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Thursday, June 7th, 2012
There is no better way to kick off the 2012 college football season than by seeing the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide take on the defending Sugar Bowl champion Michigan Wolverines at Cowboys Stadium on September 1. Both teams will be ranked in the top-10 of the preseason polls, making this a game you do not want to miss.
Sports Power Weekends, Inc. has an incredible offer for groups of any size that plan to attend this much-anticipated matchup.
Experience Information
- A ticket to Michigan-Alabama at Cowboys Stadium on September 1, 2012 (standing room only, Michigan side)
- A two-night stay at the Fairfield Inn Arlington Near Six Flags, which is two miles from the Stadium, and otherwise sold out (Friday & Saturday stay)
- A tailgate at Cowboys Stadium including beer and finger foods/snacks, beginning more than three hours prior to the game (must be 21 to purchase)
Reservation Details
Limited standing room only packages are still available!
They include a standing room only ticket (east end zone behind 200, 300 or 400 levels; Michigan side), a two night hotel stay at the Fairfield Inn Arlington, and the pregame tailgate at the stadium (must be 21 to purchase). To reserve for as low as $200, click “Buy Now” below:
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We have very limited availability remaining for these packages, but may be able to accommodate your group. Please contact Jared Cooper at Jared.Cooper@SPWtravel.com or (646) 397-5350 to discuss options if you are interested.
The purchase of these packages is subject to the following Terms and Conditions, which can be found here.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
There are so many great NFL-college football weekends each fall that it is hard to pare down the list. Nonetheless, here are, in my opinion, the 50 best NFL-college football Sports Power Weekends of 2012. The main criteria for this list was that it must include an NFL and college game. There are plenty of great weekends in September that feature MLB games with a great NFL or college game, but I wanted to highlight weekends that included at least two different football games.
I’d love to hear your feedback if you think I am overlooking a great weekend, or ranked one too high.
For more information about planning or booking a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact Jared Cooper at Jared.Cooper@SPWtravel.com, (646) 397-5350, or via twitter at @SportsPowerWknd.
1. Chicago, September 21-23
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- St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
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Wrigley Field, Notre Dame Stadium and Soldier Field during one incredible weekend based out of the Windy City. Sign me up!
2. New York, September 5-9
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- Cowboys at Giants (NFL Kickoff Game)
- US Open Tennis
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- Atlanta Braves at NY Mets
- US Open Tennis
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- USC vs. Syracuse at MetLife Stadium
- US Open Tennis (Women’s Final)
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- Bills at Jets (Home Opener)
- US Open Tennis (Men’s Final)
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Three games at MetLife Stadium on this weekend, including the first game of the 2012 season featuring the defending Super Bowl champs against their bitter rival, the Jets home opener, and Heisman and top pick front-runner Matt Barkley from USC. Also see Citi Field on Friday as the Mets host the Braves.
3. New Orleans, November 3-5
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- Eagles at Saints (Monday Night)
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A rematch of last year’s National Championship Game with the winner in great position to win the SEC West takes places on Saturday in Baton Rouge. On Monday night at the Superdome, the Saints host the Eagles in an NFC showdown.
4. Los Angeles-San Diego, November 24-25
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- Notre Dame at USC
- Stanford at UCLA
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The historic rivalry between Notre Dame and USC leads us to the Coliseum. A day later and two hours south, two perennial AFC heavyweights face off in San Diego. A nice Thanksgiving weekend in southern California.
5. Dallas, November 22-24
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- Redskins at Cowboys (Thanksgiving)
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- TCU at Texas
- Baylor vs. Texas Tech (Cowboys Stadium)
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Another great Thanksgiving option, this time in the heart of Texas. The Cowboys continue their Thanksgiving tradition, this time hosting their division rivals. On Saturday in Austin, TCU and Texas clash in the newly-remodeled Big XII. Cowboys Stadium will also host Baylor and Texas Tech on Saturday. (more…)
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Friday, April 13th, 2012
Below are the top Sports Power Weekend options in 30+ major cities in North America. They are ordered in market size and often include cities and towns surrounding the major metropolitan area. To find a specific city, press Command+F and type in the city name.
