Sept. 14, 2004

Miami, FL - Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team will face crosstown-rival Florida International in Miami Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The game was originally scheduled as FIU's season-opener on Friday, Sept. 3, as part of the FIU Diadora Classic, but Hurricane Frances forced the cancellation of the tournament.

FIU (1-1-0) holds the 23-2-1 all-time series advantage over the Owls (1-1-0). Last year the teams tied 1-1 after double overtime in Boca Raton. Gustavo Alencar assisted on the game-tying goal when Bjorn Totland's shot from the top of the box sailed past the Golden Panther keeper in the 26th minute.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Pharmed Arena Ticket Office. Owl fans can charge by phone via Ticketmaster in Miami-Dade at (305) 358-5885, in Broward at (954) 523-3309, in Palm Beach at (561) 966-3309 or online at ticketmaster.com and FIUsports.com

FAU takes on Trevecca Nazarene University Friday, September 17 at 7:30 pm in the team's home opener. Season ticket packages can be purchased before the season starts. Adult packages begin at $30 for 10 adult tickets while individual ticket prices will be $4 for adults and $2 for seniors/children. Call 866-FAU-OWLS for more information on how you can get tickets for the 2004 Owls soccer season.