AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video calling on every Texan and candidate for public office, regardless of political party, to sign a pledge against defunding police departments in Texas at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 10th. At that time, the Governor will sign the pledge alongside other state leaders at a press conference. Additional details on this press conference will be forthcoming.
“Some cities want to defund and dismantle police departments in Texas — but we cannot allow this to happen in the Lone Star State,” said Governor Abbott. “This reckless action invites crime into our communities and threatens the safety of all Texans, including our law enforcement officers and their families. That is why I am calling on every Texan and every candidate for public office to join me in signing a pledge against defunding our police departments. We need all leaders and Texans to join us in backing the blue.”
Join the Houston Astros Foundation and Cheniere Energy on Saturday, September 12th for the Hurricane Laura Relief Supply Drive to help our neighbors in Louisiana recover after the devastation of Hurricane Laura. The drive will be held at Minute Maid Park from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Fans can drop off items curbside at 501 Crawford Street in front of the Left Field Entrance.
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The Rockets and Lakers traded punches, never showing signs of backing down. The Lakers’ LeBron James was sensational. James Harden answered. Russell Westbrook bounced back. Anthony Davis rolled.
They traded the lead and knockout punches. The Rockets, however, had thrown everything they had at the Lakers. When they had little left with a quarter still to play, the Lakers had reinforcements the Rockets could not handle.
The Lakers turned up their defense during the fourth quarter Tuesday and mixed in a sudden Rondorama, surging to a 12-point lead and taking a 112-102 win at AdventHealth Arena in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for a 2-1 series lead.
“I thought we did a good job, honestly,” Westbrook said. “They had a stretch where (Rajon) Rondo and (Alex) Caruso hit 3s back-to-back, gave them separation. We had some key turnovers in the fourth. For the most part, we can find some good things out of this game.”
There were plenty of good things. The Rockets just could not make them last, seemingly emptying the tank to be tied after three quarters while the Lakers came in waves.
As often as the Rockets say three is more than two, they saw a different version of that math work against them.
While the Rockets had their big two rolling, the Lakers had three stars, with Rondo alone outscoring the Rockets’ bench, depleted with Danuel House Jr. out for personal reasons.
“I think our legs got a little tired,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said. “They upped their stuff. Too many 50-50 balls we didn’t get. Too many times we weren’t sharp, we weren’t quick to the ball or quick to a play and it got away from us. And they hit a lot of good, hard shots.”
The stars could not take the win. James finished with 36 points and his four blocked shots in the third quarter set the tone for a defensive effort that would hold the Rockets to 38 second-half points. But James Harden had 33 points with nine rebounds and nine assists.
Anthony Davis had 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting. But Westbrook started fast and finished with 30.
But when the Rockets seemed to tire, Rondo and the Lakers bench swarmed. Rondo scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, most to spark the Lakers’ 10-0 charge to begin the quarter. After 29 ties or lead changes and no lead larger than six points in the first quarter, the Lakers had the run the Rockets could not overcome. They were never within less than eight points again.
“We gave up too many offensive rebounds throughout the course of the game,” Harden said. “Then, that fourth quarter, turned the ball over, not getting great shots. And coming down and (giving up) transition points, that was the game right there.”
Much of that, however, seemed to be because it took so much out of them just to keep pace for so long, with the Rockets getting few easy baskets. The Lakers limited the Rockets’ looks from the 3-point line to just 30 3-point attempts, nine fewer than in Game 1 when they took their fewest of the postseason. They also swarmed to the paint.
Generally stuck in the halfcourt, nothing was easy for the Rockets, even in a sensational first half. While Harden and Westbrook were a combined 24 of 47. The rest of the Rockets, however, made just 14 of 34 shots.
“We can’t play into their strengths and the things they love to do,” Harden said. “And that’s halfcourt, slow the pace up, let them get set, let them meet us at the rim, which I think we did, especially in that second half.
“We weren’t in attack mode. They did a good job of trapping and we didn’t make them pay for it.”
The Rockets made 56.8 percent of their shots during the first half, scoring 36 points in the paint. In the second half, they made just 35.1 percent, scoring 14 points in the paint.
