Soccer News: Match Re-Scheduled for June Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding in North Houston
Due to the recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the North Houston area, Houston Dutch Lions officials along with league administrators have decided that in the best interest of players and fans, the game between the visiting Laredo Heat and the Houston Dutch Lions scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015 will be postponed to Thursday, June 11, 2015.
The new date for the game will have the Laredo Heat playing in the Houston area twice in three days, with the second match being the previously scheduled game on Saturday, June 13, 2015.
“One always dislikes changes in schedules or our daily lives but in this case, it is easy to understand the decision made by the Houston Dutch Lions and the PDL, player safety should always come first and hopefully there is no extensive damage to the Dutch Lions new soccer complex”, said Heat General Manager J.J. Vela.
“This postponement helps us to a certain extent in order to prepare better for the 2nd Round Open Cup Match versus the Austin Aztex next Wednesday in the Capital City but adds one more game to an already heavy schedule of games in June”.
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Second Round Match
After their thrilling penalty kick win, 4 – 2 over the NTX Rayados this past Wednesday, the Heat earned a trip to the Second Round to take on former PDL Rivals the Austin Aztex on Wednesday, May 20th. The match will be played at historic House Park in Downtown Austin and kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM CST. The winner of the Aztex vs. Heat will play the San Antonio Scorpions in the Third Round, if the Aztex win, they will travel to San Antonio and if Laredo wins, they will host the Scorpions in Laredo on Wednesday, May 27th.
USL PDL Notes for 2015
YouTube Live will once again serve as the official video platform for the PDL in 2015. Live games from throughout the league as well as team highlights and weekly league videos will provide fans a front-row seat during the season.
