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San Diego Spirit to Meet Arizona State

March 14, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
San Diego Spirit News Release


SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Spirit will continue preseason play in an exhibition match in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, March 29 against Arizona State. Kickoff at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium is at 4:00 p.m. PT. The match is the final stop on a two-game, six-day preseason road trip.

The match against Arizona State will come one week before the Spirit's season opener on April 5. San Diego will feature a roster including Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Shannon MacMillan, Jaime Pagliarulo and Aly Wagner.

"We are excited to be going to Tempe, Arizona to play our final preseason game," said San Diego Spirit head coach Omid Namazi. "The combination of the weather and the great facilities are ideal, as we put the final touches to our team. Arizona State is a program that is on the rise and they have some excellent players. Playing the Sun Devils is a perfect match to help us prepare for our season opener the following week."

The Sun Devils, who advanced to the second round of last year's NCAA Tournament, return all of their starters, including freshman All-Americans Manya Makoski (U-19 National Team) and Elizabeth Bogus. ASU's top defender and U-21 National Team player Amy LePeilbet and U-19 National Team player Stephanie Ebner will lead the Devil back line.

Tickets for the game will be priced at $5.00 for general admission, $3.00 for youth (high school and younger, and seniors 60 years and older) and $3.00 for groups of 20 or more. For tickets call 480-965-2381. Parking for the game is free and will be located in the parking lot next to the stadium.

The San Diego Spirit is a charter member of the WUSA and plays their home matches at the 7,035-seat Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego. The Spirit kicks off their third season of action on April 5, against the Boston Breakers. Kickoff is 6 p.m. PT. For season, mini-plan or group ticket information, please contact the Spirit ticket office at 1-877-4SOCCER (1-877-476-2237) or 619-692-9872, or visit the club's website at www.sandiegospirit.com. Single-game tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 619-220-TIXS or online at www.ticketmaster.com.



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