UTEP Soccer Newsletter: August 2009
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Season Opener Vs. NMSU Rapidly Approaching
The UTEP soccer team's season opener against I-10 rival New Mexico State is just around the corner, as the Miners will welcome the Aggies to El Paso for a 7 p.m. kick-off at picturesque University Field on Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m.
The contest will be historic in nature, as it marks the earliest start date ever for Miner soccer (prior standard was Aug. 22). Additionally, it will be the first match ever for the Aggies, whose program was created this year
Tickets are expected to be at a premium for the 500-seat capacity venue, so Miner fans are encouraged to come early.
The game will also be the first of 12 home tilts for the Orange and Blue this year. The Miners will play host to a pair of annual tournaments (Miners' Classic & Border Shootout), in addition to squaring off vs. six C-USA foes
UTEP will be looking to continue its dominance at the facility, where it boasts a mark of 61-7-3 since 2002. Playing a large role in the record has been the support of El Pasoans, who have flocked to the field in large numbers. UTEP has paced Conference USA in attendance for three straight years.
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Camp Reunion Day Set For NMSU Game
Reunion day for the participants of the 2009 Miner Soccer summer camps will be held in conjunction with UTEP's season-opening match against New Mexico State at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21 vs. New Mexico State.
All campers will receive free admission to the contest by wearing their 2009 Price's UTEP Soccer Academy T-Shirt.
After the game, the Miners will be available to sign autographs on a complimentary 2009 UTEP Soccer team poster. Campers will also be able to take pictures with any of the players.
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Josan's Incredible Journey To World-Cup Starter
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Follow Coach Cross On Twitter
In an effort to further connect with his passionate fan base, UTEP head soccer coach Kevin Cross is now on Twitter!
To receive up-to-the minute updates on the Miner soccer program, subscribe to to be a follower through the social-networking site.
The account name is: @utepsoccer
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Team Days Registration Now Open
The 2009 UTEP women's soccer season is almost here, and so it is with great excitement that the program announces that the popular Team Days promotion is back and better than ever.
"Team Days" will allow players and coaches to attend one of the regular-season home games for FREE and receive recognition during the selected game. Friends and family members will receive a discounted ticket price of $2 per person. Teams are encouraged to wear their uniforms or orange in support of the Miners. They will also have a chance for an autograph and photograph session after the game with the UTEP Women's Soccer team.
Click here for the Team Days registration packet in PDF format
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Training Camp Opens With Intense Scrimmage
The UTEP soccer team capped its first day of 2009 training camp by playing to a 1-1 tie in the annual Orange vs. White scrimmage at University Field Wednesday evening.
"I thought the intensity was strong," head coach Kevin Cross said. "You can tell that the players have worked very hard over the summer."
The White team, comprised of Miner returnees, jumped out to the early lead courtesy of Chelsea Winbush's strike at the 20-minute mark of the opening period. A bouncing ball loose in the box went to the senior, who drilled it over the outstretched fingertips of goalkeeper Chandra Morden. Team Orange, made up of underclassmen, vied for the equalizer in the waning minute of the half but netminder Sara Kaltwasser turned away a point-blank blast with a sliding effort.
The intense play continued into the second half, with both squads generating quality chances. Neither could muster a tally early on, though, with Kaltwasser and Morden both coming up with stops.
The Orange continued to fight, however, and the effort paid off in the form of the equalizer with only 10 minutes to play. A battle in the box led to a clean look for Katie Dorman, and the sophomore native of El Paso drilled it home.
The Miners will continue their training camp over the next two-plus weeks, in preparation for the Aug. 21 home opener against New Mexico State at 7 p.m.
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Soccer Beat Writer's Book On Sale
Bill Knight, an El Paso Athletics Hall of Fame Member and longtime writer for the El Paso Times, recently had a book published which is now on sale.
Knight, who has provided UTEP soccer with incredible coverage for years, is among the most talented writers in the industry.
Into the Eyes of Life is about one man's journey through life and how he embraces and loves every moment of it.
Click here to purchase the book
Click here to e-mail Mr. Knight and buy a copy directly from him.