By the fourth quarter, James and Davis needed to score just seven points. But Rondo, Caruso and Kyle Kuzma outscored the Rockets, 23-20, with the Rockets not seeming to have enough left to answer. “I think it’s pretty obvious we just ran out of a little steam there, just didn’t make plays like we did,” D’Antoni said. “It’s good to have Russell back in the sense he played really well. We’ll get our rest. It’s two (games) to one. OK, they got this one. Let’s get the next one.”
The Houston Dynamo earned their third consecutive victory with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City this evening at BBVA Stadium. Goals from Alberth Elis and Mauro Manotas in the final half-hour propelled the Dynamo to the victory.
Kickoff was delayed by 12 minutes due to lightning in the area around BBVA Stadium and a light mist began to fall right at the opening whistle. With the teams squaring off for the third time this season and second time in 10 days, it was a cagey affair early on. Both teams were well aware of the other side’s intentions and appeared determined not to give an inch, leaving chances hard to come by during the first half-hour.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 30th minute when forward Erik Hurtado put a rebound back into the net from close range. Dynamo goalkeeper Marko Marić made a strong save on Sporting’s initial effort from forward Khiry Shelton, quickly getting down to get a foot to Shelton’s shot, but the deflection fell into the path of Hurtado, who tapped it home on the half volley.
Houston leveled the match at a goal apiece just ahead of the hour mark through Elis. The Honduras international, who had entered the match just one minute earlier, slipped into the box and stabbed home a centering pass from midfielder Darwin Cerén. Cerén received a chip from forward Darwin Quintero on the right edge of the six-yard box and pulled the ball back into the middle, finding Elis for a first-time finish.
Manotas completed the comeback when he delivered the late winner with a headed shot into the back of the net in the 85th minute. After coming on as a substitute five minutes earlier, he found a soft spot in Sporting’s defense and leapt to get on the end of an inch-perfect cross from defender Zarek Valentin and snap a header past a diving effort by goalkeeper Tim Melia and into the net.
The goal was Manotas’ 50th in league play for the Dynamo, tying him with Will Bruin for second in club history behind Brian Ching’s record of 56. Elis, meanwhile, has now recorded a goal or an assist in five of his six appearances this year, while Cerén recorded an assist for the third consecutive match.
Prior to kickoff, Houston’s Starting XI paid a special tribute to 11 courageous children and teens battling cancer as they took the field wearing jerseys that had the children’s names on them, rather than their own, as part of Major League Soccer’s Kick Childhood Cancer initiative. All 11 children are patients at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Club’s jersey partner and official cancer research and treatment center.
After playing three games in eight days, things don’t let up for the Dynamo as they head north to take on the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. That match is scheduled for an 8 p.m. CDT kickoff from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The match will be televised live throughout the Greater Houston area on QuestTEXAS Ch. 55 in English and on TelExitos Ch. 47 in Spanish. Fans can hear it over the radio in Spanish on Univision Radio 1010AM.
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha emitido una advertencia de calor excesivo para el Condado Harris, hoy hasta las 8 p.m. Por ahora, las condiciones de calor son potencialmente peligrosas ya que los valores de índice de calor oscilaran entre 113 a 117. El calor y la humedad extremos aumentarán la posibilidad de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y todos debemos tomar precauciones para evitar el agotamiento o golpe de calor.
Qué necesita hacer:
¡MANTÉNGASE FRESCO!
Mantenga la temperatura de su cuerpo fresca para evitar enfermedades relacionadas con el calor.
Recuerde siempre VERIFICAR ANTES DE CERRAR SU VEHÍCULO que NO haya niños y mascotas dentro de su automóvil.
Permanezca en un edificio con aire acondicionado tanto como sea posible.
Evite la luz solar directa.
Use ropa ligera y de colores claros.
Cerciórese que las personas más vulnerables se encuentren bien y chéquelos dos veces al día.
Meta a las mascotas al interior y proporcione mucha agua para que puedan beber.
¡MANTÉNGASE HIDRATADO!
Debido a que su cuerpo pierde líquidos a través del sudor, puede deshidratarse en momentos de calor extremo.
Beba más agua de lo normal.
