The Cactus Pricks
Apr 04
April and May Events
Thursday, April 25th: FC Tucson Field 1 Ground Breaking, 4:40 PM (https://www.facebook.com/events/580596805292860/)
- FC Tucson is breaking ground on Field 1. FC Tucson has invited the general public to join them for the ceremony, so bring your friends, family, and co-workers to the ceremony. The actual ground-breaking will take place at 4:45 PM. At the ceremony, we will debut our new Salvation Army bass drum.
- We are hosting a general meeting and pot luck at Ramada 1 in Golf Links Park from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers to this Cinco de Mayo celebration as we will be eating, drinking, and practicing our chants.
Tuesday, May 14th: US Open Cup Round 1, 5:55 PM (http://www.facebook.com/events/132991956877070/)
- On May 14th, FC Tucson will kick off their campaign in the 100th US Open Cup. For those of you who don’t know, the US Open Cup is the United States equivalent to the FA Cup in England. Club Teams, Division 4 teams (FC Tucson), all Division 3 teams (USL-Pro), all Division 2 teams (NASL), and all Division 1 teams (MLS) take part in the competition. The winner of the US Open Cup is awarded a spot in the group stages of the CONCACAF Champions League.
- FC Tucson will be hosting the Phoenix FC Wolves on Tuesday, May 14th, in the first round of the US Open Cup. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM, but we will begin tailgating at 5:55 PM on the lawn in front of Field 5.
- We are asking everyone to wear BLACK. Black jerseys, black shirts, black shorts, black shoes, black hats, etc.
Saturday, May 18th: Southern California Seahorses, 5:25 PM (http://www.facebook.com/events/424547384294810/)
- On May 18th, FC Tucson will play its PDL Home Opener against the So Cal Seahorses. We will begin tailgating at 5:25 PM on the lawn in front of Field 5. We are asking everyone to wear Black (FC Tucson will be hosting a blackout.) We will be providing food and non-alcoholic beverages, but you are more than welcome to bring your own food and alcohol.
Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27th: FC Tucson at Ventura County Fusion & FC Tucson at Pali Blues (Second ever Cactus Pricks PDL Road Trip http://www.facebook.com/events/218538528292416/)
- In partnership with FC Tucson, we are happy to announce the second ever Cactus Pricks PDL Road Trip! This year, we will be traveling to Los Angeles, California over Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 25th-Monday, May 27th) for not one, but two FC Tucson PDL matches - FC Tucson vs. Ventura County and FC Tucson vs. Pali Blues!
Beyond the two FC Tucson matches, we’ll also spend a day at the beach. For $210 per person, you will receive a seat on the van, a ticket to each of the two matches, a bed at the Howard Johnson Reseda for two nights, and a free breakfast each morning. In order for this road-trip to go on as planned, FC Tucson must sell 7 spots by May 13th.
If this trip is successful, FC Tucson will make this a yearly event, so please book in advance. The link to purchase a seat on the roadtrip is http://fctucson.com/team/run-with-fc-tucson-to-socal/. For more information regarding the road trip, including the itinerary, please visit the FB event page
Feb 24
FC Tucson’s 2013 Schedule (Home Games are Bolded)
Saturday, May 11th - at Los Angeles Misioneros, 5 PM
Tuesday, May 14th - US Open Cup Round 1 (http://www.facebook.com/events/132991956877070/)
Saturday, May 18th - Southern California Seahorses, 7:30 PM (http://www.facebook.com/events/424547384294810/)
Tuesday, May 21st - US Open Cup Round 2
Saturday, May 25th - at Ventura County Fusion, 7 PM (Second ever Cactus Pricks PDL Road Trip http://www.facebook.com/events/218538528292416/)
Sunday, May 26th - at Pali Blues, 7 pm (Second ever Cactus Pricks PDL Road Trip http://www.facebook.com/events/218538528292416/)
Tuesday, May 28th - US Open Cup Round 3 (MLS Teams Enter)
Saturday, June 1st - at Southern California Seahorses, 7 PM
Thursday, June 6th - Pali Blues, 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 8th - Fresno Fuego, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 12th - at Southern California Seahorses, 7 PM OR US Open Cup Round 4
Saturday, June 15th - Real Phoenix, 7:30 PM (Friendly)
Saturday, June 22nd - at Fresno Fuego, 7 PM
Wednesday, June 26th - US Open Cup QuarterFinals
Friday, June 28th - Ventura County Fusion, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 30th - Ventura County Fusion, 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 4th - at BYU Cougars, 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 6th - CACL Winner, 7:30 PM (Friendly)
Saturday, July 13th - Los Angeles Misioneros, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16th - Yucaipa All Stars, 7:30 PM (Friendly)
Saturday, July 20th - BYU Cougars, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, August 7th - US Open Cup SemiFinals
Tuesday, October 1st or Wednesday, October 2nd - US Open Cup Final
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Membership Packages
Regular memberships include a Cactus Pricks sticker, membership card, discount at select retailers, newsletter, and exclusive access to membership events.
