4th Annual Women's Soccer Celebration at Dick's on September 18
The Colorado Force have again joined with the MLS Colorado Rapids to present a soccer doubleheader, featuring the highest level of women’s and men’s soccer in Colorado as part of the Rapids’ 4th annual Women’s Soccer Celebration.
On Saturday, September 18th, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park will host the Force’s match vs. the expansion Colorado Rush, kicking off at 4:00 p.m. The game will precede the match between the Rapids and New England Revolution, which will kick off at 7:00 p.m.
“The Women’s Soccer Celebration has continued to be a highlight of our home schedule since we opened Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in 2007,” said Rapids Managing Director Jeff Plush. “Through our relationship with the Force, we have the opportunity to present fans the best the game has to offer at both the men’s and women’s professional levels in Colorado.”
The doubleheader is a part of the Rapids’ 4th Annual Women’s Soccer Celebration, which was launched in 2007, raise awareness of women’s sports and role models, to promote healthy lifestyles and unite Colorado soccer fans.
Between the games, members of the Force and Rush will conduct an interactive soccer clinic and Camp Bow Wow’s Bow Wow Buddies Foundation will present “Air Bud” the wildly popular star of the movies, for an autograph session, both for young players under 18.
Amy Snider, co-founder of the Force, calls the event an opportunity to bring the state’s soccer fans together. "The Rapids continue to provide great leadership for Colorado Soccer by highlighting the women’s game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. It will be great to showcase the talent of Colorado’s two top women’s teams at this year’s Women’s Soccer Celebration. The event will be especially fun for kids as they get to meet the players after the game, meet dog soccer superstar Air Bud, and support the efforts of Camp Bow Wow’s Bow Wow Buddies Foundation in the fight against Canine Cancer."
CBW Founder Heidi Ganahl said “At CBWs Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, we are committed to helping the CSU Animal Cancer Center cure canine cancer. We are so excited to partner with the Force to raise awareness among children and soccer fans, and show them how they can be a part of the canine cancer cure!
Tickets for the 2010 Women’s Soccer Celebration start at just $16. One ticket will get fans into both matches that night. Tickets are available for purchase at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Box Office, via phone by calling TicketHorse at 1-866-461-6556, at the kiosks at any Colorado Dick’s Sporting Goods location, or online at
Fans interested participating in the clinic and autograph session may purchase tickets to that for an additional $25 from www.forcesoccer.org.
About the Colorado Force FC
The Force, based in Northern Colorado, just completed its 14th season as a franchise of United Soccer’s W-League. Over its history, the Force captured a National Championship in 1998 and has attracted players to its roster from the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Great Britain and France. The Force operates under the direction of Managing Partner Amy Snider and Head Coach Anthony Anglin.
About Camp Bow Wow and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation
Camp Bow Wow is North America’s largest pet care franchise with over 150 locations, including 15 in Colorado.The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is Camp Bow Wow’s 501c3 and is dedicated to helping homeless pets find loving homes, curing canine cancer and stopping overpopulation of pets through spay/neuter programs.www.campbowwow.com and www.bowwowbuddies.com
