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		<title>Aztex Unveil 2012 Schedule</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas (Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012) – The Austin Aztex kick off the 2012 United Soccer League’s PDL season on May 5 in the Mid South division versus the Texas Dutch Lions at WoodForest Stadium in Woodlands, Texas. The Aztex will open their home schedule on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at House Park &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2012/02/16/aztex-unveil-2012-schedule/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AUSTIN, Texas (Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012) – The Austin Aztex kick off the 2012 United Soccer League’s PDL season on May 5 in the Mid South division versus the Texas Dutch Lions at WoodForest Stadium in Woodlands, Texas. The Aztex will open their home schedule on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at House Park versus the El Paso Patriots. </p>
<p>The Mid South division includes six teams, five from Texas and one from Louisiana. The Aztex will play 16 regular season games, eight at home and eight on the road. The Aztex have also confirmed that the club will play its home games at House Park, a 6,500-seat stadium owned and operated by the Austin Independent School District.House Park is located along Shoal Creek in a historic neighborhood near downtown Austin. </p>
<p>“We’re very excited to announce our schedule and home stadium to our fans,” said Aztex chairman, David Markley. “The Mid South division is historically one of the most competitive in the PDL, and we are eager to compete with the top PDL clubs in the region. We’re also looking forward to welcoming Austin’s great soccer fans back to House Park beginning in May.” </p>
<p>Fans will soon be able to purchase a book of eight flex tickets for $50 or single game tickets at local retailers and online. Adult tickets will be priced at $10, while children 10 and under will be admitted free. </p>
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<th>TIME</th>
<th>OPPONENT </th>
<th>VENUE </th>
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<td>May 5</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>Texas Dutch Lions</td>
<td>WoodForest Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>May 11</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>West Texas Sockers</td>
<td>Grande Communications Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>May 12</td>
<td>9:00 PM</td>
<td>El Paso Patriots</td>
<td>Patriot Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>May 19</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>El Paso Patriots</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>May 24</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>Texas Dutch Lions</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 1 </td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>New Orleans Jesters</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 2 </td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>New Orleans Jesters</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 9 </td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>Laredo Heat</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 16 </td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>El Paso Patriots</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 19 </td>
<td>8:15 PM</td>
<td>Laredo Heat</td>
<td>Texas A&#038;M Intl Univ Soccer Complex</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>June 22</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>Laredo Heat</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>June 27</td>
<td>8:15 PM</td>
<td>Laredo Heat</td>
<td>Texas A&#038;M Intl Univ Soccer Complex</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>June 30 </td>
<td>7:00 PM</td>
<td>New Orleans Jesters</td>
<td>Pan American Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>July 6</td>
<td>7:30 PM</td>
<td>West Texas Sockers</td>
<td>House Park</td>
<td>Home</tr>
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<td>July 8</td>
<td>9:00 PM</td>
<td>El Paso Patriots</td>
<td>Patriot Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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<td>July 14</td>
<td>7:00 PM</td>
<td>New Orleans Jesters</td>
<td>Pan American Stadium</td>
<td>Away</tr>
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		<title>Austin Aztex Confirm Intent to Play at House Park</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We want to thank our fans for their continued support as we prepare to field a team in Austin again. Regarding today’s report in the Austin American-Statesman [link], we would like to inform our fans that we have been working with AISD and the community on an arrangement to play at House Park. We have &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2012/01/23/austin-aztex-confirm-intent-to-play-at-house-park/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We want to thank our fans for their continued support as we prepare to field a team in Austin again.  Regarding today’s report in the <em>Austin American-Statesman</em> [<a href="http://www.statesman.com/news/local/house-park-neighbors-austin-school-district-asking-soccer-2118667.html">link</a>], we would like to inform our fans that we have been working with AISD and the community on an arrangement to play at House Park.  We have developed good relationships with all parties involved and they are all supportive of our efforts.  The community has expressed their concerns about noise, and we’re cooperating in our negotiations so that Austin soccer fans can have a central location to enjoy watching our club.  We know that our fans are passionate.  That is something we take pride in, and it’s something that we believe can continue at House Park in the near future.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>David Markley<br />