If you are interested in discussing offerings to any of these cities for any of these weekends, please contact us at Jared.Cooper@SPWtravel.com or (646-397-5350) for more information.
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
With August upon us you can practically smell college football and NFL in the air. We’ll have to wait several more weeks for real games, though NFL preseason starts in less than two weeks. For now, baseball, soccer, and tennis overlap to create some spectacular SPW options.
I present to you the best Sports Power Weekends of August 5-7. To purchase a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com.
1. Dallas
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- Indians at Rangers
- Barcelona open practice (Pizza Hut Park)
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- Barcelona vs. Club America (Cowboys Stadium)
- Indians at Rangers
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The Cleveland Indians and their new top pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez will travel to Arlington to face the Texas Rangers for the weekend, but the real festivities will take place adjacent to The Ballpark, at Cowboys Stadium. FC Barcelona will face the Mexican team Club America on Saturday at Cowboys Stadium. Barca will hold an open training session at Pizza Hut Park on Friday night, and will also be making an appearance at the Nike store in Dallas, as well as other training sessions at SMU.
Also see: Dallas City Guide
2. Los Angeles-San Diego
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- Mariners at Angels
- Mercury Insurance Open (Tennis) in San Diego
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- Mariners at Angels
- Mercury Insurance Open (Tennis) in San Diego
- FC Dallas at Galaxy
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- Mariners at Angels
- Mercury Insurance Open (Tennis) in San Diego
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The US Open Series continues as we are now within one month of the US Open in Flushing, NY. The Mercury Insurance Open will feature some of the top women including Kim Clijsters and Ana Ivanovic in San Diego. Meanwhile in Anaheim, the resurgent Angels face their AL West foes from Seattle. In Carson, the Galaxy host FC Dallas in a matchup of the top two Western Conference MLS teams.
Also see: Los Angeles City Guide
3. Washington, D.C.-Baltimore
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- Blue Jays at Orioles
- Legg Mason Classic (Tennis) in Washington, D.C.
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- Blue Jays at Orioles
- Legg Mason Classic (Tennis) in Washington, D.C.
- Toronto FC at DC United
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- Blue Jays at Orioles
- Legg Mason Classic (Tennis) in Washington, D.C.
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The Legg Mason Tennis Classic will feature some of the top men’s players in the world, including Americans James Blake, Mardy Fish and Jon Isner, as well as Gael Monfils, Nikolay Davydenko and defending champion David Nalbandian. Meanwhile, in nearby Baltimore, the O’s host AL East counterpart Toronto in a weekend series. Toronto fans will also be able to catch their MLS team in action against DC United on Saturday.
Also see: Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City Guide
4. Canton, Ohio
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- Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
- Bridgestone Invitational (PGA) in Akron
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- Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
- Bridgestone Invitational (PGA) in Akron
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- Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
- Bridgestone Invitational (PGA) in Akron
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game was cancelled due to the labor uncertainty that has now been settled, but the induction weekend carries on nonetheless. More than 75 living Hall of Famers will descend on the cradle of football for the Induction Ceremony as well as the Enshrinees Dinner. Check out the full schedule of festivities here: http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/festivalschedule.aspx.
5. Bay Area
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- Phillies at Giants
- Timbers at Earthquakes
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Both the Phillies and the Giants, the two teams that faced off in the NLDS last postseason, added big bats to their lineup for the stretch run and postseason. The Giants added Phillies foe Carlos Beltran, formerly of the Mets, and the Phillies added former Astros outfielder Hunter Pence. This should make for a tense weekend series at AT&T Park.
Also see: Bay Area City Guide
Tags: Anaheim, arlington, baltimore, barcelona, canton, dallas, legg mason classic, los angeles, Pro Football Hall of Fame, san diego, san francisco, sports travel, washington D.C.
