If you love the beautiful game, you should want to help Jen Cooper.
Cooper has been on a crusade for women’s soccer in Houston for almost two decades. She’s on a mission again.
Cooper is one of the key figures leading an Internet campaign to get Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and the rest of the 2012 Olympic gold medalists to Houston. A petition is available at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/houston-wants-the-uswnt-at-bbva-compass-stadium.
Former U.S. men’s national team forward Brian Ching, who was a member of the 2006 World Cup squad, has agreed to join the effort as one of several folks from throughout Houston participating in a video asking the U.S. Soccer Federation to add BBVA Compass Stadium as one of the 10 stops on the Fan Tribute Tour.
Dynamo president Chris Canetti said he and BBVA Compass Stadium general manager Doug Hall are eager to get the U.S. women’s national team to Houston.
“We think the fan base is very excited about this opportunity, and we would put on a great show and great event for U.S. Soccer,” Canetti said. “Hopefully the opportunity presents itself before the end of the year.”
The team was last here in Houston in 2004, and they drew one of the best crowds of the tour. We’ve now got a great soccer-oriented stadium, and a proven audience for soccer. This should be a no-brainer. Sign the petition and help them make the right call.