2013 Cactus Pricks Membership, Scarf, & T-Shirt ($40):
We only have 1 Adult Medium left.
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and Scarf ($30):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and T-Shirt ($25):
We only have 1 Adult Medium left.
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership ($15):
By becoming a member/supporter of the Cactus Pricks, you cast your vote for supporting the beautiful game in Southern Arizona.
- A uniquely identifiable Cactus Pricks membership card.
- Discount pricing for special events and road trips.
- Discount pricing for additional membership items such as shirts and scarves.
- Discount pricing at local bars, restaurants, and stores.
Membership Benefits Include:
Jan 14
February Events
February 20th Tailgate (Desert Cup Day 3):
February 23rd Tailgate (Desert Cup Final):
- Saturday, February 23rd. 11:45 AM-3:45 PM (Tailgate). Kickoff at 4:00 PM.
- We will be tailgating on the lawn in front of Kino Stadium. (Look for a flag pole flying the US flag and a Philadelphia Union flag). This tailgate is BYOB/L. The Cactus Pricks will be providing Pizza, Eeggees, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to CP members. We are asking all members to wear your Cactus Pricks gear, FC Tucson gear, or anything that’s black. (http://www.facebook.com/events/455490241178593/)
Membership Packages
(regular membership includes sticker, membership card, discount at select retailers,newsletter, exclusive access to membership events)
These prices are good for renewing members (all packages come with 2 Cactus Pricks Stickers.
2013 Cactus Pricks Membership, Scarf, & T-Shirt ($40):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and Scarf ($30):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and T-Shirt ($25):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership ($15):
By becoming a member/supporter of the Cactus Pricks, you cast your vote for supporting the beautiful game in Southern Arizona.
- A uniquely identifiable Cactus Pricks membership card.
- Discount pricing for special events and road trips.
- Discount pricing for additional membership items such as shirts and scarves.
- Discount pricing at local bars, restaurants, and stores.
Membership Benefits Include:
Jan 01
Kickoff to 2013 Soccer Season with The Cactus Pricks
Hope you and yours had a great 2012 holiday and wish you the best in 2013!!!
It’s that time of the year again for soccer season to get underway in Tucson! As usual, we have put together some exciting membership packages ready for the Desert Diamond Cup and Friendlies!
Membership Packages
(regular membership includes sticker, membership card, discount at select retailers,newsletter, exclusive access to membership events)
These prices are good for renewing members (all packages come with 2 Cactus Pricks Stickers.
2013 Cactus Pricks Membership, Scarf, & T-Shirt ($40):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and Scarf ($30):
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2013 Cactus Pricks Membership and T-Shirt ($25):
—————————————————————————-
2013 Cactus Pricks Membership ($15):
By becoming a member/supporter of the Cactus Pricks, you cast your vote for supporting the beautiful game in Southern Arizona.
- A uniquely identifiable Cactus Pricks membership card.
- Discount pricing for special events and road trips.
- Discount pricing for additional membership items such as shirts and scarves.
- Discount pricing at local bars, restaurants, and stores.
Membership Benefits Include:
Oct 19
They’re coming, 2013 Desert Cup
He’s Coming Back.
He’s Coming
He’s Coming Back
He’s Coming Back
He’s Coming
& He’s Coming Back
Get Ready for the 2013 Desert Cup.
Jul 13
FC Tucson’s Season (so far)
We apologize for the lack of updates on websites. If you’re looking for up to date information on the Cactus Pricks or FC Tucson, please like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/CactusPricks) or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CactusPricks).
Newspaper Articles.
- FC Tucson tames Seahorses. Tucson Sentinel. July 12, 2012.
- Sport shorts: FC Tucson nets 4 in 1st half win. Arizona Daily Star. July 12, 2012.
- FC Tucson’s Alvarez, Montes prepares for season’s final game. Tucson Sentinel. July 11, 2012.
- FC Tucson draw a map to playoffs. Tucson Sentinel. July 9, 2012.
- FC Tucson 0, Ogden 0: Tie points way to playoffs. Arizona Daily Star. July 9, 2012.
- FC Tucson’s playoff path easier after Blues win. Tucson Sentinel. July 8, 2012.
