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2019 Texas UIL High School Soccer Championship Weekend Final Results

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The 2019 Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) Public High School Soccer Championships were completed Saturday in Georgetown. El Paso region’s San Elizario High School (Boys 4A) won their second consecutive Championship. Of the six championship matches contested, three were won by DFW Metroplex teams and two by El Paso high schools. The final winner was Stephenville (southwest of Ft. Worth) who were 4A Girls Champions. BOYS 4A: Semifinals: San Elizario-1 Palestine-0 (32-1-2) Midlothian Heritage-2 Comal Canyon Lake-1 (19-6-2) Final: San Elizario-1 (17-4-3) Midlothian Heritage-0 (25-7-1) Note: San Elizario Back-to-Back Championships GIRLS 4A: Semifinals: Stephenville-5 Lumberton-1 (23-4-2) Liberty Hill-2 Melissa-1 (21-1-2) … Continue reading 2019 Texas UIL High School Soccer Championship Weekend Final Results

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Images of Austin Bold Stadium and Inaugural Home Opener

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Austin Bold opened their new stadium at Circuit of The Americas racetrack and entertainment venue south of Austin on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The inaugural season home opener against San Antonio FC (SAFC) ended with the Bold winning 1-0. Here are some images from the night to show the new stadium and some of the atmosphere surrounding the event. Continue reading Images of Austin Bold Stadium and Inaugural Home Opener

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Austin Bold FC Win Inaugural Home Match at New COTA Stadium

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A sellout crowd of Austin Bold soccer fans, who witnessed the joint home and stadium opener for their United Soccer League Championship (USL) expansion franchise, were rewarded when the Bold defeated rival San Antonio FC (SAFC) 1-0 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in South Austin Saturday night. A 77th minute goal by Austin’s Brazilian forward Kleber Giacomazzi , nicknamed “Gladiator”, was the difference in a match that reflected the intensity of the emerging I-35 rivalry between the teams from Austin and San Antonio.  Kleber, who has scored over 100 goals in his 17-year career, calmly slotted in a ball … Continue reading Austin Bold FC Win Inaugural Home Match at New COTA Stadium

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Austin Bold Inaugural Home Match against SAFC Opens New COTA Soccer Stadium Saturday Night

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Austin Bold FC will make a big splash Saturday night when they play their inaugural home soccer match against I-35 rivals San Antonio FC (SAFC). The evening will also mark the opening of the Bold’s new 5,000 seat stadium at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) raceway and entertainment venue south of Austin. The new $5 million stadium, which includes a covered grandstand and individual chair back seating, took only five months to construct from groundbreaking to completion.  Built next to COTA’s racetrack, the new stadium includes locker rooms and is designed to share infrastructure with current facilities at the … Continue reading Austin Bold Inaugural Home Match against SAFC Opens New COTA Soccer Stadium Saturday Night

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USMNT and Chile Play Tomorrow in Houston-Match Preview

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When the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Chile play Tuesday night at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, it will be the 11th time they have met in international competition. The first meeting occurred in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil and the last a 2015 friendly played in Chile. The overall U.S. record vs. Chile is 3-5-2. In friendlies played at home, the USMNT has a record of 1-2-2. Chile has recent good memories in the U.S., as it was in New Jersey where they hoisted the 2016 Copa America Centenario trophy after defeating Argentina on penalties. Previous … Continue reading USMNT and Chile Play Tomorrow in Houston-Match Preview

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United States Men’s National Team Soccer History in Houston

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The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) returns to Houston for the first time since the summer of 2016 when they face Chile at BBVA Compass Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th. This will be the seventh time the U.S. men have played in the Bayou City. The first came in 1988 when they lost 2-0 to Ecuador. The most recent match came in July of 2016 when they were soundly beaten by Argentina 4-0 in the semifinal of Copa America Centenario. Overall the USMNT are 1-2-3 in Houston, the only victory coming against Panama in the 2011 … Continue reading United States Men’s National Team Soccer History in Houston

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History of United States Men’s National Soccer Team in Houston

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The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) returns to Houston for the first time since the summer of 2016 when they face Chile at BBVA Compass Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th. This will be the seventh time the U.S. men have played in the Bayou City. The first came in 1988 when they lost 2-0 to Ecuador. The most recent match came in July of 2016 when they were soundly beaten by Argentina 4-0 in the semifinal of Copa America Centenario. Overall the USMNT are 1-2-3 in Houston, the only victory coming against Panama in the 2011 … Continue reading History of United States Men’s National Soccer Team in Houston

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Interview with San Antonio FC Managing Director Tim Holt

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After a busy offseason, San Antonio FC (SAFC) begins their fourth season in the United Soccer League Championship (USL) this weekend. Since the 2018 season ended (with Louisville City FC crowned as USL champions), the league has launched a new division to provide opportunities for professional soccer in cities that are not big enough to support a USL or MLS team (USL League One). They also rebranded the entire league and its top level is now called USL Championship. The league added seven expansion teams, saw four teams move to either MLS or League One and will begin 2019 regular9 … Continue reading Interview with San Antonio FC Managing Director Tim Holt

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Central Texas Lobos Move One Step Closer to New Austin Soccer Stadium

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Central Texas Lobos of the Gulf Coast Premier Soccer League (GCPL) announced today that they have secured a site location and are now one step closer to their dream, and that of every lower league soccer club, to own and operate a soccer specific stadium. The new facility will be located on a 4-acre site in South Austin, near the junction of Interstate 35 and Highway 71. Construction is projected to begin later this year and be ready for the 2020 Gulf Coast Premier League season in the Spring of 2020. The land acquisition was made possible through private investment and a donation … Continue reading Central Texas Lobos Move One Step Closer to New Austin Soccer Stadium