Thursday, August 5, 2010

Thursday's Aztex News & Notes - August 5, 2010


(God I still love that picture!)

Austin Aztex: Aztex Gear Up for Battle with Tampa

Austin Aztex: Aztex Newsletter Issue 22 is Hot Off the Press

Austin Chronicle: Soccer Watch by Nick Barbaro




This coming Tuesday, the U.S. National team will play a friendly at the new Giants Stadium against Brazil. The Austin chapter of American Outlaws will be gathering at Mister Tramps Sports Pub & Cafe. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CST, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, Univision and ESPN Deportes Radio. Fans can also follow the match live online via ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and twitter.com/ussoccer. For more updates on Austin's chapter of American Outlaws, you can follow them at twitter.com/AOAustin


Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Wednesday's Aztex's News & Notes - August 4, 2010



If you haven't listen to the latest edition of Futbol en Vivo podcast yesterday, you can listen to them here: (listen, download in Spanish); (listen, download in English). Austin Aztex's midfielder Yordany Alvarez was their guest on the Spanish version of the show to talk about his experiences playing soccer in Cuba and how he is adjusting like in the U.S. So have a listen to the interview as well as other topics such as the Aztex's win over Miami FC, Copa Libertadores, the MLS All-Star game last week in Houston and others. Also don't forget that tomorrow, Futbol en Vivo will be at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX to attend the FC Dallas vs Inter Milan friendly. You can follow live tweets on their twitter here (@futbolaustin) for live match commentary and post-match audio.

In addition to that, you can also listen to this evening Austin Aztex's Coach's Show (listen, download) on AM 1300 The Zone as well as the first episode of In The Mixer (listen, download).

In other news, Chantico's Army member Dan Wiersema of the Free Beer Movement is mentioned in Austin360.com's article "Make a soccer convert, buy them a beer". Check out Dan's photo trip to Houston for the MLS All-Star match in which he brought along newbies to the beautiful game. To which is very helpful of getting new and converted soccer fans at the Tavern (Pre-Game) or at Cuatros (Post-Game).

Speaking of which, make sure you get to House Park this Saturday night as we take on Tampa Bay Rowdies. The game starts at 7:30pm In both matches so far this season, both of them have been draws/ties (2-2 at Tampa and a thrilling 3-3 at House Park). So be there at the Tavern for pre-match gathering along with Chantico's Army at 5:30pm and post match gathering at Cuatros. Hopefully we can finally get a win against the Rowdies whom their record doesn't reflect on how they played this season. Also the Crocketteers (San Antonio Soccer Supporters Group) will be making their IH-35 trip to House Park (on a Lion and Rose Double Decker Bus) to see the match. So we need every support we can get to support our beloved Austin Aztex to maintain our top of the USSF D2 table status.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Monday's Aztex's News & Notes - August 2, 2010



Austin Aztex: Aztex Acquire Goal Scoring Patterson

Austin Aztex: USSF D-2 Pro League Enters Final Third of the Season with Eight Matches in Week 17

The Aztexan: Aztex Defeat Miami, 3-1

Soccer By Ives: USSF D-2: A Look Back at Week 17

Don't forget this evening (Monday) there will be open lines from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. CDT for the new Austin Aztex and Chanticos Army podcast show called In the Mixer. Call in on Skype (mgrayscale) with thoughts on the Austin Aztex win over Miami FC and well as USSF D2 teams' news and league game results.



Also Futbol en Vivo will be on tomorrow afternoon from 1pm to 2pm with the first half hour in Spanish and the second half hour in English. You can catch the show on KOOP 91.7 FM, community radio for Austin, Texas.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Friday's Aztex News & Notes



U.S. Soccer: USSF D2 Pro League Standings & Stats

U.S. Soccer: USSF D-2 Pro League Standings Remain Tight after Week 16 Matches

Austin Aztex: Aztex Battle Rival Miami FC for Willie Nelson Guitar

Austin Aztex: Aztex Add Depth to Midfield with Addition of Hemming

Austin Aztex: Aztex Affiliate Mississippi Brilla Finish Unbeaten Season; Begin Playoffs This Week

Austin Aztex: Aztex Newsletter is Hot Off the Press (Issue 21)

The Statesman: Aztex face big late-season challenges

The Aztexan: Home Game 7/31: Miami FC

Austin Chronicle: Soccer Watch by Nick Barbaro

Chantico's Army:
Chantico's Army To Launch Austin Aztex & USSF Division II Podcast

Futbol en Vivo (Audio Podcast): Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Show



Upcoming Matches & Events:

Saturday 07-31-2010 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Pre-match Gathering :: ALL AZTEX SUPPORTERS at The Tavern

Saturday 07-31-2010 7:30pm - 9:30pm
League Match :: Austin Aztex v. Miami FC Blues :: Home at House Park

Saturday 07-31-2010 9:30pm - 11:30pm

Post-match Gathering :: ALL AZTEX SUPPORTERS at Cuatros

Friday, May 21, 2010

Non-Aztex Related: The Art Of Time Wasting.