- Soccer: FC Tucson locks up playoff spot. Arizona Daily Star. July 8, 2012.
- FC Tucson blanks BYU, 3-0. Tucson Sentinel. July 7, 2012.
- Trio of new players impresses for FC Tucson. Tucson Sentinel. July 6, 2012.
- FC Tucson blanked in friendly. Tucson Sentinel. July 4, 2012.
- Phoenix to get minor league soccer franchise. Tucson Sentinel. July 2, 2012.
- FC Tucson goes cold against Ventura County Fusion. Tucson Sentinel. July 1, 2012.
- Defeat may put first place out of reach. Arizona Daily Star. July 1, 2012.
- FC Tucson: Win over Ventura would boost title hopes. Arizona Daily Star. June 30, 2012.
- FC Tucson: ‘Yoshi’ carves a niche as FC Tucson assistant. Arizona Daily Star. June 29, 2012.
- Soccer: Former Sabino, Pima star finding life super as assistant with FC Tucson. Arizona Daily Star. June 28, 2012.
- FC Tucson extends home streak with last-minute goal. Tucson Sentinel. June 24, 2012.
- Soccer: FC Tucson 2, Orange County Blue Star 1. Arizona Daily Star. June 24, 2012.
- Back home, FC Tucson has chance to pad lead. Arizona Daily Star. June 23, 2012.
- The OC meets the FC: Tucson to face Blue Star. Tucson Sentinel. June 22, 2012.
- ‘Irish pogo stick’ Kyle McQuown gives FC Tucson a lift. Arizona Daily Star. June 22, 2012.
- FC Tucson ends scrappy match with Misioneros in draw. Tucson Sentinel. June 19, 2012.
- Sport Shorts: Offside call costs FC Tucson goal in 1-1 draw with LA. Arizona Daily Star. June 19, 2012.
- 10-man FC Tucson ties Ventura in riotous match. Tucson Sentinel. June 17, 2012.
- Sports Shorts: FC Tucson earns tie in battle for first. Arizona Daily Star. June 17, 2012.
- Sports Shorts: FC Tucson heads to Ventura with first place on line. Arizona Daily Star. June 16, 2012.
- FC Tucson draws Los Angeles Misioneros. Tucson Sentinel. June 15, 2012.
- Shutout streak ends, but Tucson tied for 1st. Arizona Daily Star. June 15, 2012.
- Next 3 matches look to be tougher tests for 7-1 FC Tucson. Arizona Daily Star. June 14, 2012.
- FC Tucson’s 3-0 victory breaks single-goal win streak. Tucson Sentinel. June 8, 2012.
- FC Tucson wins seven straight. Arizona Daily Star. June 8, 2012.
- FC Tucson earns victory in Provo. Tucson Sentinel. June 6, 2012.
- Sports shorts: King scores goal; FC Tucson earns another shutout. Arizona Daily Star. June 6, 2012.
- FC Tucson travels to Utah for 2 matches. Tucson Sentinel. June 5, 2012.
- FC Tucson snuffs out Fresno Fuego. Tucson Sentinel. June 3, 2012.
- Soccer: FC Tucson runs streak to 5. Arizona Daily Star. June 3, 2012.
- FC Tucson: Rematch brings a chance for revenge. Arizona Daily Star. June 2, 2012.
- Soccer: FC Tucson looks to avenge only loss of season. Arizona Daily Star. June 1, 2012.
- FC Tucson find cure for the blues. Tucson Sentinel. May 27, 2012.
- Tucson wins its fourth straight. Arizona Daily Star. May 27, 2012.
- FC Tucson: Tucson seeks 4th straight win. Arizona Daily Star. May 26, 2012.
- FC Tucson has early rematch. Tucson Sentinel. May 25, 2012.
- FC Tucson downs Phoenix Monsoon. Tucson Sentinel. May 24, 2012.
- Sports shorts: FC Tucson captures third straight win. Arizona Daily Star. May 24, 2012.
- It’s not Monsoon season, but I-10 rivalry starts Wednesday. Tucson Sentinel. May 23, 2012.
- FC Tucson victorious in home opener. Tucson Sentinel. May 20, 2012.
- Toia goal provides first-ever home win. Arizona Daily Star. May 20, 2012.
- After first win, FC Tucson set to play at home. Arizona Daily Star. May 19, 2012.
- So who are these Seahorses of soccer? Tucson Sentinel. May 18, 2012.
- Soccer: FC Tucson happy to be home after long road trip. Arizona Daily Star. May 18, 2012.
- Meet new soccer team in town. Arizona Daily Star. May 18, 2012.