Evite el alcohol o líquidos que contengan altas cantidades de azúcar.
Recuerde a los demás que beban suficiente agua, especialmente cuando se encuentren al aire libre.
El calor extremo durante un período prolongado puede ejercer presión sobre la red eléctrica. Para reducir la tensión en la red durante las horas pico de las 3 p.m. a las 7 p.m., se recomienda que configure su aire acondicionado a 78 ° F si es posible y evite el uso de electrodomésticos grandes.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Harris County until to 8 p.m. today. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 113 to 117 degrees will be possible. Extreme heat and humidity will increase the chance of heat-related illness and everyone should take precautions to avoid exhaustion.
What you should do:
STAY COOL!
Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness.
Always remember to LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK for children and pets in vehicles.
Stay in an air-conditioned building as much as possible.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Check on those most at-risk twice a day.
Bring pets inside and provide plenty of water for them to drink.
Extreme heat for a long period may put a strain on the electric grid. To reduce strain to the grid during the peak hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., it is recommended that you set your air conditioner at 78°F if possible and avoid using large appliances.
STAY HYDRATED!
Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat.
Drink more water than usual.
Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
Remind others to drink enough water, especially when outdoors.
Last Tuesday, we launched the Arts Forward fund, a$1.5 Million Relief & Response campaign to help sustain SPA while our theaters are shuttered and touring artists—entire tours—are at a stand still.
As of today, we’re at just under$610,000. Such a great start!
Continue below for: updates on the SPA Houston Artist Commissioning Project, words from a leading corporate partner, staff recommendations, a new clean initiative, and much-needed opportunities for teachers.
Leveraging Virtual Learning to Support Teachers
To teach is to learn. In fact, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a requirement for all Texas educators holding a standard teaching certificate. As a multi-disciplinary performing arts organization, SPA is uniquely situated to offer this training across widely diverse disciplines.
SPA’s Education Team offers workshops accredited through the Texas Education Agency, helping PK-12 teachers meet this requirement, building new pedagogical skills, and supporting creativity and self-confidence. In an average year, SPA’s workshops provide trainings to around 285 teachers, impacting the lives of over 8500 students. Accounting for the many who attend SPA’s other engagement opportunities (masterclasses, lectures and public programs), SPA impacts over 650 teachers each year.
During the 2020-21 school year, we’re leveraging the virtual nature of many educational programs to focus on supporting teachers, most of whom are navigating a new learning environment.
Dance and Visual Art teachers will have access to workshops that introduce tools and activities in line with SPA’s signature in-school program, the Collaborative Arts Project. And Visual Art teachers can attend workshops introducing the theme of this year’s Student Art Contest, featuring historical context, theoretical grounding, and creative at-home activities.
Learn more about these and other SPA Education programs on our website.
It’s almost time! HACP Virtual Winners Announced Sep. 14
We can’t wait to share the virtual award winners of SPA’s inaugural Houston Artist Commissioning Project. By the deadline for submissions on August 21, we’d received 36 applications for the 6 winning spots. Mirroring the remarkable diversity of SPA’s touring artists, applicants for these virtual awards represent a wide spectrum of arts disciplines, including dance, music, theater, spoken word and multi-disciplinary forms.
Not only will you see new works from these Houston artists, you’ll also get to know them through talks presented each week—their background, process and inspiration.
Follow us @spahouston for the winners announcement on Sept. 14, as well as the artists’ talks and commissioning works set to premiere throughout the fall.
Corporate Partner Spotlight: ConocoPhillips
In a Houston Business Journal article published last Wednesday, Michael Hatfield, SPA board member and President of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska and Canada divisions, discussed supporting the arts during critical times like these.
“[ConocoPhillips’] support for SPA has remained in place for the past 50 years…As a company, we take the view that we ought to make investments in the communities in which we operate. We’ve been through ups and downs before. Our support will be there even as we’re all battening down the hatches.”
We’re grateful for the leadership of ConocoPhillips, who has sponsored the National Geographic Live Series over the last three years. For those who’ve been able to attend those lectures, you know they offer a fascinating look at the world through another lens.
