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5 Things: Sexual Violence Prevention Forum, U.S. Women's National Soccer Coming to Gillette Stadium & More

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough for today, May 8th.

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1. Expect a Chance of Showers with a High Near 70 in Foxborough Wednesday

Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

2. ‘Sexual Violence Prevention at Every Age and Stage’ Forum is Wednesday at Ahern Middle School

HUGS Foxborough (Help Us Get Safe) will be sponsoring a free public educational forum on Wednesday, May 8th entitled "Sexual Violence Prevention at Every Age and Stage" at the Ahern Middle School, 111 Mechanic St. from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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There will be a panel discussion facilitated by Foxborough Police Chief Edward O'Leary. Panelists will be Meghan Witherell and Susan Scarnecchia from New Hope, Amy Muldowney of Foxborough Public Schools, Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Rowe and Tara Lemieux of HESSCO Elder Services.

The public is invited to come and learn about warning signs, education, and prevention techniques to help audience members understand and talk about each stage of life in which a person can be a victim of sexual abuse and violence.

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HUGS Foxboro is a non-profit, volunteer organization established to assist individuals and families affected by domestic violence. For assistance or more information one may call 508-698-8784.

3. U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team to Take on Korea Public at Gillette Stadium 

The U.S. Women's National Team will play two friendly matches in six days this summer, taking on the Korea Republic on Saturday, June 15, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough before traveling to New Jersey for a second leg at Red Bull Arena in Harrison on Thursday, June 20.

The kickoff time in Foxborough is set for 7 p.m., with the match streamed live on ussoccer.com. Fans will be able to follow both games on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker and on Twitter at ussoccer_wnt.

Tickets for both games go on sale to the public Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. through ussoccer.com. For the match in Foxborough, tickets can also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout the region (including Walmart).

For both games, groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale for both matches before the sale to the general public. This advance sale starts Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. and runs until Friday, May 10, at 8 a.m. at ussoccer.com. Visa will be the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply.

The matches against the Korea Republic mark the first domestic friendlies during the inaugural National Women's Soccer League season and the first against the South Koreans since three matches in November 2008 following the USA's Olympic gold medal triumph in Beijing, China.

"Any games are extremely valuable for the continued development of the team, but games against different kinds of opponents are even better," said U.S. head coach Tom Sermanni. "We've played seven matches this year against European teams so it's nice to have the challenge of playing two matches against the South Koreans, who play a different style.

South Korea has been improving steadily over the past decade and over the past couple of years they have put together a young, but highly skilled team built on the back of great success at youth World Cups. With the expansion of the Women's World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, I'm sure they have their sights firmly set on a berth to Canada."

The U.S. team is 6-0-2 in 2013 and will play its next game on June 2 against Canada at BMO Field in Toronto. The match, which is sold out, is part of U.S. Soccer's Centennial Celebration which also includes a Men's National Team match against Germany at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.

The MNT and WNT will play back-to-back on live television with the MNT match kicking off at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2, WatchESPN and UniMas, followed by the WNT match at 4:30 p.m. on ESPNews. Fans can also follow along on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker.

Additional Notes:

  • The U.S. Women have not played in the Boston area since 2007, a 5-0 victory against Mexico at Gillette Stadium. U.S. midfielder Lauren Cheney scored her first career goal in the match.
  • The USA has played seven games in Foxborough between Gillette Stadium and the old Foxboro Stadium and has never allowed a goal at either site, going 6-0-1.
  • The U.S. Women have played the Korea Republic just six times in its history and just three times in the new millennium. The USA is 5-0-1 all-time against the Korea Republic, outscoring them 22-2.
  • The three matches on the post-Olympic tour in 2008 were close encounters, with the USA winning 3-1 and 1-0 and drawing 0-0.

4. Patriot Place Events

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

New England Revolution vs. Real Salt Lake: The Revolution take on Real Salt Lake at 8 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.

5. Igo Elementary School Art Show

Igo Elementary School will host a student art show Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tour the building and view hundreds of pieces of artwork carefully displayed throughout Igo’s hallways.


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