Alex Nimo has found a brilliant way to kill any time wasting tactics from his opponent. Well, at least he tried to that is. LOL! Thanks to Matthew Gray & his wife for finding this.




Thursday, May 20, 2010

Insert Caption Here: The Cold Stare.


Thanks to Austin photographer Patrick Meredith for this bad ass picture of Jamie Watson staring at Tampa Bay's Pascal Millien. So what do you think Jamie said to him? :-)

BTW you can see more of Patrick's photos of the Aztex-Rowdies match here.

Austin Aztex Hooligans Episode 1

Discover Austin's Pro Soccer Team with two funny locals:

Austin Aztex: Making Noise in 2010

Here's a new video interview of Adrian Heath and the Austin Aztex while they were at Tampa Bay last week. Courtesy of USL Live

Post Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies News & Notes



News:

Austin Aztex: Aztex Battle to Second Consecutive Draw Against Tampa Bay

The Statesman: Aztex, Tampa Bay play to 3-3 tie

News 8 Austin: Aztex draw with Tampa Bay Blogger Note: It's really bad enough that they don't show more than just one highlight of the match on their station, but the "Kiss Your Sister" comment at the end? Come on now!

St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Rowdies tie Austin 3-3

WTSP.com 10 Connect (Tampa Bay): Rowdies tie 3-3 with Austin

Soccer By Ives: SBI USSF Division 2 Power Rankings: Week 6 Blogger Note: Guess who #1 on that rankings?



Notes:

While I'm still gutted by conceding that late goal from Sasha Kljestan's ugly mustache-less brother's free kick at the end, I'm still happy that 6,051 attended that Wednesday match. It also helps that we're still top of the table thanks in part of Rochester losing to Crystal Palace Baltimore and Portland defeated by Montreal Impact at their home matches.

The Austin Aztex's next 2 matches will be road games at Miami FC on Wednesday May 26 (6:30 p.m.) and on Saturday May 29 (6:00 p.m.) at Crystal Palace Baltimore. Then their return home for their next home match on June 5 (7:30 p.m.) at House Park against the Puerto Rico Islanders

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Austin Aztex Are In The House

USSF D2 Per Game Stats (As of May 18, 2010)

Source: USSF D-2 Pro League 2010 & USSF D-2 Pro League - Team Statistics

Points Per Game:
  1. Austin Aztex 2.17 (best)
  2. Puerto Rico Islanders 2.00
  3. Portland Timbers 1.83
  4. Rochester Rhinos 1.83
  5. Montreal Impact 1.60
  6. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.60
  7. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.50
  8. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
  9. Miami FC Blues 1.00
  10. NSC Minnesota Stars 0.88
  11. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0.67
  12. AC St. Louis 0.57 (worst)

Goals For Per Game:
  1. Puerto Rico Islanders 2.00 (best)
  2. Austin Aztex 1.83
  3. Rochester Rhinos 1.50
  4. Portland Timbers 1.33
  5. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.20
  6. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
  7. Montreal Impact 0.80
  8. Miami FC Blues 0.80
  9. NSC Minnesota Stars 0.75
  10. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.67
  11. AC St. Louis 0.57
  12. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0.50 (worst)

Goals Against Per Game:
  1. NSC Minnesota Stars 1.63 (worst)
  2. AC St. Louis 1.57
  3. Austin Aztex 1.17
  4. Crystal Palace Baltimore 1.17
  5. Puerto Rico Islanders 1.00
  6. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.00
  7. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
  8. Rochester Rhinos 0.83
  9. Montreal Impact 0.80
  10. Miami FC Blues 0.80
  11. Portland Timbers 0.67
  12. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.33 (best)

Fouls Per Game:
  1. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 16.50 (worst)
  2. Austin Aztex 14.50
  3. Tampa Bay Rowdies 14.40
  4. Montreal Impact 13.00
  5. Crystal Palace Baltimore 12.67
  6. Rochester Rhinos 11.83
  7. Portland Timbers 11.67
  8. AC St. Louis 11.00
  9. Puerto Rico Islanders 10.00
  10. Carolina RailHawks 10.00
  11. NSC Minnesota Stars 9.63
  12. Miami FC Blues 9.60 (best)

Shots Per Game:
  1. Puerto Rico Islanders 15.00 (best)
  2. Portland Timbers 13.17
  3. Montreal Impact 10.20
  4. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9.67
  5. Austin Aztex 9.67
  6. NSC Minnesota Stars 9.50
  7. Miami FC Blues 8.60
  8. Crystal Palace Baltimore 8.50
  9. Carolina RailHawks 8.40
  10. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8.20
  11. Rochester Rhinos 7.83
  12. AC St. Louis 5.57 (worst)

Caution Points Per Game: (Note: 1 point for a yellow card & 5 points for a red card)

NSC Minnesota Stars 4.00 (worst)
Tampa Bay Rowdies 4.00
Portland Timbers 3.17
Rochester Rhinos 2.67
Miami FC Blues 2.40
Austin Aztex 2.33
Montreal Impact 2.00
Crystal Palace Baltimore 2.00
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.83
Carolina RailHawks 1.80
AC St. Louis 1.43
Puerto Rico Islanders 1.00 (best)

