WHO: Gordon Hartman, founder of Soccer for a Cause; Michael Hitchcock, San Antonio Scorpions FC president; Head Coach Tim Hankinson; Scorpions midfielder Kevin Harmse; and invited guests from the news media and soccer community.

WHAT: State of the San Antonio Scorpions, a comprehensive look at the creation of San Antonio’s new pro soccer team in preparation for the first home game April 15, 2012, in North American Soccer League (NASL) competition. Topics will include new player signings, training camp, new team sponsors and unveiling of plans for Scorpions Community Stadium, including the construction timeline and detailed visuals.

WHEN: 12 noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.

WHY: To share recent team-building progress and answer questions.

ETC.: Soccer for a Cause is bringing pro soccer to San Antonio to further boost the sport’s growing popularity and to expand educational programs and services at non-profit Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park designed with special-needs individuals of all ages and built to be enjoyed by everyone. Scorpions profits will benefit Morgan’s Wonderland. For more information, visit www.SanAntonioScorpions.com

WATCH LIVE:  www.SanAntonioScorpions.com

CONTACT: Evan Mitz of Scorpions FC; or Bob McCullough – (210) 637-3413 or  [email protected].