Miami FCLeague play rolls on in the USSF-D2, in spite of epic, landscape-altering World Cup matches left and right. Such as today’s big second-round game, U.S.A.-Ghana (as if you need me to remind you). But no matter the result from that, Austin and Miami FC will be fighting for their next three points tonight in Florida.

Miami (2-3-7) have no wins from their previous four games, with the most recent being their 1-3 loss here in Austin last weekend.

A new twist to the budding rivalry between Austin and Miami: the winners of the game will hold a Willie Nelson-autographed guitar as trophy.

The U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association (USHCA) will attend the soccer game between the Blues and Aztex on Saturday at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Texas State Representative Diana Maldonado and City of Lockhart Mayor Pro Tem Frank Estrada are among the Austin area representatives who will attend the game to show support for the Aztex.

As a ceremonial end to the event, the losing team’s representatives will present the winner with a trophy that symbolizes the rivalry’s spirit – a guitar signed by Willie Nelson. The guitar will then be on the line from this point forth in every matchup between the two clubs as a trophy.

I recently read that more people are watching the World Cup in Miami than in any other U.S. market. I hope The Blues are able to somehow capitalize on that soon, and start drawing some bigger crowds.

Kickoff will be at 6:30 PM CT, free streaming video available at miamifc.com. Who’s turn is it for a hat-trick tonight? Tune in to find out!

Update: They didn’t take long to take my advice — I just saw Miami FC‘s head coach, Victor Pastora, being interviewed at some length on Univision’s República Deportiva prior to the U.S.A.-Ghana match. Nice work, Miami!