Sam's Army Miami Brigade World Cup Watch Party and Miami FC Tie night!

Folks let's start out with Miami FC. As some of you might know Miami FC will become the Strikers in 2011!
More on that HERE.

But, to commemorate the Blue's record breaking "Tie" streak (7 ties in 10 games) fans have decided to wear ties to the next game this Saturday June 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM versus the Portland Timbers. If you forget your tie at home be sure to stop by the Miami Ultras tailgate just outside gate C at Lockhart Stadium and ask for a tie but hurry supplies wont last! The Tailgate might start early for the Miami Ultras because of the USA vs England game that same Saturday at 2 pm.

Here is the scenario:

Some of the Ultras will be watching the USA vs England game at America's Backyard where Miami FC will also be present. Expect giveaways and other tomfoolery and whatnot's! America's Backyard is located at 100 S.W. 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Main Phone: 954-727-0950.

The remaining Ultras will meet up at the official Sam's Army Miami Brigade Watch Party at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus located at 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134-5319 (305) 774-1883 A number of members will be there as early as 10 am! Now that's hardcore!

Be sure to join us at any of the above locations and don't forget to continue the soccer marathon by attending the Miami FC vs Portland Timbers game at 7:30 pm! The Ultras will be at the Tailgate at Lockhart Stadium right after the USA game.

Let's go U.S.A! Beat England! Vamos Miami! Chop down them Timbers!

UPDATE:
The Miami Ultras came out on the front page of the Sun Sentinel this morning. Check it out! HERE

Miami FC ties in Montreal. Miami Ultras on the Sun Sentinel and more...

A group of Ultras and Miami FC fans gathered at America's Backyard in Ft Lauderdale this Sunday and watched the Blues hold on to a tie versus the Montreal Impact.
Miami FC started off on fire and scored via Christian Gomez early on but Montreal's Tony Donatelli tied it on a Penalty kick.
Read more about the game at www.miamifc.com or at the NASL site, go HERE

On the eve of the World Cup this Sunday's Sun Sentinel had a number of articles about Soccer that included pictures of a few members of the Miami Ultras taken by Josh Ritchie. One of the articles titled "Why you should cheer for U.S. team" was written by Miami FC President Aaron Davidson and Miami FC Director of Soccer Fernando Clavijo, here is a section:

In South Florida, our diversity is our strength. With the 2010 World Cup almost upon us and South Florida boasting the best World Cup television ratings in the United States, our diversity will be on colorful display from June 11 to July 11. Via the heated national rivalries that flare up around the World Cup, the irony remains that soccer is the thread that unites us...

You can read more by buying a copy of Sunday's Sun Sentinel or go HERE

For those that missed it, following are a few pictures taken during the Miami FC watch party at America's Backyard: The guys over at South Florida "Football Fanaticos" (SF3's) have a cool piece on "The competitiveness of USSF D-2 Pro League (NASL/USL)" be sure to check it out HERE
Also be sure to go to Miami Soccer Fan for future info on Miami FC and World Cup watch party's.
Don't forget to join the Miami MLS bid facebook and twitter and visit the site to join http://www.mlsmiamibid.com/