Chairman, Austin Aztex</p>
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		<title>Aztex Nombra a Paul Dalglish como director técnico  de Admin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anuncio de Noticias de Austin Aztex AUSTIN, Texas (miércoles 16 de noviembre, 2011) &#8211; Hoy los Austin Aztex de la Primera Liga de Desarrollo de USL, nombró a Paul Dalglish como el director técnico del club para la temporada del 2012. El escocés Dalglish tiene mucha experiencia como jugador profesional en Europa y en los &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2012/01/06/aztex-nombra-a-paul-dalglish-como-director-tecnico-de-admin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>AUSTIN, Texas (miércoles 16 de noviembre, 2011) &#8211; Hoy los Austin Aztex de la Primera Liga de Desarrollo de USL, nombró a Paul Dalglish como el director técnico del club para la temporada del 2012.  El escocés Dalglish tiene mucha experiencia como jugador profesional en Europa y en los estados unidos, empezando su carrera con clubs como Celtic FC en Escocia y Liverpool FC en Inglaterra, siguió como un jugador profesional en Inglaterra, Escocia y Los Estados Unidos. Dalglish jugó para los Houston Dynamo del Major League Soccer y les ayudo a ganar dos torneos consecutivos de la copa MLS en 2006 y 2007.</p>
<p>La experiencia de entrenador profesional de Dalglish incluye una temporada con FC Tampa Bay en el 2010. En el 2011, Dalglish fue nombrado Director de Futbol para el Lake Travis Youth Association donde actualmente se encarga del programa “Dynamo Juniors.” Seguirá con este programa aun siendo el director técnico de los Aztex.</p>
<p>“Austin es una ciudad maravillosa donde sus jugadores y fanáticos son apasionados de ver el desarrollo del deporte,” dice el nuevo director técnico de los Aztex Paul Dalglish. “El talento de esta área es tremendo, y uno de mis metas principales es desarrollar los jugadores jóvenes a jugadores elite que puedan seguir en puestos profesionales.”</p>
<p>El director técnico del Orlando City SC, Adrian Heath dice, “Los Aztex han tomado buena decisión en nombrar a Dalglish como su director técnico. El entiende lo que es jugar en los más altos niveles, y se relaciona bien con los jugadores. Me satisface ver a Paul tener la oportunidad de entrenar de nuevo, y sé que él y el equipo tiene un gran futuro por delante.”</p>
<p>Además del equipo de la Primera Liga de Desarrollo que será dirigido por Dalglish, los Aztex también tendrán un equipo de Super-20 empezando en el 2012. Miembros adicionales del equipo de entrenadores de los Aztex para ambos equipos será anunciados una fecha próximamente.</p>
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		<title>Aztex Name Paul Dalglish Head Coach</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin Aztex News Release AUSTIN, Texas (Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011) &#8211; The Austin Aztex of the USL Premier Development League today named Paul Dalglish as the club’s head coach for the 2012 season. The Scottish-born Dalglish brings extensive experience as a professional player in Europe and the United States, having started his youth career with &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2011/11/16/dalglish-named-head-coach/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Austin Aztex News Release</p>
<p>AUSTIN, Texas (Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011) &#8211; The Austin Aztex of the USL Premier Development League today named Paul Dalglish as the club’s head coach for the 2012 season. The Scottish-born Dalglish brings extensive experience as a professional player in Europe and the United States, having started his youth career with storied clubs Celtic FC in Scotland and Liverpool FC in England, continuing as a professional player in England, Scotland and the United States. Dalglish played for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer and helped the club capture two consecutive MLS Cup victories in 2006 and 2007. </p>
<p>Dalglish’s professional coaching experience includes a stint as the head coach for FC Tampa Bay during their inaugural season in 2010. In 2011 Dalglish was named Director of Soccer at the Lake Travis Youth Association where he currently heads their Dynamo Juniors program. His appointment with the Aztex will allow him to continue serving in this capacity.</p>
<p>“Austin is a wonderful city that has players and fans that are passionate about seeing the sport develop,” said Aztex new head coach Paul Dalglish. “The talent pool in this area is tremendous, and among my primary goals is to help develop young players into elite players that move seamlessly into the professional ranks.”</p>
