The San Antonio Scorpions played their first ever home match in the North American Soccer League (NASL) vs. the Puerto Rico Islanders at a sold out Heroes Stadium of 13,151.
Fresh off the recent 2012 George Washington University SINC Conference, where PMI Managaging Partner Mark Washo participated on the College Athletics Sports Business panel with Patrick Nero Athletic Director of GW, Mark will be guest speaking and making the following conference appearances in the next couple of months. Mark hopes to see many friends, colleagues and job seekers in the NCAA and sports business at upcoming events and conferences. Along with PMI duties, guest speaking and conference appearances, Mark is also currently an adjunct Professor this semester for Georgetown University’s Masters SIM Program.
Former FC Dallas Stadium general manager Michael Hitchcock is developing a new North American Soccer League facility in San Antonio tied to a noble cause, special-needs children.
In a deal thought to be a first in pro sports, 100 percent of all net proceeds from operations tied to the San Antonio Scorpions will go to the operation of Morgan’s Wonderland, a theme park customized for disabled kids. The Scorpions are in their first year as an NASL club.