- FC Tucson soccer’s Spencer: ‘We can go at these guys’. Tucson Sentinel. May 17, 2012.
- Bicycle Kick earns FC Tucson first win. Tucson Sentinel. May 13, 2012.
- Sports shorts: FC Tucson gets first win in style - with bicycle kick. Arizona Daily Star. May 13, 2012.
- FC Tucson soccer looks forward to playing the Blues. Tucson Sentinel. May 12, 2012.
- FC Tucson going forward on road. Arizona Daily Star. May 12, 2012.
- FC Tucson drops PDL league debut. Tucson Sentinel. May 6, 2012.
- Sports shorts: FC Tucson falls in league debut, but makes coach ‘proud’. Arizona Daily Star. May 6, 2012.
- It’s trial by Fuego for FC Tucson soccer opener. Tucson Sentinel. May 5, 2012.
Apr 19
FC Tucson has a Home Field!
Newspaper articles on FC Tucson getting a home field.
Some TV broadcasts by the local news.
& we’re happy to announce that the Cactus Pricks membership card can now get you discounts around the city of Tucson.
Finally, if you haven’t received an email with the Season ticket discount code, please email thecactuspricks@gmail.com, and we’ll be happy to help you out.
Mar 27
FC Tucson Schedule
Mark your calenders.
Saturday, May 5: @ Fresno Fuego, 7 PM.
Thursday, May 10: @ LA Misioneros, 7 PM.
Saturday, May 12: @ Pali Blues, 7 PM.
Saturday, May 19: SC Seahorses, 7 PM.
Saturday, May 26: Pali Blues, 7 PM.
Tuesday, May 29: @ Phoenix Monsoon, 7:05 PM. (First EVER Cactus Pricks Road Trip!)
Saturday, June 2: Fresno Fuego, 7 PM.
Tuesday, June 5: @ BYU, 7 PM.
Thursday, June 7: @ Ogden Outlaws, 5 PM.
Thursday, June 14: LA Misioneros, 7 PM.
Saturday, June 16: @ Ventura County, 7 PM.
Saturday, June 23: OC Bluestar, 7 PM.
Saturday, June 30: Ventura County, 7 PM.
Friday, July 6: BYU, 7 PM.
Sunday, July 8: Ogden Outlaws, 7 PM.
Wednesday, July 11: @SC Seahorses, 7 PM.
Friday, July 13: @OC Bluestar, 5 PM.
Mar 04
The Scarves
If you’re looking to purchase a Cactus Pricks Scarf, here’s the link. Only 19 scarves left. Buy yours today!
This is the same scarf that David/Victoria Beckham, Landon Donovan, MLS VP Nelson Rodriguez, and fan favorite Kyle Beckerman own.
‘Cactus Pricks Desert Cup 2012’ Collectors Scarf ($25+$6 Shipping)
Please allow 1 week for delivery.
Members. If you would like to purchase additional scarves, we will be selling them at the Desert Cup and pre-game tailgates. We can also send you the MEMBERS ONLY Paypal link. Please email thecactuspricks@gmail.com, and we’ll be happy to send you the link ($15: Member Price).
Feb 24
DESERT CUP UPDATE
Just a quick update of what’s going on.
First, MLS VP Nelson Rodriguez commented on the potential of Tucson becoming a future home for an MLS franchise. You can listen to that here.
Second, as you all probably know, we’re going to have a tailgate before every game. You can RSVP for the February 25 tailgate here.
Third, we’ve posted pictures from Wednesday here.
Fourth, the Pricks we’re in the news after Wednesday’s game.
& finally, we still have scarves, tickets, and memberships for sale. We will be selling them at ALL of the tailgates.
(If you order tickets through us, you can pick them up either at our tailgates, or request they be placed at will call.)
Single Game Packs:
Cactus Pricks March 3 Desert Cup Package ($55):
- This package will include….
- A ticket in the supporters section to both games on Saturday, March 3 (Retail Value: $30)
- (Seating map located here)
- One 2012 Cactus Pricks Membership. (Retail Value: $15)
- One “Cactus Pricks Desert Cup 2012” collectors scarf. (Retail Value: $25)
- A tailgate pass for the March 3rd tailgate. (Retail Value: $10)
- Total Retail Value: $80! Yours for only $55!
Single Game Tickets:
March 3 Supporters Section Ticket ($30):
- A ticket in the supporters section to both games on Saturday, March 3 (Retail Value: $30)
- (Seating map located here)
- A tailgate pass for the March 3rd tailgate. (Retail Value: $10)
- Total Retail Value: $40! Yours for only $30!