Tip of the Week #2

This weeks’ “tip of the week,” is more of an update and a request, rather than the passing of soccer knowledge. An important soccer match is coming to College Station and it’s an event that we as the soccer community can’t afford to miss. One of the best teachers of our beautiful game is to have our players, and ourselves, watch quality matches. On Monday, the opponent of the Lady Aggies is the Brazilian National Team, and when it comes to soccer, there is none more beautiful. Though our young soccer players will most likely remember how large their popcorn container was, before they remember the jaw-dropping 1-2 combination the happened on the right flank, it’s the event and the passion at the match which we need to expose them to. The following is the article about Monday’s game. If you’re practicing that day, please re-think your plan and let’s try to get a huge contingent of CSSC soccer players and coaches at the game.

See you at the Aggie Soccer Complex----Wade Breaux, CSSC DOT

Aggie Soccer to Host Brazilian National Team

For Immediate Release
Saturday, April 3, 2004

COLLEGE STATION, Texas- The Texas A&M soccer program has taken on traditional powers such as North Carolina, Portland and UCLA. But taking on the best in the United States is not enough for Aggie Head Coach G. Guerrieri, he has decided to take on the world’s sixth-ranked team, the Brazilian National Team, in an exhibition match scheduled for Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Aggie soccer complex. Admission is free and fans can earn a stamp for the 12th Man Rewards Team.

“We are excited about playing such a celebrated team,” Coach G. said. “Brazil represents the highest level of excellence in our game. Their flair, skill and athletic ability are to be marveled. This is a great opportunity for our loyal fans to see the beautiful game played at its artistic best here in Aggieland.”

The Texas A&M women’s soccer team has made its mark in the NCAA as the Aggies have finished in the Sweet 16 for five consecutive years and reached the Elite Eight on two occasions.

Brazil competed in the 2000 Olympic Games and has qualified for the 2004 Olympics to be held in Athens, Greece. The all-star squad advanced to the semifinals of the 1999 World Cup and reached the quarterfinals in 2003. Brazil will train in College Station for a couple of days before the match.

Brazilian star, Katia, was the second leading scorer in 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup action. Other stars include Milene, Macion, Marta, Cristiane and Pretinha. This group dominated play leading up to the 2003 World Cup with an incredible plus-133 goal differential. The Brazilians beat South America’s National team, 16-0.

In addition to facing the Aggies, the Brazilian team will play Oklahoma State and SMU in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Brazil faces the U.S. National team in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, Apr. 24.