<p>Orlando City SC head coach Adrian Heath said of Dalglish, “The Aztex have done well to name Paul as their head coach. He understands what it takes to play at the highest levels, and relates well to the players. I’m pleased to see Paul have the opportunity to coach again, and know that he and the team have a bright future ahead of them.”</p>
<p>In addition to the Premier Development League team, which will be coached by Dalglish, the Aztex will field a Super-20 team beginning in 2012. Additional members of the Aztex coaching staff for both teams will be named at a later date.</p>
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		<title>El regreso a Austin de Los Austin Aztex</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin Aztex, Boletín de Prensa Lunes 26 de Septiembre 2011 AUSTIN, Texas – El día de hoy el equipo de futbol Austin Aztex anunció su lanzamiento de una nueva franquicia en la United Soccer Leagues a partir de la temporada 2012 en esta ciudad. La franquicia anterior que llevaba el mismo nombre fue fundada en &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2011/09/28/elregresoaaustin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Lunes 26 de Septiembre 2011</p>
<p>AUSTIN, Texas – El día de hoy el equipo de futbol Austin Aztex anunció su lanzamiento de una nueva franquicia en la United Soccer Leagues a partir de la temporada 2012 en esta ciudad. La franquicia anterior que llevaba el mismo nombre fue fundada en el 2008 compitiendo primero en la liga de desarrollo de la USL Premier Development League (PDL) para después avanzar a la liga profesional mayor de la USL en 2009 para luego mudarse a Orlando, Florida al final de la temporada 2010. </p>
<p>El renovado equipo de Aztex nuevamente competirá en la liga de desarrollo PDL a partir de 2012 para construir la base del futuro equipo profesional en el mercado de Austin.</p>
<p>El área metropolitana de Austin es una de las 20 ciudades más grandes en los Estados Unidos con enorme y rápido crecimiento. La rica herencia futbolística en Austin incluye el equipo en expansión de la primera liga de futbol rápido Southwest Indoor Soccer League (SISL), el Austin Sockadillos, el cual fundado por el ex miembro de la USL Francisco Marco antes de la temporada 1987-88. Equipos de futbol de Austin han competido en todas las temporadas excepto en 2 desde que la USL fue inaugurada.</p>
<p>“Austin es una comunidad con energía que ama el soccer” dijo el Alcalde Lee Leffingwell.“El equipo Austin Aztex hará que los ojos del Centro de Texas volteen a ver las canchas de futbol. Creo firmemente que los Aztex son parte de lo que hace a Austin la mejor ciudad en los Estados Unidos.”</p>
<p>La nueva franquicia es propia y operada por ATX SOCCER LLC, encabezada por David Markley, fundador y dueño minoritario de la franquicia original de Aztex. </p>
<p>El señor Markley es un hombre de negocios con base en Austin, voluntario como director de operaciones en el 2008 y gerente general del equipo Aztex de  PDL en el 2009. Prestó sus servicios en el comité ejecutivo de la PDL y fue reconocido por su gran trabajo como el Ejecutivo del Año de la PDL en 2009. </p>
<p>El entrenador del nuevo Austin Aztex y el estadio donde jugará el equipo serán dados a conocer en las próximas semanas.</p>
<p>“Como se ha comprobado por muchos años, Austin es un mercado fantástico con leales y fervientes aficionados por el soccer,” dijo el presidente de la USL Tim Holt. “Estamos más que emocionados de que toda esa afición tendrá una vez más un equipo con el cual apasionarse y no hay mejor persona que David Markley para dirigir esta nueva franquicia PDL en Austin.”</p>
<p>El señor Markley también expresó su profundo agradecimiento a los aficionados en Austin. “Quiero sentarme en las gradas con los aficionados de Austin y apoyar a nuestro equipo otra vez. Varios miembros de grupos que apoyan el fútbol en nuestra ciudad, han sido fundamentales para reorganizar el equipo y desarrollar el nuevo logo diseñado por Ty Hudgins y Phil Davis.”  El nuevo logo tiene la estrella solitaria que representa la capital del estado y enfatiza las letras ATX, un acrónimo comúnmente usado  en la ciudad.”</p>
<p>La PDL, liga premier Sub23 varonil en Norte America, se compone de 64 equipos que son divididos en 4 conferencias a través de los Estados Unidos y Canadá en la presente temporada. El equipo PDL de Aztex seguramente competirá en la división sur media, la cual incluye equipos poderosos como el Laredo Heat.</p>
<p>La liga PDL le da la oportunidad a jugadores de nivel avanzado la oportunidad de probar un alto nivel de competencia así como mantener su elegibilidad en la NCAA Además de que la integración de jugadores colegiales, también da la oportunidad de crecer en la liga premier North American league y tratar de ganarse un lugar en niveles profesionales.</p>
<p>Recientemente la PDL ha visto un gran número de jugadores jóvenes avanzar al futbol profesional con 37 de los 54 jugadores seleccionados en el súper draft de la Mayor Soccer League MLS resaltando que  resaltando que ocho de las primeras 10 selecciones en ese en ese draft tienen experiencia en PDL</p>
<p>“Me da mucho gusto ayudar a construir puentes para que muchos futbolistas talentosos en Austin puedan perseguir el sueño de jugar profesionalmente” dijo Markley. ”Veinte de nuestros jugadores que participaron en nuestro equipo PDL en el 2008 y 2009 se fueron a jugar profesionalmente, dos mas de ellos subieron de posición. Austin da Luz y Matt Gold ya están jugando profesionalmente en la MLS y Miguel Gallardo fue nombrado recientemente el portero del año en la USL PRO. Estoy muy emocionado de ver ahora cuales jugadores de élite en Austin seguirán sus pasos.</p>