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Friday, July 1st, 2011
Below are the top Sports Power Weekend options in 25+ major cities in North America. They are ordered in market size and often include cities and towns surrounding the major metropolitan area. To find a specific city, press Command+F and type in the city name.
If you are interested in discussing offerings to any of these cities for any of these weekends, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com for more information.
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Thursday’s NBA Draft effectively puts an end to basketball’s participation in Sports Power Weekends this summer, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup concludes this Saturday with the Final at the Rose Bowl. That leaves us with MLB and MLS, as well as PGA, tennis and racing events until we welcome football season. Those sports still have a lot to offer, and make for some great travel weekends in July and August.
I present to you the 10 best Sports Power Weekends of June 24-26. To purchase a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com.
1. Los Angeles
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- Angels at Dodgers
- Braves at Padres
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- Gold Cup Finals (Rose Bowl)
- Angels at Dodgers
- Braves at Padres
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- Angels at Dodgers
- Braves at Padres
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The “cross-town” clash between the Angels and Dodgers will take place at Dodger Stadium this weekend, and not even a terrible ownership situation can spoil the beauty of watching a game in Chavez Ravine. Two hours down I-5 the Padres host the Braves at stunning Petco Park. The headliner of the weekend is the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at the Rose Bowl, possibly a rematch between Mexico and the United States. Who knows, this might provide more excitement that last year’s TCU beat down of Wisconsin.
2. New York
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- NBA Draft (Prudential Center)
- Athletics at Mets
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The NBA Draft might signal the end of NBA-related activities before a lockout, but it also begins a New York SPW that sees the Colorado Rockies visiting for a three game set at Yankee Stadium.
3. Kansas City
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- Cubs at Royals
- Whitecaps at Sporting KC
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Seven of the eight remaining cities on this week’s Top 10 consist of MLB-MLS Sports Power Weekends, starting with Kansas City. Livestrong Sporting Park opened to rave reviews earlier this month, and will play host to the Vancouver Whitecaps at Sporting KC match on Saturday. This weekend at Kauffmann Field, the young and exciting Kansas City Royals host the Chicago Cubs.
4. Philadelphia
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- A’s at Phillies
- Chivas USA at Union
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2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of the 1911 World Champion Philadelphia A’s, so it is only right that the now Oakland A’s make a trip back to Philly during an Interleague Series. The Phillies will host the A’s at Citizens Bank Park all weekend, while Saturday the Union host Chivas USA at PPL Park in Chester.
5. Dallas
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- Mets at Rangers
- Timbers at FC Dallas
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Jose Reyes and the New York Mets head from Citi Field to the Ballpark in Arlington for a three game series with the defending AL Champion Texas Rangers. Up in Frisco, FC Dallas hosts the Portland Timbers, making for an intriguing MLB-MLS weekend.
6. Bay Area
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- Indians at Giants
- Galaxy at Earthquakes
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The Indians are in a battle for the top spot in the NL Central, just as San Francisco is in a fight atop the NL West. Both teams hope to put their best foot forward as they meet at AT&T Park in the city by the bay. Meanwhile, down in San Jose on Saturday the Earthquakes will host the Galaxy as they make their way north from Los Angeles.
7. Chicago
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- Nationals at White Sox
- Red Bulls at Fire
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The Red Bulls-Fire game doesn’t carry the same intensity as other NY-Chicago matchups, but the fans at Toyota Park will be ready to cheer on their squad. The White Sox and Nationals are both right around the .500 mark and hope a strong weekend will give them momentum heading into the second half of the season.
8. Seattle
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- Marlins at Mariners
- Revolution at Sounders
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The newly renamed CenturyLink Field (formerly Qwest Field) can still call itself the best MLS venue in the country, and will host the Sounders-Revolution match on Sunday. Throughout the weekend at Safeco Field, the hometown Mariners welcome the reeling Florida Marlins for three games.