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2009 Schedule Released
Click Here To View The Complete 2009 Schedule
UTEP head soccer coach Kevin Cross announced the 2009 schedule recently, with the earliest start date in program history, 12 home matches and the christening of the I-10 rivalry highlighting the slate.
"Everyone with UTEP soccer is looking forward to the 2009 season," Cross said. "We have a great schedule with many home games for the best fans in Conference USA to view. The team has high expectations for the 2009 season, and we appreciate El Paso and the university's support of UTEP Soccer. There is a lot of parity in Conference USA, and our fans can make a big difference in our games' outcomes."
The Miners kick things off by battling New Mexico State at University Field on Aug. 21.
Stephen F. Austin, Texas Tech and Utah State will venture to El Paso the weekend of Aug. 28 to help comprise the field for the 12th-annual Miner Classic. The tournament will be the first of two hosted by the Miners in 2009, with the 10th-annual Border Shootout slated for the weekend of Sept. 11. Arkansas State, Sam Houston State and Weber State will travel to the Sun City for the event. Sandwiched in between will be a home game vs. Utah Valley University (Sept. 6).
UTEP will play just a pair of non-conference road games, doing so at Eastern Washington on Sept. 3 and against 2008 NCAA Tournament participant Texas State on Sept. 20.
Conference USA action will commence the final weekend of September, and for just the second time in the past six years, UTEP will do so at home. The Miners will take on Tulsa and SMU on Sept. 25 and 27, respectively. A challenging stretch will follow, with the Orange and Blue facing Memphis (Oct. 2), UAB (Oct. 4), UCF (Oct. 9) and Southern Miss (Oct. 11) all in hostile territory.
The Miners will wrap up their home portion of the C-USA schedule with four successive matches. The stretch will include Marshall (Oct. 16), East Carolina (Oct. 18), Houston (Oct. 23) and Rice (Oct. 25). The regular season will come to a close at Colorado College on Oct. 30.
The 2009 C-USA Women's Soccer Championship will be held from Nov. 5-8 on the campus of SMU, where UTEP will be in search of the tournament title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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El Paso, Texas: The Third Safest City In The Nation
A recent report ranked El Paso, Texas, among the safest U.S. cities with a population of of 500,000 or more (third). Therefore, student-athletes on the UTEP soccer team are able to pursue their academic endeavors and play soccer in one of the safest large cities in the nation!
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| Top 10 Safest Cities In The Nation |
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities In The Nation |
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1. San Jose, Calif.
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1. Detroit, Mich. |
| 2. Honolulu, Hawaii |
2. Baltimore, Md. |
| 3. EL PASO, TEXAS |
3. Memphis, Tenn. |
| 4. New York, N.Y. |
4. Washington, D.C. |
| 5. Austin, Texas |
5. Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 6. San Diego, Calif. |
6. Dallas, Texas |
| 7. San Antonio, Texas |
7. Nashville, Tenn. |
| 8. Louisville, Ky. |
8. Charlotte, N.C. |
| 9. Fort Worth, Texas |
9. Columbus, Ohio |
| 10. Jacksonville, Fla. |
10. Houston, Texas |
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Buy A Goal Fundraiser Underway
Buy A Goal Donor Sheet in PDF Format
The "Buy a Goal" Fundraiser is designed to help us fundraise for needed equipment and team activities. Last year the UTEP fundraising efforts rose over $5,000.00. Our goal this year is to raise $10,000.00. With your help, we can continue to provide the equipment and experiences for our very deserving student-athletes and compete with the nation's elite!
How does it work?: Throughout the season, the UTEP Miners will be scoring goals to win games this year. Sponsors, like yourself, will either sponsor a flat donation or a cash amount for every goal scored throughout the season that the UTEP Miners score. When the season is over, the goals will be tallied and your donation will be equal to the amount of goals times your cash amount donated per goal.
For example: If UTEP Soccer scores 30 goals this season and you sponsor a $1.00 per goal, you will donate $30.00 to the UTEP Miners' Soccer Gift Fund.
Your pledge will be the amount you check below times the number of goals that UTEP Soccer scores. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY NOW!!! After the season, we will let you know the results of our efforts and the amount of your pledge. At the time we receive your donation, your gifts will be sent out to you!
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