More stars from across the soccer and entertainment worlds have been added to the roster for next week’s Kick In For Houston celebrity soccer match, event organizers announced today.
The most recent additions include the starting third baseman for the World Champion Houston Astros, Alex Bregman, and six-time NFL Pro Bowl (and self-proclaimed future Hall of Fame) wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, each of whom confirmed their attendance this week.
After the match was rescheduled to accommodate the Major League Soccer playoffs, Texas native and Seattle Sounders forward Clint Dempsey committed to play in the game, and fellow MLS stars Charlie Davies and Chris Wondolowski also signed on to play. MLS broadcasters such as Alexi Lalas, Kyle Martino, Fernando Fiore and John Strong are also committed to take part in the event.
The celebrity roster, which will feature the American and global soccer community, along with stars from throughout the sports and entertainment worlds, is uniting for the first time ever to help people in the Greater Houston area affected by Hurricane Harvey.
General admission tickets are on sale now at KickInForHouston.com at $30 per ticket. Fans who are unable to attend the match but still want to support the fundraising effort can donate online via the KickInForHouston.com site as well.
The match will be hosted by Houston Dynamo Legend and FOX Sports analyst Stuart Holden and Dynamo Charities, the charitable arm of Holden’s hometown club. Holden will captain one of the teams in the celebrity match. All net proceeds will benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
The complete list of players and celebrities confirmed to participate in the event includes (in alphabetical order):
Houston Astros Third Baseman Alex Bregman
Houston Dynamo legend Brian Ching
Seven-time Cy Young Award Winner Roger Clemens
Philadelphia Union forward Charlie Davies
Seattle Sounders FC forward Clint Dempsey
Houston Dynamo legend Dwayne De Rosario
U.S. Men’s National Team Legend Landon Donovan
International soccer legend Michael Essien
FOX Sports soccer analyst Fernando Fiore
U.S. Women’s National Team legend Mia Hamm
Houston Dynamo legend Stuart Holden
Former U.S. Men’s National team forward Eddie Johnson
NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly
FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas
NBC Sports soccer analyst Kyle Martino
U.S Men’s National Team legend Brian McBride
Five-time Olympic skier and Gold Medalist Bode Miller
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash
Six-time NFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco
YouTube sensation Jake Paul
YouTube sensation Kade Speiser
FOX Sports soccer play-by-play broadcaster John Strong
San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski
In addition to the on-field excitement, the celebrities and legends will join together in community service initiatives leading up to the event. Fans will also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive VIP experiences and memorabilia items to further benefit people in need following the hurricane.
FOX Sports’ Kick In For Houston presentation features linear and digital coverage across FS1, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports GO at 5:30 p.m. CST on Sunday, Dec. 17. For the first time ever, FOX Sports offers match coverage across multiple social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