9. Washington, D.C.-Baltimore
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- Reds at Orioles
- Dynamo at DC United
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About an hour separate Baltimore from D.C., but that shouldn’t stop you from making a MLB-MLS SPW in the beltway. The Reds travel to Camden Yards for three games with the O’s, and nearby at RFK Stadium the Houston Dynamo will take on DC United on Saturday.
10. Pittsburgh
Red Sox fans haven’t had many opportunities to check out PNC Park, making this a great weekend for Boston fans to travel to Pittsburgh to see the place for themselves. The Pirates have been playing well, but will have their work cut out for them if they want to slow down the red-hot Red Sox.
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
The CONCACAF Gold Cup, the biennial regional championship for national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean, has set its groups and matches for the 2011 tournament. The Gold Cup Final will be held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with the winner advancing to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.
A number of the cities hosting Gold Cup matches also have Major League Baseball games taking place over the same weekend, opening up the possibility of some strong Sports Power Weekends. To purchase a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com.
Quarterfinals at New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up
Group A winner vs. Group B/C third-place
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- Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets
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- CONCACAF Gold Cup
- Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets
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- Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets
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The first two games of the Gold Cup quarterfinals take place on Saturday at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Bracketing that soccer doubleheader is some interleague action at Citi Field as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim cross the country to pay a visit to the New York Mets.
Also see: New York City Guide
Quarterfinals at RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Group B winner vs. Group C runner-up
Group C winner vs. Group A/B third place
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- Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals
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- Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals
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- CONCACAF Gold Cup
- Baltimore Orioles at Washington Nationals
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This interleague battle will hit close to home as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. On Sunday at RFK Stadium, the finals two legs of the Gold Cup quarterfinals will be played, leading into Wednesday’s semifinal at Houston’s Reliant Stadium.
Also see: Washington, D.C. City Guide
Final at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Semifinal winners, 9 p.m. ET
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- Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
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- CONCACAF Gold Cup
- Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
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- Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
- Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
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The site of the 1994 World Cup Final is center stage again as the Gold Cup Finals will be played with the winner clinching a spot at the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. The United States will try to avenge a loss to Mexico in the finals in 2009 in East Rutherford. Also this weekend, the Dodgers will host the cross-town Angels in an interleague battle and two hours south the San Diego Padres will play three with the Atlanta Braves at PETCO Park.
Also see: Los Angeles City Guide
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
The NBA and NHL Finals are in full swing this weekend in Dallas and Vancouver as the Miami Heat visit the Mavericks and the Canucks host the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, in addition to MLS games, soccer international friendlies and even meaningful tournament games take place throughout the country. Mix that will America’s pastime as we enter the month of June, and you have got yourself some top notch SPW options this weekend.
I present to you the 10 best Sports Power Weekends of June 3-5. To purchase a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com.
1. Dallas
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- Heat at Mavericks (Game 3)
- Gold Cup at Cowboys Stadium (Costa Rica vs. Cuba; Mexico vs. El Salvador)
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There is action on Sunday at Cowboys Stadium, but it is of the futbol variety rather than football. The Gold Cup gets underway with two matches, but Sunday’s real strength is the NBA Finals Game 3 between the Mavericks and Heat at the American Airlines Center. Dallas is still bitter about their Finals loss to the Heat in 2006, and they will be ready to make their voices heard as the series comes home.
Also see: Dallas City Guide
2. Vancouver-Seattle
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- Bruins at Canucks (Game 2)
- Rays at Mariners
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About a three-hour drive and a national border separate Vancouver and Seattle, but that shouldn’t stop any potential international SPWers. The Mariners host the Rays at Safeco all weekend, but Saturday is reserved for the hockey fans. The Stanley Cup Finals will be played not far from Stanley Park, as the Canucks make their first trip back since 1994 and host the Boston Bruins in Vancouver. Game 2 will take place over the weekend before the series heads to Boston for Games 3 and 4.
