USA vs Mexico Arena Soccer

It's a big year for the St. Louis Ambush. The indoor soccer team hosted the Major Arena Soccer League All-Star Game in June, and now it's one of three Midwest stops for the American Indoor National Team. Mexico, our neighbor to the south (we're separated only by a President), takes on Team USA at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, August 24, at the Family Arena (2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles; www.familyarena.com). Officially this is an exhibition game, giving both sides a tune-up on the way to the World Cup (indoor soccer division) in October. Team USA is the defending champion, so expect Mexico to play a hard game. Tickets are $16 to $45.