UTEP Soccer Newsletter: August 2010
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Support The Miners At NM State
The UTEP soccer team will kick off its 2010 campaign by venturing up the road to battle New Mexico State in the second-annual battle of I-10 at 7 p.m. in Las Cruces on Aug. 20.
Last year UTEP derailed the Aggies in front of a school-record crowd, 1-0, in overtime to open the season in fine fashion at University Field on Aug. 21, 2009. NM State played very hard, but it was also helped by a solid showing of supporters who made the drive to support their team.
Click here to read a recap of the Miners' victory vs. NM State in 2009.
This season, with the game being contested in Las Cruces, it will be up to the Miner fans to make the short trip. In order to make it a great experience, UTEP soccer is teaming up with the UTEP Alumni Association for this event.
The details for the event will be finalized soon, but among the things on tap will be a pre-game tailgate and then heading over to the field to cheer on the Orange and Blue. Be sure to check back here soon for more information.
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Camper Reunion Day Set For Home Opener
The UTEP soccer team will challenge 2009 NCAA Tournament participant Northern Arizona in its home opener at 12 p.m. at University Field on Aug. 22.
In order to help create a great atmosphere for the game, the Miners will be holding their "Camper Reunion Day." All participants from UTEP's soccer summer camps will receive free admission to the game by wearing their camp t-shirts. The match-up against the Lumberjacks will mark the first of 10 home games on the campaign.
Click here to read about the different home promotions for UTEP this fall.
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Team Days To Return
The UTEP soccer team will open up its training camp this week in preparation for the 2010 season. With the excitement for the year building, UTEP Athletics is excited to announce that the popular promotion "Team Days" has returned.
"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 to read more about the "Team Days" promotion.
Click here to download the "Team Days" packet in PDF format.
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Adopt UTEP Soccer
The UTEP soccer team has received tremendous support over the years from its loyal fan base. The Miners have led Conference USA in attendance in four straight years, while forging a record of 70-10-3 at University Field since 2002.
In an effort to build upon the already strong relationship with its fan base, the "Adopt UTEP Soccer" program will start in 2010. Area schools will be able to choose a week where they "adopt the Miners." The team will visit the school and participate in activities with students and staff. Additionally, students and staff from the school will have the chance to a attend a UTEP soccer game for free, receive autographs and other opportunities.
Click here to download the "Adopt UTEP Soccer" packet in PDF format.
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Run, Jo, Run!
UTEP assistant soccer coach Jo Radcliffe has had a busy summer. She has been working hard to transition into being ready for her first year on the sideline for the Miners, at least in a coaching capacity. Radcliffe, who starred at UTEP from 2007-09, was tabbed as a full-time assistant on July 9.
Even with the busy schedule, though, Radcliffe did find some time to achieve something pretty special. She competed in the widely-renowned San Francisco Marathon on July 31. Radcliffe showed off her toughness and endurance by racing in the first half-course marathon event.
Click here for more information on the event.
Click here to read more about Radcliffe being named an assistant coach.
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Former Miner Ties The Knot
One of the best parts about UTEP soccer is the family-style atmosphere that surrounds the program. So it is the spirit of that theme that Miner Soccer would like to extend its congratulations to former UTEP standout Leslie Platz on her marriage to Allen Kirkland.
Platz played for UTEP from 2003-06, starting 36 of 77 career matches. She scored three goals and tallied seven assists for 13 points. None of those strikes by the Allen, Texas, native were bigger than her match winner in overtime to send UTEP past Texas, 3-2, in the opening-round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament.
Click here to revisit the Miners' thrilling triumph against the Big 12's Longhorns.
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UTEP Soccer Rated Second-Best In Texas
UTEP has personified success in recent years, and the most-recent example of that are the Miners being rated as the second-best team in the state of Texas.
The NCAA recently released its final RPI rankings for 2009, and the Orange and Blue outdistanced every school except Texas A&M. The Miners placed ahead of Texas Tech, Texas State, Texas, Baylor, Rice, SMU, North Texas, TCU, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State, Houston and UT-San Antonio!
Click here to see the complete RPI report
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| Top Teams In The State Of Texas |
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1. Texas A&M
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| 2. UTEP |
| 3. Texas Tech |
| 4. Texas State |
| 5. Texas |
| 6. Baylor |
| 7. Rice |
| 8. SMU |
| 9. North Texas |
| 10. TCU |
| 11. Stephen F. Austin |
| 12. Sam Houston State |
| 13. Houston |
| 14. UT-San Antonio |
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2010 UTEP Schedule Announced
The 2010 UTEP soccer schedule was unveiled on April 13, with matches against three 2009 NCAA Championship participants, the second battle of I-10 and 10 home contests highlighting the slate.
"The 2010 schedule is very challenging, but we are looking forward to playing such a strong group of teams," Miners' head coach Kevin Cross said. "We will be bringing in some top schools to El Paso for the number one fans in Conference USA to watch. It should be another exciting year for UTEP soccer."
Click here to read more about the Miners' 2010 schedule!
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El Paso, Texas: Now The Second-Safest Big City In The Nation
A report by CQ press has ranked El Paso, Texas, the second-safest U.S. cities with a population of 500,000 or more.
Therefore, student-athletes on the UTEP soccer team are able to pursue their academic endeavors and play soccer that not only has great weather (318 days of sunshine per year) but is also very safe!
Click here to read just how safe El Paso is in an article in the Dallas Morning News.
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| Top 10 Safest Cities In The Nation |
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities In The Nation |
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1. Honolulu, Hawaii
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1. Detroit, Mich. |
| 2. EL PASO, TEXAS |
2. Memphis, Tenn. |
| 3. New York, N.Y. |
3. Baltimore, Md. |
| 4. San Josa, Calif. |
4. Washington, D.C. |
| 5. Austin, Texas |
5. Atlanta, Ga. |
| 6. San Diego, Calif. |
6. Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 7. Seattle, Wash. |
7. Indianapolis, Ind. |
| 8. Portland, Ore. |
8. Columbus, Ohio |
| 9. Denver, Colo. |
9. Milwaukee, Wis. |
| 10. Los Angeles, Calif. |
10. Dallas, Texas |
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Buy A Goal Fundraiser Underway
The "Buy a Goal" Fundraiser is designed to help us fundraise for needed equipment and team activities. Last year the UTEP fundraising efforts accounted for more than $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!
Click here to download the Buy A Goal Donor Sheet.
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