3. Boston
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- USA vs. Spain (Gillette Stadium)
- A’s at Red Sox
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The resurgent Red Sox are tied atop the AL East after a tough start to the season. They will welcome the Oakland A’s to Fenway Park for a weekend set. Meanwhile, Gillette Stadium will be buzzing on Saturday as the defending World Cup Champs from Spain travel to Foxboro to take on the Americans in an international soccer friendly. Uncle Sam’s Army will be out in full force to cheer on our men.
Also see: Boston City Guide
4. Los Angeles-San Diego
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- Yankees at Angels
- Astros at Padres
- DC United at Galaxy
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- Yankees at Angels
- Astros at Padres
- Timbers at Chivas USA
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- Yankees at Angels
- Astros at Padres
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With both the Angels and Padres home for the weekend an ambitious sports fan can catch both American and National League action in southern California. Additionally, both LA-based MLS teams are home as the Galaxy host DC United on Friday and the Portland Timbers travel to Chivas USA on Saturday.
Also see: Los Angeles City Guide
5. New York
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- Braves at Mets
- Crew at Red Bulls
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The Mets host their NL East rivals over the weekend before heading out for a long road trip. While on the road, Citi Field will host its first soccer match, and friendly between Greece and Ecuador on Tuesday, June 7. At Red Bull Arena on Saturday, the Red Bulls host Columbus in Harrison, New Jersey.
Also see: New York City Guide
6. Chicago
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- Tigers at White Sox
- Sounders at Fire
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The White Sox have the Windy City to themselves with the Cubs out of town, and they’ll host the Tigers at The Cell over the weekend. These two teams are fighting for positioning behind Cleveland in the AL Central. Out at Toyota Park, the Fire host the Seattle Sounders in an MLS matchup.
Also see: Chicago City Guide
7. San Francisco
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- Rockies at Giants
- Dynamo at Earthquakes
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Yet another MLB and MLS weekend comes together as the defending World Series champs host NL West rival Colorado at AT&T Park. San Francisco is challenging for the division lead and the Rockies are clawing back to .500. Down in San Jose, the Quakes host the Houston Dynamo, rounding out this Bay Area SPW.
Also see: Bay Area City Guide
8. St. Louis
It is hard to determine which matchup in St. Louis will be more hostile this weekend: the labor dispute between the NFL owners and players, or the NL Central rivalry between the Cubs and Cardinals. Busch Stadium will play host to the baseball rivalry as the Cardinals aim to increase their division lead.
Also see: Next NFL Labor Twist Takes us to St. Louis
9. Cleveland
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- Rangers at Indians
- The Memorial Tournament (Dublin, OH)
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- Rangers at Indians
- The Memorial Tournament (Dublin, OH)
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- Rangers at Indians
- The Memorial Tournament (Dublin, OH)
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The AL-best Indians host the defending AL Champs as the Rangers travel to Progressive Field. Meanwhile near Columbus in Dublin, Ohio, Buckeye fans will turn to the PGA’s Memorial Tournament to take their mind off of the Ohio State scandal.
10. Pittsburgh
The in-state battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates will start another chapter at PNC Park, rated as the top ballpark in Major League Baseball. The Pirates are just below .500 on the season, while the Phillies own the top record in all of baseball.
Tags: boston, chicago, cleveland, dallas, los angeles, new york, pittsburgh, san diego, san francisco, san jose, seattle, sports travel, st. louis, vancouver
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
The NHL Conference Finals will get underway this weekend as the NBA concludes its second round playoff series. The games are getting fewer and far between, but when they are played there is an intensity and excitement level that is hard to match. The opportunities for NBA-NHL-MLB weekends in certain cities are dwindling, so take advantage of these opportunities while you can.
I present to you the 10 best Sports Power Weekends of May 13-15. To purchase a Sports Power Weekend package, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com.
