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University of Houston Athletics
Soccer Kicks Off Season with First Practice
8/5/2009 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Aug. 5, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston soccer team completed its first practice of the 2009 season Wednesday morning at the Carl Lewis International Complex.
Twenty-three players reported to practice including seven newcomers and one Oklahoma State transfer. Among the returning letterwinners are Conference USA honorees Jessica Rathweg and Stephanie Derieg. Last season, Rathweg was named to the All-C-USA Second Team, while Derieg received the C-USA All-Freshman Team honor.
"We are implementing a lot of fitness into our play," head coach Susan Bush said. "The goal for our two-a-days is to prepare for the first game on Aug. 21."
The Cougars will begin their season against Houston Baptist at 7 p.m. on Sorrels Field before the home opener on Aug. 23 against Texas-San Antonio at 1 p.m.
Season ticket packages and individual game tickets are now on sale. Contact the Houston Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS or log on to www.uhcougars.com for more information.
