The Des Moines Menace soccer team is hosting a merchandise liquidation sale from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 5) at Krause Gentle headquarters, 6400 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.

The public is invited to the Menace’s Holiday Blowout Sale – an opportunity to take advantage of savings on most existing inventory.

Some of the special deals include:

All Short-Sleeve T-Shirts <b>Just $5</b>        Originally $10 and $15

Long-Sleeve T-Shirts <b>Just $8</b>             Originally $13 and $20

Hooded Sweatshirts <b>Just $12</b>            Originally $25

Blankets <b>Just $14</b>                 Originally $30

Fitted Caps <b>Just $4</b>                   Originally $17

Umbrellas <b>2 for $5</b>                 Originally $5

 
If you cannot make it to the sale on Friday, you can also do your gift-shopping online, by visiting MenaceSoccer.com and clicking on “Pro Shop.” <b>These online clearance prices will be available through Monday, Dec. 22.</b>

In the coming month, the Menace will be unveiling a revamped Web Site, with plans to offer new merchandise. MenaceSoccer.com will continue to be the address of the team’s official site.

Menace season tickets are also available online or by calling Bobby Godbersen at (515) 457-6364. Fans can save 10 percent off season tickets when they order by Dec. 31.

 ABOUT THE MENACE: The Des Moines Menace is preparing for its 16th season as Iowa’s Premier Soccer Team. The Menace competes in the Premier Development League (PDL), the highest amateur level of the United Soccer Leagues (USL). The Menace plays its home matches at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines. In January, the team will release its schedule for the 2009 season.