The health and safety of our patrons, staff and artists is our highest priority. And so, Society for the Performing Arts has joined forces with Houston’s arts organizations, venues, sports teams, museums, airports and hotels to “pledge to maintain the highest standards of public safety and health across our city.”
To learn more about how Houston industries are committing to health and safety, visit the Houston Clean website.
A little inspiration goes a long way.
Each month, we’ll feature arts recommendations from our team—inspiring content worth your bandwidth.
from Claire Williamson, Director of Education & Community Engagement—
Dance Theater of Harlem does just that on this fun and socially distanced gem.
from Lee Strickland, General Manager—
10 year-old Nandi Bushell challenged rock superstar Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) to a drum-off. He accepted.
Your support has never been more needed, or more important.
Give to the Arts Forward fund today to help ensure touring artists can return when it’s the right time, and so SPA can continue programs that support our educators, students and communities.
A deep thanks to all in the SPA family. Your support means the world.
Have 2 minutes and want to support a better future for the arts? Our friends at Performing Arts Alliance made it easy to reach your lawmakers and make your voice heard.
Por primera vez las pantallas de Univision transmitirán en vivo el derbi angelino, popularmente conocido como “El Tráfico”. El duelo se podrá vivir este domingo a las 10:30 p.m. a través de UniMás y TUDN. Los equipos se enfrentan por tercera vez esta temporada. Ethan Zubak y Sebastian Lletget anotaron cada uno en el último duelo, lo que le dio al Galaxy una victoria por 2-0 el 22 de agosto en el Banc of California Stadium. El Galaxy se ha ido con puntos en las tres visitas a su vecino en el centro de Los Ángeles durante la temporada regular, con una victoria y dos empates. En un memorable duelo, ambos se enfrentaron en la fase de grupos del Torneo Especial MLS is Back. La sensación uruguaya, Diego Rossi, anotó cuatro goles, convirtiéndose en el decimotercer jugador en la historia de la liga en marcar esa cantidad en un partido, que LAFC ganó 6-2 el 18 de julio. Además, fue la octava vez en la historia de la MLS en que un jugador logró un combinado de cinco goles y asistencias en un juego; Rossi es el primer jugador en hacerlo dos veces. La victoria marcó la primera vez que en temporada LAFC derrotó al Galaxy. Los equipos también se enfrentaron el año pasado en las Semifinales de la Conferencia del Oeste, y LAFC salió victorioso, con una contundente victoria por 5-3 en el Banc of California Stadium el 24 de octubre, cuando Carlos Vela anotó dos goles y brindó una asistencia. El derbi angelino ha dejado marcadores abultados, pues se han marcado 42 goles en los ocho encuentros en todas las competiciones entre los clubes.
15 jugadores estadounidenses de la MLS elegibles para los Juegos Olímpicos registraron goles o asistencias el pasado fin de semana
Fue un fin de semana excepcional para el sistema de desarrollo de jugadores de Norteamérica, ya que los juveniles estadounidenses de la MLS fueron clave en sus respectivos partidos. Un total de 15 estadounidenses que son elegibles para los Juegos Olímpicos (23 años o menores) marcaron un gol o registraron una asistencia en la MLS el pasado fin de semana, incluyendo cinco canteranos adolescentes que marcaron goles. Cade Cowell, delantero canterano de San Jose Earthquakes de 16 años, se convirtió en el jugador más joven en la historia de los Quakes y el décimo más joven en la historia de la MLS en marcar un gol. Asimismo, el delantero canterano de 17 años Ricardo Pepi se convirtió en el jugador más joven en la historia de FC Dallas en registrar una asistencia, proporcionando el pase al también formado en la academia, el delantero Jesús Ferreira. FC Dallas se enfrentará a Sporting Kansas City el miércoles (8:30 pm ET / ESPN +) en un choque de clubes integrado por brillantes adolescentes estadounidenses con pedigrí goleador, a medida que Gianluca Busio, de 18 años de SKC, busca seguir su impulso después de anotar el gol del empate el sábado. Mientras tanto, Cowell y los Earthquakes se enfrentarán a Los Angeles Football Club el miércoles (11 p.m. ET, UniMás / TUDN / Twitter.com). En solo la tercera temporada del club, LAFC comienza a ver los frutos de su inversión en las inferiores, cuando el canterano y delantero, de 16 años, Christian Torres hizo su debut en la temporada regular de la MLS el pasado domingo. Otras jóvenes figuras durante el fin de semana incluyen al mediocampista de Colorado Rapids de 19 años, Cole Bassett, y al mediocampista de Philadelphia Union, Brenden Aaronson, de 19 años, quienes anotaron un gol cada uno. Mientras tanto, el delantero novato de 20 años de Orlando City SC, Daryl Dike, registró una asistencia y ha anotado tres goles y proporcionado dos asistencias en sus primeros tres partidos en la temporada regular de la MLS.
