Soccer Watch
By Nick Barbaro, Fri., Dec. 26, 2014
The Austin Aztex announced Saturday that they will host three MLS teams in a pre-season tournament, the ATX Pro Challenge, Feb. 13-15 at UT's Mike Myers Stadium, featuring Aztex affiliate the Columbus Crew SC, four-time MLS champion D.C. United, and I-35 neighbor FC Dallas, in a four-team, single elimination tournament. Friday's semifinals have Crew SC playing FC Dallas at 5:45pm, followed by the hometown Aztex making their professional debut against D.C. United at 8pm. Sunday will feature both consolation and championship matches (1pm, 3:15pm). Tickets will be $20 for the Friday doubleheader, $30 for Sunday, or $40 for a four-game pass; they go on sale Jan. 9 at www.texassports.com.
PS: Aztex season tickets are already on sale; buy yours before the end of the year at www.austinaztex.com to get discounted early-bird pricing.
Real Madrid won the 2014 Club World Cup Saturday in Marrakesh, Morocco, beating San Lorenzo of Argentina, 2-0 – cementing their claim as the best club team in the world, and stretching their current winning streak to 22 games in all competitions.
