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MetroStars announce 2006 schedule

Published on February 8, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SECAUCUS, NJ (Wednesday, February 8, 2006) - The MetroStars announced today their full 2006 regular season MLS schedule, which runs from April 2 through October 14 and includes 32 games. All times are included on this schedule except for three dates, which are being held for television purposes.

The MetroStars will begin their season with a trip to R.F.K Stadium on April 2 to take on their arch-rivals and four-time MLS Cup Champions, D.C. United. The game will be played at 5:00 p.m. ET, and will kick off the 2006 Atlantic Cup - an award given to the winner of the regular-season series between the two clubs. The last time the Metros traveled to D.C. was on October 8, 2005 when they defeated United 2-1. D.C. United will make their first trip north on Route 95 when they travel to Giants Stadium on April 22.

The Metros will return to New Jersey the following weekend to play their home opener on Saturday, April 8, against the New England Revolution at 7:30 p.m. ET. New England will be led into action by Taylor Twellman, who was named the league's Most Valuable Player last season. The contest will be a rematch of the 2006 MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals which saw the MetroStars fall to the Revolution 3-2 on aggregate, after winning the first leg 1-0 at Giants Stadium.

One of the most exciting dates on the Metros schedule is June 25, when the "Red and Black" square off against the Chicago Fire during the grand opening of the Fire's new home, Bridgeview Stadium. This marks the second consecutive year that the MetroStars will be the visiting team in the opening of a new stadium, as in 2005 the MetroStars played FC Dallas to a 2-2 draw when Pizza Hut Park, in Frisco, TX was unveiled.

Another 'first' on the MetroStars' schedule is the squad's first trip to MLS' newest city, Houston. The team will take on Houston 1836 on August 5 at Robertson Stadium.

The MetroStars will face-off against the defending MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup Champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy at home on June 17. They will later celebrate Independence Day on the West Coast when they play the Galaxy on July 4 in Los Angeles at The Home Depot Center.

It was also announced today that ESPN2 will air two MetroStars games nationally this season. Fans across the country will be able to watch ESPN2 on April 22 as the Metros take on D.C. United at home, and again on July 1 as the team travels to New England. The remainder of the MetroStars broadcast schedule will be announced in the near future.

Finally, it should be noted that the MetroStars have three bye weekends on the schedule - the first and last weekends in May, and the second weekend in August.

2006 METROSTARS SCHEDULE (schedule subject to change)

Sunday April 2 at D.C.United 5:00 p.m.

Saturday April 8 New England Revolution 7:30 p.m.

Saturday April 15 at Real Salt Lake 9:00 p.m.

Saturday April 22 D.C. United 4:00 p.m.

Saturday April 29 at Chivas USA 10:00 p.m.

Saturday May 13 Chicago Fire 7:30 p.m.

Saturday May 20 Chivas USA 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday May 24 FC Dallas TBD

Saturday June 3 at Kansas City Wizards 8:30 p.m.

Saturday June 10 Houston 1836 7:30 p.m.

Saturday June 17 Los Angeles Galaxy 7:30 p.m.

Sunday June 25 at Chicago Fire 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday June 28 Columbus Crew 7:30 p.m.

Saturday July 1 at New England 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday July 4 at Los Angeles Galaxy 10:30 p.m.

Saturday July 8 at FC Dallas 8:30 p.m.

Saturday July 15 Colorado Rapids 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday July 19 at Columbus Crew 7:30 p.m.

Saturday July 22 Kansas City Wizards 7:30 p.m.

Saturday August 5 at Houston 1836 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday August 16 D.C. United TBD

Saturday August 19 at Columbus Crew 7:30 p.m.

Saturday August 26 Real Salt Lake 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday August 30 at Kansas City Wizards 8:30 p.m.

Sunday September 3 at Chicago Fire 7:00 p.m.

Saturday September 9 at New England Revolution TBD

Saturday September 16 Columbus Crew 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday September 20 New England Revolution 7:30 p.m.

Saturday September 23 at D.C. United 7:30 p.m.

Saturday September 30 Chicago Fire 7:30 p.m.

Saturday October 7 at Colorado Rapids 9:00 p.m.

Saturday October 14 Kansas City Wizards 7:30 p.m.

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