The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will battle the Puerto Rico Islanders tonight Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium. The Islanders, the reigning Div 2 champions and also the reigning CFU Club Championship winners, are undefeated in the NASL so far this season winning 2 games away and another in their home debut. The Islanders current form will be a test to the Strikers as they come off their first victory this season versus the Atlanta Silverbacks last weekend (2-1).
“The Islanders are playing well right now and it’s going to be a tough challenge,” said Head Coach Daryl Shore. “We are hoping to build from our effort in Atlanta last week and we are looking forward to going down there and coming away with some points.” The Strikers four-match road trip will also take them to Minnesota and Carolina. The team will return to action at Lockhart Stadium on May 14th against in-state rival FC Tampa Bay.
Read more HERE All Strikers home and away matches are available online via webcast at www.strikers.com/live More NASL games this weekend include: Saturday FC Tampa Bay vs Atlanta Silverbacks at Al Lang Stadium 7:00 pm NSC Minnesota Stars vs Carolina RailHawks at NSC Stadium 8:30 pm Sunday FC Edmonton vs Montreal Impact at Foote Field 9:30 pm All times are Eastern time.
This weekend come out and see the Beach Soccer Worldwide! It's Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 29 to May 1) and includes tons of fun activities for everyone that loves the beautiful game.
The magic of beach soccer comes to Miami´s South Beach with The Beach Soccer Worldwide Miami Cup immediately following the Miami Beach Polo. A temporary stadium set between 20th and 22nd streets will host the thrilling action of this electric sport, and soccer fans will have the chance of enjoying the most spectacular version of ¨the beautiful game¨ on the pristine sands of Miami Beach.
The game I'm most interested in is the Mexico v. USA game on Friday!
Full schedule: 29/Apr/2011 15:30 Mexico - USA 29/Apr/2011 16:45 Brazil - Spain 30/Apr/2011 15:30 Spain - Mexico 30/Apr/2011 16:45 Brazil - USA 01/May/2011 13:00 USA - Spain 01/May/2011 14:30 CELEBRITY GAME 01/May/2011 16:00 Brazil - Mexico
I hope to see everyone out there! Note: If you can't make Friday's matchup between USA vs Mexico, it will be on FOX soccer channel!
Our good friend and Miami Ultras member Brian Corey has started a new MLS Meetup group with the intention of catching big MLS games and tonight happens to be one of those days as Real Salt Lake will attempt to be the first MLS team to win a Champions League Final. Come join us at Mickey Byrnes tonight, Wednesday at 10 PM. Please come join us and join this awesome group: http://www.meetup.com/Miami-Major-League-Soccer-MLS-Fan-Club/ .
Talk about MLS... I've never won anything before so when I received an envelope in the mail the other day I was surprised I had won a Major league Soccer T-Shirt. Here is how I won it:
Hey Ed, Thanks for pledging to watch Tuesday night's opening match of the MLS season. I'm happy to report that you were one of the first 2,000 fans to take the pledge, so your free t-shirt is on its way! Russ Findlay Chief Marketing Officer Major League Soccer
MLS asked the winners to post a picture of yourself with the T-Shirt on so I decided to wear the T-Shirt to a Strikers game and sent it in. MLS put the picture up on their facebook page! Check it out below:
The push for MLS to Miami continues and it is being talked about in Bigsoccer and other forums not to mention blogs and other media. Following are videos of recent mentions of MLS Miami, both in Spanish. This one is from ESPN's Jorge Ramos y su banda. They even mention the Miami Ultras.
This video is from an MLS game transmitted on Galavision, one of the Univision channels. They constantly mention MLS Miami in their broadcasts.
Do you want to help bring MLS to South Florida? Then join, follow or visit these sites:
MagicJack started their season with a victory over the Boston Breakers this past Saturday night at Florida Atlantic University.
Ella Masar scored in the 26th minute for magicJack, who dominated possession early in the first half. Abby Wambach set up Masar's goal, playing the ball across the box before Masar beat Breakers keeper Alyssa Naeher. The Breakers (1-2-0, 3 points) had a number of opportunities after Masar's goal, but all were turned away by magicJack keeper Jillian Loyden (12 saves).
