Men's Soccer Match With Portland Timbers Highlights Spring Schedule
March 29, 2011
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Oregon State men's soccer team will play six matches this spring, including a home game at Paul Lorenz Field against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, April 9, head coach Steve Simmons announced on Tuesday.
The Beavers will also play the University of Portland, Northwest Nazarene, Oregon Institute of Technology, Seattle University and host their annual Alumni Game this spring.
The match against the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer (MLS) highlights the spring schedule and will begin at 6 p.m. on April 9. Tickets are $10 each and can only be purchased the day of the event beginning at 5 p.m. with general admission seating that will be capped at 1,100 people. Children two and under get in for free. All other home spring matches are free admission.
"To be certain, we are looking forward to the 2011 spring campaign," Simmons said. "The schedule will provide our young group with tremendous playing opportunities after a challenging winter term. Additionally, I want to thank the Portland Timbers for scheduling us in their inaugural season. No doubt this will be one of the highlights for the players as they will challenge every facet of our development."
The Portland Timbers have been a professional franchise since 1975 and were awarded an expansion franchise by the MLS on March 20, 2009 with their opening season beginning this year. The Timbers will have played four regular season MLS matches before the match against the Beavers on April 9.
The Alumni Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at Paul Lorenz Field and is an opportunity for former players and coaches to reconnect and have an opportunity to meet members of the current program. Alumni interested in participating or helping the program can click this link for more information.
Oregon State Men's Soccer Spring Schedule
Saturday, April 9 - Portland Timbers - Paul Lorenz Field - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 16 - at University of Portland - Merlo Field - 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 - Northwest Nazarene - Paul Lorenz Field - 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 23 - Northwest Nazarene vs. Oregon Institute of Technology - Paul Lorenz Field - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 - Oregon Institute of Technology - Paul Lorenz Field - 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 30 - Alumni Game - 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 - vs. Seattle University - NIKE World Campus, Beaverton - 1 p.m.
Support Oregon State University Athletics by making your tax deductible donation to the Beaver Athletic Student Fund. For more information, and to purchase tickets, follow this "Everyday Champion". Follow Beaver Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
