NPL kickoff this weekend in Dallas

Here we go!

Most of us are heading to Dallas tomorrow morning (maybe some today) for our games this weekend.

Both games are at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park.

Valley Ridge Blvd.
Lewisville, TX 75057

Google maps shows 4 hours and 8 minutes in no traffic from my house (near McGovern).

Saturday we are on field #5 at 2:00 pm against Liverpool FC America. Plan on wearing white.

Sunday we play on field #4 at 9:00 am against Tulsa United Blitz. Let's wear green/navy.

Please bring all of your kit to each game in case of a uniform conflict.

On Saturday, especially if you're driving up that morning, please plan on being there 1 hour before game time. It will take a little longer to get warmed up after the drive. Also, plan your lunch accordingly, eat early enough so that it's not a problem with warmups, and try to avoid greasy fast food if possible.

For those of you staying at the Sheraton Stonebriar, I will be there. There are a couple restaurants next door, so I'll work on getting a dinner reservation. (I'm thinking Cantina Laredo and a margarita or two...)

The Stonebriar is at:
5444 State Highway 121
Frisco, TX 75034

It's a straight shot to/from the fields down 121.

The weather for the Saturday game looks like it will be OK. 66 degrees and only a slight chance of rain. Sunday is another story. The forecast now says it will be 35 and windy, with a chance of sleet or freezing rain later. So come prepared for all sorts of weather. Girls will probably want gloves and something for their heads/ears. The one thing we know about weather forecasts is that they are certainly wrong. It could be cold and miserable on Saturday too. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.

Also, Mark will not be in Dallas. As you may know, Express is hosting a tournament here for younger teams, and he will be tied up with that. Gui Gui will be in Dallas for us instead.

Some NPL information:
The NPL is asking teams to make a FIFA field entrance with handshakes prior to each game kick off. It would be great if someone got some pictures.

There are some slightly different NPL Rules that you and the girls should be aware of:

3.10 Substitutions. Once a SCPL Registered Player is substituted in one half of any SCPL Competition, such SCPL Registered Player may not re-enter the game for the duration of the half. Once a SCPL Registered Player is substituted in one period of overtime of any SCPL Competition, such SCPL Registered Player may not re-enter the game for the duration of such overtime period. There shall be a maximum of seven (7) substitutions in any half or in any overtime period of any SCPL Competition.
 3.12 Yellow and Red Cards (Players). Any SCPL Registered Player receiving a red card in a SCPL Competition will be suspended for the remainder of that SCPL Competition and also for the next SCPL Competition played by the SCPL Club at all age groups. For purposes of clarification, if a SCPL Registered Player receives a red card in a SCPL Competition, the SCPL Registered Player will not be eligible to participate in the next SCPL Competition for any team within the SCPL Registered Player’s SCPL Club.

And finally...check our our NPL schedule, we've added some games.