The UP women’s and men’s soccer teams will welcome the Portland Thorns FC and Portland Timbers 2 (T2) to Merlo Field for a pair of exhibition games this weekend. The two matches are presented by Providence Health & Services and $2 of every ticket purchased supports Providences’ sports screening and health education programs for youth . The Portland women will first host the Thorns on Saturday, March 21. The UP men will follow a day later against T2 on Sunday, March 22, and kickoff for both matches is set for 7 p.m. Tickets for both matches are on sale at TicketMaster.com and through the Pilots Box Office (7525). Prices are $10 for stadium chairs, $8 for bench backs, and $5 for bleachers.
For tickets, contact Dave Taylor, athletics, at taylord@up.edu.