Tuesday's Aztex News & Notes




Last Week's USSF D2 Results:

Thu, May 13, 2010
Portland Timbers 0:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore


Fri, May 14, 2010
Carolina RailHawks 1:2 Tampa Bay Rowdies


Sat, May 15, 2010
NSC Minnesota Stars 1:1 Miami FC Blues


Sat, May 15, 2010
Portland Timbers 1:1 AC St. Louis


Sat, May 15, 2010
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0:0 Montreal Impact


Sun, May 16, 2010
Austin Aztex 2:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore


NASL Conference Standings:

* 01. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9 points (6 matches) +2 GD

* 02. Montreal Impact 8 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 03. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 04. Miami FC Blues 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 05. Crystal Palace Baltimore 4 point (6 matches) -4 GD

* 06. AC St. Louis 4 points (7 matches) -7 GD


USL Conference Standings:

* 01. Austin Aztex 13 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 03. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 04. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8 points (5 matches) +1 GD

* 05. NSC Minnesota Stars 7 points (8 matches) -7 GD

* 06. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD



Overall USSF D2 Standings:

* 01. Austin Aztex 13 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 03. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 04. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9 points (6 matches) +2 GD

* 05. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8 points (5 matches) +1 GD

* 06. Montreal Impact 8 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 07. NSC Minnesota Stars 7 points (8 matches) -7 GD

* 08. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

* 09. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 10. Miami FC Blues 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 11. Crystal Palace Baltimore 4 point (6 matches) -4 GD

* 12. AC St. Louis 4 points (7 matches) -7 GD


This Week's USSF D2 Matches:

Wed, May 19, 2010
Rochester Rhinos vs Crystal Palace Baltimore
7:00 pm EST

Wed, May 19, 2010
Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
8:30 pm EST

Wed, May 19, 2010
Portland Timbers vs Montreal Impact
10:00 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Crystal Palace Baltimore vs Portland Timbers
7:00 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Miami FC Blues vs NSC Minnesota Stars
7:30 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
AC St. Louis vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
8:10 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Rochester Rhinos
10:00 pm EST


Post-Game Austin Aztex-Crystal Palace News:


Austin Aztex: Aztex Take Over First Place With 2-1 Win

The Statesman: "Watson's" goal lifts Aztex over Baltimore Blogger's Note: I had to editing the headline link due to the Statesman's error in their reporting.

Stoke City:
Austin Aztex Flying High

News 8 Austin: Aztex in first place after win

The Examiner: Palace Baltimore falls in Austin, Aztex grab top spot in standings


Pre-Game Austin Aztex-Tampa Bay Rowdies News & Notes:


Austin Aztex: First Place Aztex Rematch Against FC Tampa Bay

The Statesman: Tonight's midweek game a new wrinkle for Aztex

Tampa Bay Online: Return meeting with Aztex will be test for Rowdies

Tampa Bay Online: Aztex start fast thanks to help from Watson



Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies This Wednesday Night May 19, 2010

Stoke Chairman Tony Scholes will be on hand for this match as will friend of the Army, Gary Mellor.

  • Aztex-Rowdies game time: 7:30 pm
  • Post Game Gathering at Cuatros after the match.
The Aztex played to a 2-2 draw against the Rowdies at their "evil Yankee Owner's" baseball field on May 8. ;-) Here are the highlights of the Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Austin Aztex match:



Now was this a penalty or not? You make the call. But I think all of us can agree that the referee was poor in this match.



Other Austin Aztex News:

Soccer By Ives: USSF D-2: A Look Back at Week 6

Austin Aztex: USSF D-2 Week 6 Summary and Week 7 Preview


Austin Aztex: Watch the World Cup With the Aztex!

Date Time (CST) Matchup Location
  • Friday June 11 9 a.m. Mexico vs. South Africa Third Base at South Park Meadows (9600 South IH-35)

  • Saturday June 12 1:30 p.m. USA vs. England Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)

  • Tuesday June 15 1:30 p.m. Brazil vs. Korea Champions (300 E. 4th St.)

  • Thursday June 17 1:30 p.m. Mexico vs. France Waterloo Ice House S. Park Meadows(9600 S. IH-35, Suite D)

  • Friday June 18 9 a.m. USA vs. Slovenia Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)

  • Saturday June 20 1:30 p.m. Brazil vs. Ivory Coast Third Base Downtown (1717 W. 6th St)

  • Tuesday June 22 9 a.m. Mexico vs. Uruguay Waterloo Ice House Downtown (1106 W. 38th St.)

  • Wednesday June 23 9 a.m. USA vs. Algeria Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)

  • Wednesday June 23 9 a.m. England vs. Slovenia Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Insert Caption Here: Tampa Bay Rowdies' Mascot...



....is A SOCK!

That's right. A BIG FREAKING GREEN & YELLOW STRIPED SOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Good grief! I guess that makes our anorexic apple look like a true genius now. ;-)




By the way, Sergeant Pepper says to don't forget to register for summer camps today. By phone: 512-335-8881. By e-mail: camps@austinaztex.com Online: www.austinaztex.com