1. Chicago
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- Heat at Bulls (Game 1)
- Giants at Cubs
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With the Bulls closing out the Hawks in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, Chicago will be welcoming LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat to the United Center. The Windy City will feature the defending World Series champs facing the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and the start of the Eastern Conference Finals in this mid-May weekend.
Also see: Chicago City Guide
2. Memphis
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- Thunder at Grizzlies (Game 6)
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With the Grizzlies trailing three games to two, this will be the most important home game in Memphis team history. Adding in the flooding in Memphis and on Beale Street, and this game will take on an added importance for the city. The game will provide a welcome distraction, and the fans will give their all for 48 minutes.
Also see: Memphis City Guide
3. New York
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- Red Sox at Yankees
- Chivas USA at Red Bulls
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The most heated and famous rivalry in baseball returns to the Bronx as the Yankees host the Boston Red Sox for a three game set at Yankee Stadium. While the teams are not currently fighting for the top of the AL East, this series always features the intensity of a playoff matchup.
Also see: New York City Guide
4. Boston
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- Lightning at Bruins (Game 1)
- Whitecaps at Revolution
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With the Celtics being eliminated by the Heat on Wednesday night, the Bruins are the only playoff team remaining in Boston. They host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, the same day that the MLS Revolution host the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Also see: Boston City Guide
5. Vancouver
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The prize for the Sharks defeating the Red Wings in Game 7 is a Sunday meeting with the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Finals. The Canucks look to bring the Stanley Cup back to Stanley Park, but they’ll have to survive the Sharks to do so.
6. Dallas
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- Angels at Rangers
- Union at FC Dallas
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The defending AL champs will welcome the Angels to Arlington for three games between the top two teams in the AL West. Meanwhile in Frisco, the Philadelphia Union travel to face FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park in MLS action.
Also see: Dallas City Guide
7. Washington, D.C.
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- Marlins at Nationals
- Rapids at DC United
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The Marlins have been one of the surprises of the early season, while the Nationals hover around .500 in mid-May. The NL East foes will face off at Nationals Park in the nation’s capital. Nearby, DC United will host the Colorado Rapids on Sunday, rounding out one of the many MLB-MLS weekends around the country.
Also see: Washington, D.C.-Baltimore City Guide
8. Bay Area
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- White Sox at A’s
- Crew at Earthquakes
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The Bay Area will be feeling downtrodden or euphoric depending on the outcome of Game 7 between the Sharks and Red Wings, but regardless of the final score there is a worthwhile weekend to be had here. In Oakland, the A’s welcome the White Sox to town, while further south in San Jose, the Quakes welcome the Crew from Columbus.
Also see: Bay Area City Guide
9. Los Angeles
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- Diamondback at Dodgers
- Sporting KC at Galaxy
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The uncertainty surrounding the Dodgers ownership situation has distracted from the team on the field, but with Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp slugging, there is no lack of excitement at Chavez Ravine. Dodger Stadium is still one of the crown jewels of Major League Baseball, so check out a game against Arizona this weekend. The stars of the LA Galaxy will also be in town taking on Sporting KC.
Also see: Los Angeles City Guide
10. Oklahoma City
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- Grizzlies at Thunder (Game 7)
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If the Grizzlies and Thunder make it to Game 7 on Sunday, this weekend in Oklahoma City will end up ranking much higher on this list. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have given it their all and have brought out the best in Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. If it gets to Game 7, it has the potential to be a classic battle.
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Below are the top Sports Power Weekend options in 30+ major cities in North America. They are ordered in market size and often include cities and towns surrounding the major metropolitan area. To find a specific city, press Command+F and type in the city name.
If you are interested in discussing offerings to any of these cities for any of these weekends, please contact us at info@SPWtravel.com for more information.
