The Austin Lightning were hurricaned out last weekend in New Orleans; the game will be rescheduled. This week it’s a critical game in Laredo, as the Lightning battle the Heat for second place in the division and a PDL playoff spot, with just two games left in the season. www.austinlightningsoccer.com, www.uslsoccer.com.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals are this weekend, July 16-17, including a doubleheader Sunday in Houston. The USA was undefeated in their first-round group; they’ll play in Boston on Saturday afternoon. The Houston pairings are still being decided as we go to press, but will include Colombia and Panama, facing some two of Mexico, South Africa, and Jamaica. Reliant Stadium, Sunday, July 17, 2pm (Colombia vs. TBA) and 5pm (Panama vs. TBA); tickets at Ticketmaster. www.us.terra.com/goldcup2005.

This article appears in July 15 • 2005.

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