MexiGoal

A few weeks ago, instead of watching the Mavs game, I watched the US vs. Mexico friendly game with a friend. What happened? We deadlocked 2-all while Dirk scored his first triple-double. Yeah, it stings a bit, but despite missing the glory, that futbol game kicked serious ass. I stood...

By Merritt Martin

February 28, 2008

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A few weeks ago, instead of watching the Mavs game, I watched the US vs. Mexico friendly game with a friend. What happened? We deadlocked 2-all while Dirk scored his first triple-double. Yeah, it stings a bit, but despite missing the glory, that futbol game kicked serious ass. I stood on a couch. I screamed. I shotgunned a Fanta. OK, that last part was a lie. Point is, watching our southerly neighbors is pretty amazing too. Dunno if the audience will be as amped as they were on TV that night, but at least you can be a part of it when the Mexico Olympic Team faces off against the Finland National Team 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. For tickets, call the FC Dallas front office at 1-866-FCD-GOAL.
Thu., March 6, 8:30 p.m., 2008

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Merritt Martin has written for the Dallas Observer for over two decades. She has also contributed to Eater, DMN and USA Today. In addition to arts and culture writing, she spends entirely too much time extolling the virtues of pears, black clothing, and her cat Kenneth.

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