Read more HERE Over 1200 people filled the stands and sat on the grass to see this game. A great beginning to what we hope will be the first of many victories. The next game will be Sunday, May 1 against Philadelphia Independence at 4pm ET. Following are a few links with further news of the game. Sun Sentinel Soccer America Major League Soccer Talk Examiner Magic Jack Facebook (Pictures)
Strikers defeat Atlanta The Fort Lauderdale Strikers gained their first victory of the season by beating the Atlanta Silverbacks 2-1 in Atlanta.
Fort Lauderdale went ahead in the 14th minute as Martin Nunez calmly chipped the ball over Atlanta’s keeper Felipe Quintero. Aaron Wheeler assisted on the goal as he controlled a Paulinho pass and then played it down into the path of Nunez for the chip. The goal is Nunez's first of the season.
Minutes later, Mexican International Mario Perez launched violent shot from just outside the box past Strikers keeper Nic Platter. Once the score was leveled, the Silverbacks and the Strikers exchanged opportunities throughout the rest of the half.
Strikers substitute Yoximar Granado was tackled in the box by Atlanta defender Tyler Ruthven in minute 87. Ruthven was shown a yellow card and the Strikers were awarded a penalty. Almost mirroring last weeks match Eduardo Coudet stepped up to the spot and launched the ball past the keeper to give the Strikers its first win of the season.
Read more HERE The Strikers continue their road trip by visiting Div2 Champions Puerto Rico Islanders on Friday April 29 at 8:05 pm in Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel. You can watch that game live on www.strikers.com Following are more links: Strikers.com Miami Soccer Fan Examiner Sun Sentinel Flight 19 South Florida United Following are more pictures of South Florida United as they invaded Atlanta to support the Strikers!
Miami Ultras Alive Folks, don't forget to tune into Miami Ultras Alive #3 Tonight Monday at 10 PM. Listen to us live on Blog Talk Radio as we review everything soccer in South Florida. Be sure to sign in and join us in the chat room or call in at (323) 927-1455 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/miamiultras
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First off we begin with South Florida United's road trip to Atlanta in support of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. In case you didn't know, South Florida United is the umbrella group for all South Florida Soccer supporters groups in our area. So far 5 groups are part of the effort to unify everyone who loves the beautiful game. If you have a supporters group join SFU! Members of the Miami Ultras and Flight 19 took it upon themselves to organize this first road trip of the season, which also happens to be the first visit of any visiting supporters group to Atlanta. The Strikers supporters left last night and will enjoy their stay in the greater Atlanta area vising a few cool tourist sites and meeting up with the Atlanta Silverbacks supporters group Westside 109.
Following are pictures of the trip so far.
You can see more pictures and info about the trip by trending on twitter #SFUWorldTour or follow the following SFU members: @pabony
@Flight_19 The Atlanta Silverbacks will play the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Saturday at 7:30 PM. You can watch the game online by visiting www.strikers.com
MagicJack WPS team MagicJack starts off their season this Saturday, as they challenge the Boston Breakers in Boca Raton. MagicJack was set to start their season last week but a thunderstorm canceled the game. Regrettably very little has been released from the team, notably the website is not even up yet... But what we do know is that MagicJack has a great team that should, at least in my opinion fight for the championship. The team will be playing in Boca Raton on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. Following is the full home schedule:
Home Schedule Sat April 23 Boston Breakers 7:00 PM Sun May 1 Philadelphia Independence 4:00 PM Sun May 8 Atlanta Beat 4:00 PM Sat May 28 Atlanta Beat 7:00 PM Wed July 27 Sky Blue FC (NJ) 7:00 PM Sat July 30 Boston Breakers 7:00 PM Wed Aug 3 Sky Blue FC (NJ) 7:00 PM Wed Aug 10 Western New York Flash 7:00 PM Sun Aug 14 Philadelphia Independence 4:00 PM
For ticket information visit The FAU womens soccer website or CALL 1-866-FAU OWLS or 1-866-328-6957
Have you pendejos seen the Pepsi commercial of David Beckham with hot mamacita Sophia Vergara? Then they take out video of "Golden Huevos" shooting futbols into trash cans... You see that? Many say they fake, others say it real. Burrito don't give a chingado either way. Just show Burrito more of Sophia Vergara! Anyways, Now they have video of little kid who can kick pelotas just like Beckhams! You no see it? Well, first see the original here:
Now little kid saying "Beckhams is my bitch!"