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		<title>Aztex Return to Austin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Austin Aztex News Release Monday, September 26, 2011 AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Aztex announced today that it will launch a new franchise in the United Soccer Leagues beginning with the 2012 season. The previous franchise with the same name was founded in 2008, competing first in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), then moving &#8230; <a href="http://www.austinaztex.com/2011/09/25/aztex-return-to-austin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Austin Aztex News Release</p>
<p>Monday, September 26, 2011</p>
<p>AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Aztex announced today that it will launch a new franchise in the United Soccer Leagues beginning with the 2012 season.  The previous franchise with the same name was founded in 2008, competing first in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), then moving to USL’s top professional league in 2009 before moving to Orlando, Florida following the 2010 season. </p>
<p>The rebranded Aztex will once again begin by competing in the PDL in 2012, and build a foundation for a future professional team in the Austin market.  The Austin metropolitan area is one of the 20 largest cities in the United States, and has a rapidly growing fan base.  Austin’s rich soccer heritage includes the first Southwest Indoor Soccer League (SISL) expansion team, the Austin Sockadillos, which was formed by USL Founder Francisco Marcos prior to the 1987-88 season.  Austin teams have competed in USL in all but two seasons since that inaugural year.<br />
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&#8220;Austin is an energetic community that loves soccer,&#8221; said Mayor Lee Leffingwell. &#8220;The Austin Aztex will draw eyes of Central Texas to the soccer field. I believe the Aztex are part of what makes Austin the greatest City in the United States.&#8221;</p>
<p>The new franchise is owned and operated by ATX SOCCER LLC, chaired by David Markley, a founder and minority owner of the previous Aztex franchise.  Mr. Markley is an Austin-based businessman who volunteered as director of operations in 2008 and general manager for the Aztex PDL team in 2009.  He served on the PDL Executive Committee and was recognized as the PDL Executive of the Year for his efforts in 2009.  The Aztex head coach and home stadium will be announced in the coming weeks.  </p>
<p>“As has been proven for many years, Austin is a fantastic soccer market with a loyal and fervent fan base,” USL President Tim Holt said. “We couldn’t be more excited that those deserving fans will once again have a team to support, and there’s no better person than David Markley to head up the new PDL franchise in Austin.”</p>
<p>Mr. Markley also conveyed his deep appreciation for Austin’s fans.  “I look forward to sitting among Austin’s fans again and cheering for our team.  Several members of Austin’s soccer supporter groups have been instrumental in reorganizing the team and developing our new logo, which was designed by Ty Hudgins and Phil Davis.”  The new logo features the lone star which is representative of the state’s capital, and emphasizes the letters ATX, a commonly used acronym for the city.</p>
<p>The premier U23 men’s league in North America, the PDL featured 64 teams within four conferences across the United States and Canada in 2011.  The Aztex PDL team will likely compete in the Mid-South Division, which includes league powers such as the 2011 PDL runner-up Laredo Heat. </p>
<p>The PDL provides elite collegiate players the opportunity to taste a higher level of competition while maintaining their NCAA eligibility.  In addition to college players, it has also grown into the premier North American league for players trying to earn a spot in the professional ranks. The PDL saw another large group of its alumni make the move into professional soccer recently with 37 of the 54 players selected in the 2011 Major League Soccer SuperDraft having previously played in the PDL.  A remarkable eight of the first 10 selections in the draft had PDL experience. </p>
<p>“I am glad to help build a bridge where Austin’s talented athletes can pursue their dreams of playing professionally,” said Markley.  “Twenty players who participated in our PDL team in 2008 and 2009 have gone on to play professionally, with two more poised to join their ranks.  Austin da Luz and Matt Gold are currently competing in the MLS, and Miguel Gallardo was recently named USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year.  I’m excited to see which of Austin’s elite players will follow in their footsteps next.”</p>
<div id="attachment_99" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img src="http://www.austinaztex.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/KickoffReceptionAztex-small.jpg" alt="" title="" width="600" height="428" class="size-full wp-image-99" /><p class="wp-caption-text">USL's David Winner and Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell join Aztex chairman David Markley in kicking off the new Aztex</p></div>
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