FRISCO, Texas (Tuesday, May 31, 2016) – FC Dallas’ newly-launched Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) team will play a friendly match, presented by AdvoCare, versus the Houston Dash (National Women’s Soccer League) on Thursday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. on Tundra Field 2 at Toyota Soccer Center.
The match marks the first half of a Texas Derby doubleheader that evening with a Major League Soccer nightcap as FC Dallas takes on the Houston Dynamo, presented by ALDI, at Toyota Stadium at 8 p.m.
Fans wanting to attend the women’s match on Tundra Field 2 will present their match ticket for the FC Dallas versus Houston Dynamo nightcap to gain entrance. Seating will be limited for the match at 5:30 p.m., and access will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The FC Dallas WPSL side, coached by Ben Waldrum, kicked off its inaugural season on May 21 with an 8-0 win over the Texas Titans. The team features 2015 Women’s World Cup veteran Monica Alvarado (Mexico) and boasts more than 100 international appearances between Alvarado and Trinidad & Tobago internationals Rhea Belgrave, Karyn Forbes and Victoria Swift. Former Houston Dash defender Marissa Diggs also suits up for the Dallas side. The team’s complete schedule and roster can be foundhere.
The nightcap features the heated Texas Derby between FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo. The annual battle for El Capitan, a civil-war era howitzer, has long been a fan favorite match-up. Dallas currently sits one point out of first place in the Western Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings with 26 points and an 8-4-2 record, while Houston is last in the West with 12 points (3-7-2).
Tickets for the evening start at $22 and can be purchased online at FCDallas.com or by calling 888.FCD.GOAL (323-4625).
