available at <a href="http://www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show">www.1560thegame.com/about-the-firkin-soccer-show</a>. Keeper Query This week's query: The Dynamo face the Galaxy in a preseason scrimmage today in southern California. Name two active MLS players who have played for both the Dynamo and the Galaxy. First to answer correctly gets a Dynamo tshirt! Send your answer after 10 am CT to <a href="mailto:keeper@keepernotes.com?subject=Keeper%20Query%202%2F10">keeper@keepernotes.com</a>. Soccer to watch Today Bundesliga Wolfsburg v Freiburg, 1:30 pm, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Argentina Primera Boca Juniors v Olimpo, 6:15 pm, GolTV Mexico Primera Morelia v Santos Laguna, 8:10 pm, Fox Deportes Saturday English Premier League Manchester United v Liverpool, 6:45 am, ESPN Deportes, espn3.com Everton v Chelsea, 9 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Sunderland v Arsenal, 9 am, Fox Soccer Plus Tottenham v Newcastle United, 11:30 am, FSC Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund v Bayer Leverkusen, 8:30 am, GolTV Bayern München v Kaiserlautern, 8:30 am, espn3.com Serie A Udinese v AC Milan, 11 am, Fox Deportes La Liga Osasuna v Barcelona, 1 pm, GolTV Mexico Primera Monterrey v Chivas, 5 pm, TeleFutura Jaguares v Queretaro, 5 pm, Fox Deportes Pachuca v Tecos, 7 pm, TeleFutura San Luis v Tigres, 7 pm, Galavision Atlas v Club America, 8:45 pm, TeleFutura Atlante v Toluca, 9 pm, Galavision Sunday English Premier League Wolverhampton v West Bromwich Albion, 7:30 am, Fox Soccer Plus Aston Villa v Manchester City, 10 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Serie A Inter Milan v Novara, 8 am, FSC, Fox Deportes Bologna v Juventus, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Mexico Primera Pumas v Puebla, noon, Univision Tijuana v Cruz Azul, 2 pm, Azteca America La Liga Real Madrid v Levante, 2:30 pm, espn3.com Monday Serie A Siena v AS Roma, 1:45 pm, espn3.com Tuesday UEFA Champions League Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Olympique Lyon v APOEL, 1:45 pm, Fox Soccer Plus Wednesday UEFA Champions League Zenit v Benfica, 11 am, FSC, Fox Deportes AC Milan v Arsenal, 1:45 pm, FSC, Fox Deportes Serie A Parma v Juventus, 11:30 am, espn3.com Thursday Europa League Lazio v Atletico Madrid, noon, GolTV Stoke City v Valencia, 2:05 pm, GolTV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Keeper Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - February 11: US women v New Zealand, Frisco, TX February 24-March 3: Disney Pro Soccer Classic, Orlando February 29-March 7: Algarve Cup, Portugal February 29: US men v Italy, Italy February 29: u23 US v Mexico, Frisco, TX February 29: Mexico v Colombia, Miami - - - March 1-11: CONCACAF u20 women's World Cup qualifying, Panama March 10: MLS season begins March 11: Houston Dynamo at Chivas USA, Carson, CA March 17: Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes March 22-April 2: CONCACAF men's Olympics qualifying, USA March 23: Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders - - - April 1: US women v Japan, Japan April 3: US women v Brazil, Japan April 15: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire April 21: Houston Dynamo at Columbus Crew April 24: Draw for 2012 Olympics April 28: Houston Dynamo at DC United - - - May 2-13: CONCACAF u17 women's World Cup qualifying, Guatemala May 8: Houston Dynamo at NY Red Bulls May 12: BBVA Compass Stadium Opening: Dynamo v DC United Expanded calendar at <a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=keeper@keepernotes.com&ctz=America/Chicago&gsessionid=LIIG34gSec7qvbsrh1tQoA">keepernotes.com</a>