2003 schedule released a while back, but I am finally getting around to posting it in case some of you might of missed it.

I've been out for a while, so a couple observations on the schedule:

* 14 home games, 14 away games

* 2003 sees the return of Sunday games. If I recall, there haven't been much, if any, Sunday games these past two seasons.

* All homes games on weekedends. (Friday, Saturday or Sunday)

* We have been blessed/cursed with what appears 7 straight home games.

* Finally, our home venue is being listed as TBD. Wonder when we'll find out?

Games of interest

April 25
Home and season opener vs. Minnesota.

May 9
May 23
Two leg series vs. Indiana that counts as U.S. Open Cup qualifier.

More noteworthy games:

Our friends from the Pacific Northwest come into town.....

June 7, vs. Portland
June 13, vs. Seattle
June 28, vs. Seattle
July 18, vs. Calgary
July 30, vs. Vancouver
August 23, vs. Portland. This game is the home finale.

In what is now becoming an annual war of words concerning the latin style of play and what an embarassment the Pat's are to soccer will pop up around.....

May 16, @ Vancouver
May 17, @ Calgary
July 11, @ Portland
July 13, @ Seattle
August 21, @ Portland
August 31, @ Seattle which is the season final.

In case any of you had not noticed, EP has been shifted to the Central Division of the Western Conference. Rest of Division is Cincinnati Riverhawks, Indiana Blast, Milwaukee Wave United, and Minnesta Thunder. Dumb question, but will Milwaukee be considered the defending champion still since it is not the same team and all?

Anyways, even though I have a limited knowledge on these teams for this upcoming 2003 season, is it safe to say we have a legitamate shot at a division title? Anyone care to enlighten me on how this divisio is being considered. (weakest, toughest, etc.)