The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Myers Stadium hosts ATX Pro Challenge Feb. 13 & 15
01.29.2015 | Texas Athletics, Soccer, Tickets
The four-team preseason tournament features USL PRO's Austin Aztex, and Major League Soccer's FC Dallas, Columbus Crew SC and D.C. United.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas at Austin's Mike A. Myers Stadium plays host to the inaugural ATX Pro Challenge, a four-team Major League Soccer preseason tournament hosted by the Austin Aztex, a member of the United Soccer Leagues PRO league. The event features USL PRO's Austin Aztex, plus Major League Soccer's FC Dallas, Columbus Crew SC and D.C. United.
Tournament games are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 15 at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the UT Austin campus.
ATX PRO CHALLENGE BRACKET
Friday, Feb. 13, 2015
Semifinal 1 (5:45 p.m.): Columbus Crew SC vs. FC Dallas
Semifinal 2 (8 p.m.): Austin Aztex vs. D.C. United
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015
Semifinal 3 (1 p.m.): Loser Semifinal 1 vs. Loser Semifinal 2
Semifinal 4 (3:15 p.m.): Winner Semifinal 1 vs. Winner Semifinal 2
Gates to Mike A. Myers Stadium open at 4:45 p.m. on Friday and noon on Sunday.
TICKETS
Tickets for the ATX Pro Challenge may be purchased online at TexasSports.com/tickets. Tickets may also be purchased through all Texas Box Office outlets, including select H-E-B stores, by phone at (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-BEVO (2386), and online at TexasBoxOffice.com.
General Admission (Sections 10, 11, 104-109)
Friday, Feb. 13: $20
Sunday, Feb. 15: $30
Full weekend: $40
Reserved Seating (Sections 1-10)
Friday, Feb. 13: $30
Sunday, Feb. 15: $40
Full weekend: $60
VIP Seating (Field level bleachers adjacent to team benches)
Friday, Feb. 13: $50
Sunday, Feb. 15: $60
Full weekend: $110
PARKING
Patrons may park in Manor Garage, Lot 37 and Lot 70 on both days of the ATX Pro Challenge. The rate is $12 on day of the event. Fans may reserve $7 Manor Garage parking (Friday only) in advance through the online Click and Park system. For campus parking information, visit the UT Parking & Transportation website.
• Friday, Feb. 13: Manor Garage (2017 Robert Dedman Dr.) is available starting at 2:30 p.m. Lots 37 and 70 open at 5 p.m. Lot 37 is located on the corner of Red River St. and Clyde Littlefield Dr. (northwest of Myers Stadium). Lot 70 is located on the corner of Red River St. and Robert Dedman Dr. (south of Myers Stadium).
• Sunday, Feb. 15: Lots 37 and 70 are open all day. Manor Garage is available starting at 10 a.m.
TELEVISION
Time Warner Cable will broadcast all four games of the tournament on Ch. 323 in Texas. Dwight Burgess (play-by-play) and Kit McConnico (analyst) call the action.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For updates during the weekend, follow the teams on Twitter:
• Austin Aztex: @AustinAztex
• Columbus Crew SC: @ColumbusCrewSC
• FC Dallas: @FCDallas
• D.C. United: @dcunited
Hashtag: #ATXProChallenge
About United Soccer Leagues
USL has become the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America by building on the vision, commitment, and passion of players, fans and investors. Now in its third decade of operation, USL continues to be a driving force in the growth of soccer in the United States, Canada and Caribbean. USL is devoted to developing the sport at the grassroots level in every community across the region.
USL PRO is the strongest North American men's professional soccer league on and off the field below and in support of Major League Soccer (MLS). Focused on league stability and franchise performance longevity, USL PRO features 24 teams, including expansion teams in Austin, Charlotte, Colorado Springs, Louisville, Montreal, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto, Tulsa and Vancouver, and a total of eight teams owned and operated by MLS clubs. USL PRO is the longest-standing pro league affiliate member of US Soccer.
