The Aztexan

This is it, today's the day! The first Aztex game ever!

Okay, granted that since we're in our first season (for the second time; this year it's the USL-1 team), we get to have lots of "firsts". We'll get to have another one with the first league game, but that's still more than a month away.

For now, this is it: the first official public game to ever be played by the Austin Aztex USL-1!

The opponent tonight is MLS' New England Revolution, who have been in town all week, training in the warm Texas sunshine. The Revs and the Aztex scrimmaged at least once this week, with the Aztex winning or drawing all 3 30-minute matches.

Supporters group Chantico's Army has a nice match preview, which includes details on lots of the Aztex players who are not yet officially signed. And News 8 Austin has a short video on the Aztex's preparations for the game. As they note, this is the first of a 3-week exhibition home stand. Next week we'll see the Houston Dynamo. The week after that the Columbus Crew will be in town.

Though we've had highs in the 80s the last couple of days, a cold front came in overnight. Highs today will be in the 60s, but temps during the game are forecast to drop from mid 50s to high 40s.

Kickoff tonight is 7:30PM at Nelson Field. Individual tickets are $20 or $30. Chantico's Army folks are gathering at La Palapa at 5:00, and then heading over to the stadium. I unfortunately won't be able to join them, but it's open to anyone, fans of either team. I will be at the game, hope to see you there!

Update: rosters for both teams on the Aztex website.

Labels: exhibition, gameday, MLS, USL-1