Toronto FC busca hacer historia en su apuesta por el puesto en la final del Canadian Championship
Toronto FC está al borde de la historia de la MLS esta semana, ya que buscan asegurar un lugar en la Final del Canadian Championship 2020. TFC recibirá a Montréal Impact el martes por la noche en el BMO Field (8 p.m., TSN / TVA Sports), llegando con una racha invicta de 18 juegos de liga que se remonta al pasado 10 de agosto. Con una victoria o un empate, TFC empatará el récord histórico de la MLS que ostenta Columbus Crew SC (establecido en 2004-05) y FC Dallas (establecido en 2010). Como el único equipo invicto de la liga que queda este año y ganador de tres seguidos, TFC presuma de una sólida defensa. Toronto no ha permitido un gol en cuatro partidos consecutivos de la temporada regular, el último concedido en una victoria por 4-3 sobre el Impact el 16 de julio en el Torneo Especial MLS is Back, y extendieron su racha actual de valla invicta a un récord del club de 360 minutos en la victoria por 1-0 en Montreal, el pasado viernes por la noche. El equipo canadiense de la MLS que obtenga la mayor cantidad de puntos en la primera fase del calendario revisado de partidos de la temporada regular de la MLS, del 18 de agosto al 16 de septiembre, se clasificará para la Final del Canadian Championship 2020. TFC está a punto de asegurar su lugar en el partido de la Copa Voyageurs con una victoria el martes por la noche. La clasificación actual entre los clubes canadienses durante la fase uno del calendario revisado de la temporada regular de la MLS es la siguiente:
El cambio de rumbo de Orlando City SC continúa con Daryl Dike, de 20 años
El fortalecido Orlando City SC continua la temporada regular 2020 con la misma magia de Disney que lo llevo a la final del Torneo Especial MLS is Back. Solo la semana pasada, el club derrotó a sus rivales regionales Nashville SC y Atlanta United con victorias consecutivas por 3-1, incluyendo su primera victoria en la historia del club en el Mercedes-Benz Stadium. En el lado ofensivo, los Lions presumen de un poderío goleador que en la última semana ha superado a sus oponentes por 6-2, gracias a los remates de Nani, Chris Muller, Júnior Urso y el novato emergente Daryl Dike, de 20 años, quien suma tres goles en sus últimos tres partidos. Dike, la selección general número 5 en el MLS SuperDraft presentado por adidas 2020, se encuentra entre el grupo de figuras juveniles destacadas de la temporada. El producto de University of Virginia, que tuvo su primer inicio en un partido y primer gol de su carrera en la MLS el 22 de agosto, en el duelo de Orlando contra Inter Miami CF, podría estar siguiendo los pasos de su hermano y hermana en la selección nacional de Nigeria después de llamar la atención con dos goles contra Nashville la semana pasada. ¿Podría Dike estar preparándose para otra actuación cuando Orlando City SC se enfrente a Nashville SC este miércoles por la noche en la “Ciudad de la Música” (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN +)?
Continental Tire une fuerzas con Major League Soccer para la 7ª campaña anual de Kick Childhood Cancer
Como parte del mes de concientización sobre el cáncer infantil, MLS WORKS – la plataforma de responsabilidad social de Major League Soccer – se unirá con Continental Tire para aumentar la concienciación y recaudar fondos para el cáncer infantil. En su séptimo año, la campaña Kick Childhood Cancer busca fortalecer los esfuerzos de investigación para encontrar curas para todos los tipos de cáncer infantil y ofrecer apoyo a una de las poblaciones más vulnerables y afectadas por la pandemia COVID-19. Los elementos de la campaña serán promovidos en los estadios, en las plataformas sociales y digitales de la liga, y en las transmisiones locales y nacionales. Para más información acerca de Kick Childhood Cancer, el Children’s Oncology Group y las demás iniciativas de MLS WORKS, visite MLSsoccer.com/mlsworks.