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We start our weekly review of everything soccer in South Florida, with our also weekly Blog Talk Radio show called Miami Ultras Alive hosted by Pieter Brown and yours truly, Uncle Ed. The show has now been extended to one hour and will be moved starting next Monday to 10 pm. This will happen every week until you get tired of us. We will cover any subject from MLS, WPS, NASL, the U.S. national team and anything you, the listeners, want to talk about relating to the beautiful game. You can listen to yesterdays show below while you read the rest of this blog. Be sure to leave your comments and tell us if you think we suck or if you have an idea to improve the show.
WPS - MagicJack One of the first things we spoke about on the show was South Florida's new Women's Professional Soccer team called MagicJack. The team was set to start it's season this past weekend when they visited the Philadelphia Independence but the game was postponed due to a thunderstorm. MagicJack will now play its season opener at 7:00 pm this Saturday April 23 at FAU Soccer Field in Boca Raton versus the Boston Breakers. Not very much is known about MagicJack. For some reason details about the team has been limited, but fear not, their website seems to be under construction so that is a good sign... I think.
What we do know is that the teams roster is full of U.S. national team players. On paper, MagicJack's roster is impressive. With players like Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx, Lindsay Tarpley, Goalkeeper Hope Solo (Who is suspended for comments made on twitter last season) and Australian Lisa De Vanna just to name a few. For more information visit MagicJack NASL - Strikers www.strikers.com has highlights of their April 16th game against NSC Minnesota Stars.
Following is a fan video that depicts the final moments of the game from the supporters section. It gives you a feel of what it was like to be at the game.
MLS - Watch Party South Florida United invites all soccer fans to join them for the CCL finals at Mickey Byrnes in Hollywood this Wednesday @10pm when Real Salt Lake takes on Mexicam side Monterrey in the first of two games seried to determine the Champion of Central and North America.
The following day there will be another viewing party at Mickey Byrnes, hosted by MLS Miami Bid members, it's Thursday at 8pm between DC United vs. NY Red Bulls.
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The Strikers came from behind last night to tie the Minnesota Stars thanks to Chacho Coudet's last minute penalty. Over 4,000 souls showed up to see a tough match where the Strikers dominated most of the game, but could not convert. You can read more about it at www.strikers.com
Following are pictures and video followed by links to other sites with Strikers news and pictures.
We have just confirmed via Jorge Ramos y Su Banda ESPN Radio that Barcelona will play Chivas in Miami on August 3, 2011. The rumor had been that Barcelona would meet AC Milan, but it turns out that announcement was premature. No deal was made so instead it will be Mexico's most followed team against European giant FC Barcelona. You can see further proof on their Facebook page:
We will update as soon as we get ticket information. If you want further information you can join the event on Facebook
Please note there has been no official announcement.
Do you want MLS to return? Support our efforts in bringing MLS to South Florida. Follow our MLS Miami Bid. You can help by spreading the word. Email your friends and send them the information below.
First off we want to get the word out to South Florida Soccer fans that Miami Ultras President and founder Pieter Brown kicks off the first ever "Miami Ultras Alive" show on blog talk radio. It starts tonight Monday April 11 at 11 pm. Be sure to sign up and get on the chat or call up if you want to contribute to the discussion. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/miamiultras
Fort Lauderdale Strikers The Strikers may have lost their first game versus FC Edmonton but the crowd came out in numbers! Check out the pictures I was able to take with my phone (I forgot my camera in the car). Below the pictures you will find links to everything covering the Strikers.
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The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will battle the Puerto Rico Islanders tonight Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium. The Islanders, the reigning Div 2 champions and also the reigning CFU Club Championship winners, are undefeated in the NASL so far this season winning 2 games away and another in their home debut. The Islanders current form will be a test to the Strikers as they come off their first victory this season versus the Atlanta Silverbacks last weekend (2-1).
