Well, we've done it! And now we begin the run-up to the Cup by taking on two UEFA WCQ group winners on European soil. SLOVAKIA won Group 3 of UEFA qualifying, defeating higher-ranked Czech Republic and Poland while doing so. MORNING KICKOFF: With Bratislava seven hours ahead of CST, this kickoff will be at 9:00 AM here in Dallas. Trinity Hall is used to hosting morning parties and will have a breakfast menu for your enjoyment. And yes, the bar is open! WHAT: FIFA International Friendly WHEN: Saturday, November 14. Kick-off 9:00 AM CST WHERE: Trinity Hall Irish Pub IRELAND VS. FRANCE: Trinity Hall is an Irish pub, after all, so after the Yanks romp over the Slovaks, stay and support the native land of our interpid watching party hosts! Kickoff is at 2:00 PM CST. ******************** DENMARK were Group A winners of European qualification over perennial World Cup attendees Portugal and Sweden. WEEKDAY AFTERNOON: The match is scheduled for a weekday afternoon, so if you can’t make it to our party, make sure you follow it at work on your MatchTracker or FIFA internet feed! But it’s always a good idea to celebrate Thanksgiving by watching our Yanks test their mettle against a European group winner on their soil! WHAT: FIFA International Friendly WHEN: Wednesday, November 18; kickoff at 1:30 PM CST WHERE: Trinity Hall Irish Pub LAST MATCH OF 2009: Ring out the USMNT’s soccer year by lifting an ale or two to our gallant boys who will bring home the Big Prize next summer!