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 The renamed Madison 56ers start their preparations for the National Premier Soccer League Midwest Region season this weekend.
The 56ers will have an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday night at Reddan Soccer Park, then face the Appleton Magic in a friendly on Sunday night at Breese Stevens Field. Both matches kick off at 6 p.m.
The team opens NPSL Midwest play on the road in two weeks, at the St. Paul Twin Stars on May 30 and newcomer Eau Claire Aris FC the next day. The 56ers have two more road matches before their next home game, June 21 against the Chicago Fire NPSL side at Warner Park. Madison will play in the United States Adult Soccer Association Region II Amateur Cup June 26 to 28 in Oak Forest, Ill., with the regional champion advancing to the national finals July 24 to 26 in Orlando, Fla. Also on the 56ers' schedule is a friendly against Latina de Futbol on July 12 at Breese Stevens. 2009 MADISON 56ERS NPSL SCHEDULE
May 16: Intrasquad scrimmage, 6 p.m. at Reddan Soccer Park, Verona
May 17: Appleton Magic, 6 p.m. (friendly)
May 30: at St. Paul Twin Stars, 7 p.m.
May 31: at Eau Claire Aris FC, 1 p.m.
June 9: at Chicago Fire NPSL, 7 p.m. in Rockford, Ill.
June 13: at FC Indiana, 7 p.m.
June 21: Chicago Fire NPSL, 3 p.m. at Warner Park
June 26-28: USASA Region II Amateur Cup, Chicago Gaelic Park, Oak Forest, Ill.
July 11: St. Paul Twin Stars, 7 p.m.
July 12: Latina de Futbol, 5 p.m. (friendly)
July 18: FC Indiana, 7 p.m.
July 19: Eau Claire Aris FC, 3 p.m.
July 24-26: USASA Amateur Cup, Orlando, Fla.
July 31: NPSL semifinals at Breese Stevens Field, 6 and 8 p.m.
Aug. 1: NPSL third-place match, 5 p.m.; NPSL championship game, Breese Stevens Field, 7 p.m.
Home games at Breese Stevens Field unless noted
Subject to change
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