The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Final day of action at ATX Pro Challenge set for Sunday at Myers Stadium
02.14.2015 | Soccer, Tickets
Austin Aztex face Columbus Crew at 1 p.m. in the consolation contest; FC Dallas plays D.C. United in the 3:15 p.m. championship game
AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas at Austin's Mike A. Myers Stadium is playing 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 action began Friday evening with FC Dallas downing Columbus, 3-1, in the opener and D.C. United outlasting Austin, 2-0. FC Dallas and D.C. United will play for the title at approximately 3:15 p.m. Austin plays Columbus in the 1 p.m. consolation game.
ATX PRO CHALLENGE BRACKET
Friday, Feb. 13, 2015
Semifinal 1: FC Dallas 3, Columbus Crew SC 1 - box score
Semifinal 2: D.C. United 2, Austin Aztex 0 - box score
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015
Consolation (1 p.m.): Columbus Crew SC vs. Austin Aztex
Championship (3:15 p.m.): FC Dallas vs. D.C. United
Gates to Mike A. Myers Stadium open at 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 1-3, 8-10 and 101-110)
Sunday, Feb. 15: $30
Reserved Seating (Sections 4-7)
Sunday, Feb. 15: $40
VIP Seating (Field level bleachers adjacent to team benches)
Sunday, Feb. 15: $60
PARKING
Patrons may park in Manor Garage, Lot 37 and Lot 70. 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.
• 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. Kit McConnico (play-by-play) and Dwight Burgess (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.
