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Thunder Storms Atlanta Friday Live On Fox Soccer Channel

April 26, 2007 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Thursday, April 26, 2007) - The Minnesota Thunder will play its third consecutive road game and go for its first win of the season against the Atlanta Silverbacks on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Silverbacks Stadium. The game will be televised LIVE on Fox Soccer Channel.

The Thunder will follow the match-up against the Silverbacks by opening the home season on Sunday, May 6 at 5:05 p.m. at James Griffin Stadium against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Admission to the home opener is free of charge.

About the Thunder

Minnesota (0-0-2, 2 points) is looking for its first win of the season after playing to two draws last weekend on the road. On April 20, the Thunder were able to hold the Charleston Battery to a scoreless tie despite being banged up defensively. Goalkeeper Joe Warren earned the shutout, making five saves and facing 16 shots.

The following night, the Thunder tied the expansion Carolina Railhawks 1-1 in the Railhawks' first-ever game in their franchise. Thunder forward Ansu Toure converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute to tie the game after an early goal by Carolina.

About the Silverbacks

Atlanta (0-0-1, 1 points) opened its season by tying the Montreal Impact 2-2 at home on April 21. New acquisition Daniel Antoniuk scored both goals for the Silverbacks, and was honored by being named the season's first USL Player of the Week. Atlanta finished in eighth a year ago in the USL First Division standings by posting a record of 10-13-5.

2006 Season Series

The Thunder faced Atlanta twice last season, posting a record of 0-2. The Silverbacks defeated the Thunder 2-0 on July 4 in Atlanta, and won again in St. Paul on July 30, this time by a score of 3-2.

Up Next

The Thunder will host its home opener on Sunday, May 6 at James Griffin Stadium against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Kickoff is set for 5:05 p.m. The opener is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 651.917.TEAM or visit www.mnthunder.com

UPCOMING THUNDER AND LIGHTNING APPEARANCES:

Saturday, April 28:

Dia del Nino Celebration, Mercado Central, Lake Street, Mpls

Eastside Soccer Club Clinic, Battle Creek Rec Center, St Paul

Sunday, April 29:

Walk America La Escuelita Dia de los Ninos, Mpls

Bloomington Soccer Club Clinic, Brookside Soccer Field, Bloomington

Tuesday, May 1st:

SWITCH program, Lakeville

Wednesday, May 2nd:

A.C.E.S., Green Central School, Mpls

Friday, May 4th:

Good Shephard Lutheran School, Read to Kids


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