Media Alert: Basque Soccer Friendly press conference on April 8 at noon

By A Basque in Boise April 2, 2015 Diaspora, Jaialdi, Soccer, Sports No Comments

The Basque Soccer Friendly has scheduled a Press Conference for Wednesday, April 8th at 12 noon outside* on the Basque Block (Grove Street between 6th and Capitol Blvd) in downtown Boise, Idaho.

The Press Conference will feature the City of Boise’s Mayor Dave Bieter, along with dignitaries from a provincial government in the Basque region of Spain, and a dignitary from the Mexican Consulate.

At the press conference the Basque Soccer Friendly will announce the two professional soccer teams participating, sponsors, launch their membership club called “Kuadrilla” and announce when tickets will go on sale to the general public.

*In the event of poor weather, the Press Conference will be held inside the Basque Center (601 Grove St, Boise, ID 83702).

About the Basque Soccer Friendly

The Basque Soccer Friendly LLC is a partnership between the Basque Studies Foundation and the Idaho Youth Soccer Association. Together they are working to bring this unique community event to Boise, Idaho and create greater awareness for both organizations. All proceeds from the Basque Soccer Friendly will go to the Basque Studies Foundation to support scholarships and Basque Studies programming at Boise State University and soccer scholarships for Idaho youth provided by the Idaho Youth Soccer Association.

The Basque Soccer Friendly’s Point of Contact on the day of the Press Conference is Keegan Dougherty at 703-309-9125 or keegan@basquesoccerfriendly.com.

For more information contact: info@basquesoccerfriendly.com or call Argia Beristain at 703-309-9437 or 208-343-6939

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The Basque Soccer Friendly website is also available in Basque and Spanish.