Datos de los partidos destacados Para ver el calendario completo de la jornada, oprima aquí
Miércoles, 2 de septiembre
Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami CF, 7 p.m. ET (FOX Deportes, FS1) Atlanta United no pudo aprovechar su primera victoria en cuatro juegos y volvió a la derrota, 3-1 ante Orlando City SC en el Mercedes-Benz Stadium el pasado sábado. Brooks Lennon marcó el gol de ATLUTD, el primero desde que llegó al club; su último gol en un partido de liga fue el 22 de octubre de 2017 con el Real Salt Lake. Inter Miami CF logró su primera victoria en la historia del club, sin embargo, en el siguiente partido cayó ante Nashville SC por la mínima, 1-0, en el Nissan Stadum, el domingo por la noche.
Los equipos se enfrentarán por primera vez en la historia.
Los Angeles Football Club vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 11 p.m. ET (UniMás, TUDN)
LAFC sufrió un segundo revés consecutivo luego de una racha de cinco juegos invictos para abrir la campaña de la liga, cayendo 3-1 ante Seattle Sounders FC en CenturyLink Field el domingo por la noche. Diego Rossi anotó su séptimo gol de la temporada, afianzándose aún más como el líder de la liga en goleo.
Los Quakes vieron su racha ganadora de dos juegos llegar a su fin, cayendo 3-2 ante LA Galaxy en Dignity Health Sports Park el sábado por la noche.
Cade Cowell anotó el primer gol de su carrera en la MLS; a los 16 años y 320 días de edad, Cowell es el décimo jugador más joven en marcar un gol en la historia de la liga.
Los equipos se enfrentaron dos veces hace una temporada y LAFC ganó ambos duelos. Carlos Vela anotó un ‘hat trick’ y marcó un cuarto gol para que LAFC ganara 5-0 el 30 de marzo en el Avaya Stadium; Vela luego anotó dos goles más cuando LAFC ganó 4-0 el 21 de agosto en el Banc of California Stadium.
LAFC salió vencedor de los cuatro encuentros entre los clubes, ganando ambos partidos entre los equipos en su campaña de expansión, ganando por 4-3 el 9 de junio en el Avaya Stadium y luego por 3-0 el 22 de septiembre en el Banc of California Stadium. LAFC ahora tiene una racha de no permitir gol de 297 minutos en la serie.
Sábado 5 de septiembre
Orlando City SC vs. Atlanta United, 8 p.m. (FOX Deportes, FOX)
Orlando City SC viene de ganarle a Atlanta por primera vez en 10 encuentros en todas las competiciones entre ambos clubes, tras sellar una victoria por 3-1 en el Mercedes-Benz Stadium, el pasado sábado. En ocho encuentros de liga de todos los tiempos, Atlanta United no había perdido ante su vecino del sur (seis victorias y dos empates). La victoria de OCSC en el primer encuentro rompió una racha ganadora de cinco juegos ATLUTD en la serie.
Domingo 6 de septiembre
Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Nashville SC se llevó el triunfo en el primer duelo ante Inter Miami CF, el pasado domingo en el Nissan Stadium, tras un gol del panameño Aníbal Godoy para sellar la victoria 1-0.
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
Los equipos se enfrentan por segunda vez esta temporada. Raúl Ruidíaz anotó dos goles y asistió en el tercero en los tres goles en 14 minutos de Sounders FC, camino a una victoria por 3-0 el pasado 23 de agosto en Providence Park. Los últimos cinco encuentros de liga de la serie los ha ganado el equipo visitante. Sounders FC ha ganado los últimos tres enfrentamientos de temporada regular en Providence Park, la victoria en 2018 su primera victoria en Portland desde 2014.