1. NEW YORK
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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- Red Sox at Yankees
- Chivas USA at Red Bulls
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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2. LOS ANGELES-SAN DIEGO
| May 6-8 |
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- Indians at Angels
- Diamondbacks at Padres
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| Saturday |
- Indians at Angels
- Diamondbacks at Padres
- Red Bulls at Galaxy
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| Sunday |
- Indians at Angels
- Diamondbacks at Padres
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| May 13-15 |
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- Diamondbacks at Dodgers
- Sporting KC at Galaxy
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| Sunday |
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| May 20-22 |
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- Braves at Angels
- Mariners at Padres
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| Saturday |
- Braves at Angels
- Mariners at Padres
- Galaxy at Chivas USA
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| Sunday |
- Braves at Angels
- Mariners at Padres
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| May 27-29 |
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3. CHICAGO
| May 6-8 |
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- Reds at Cubs
- Whitecaps at Fire
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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- Pirates at Cubs
- Earthquakes at Fire
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4. PHILADELPHIA
| May 6-8 |
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- Braves at Phillies
- Bruins at Flyers (Game 5)
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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- Rangers at Phillies
- Fire at Union
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| May 27-29 |
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5. DALLAS
| May 6-8 |
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- Lakers at Mavericks (Game 3)
- Yankees at Rangers
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- Lakers at Mavericks (Game 4)
- Yankees at Rangers
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| May 13-15 |
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- Angels at Rangers
- Union at FC Dallas
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| May 20-22 |
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- Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas
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| May 27-29 |
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6. SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-SAN JOSE-SACRAMENTO
| May 6-8 |
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- Rockies at Giants
- Red Wings at Sharks (Game 5)
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| May 13-15 |
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- White Sox at Athletics
- Crew at Earthquakes
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| May 20-22 |
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- Athletics at Giants
- Revolution at Earthquakes
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| May 27-29 |
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7. BOSTON- HARTFORD-PROVIDENCE
| May 6-8 |
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- Twins at Red Sox
- Flyers at Bruins (Game 4)
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| Saturday |
- Twins at Red Sox
- Heat at Celtics (Game 3)
- Rapids at Revolution
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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8. ATLANTA
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| May 13-15 |
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9. WASHINGTON, DC-BALTIMORE
| May 6-8 |
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- Rays at Orioles
- Lightning at Capitals (Game 5)
- FC Dallas at DC United
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| May 13-15 |
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- Marlins at Nationals
- Rapids at DC United
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| May 20-22 |
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- Nationals at Orioles
- Preakness Stakes
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| May 27-29 |
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10. HOUSTON
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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- Diamondbacks at Astros
- FC Dallas at Dynamo
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11. DETROIT
| May 6-8 |
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- Sharks at Red Wings (Game 4)
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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12. PHOENIX
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| May 13-15 |
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13. TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-ORLANDO
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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14. SEATTLE-VANCOUVER, BC
| May 6-8 |
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- White Sox at Mariners
- Predators at Canucks (Game 5)
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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- Yankees at Mariners
- Red Bulls at Whitecaps
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15. SEATTLE-PORTLAND, OR
| May 6-8 |
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- White Sox at Mariners
- Union at Timbers
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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- Sporting KC at Sounders
- Crew at Timbers
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| May 27-29 |
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- Yankees at Mariners
- DC United at Timbers
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16. MINNEAPOLIS
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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17. MIAMI
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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18. CLEVELAND-COLUMBUS
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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19. DENVER
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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- Cardinals at Rockies
- Sporting KC at Rapids
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20. ST. LOUIS
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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21. PITTSBURGH
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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22. KANSAS CITY
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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23. SALT LAKE CITY
| May 6-8 |
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- Chivas USA at Real Salt Lake
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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- Sounders at Real Salt Lake
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24. CINCINNATI-LOUISVILLE
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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25. MILWAUKEE-GREEN BAY-MADISON
| May 6-8 |
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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26. BUFFALO-TORONTO
| May 6-8 |
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| Saturday |
- Tigers at Blue Jays
- Dynamo at Toronto FC
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| May 13-15 |
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| May 20-22 |
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| May 27-29 |
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| Saturday |
- White Sox at Blue Jays
- Union at Toronto FC
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| Sunday |
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