Cuando los Timbers se llevaron una victoria por 4-1 el 28 de junio de 2015, igualaron la mayor margen de victoria de Portland contra los Sounders desde 1977.
Los Timbers ganaron los dos últimos encuentros en CenturyLink Field, su única victoria en Seattle en partidos de la temporada regular de la MLS (Sounders FC tenía marca de 7V-3E-0D antes de ese partido), aunque los Timbers ganaron en casa en la MLS Cup.
Los Timbers también ganaron un partido de cuarta ronda de U.S. Open Cup entre los clubes la temporada pasada, una victoria por 2-1 el 12 de junio en CenturyLink Field, cuando el exjugador de los Timbers Brian Fernández anotó los dos goles de Portland.
Los equipos se enfrentaron en 2018 en los Playoffs de la MLS Cup, y los Timbers ganaron en una dramática tanda de penaltis en los cuartos de final de la Conferencia Oeste después de terminar 4-4 en el global. Los Timbers ganaron el partido de ida por 2-1 en Providence Park, luego el Sounders FC ganó 3-2 en la prórroga, asegurando el empate al decisivo. Fue una segunda victoria en una serie de playoffs para los Timbers, que también ganaron las Semifinales de la Conferencia del Oeste de 2013.
Seattle Sounders y Portland Timbers se han enfrentado 108 veces en todas las competiciones, la mayor cantidad entre dos clubes estadounidenses. La segunda mayor cantidad en la historia del fútbol de EE. UU. y Canadá. Desde su primer encuentro en 1975 en la antigua NWSL, Seattle ha ganado 54 veces y Portland ha ganado 40, ambos han empatado en 14 ocasiones. En la MLS, Sounders FC ha ganado 12 partidos, los Timbers han ganado ocho y seis han sido empates.
HOUSTON – For the past two years, Theatre Under The Stars has hosted its popular Spotlight Series at the Rotunda Theatre in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The free program allows audiences to meet cast and creative team members for upcoming productions, and it features in-depth interviews about the process of creating musicals for TUTS. Guests are also treated to sneak-peek live performances of songs from the shows.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the non-profit professional theatre company has postponed fall programming until next year, so the Spotlight series is also on hiatus until audiences are able to gather once again. During this challenging time, TUTS is exploring new ways to connect with its fans. Next week, they will expand the Spotlight brand with the launch of two new digital offerings, the TUTS Spotlight Webcast series and the TUTS Spotlight Podcast.
The TUTS Spotlight Webcast premieres live on the organization’s Facebook page on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. The episode titled “Houston Strong” features a conversation with artistic directors from several Houston theatre companies including The Alley Theatre, Stages, Meca, Teatro de Gente and the Ensemble Theatre – hosted by TUTS Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges.
“We hosted a conversation on Facebook Live recently about digital virtual-reality theatre, and we received great feedback from viewers,” said Knechtges. “We’re excited to officially launch this series next week by discussing the impact of COVID-19 on Houston’s performing arts community. This is a difficult time for theatre, but also a time of great innovation and recommitment to the value of cultivating local artists.”
Future episodes of the webcast will include interviews with prominent Broadway Tony-Award winners, discussions with members of the TUTS Artistic team, and a look back at some of Houston’s ground-breaking musical premieres from the past.
Also launching on Sept. 9 is the TUTS Spotlight Podcast. Hosted by Israel Jimenez, TUTS Director of Community Engagement, the monthly podcast explores the TUTS vault of cast recordings, a massive collection that includes classic musicals to modern hits – as well as the totally obscure.
“This podcast is going to be really fun for musical theatre fans around the world,” said Jimenez. “Listeners are going to love diving into these albums and learning about the stories behind the music. We’ll even offer up a signature cocktail for each episode, for those who want to make an evening of it.”
The TUTS Spotlight Webcast series will take place on the theatre’s Facebook page attuts.com/theatreunderthestars. Musical theatre fans can subscribe to the TUTS Spotlight Podcast on iTunes.
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS (“TUTS”) – (Dan Knechtges, Artistic Director; Hillary J Hart, Executive Director) – Founded by Frank M. Young in 1968, Houston’s non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre, inclusive educational curriculums and dynamic community engagement. For more information, visit tuts.com.
