While at yesterday's final grass installation, there was a rare positive vibe with the team, not
just for the Arena's near completion, but for the season to come. Whether it was players,
management or press, everyone seemed to look towards the future with longing eyes.
A lot of the hot button issues were discussed, and others simply insinuated.
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Alrighty ladies and gents, while some may be writing about postseason plans with passionate
pride, I will be doing my darndest to keep things interesting around here till March of 2010. And
when a team isn't in the playoffs (holla TFC, and San Jose!), the front office has to do the
same.
It is in that vane that the Red Bulls announced their awards for team MVP, Defender of the Year,
Newcomer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Fan of the Year.
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If you play soccer or are a fan, you know why it's called the Beautiful Game. Soccer is a global
language that has the power to unify people. Last weekend, a group of players got togetherĀ in Los
AngelesĀ so that others around the world can have the opportunity to play as well.
The event, called Play Soccer So They Can, was organized by Opportunitas Aequas (Latin for
"Equal Opportunity), a non-profit, grassroots organization that uses soccer to build stronger
communities for youth affected by war and violence.
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If you play soccer or are a fan, you know why it's called the Beautiful Game. Soccer is a global
language that has the power to unify people. Last weekend, a group of players got togetherĀ in Los
AngelesĀ so that others around the world can have the opportunity to play as well.
The event, called Play Soccer So They Can, was organized by Opportunitas Aequas (Latin for
"Equal Opportunity), a non-profit, grassroots organization that uses soccer to build stronger
communities for youth in Rwanda and Uganda affected by war and violence.
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Longpier 30 September @ 03:03 AM EST
A large scale
multicultural festival kicks off in Southend this weekend, bringing together a
wide range of people from many backgrounds, through art, theatre, talks and music.
'Going Out of The Box' is a joint initiative by the council and local education groups. It
coincides with the nationwide
Black History Month - aimed to promote knowledge, discussion
and experience of different cultures.
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(P.S: Those wonderful guys at SoccerPro seek this blog as a platform to spread the message of
helping the less-privileged)
The recent-concluded Homeless World Cup saw Ukraine crowned as the world champions of this
tournament, by beat Portugal en-route to clinch the honour.
Despite the fact that this tournament had ended on 13th September, the spirit of this event did
not.
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(P.S: The following message is brought to you by Geylang United Football Club. Any club or
organization would like to publicize their upcoming activities via this blog, please feel free to
email to me at "kopohui@bolasepako.com", thanks)
13th Young Eagles Soccer Camp
Calling all boys & girls (aged 7 ā 13 yrs old) Join us this Dec ā09 for an exciting camp
experience.
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25 Underprivileged Kids from Harrison Recreation to Take Part in $3,000 Shopping Day at Dick's
Sporting Goods September 10. 2009 in Hanover, NJ.
Here are the details:
WHAT: The New York Red Bulls and Dick's Sporting Goods will host their second
annual "Shop with a Red Bull" event, Wednesday September 10th, at Dick's Sporting Goods at the East
Hanover, New Jersey location on Route 10 West.
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It's Playoff Time!
The WPS Championship Game will take place this Saturday, August 22, at 1pm Pacific at the Home
Depot Center. The Los Angeles Sol will host theĀ Sky Blue FC (Watch on Fox Soccer Channel at 7pm
EST).
Women Talk Sports' Ann Gaffigan will be there to see the action in person and get updates to
those of you without Fox Soccer Channel (or those of you who have it and would like to join the
conversation!
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It's Playoff Time!
The WPS Championship Game will take place this Saturday, August 22, at 1pm Pacific at the Home
Depot Center. The Los Angeles Sol will host theĀ Sky Blue FC (Watch on Fox Soccer Channel at 7pm
EST).
Women Talk Sports' Ann Gaffigan will be there to see the action in person and get updates to
those of you without Fox Soccer Channel (or those of you who have it and would like to join the
conversation!
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Stefan Bondy of The Record has done what no other reporter has been able to do;
get the scoop on Osorio and Agoos. The verdict? Both men will be gone once the
season has hit its final game (That would explain Agoos and Stover cashing in on
their vacation time, no?
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(P.S: Below is a press release by Strategic Public Relations Group Singapore, a renowned public
relations consultancy who are coordinating the above-mentioned event)
Singapore, 28 July 2009
NATIONAL DAY CHALLENGE KICKS OFF WITH GRUDGE MATCH
Singapore Lions takes on China to launch new football event
Singapore ā In celebration of Singapore's National Day, the Singapore National Team will play
China to kick off a new annual football event ā the National Day Challenge.
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If you are a fan of the team, 21 years or older, get ready for a rare opportunity to come face
to face with your favorite Red Bull players. Seth Stammler and his Sporting Chance Foundation are
having a charity event tonight, where fans will be able to play a little pool with Seth and a few
of the Red Bull players.
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Dear RBNY fans,
Here's the post I wanted to write.
So, after 90 minutes of playing in the sweltering mid-summer humidity of the Northeast and
taking every opportunity to boo David Beckham in his return to MLS and the Los Angeles Galaxy for
the 2009 season, we are left with this.
(1) The last time the Galaxy has to play on the raggedy carpet in the Swamplands ends in the
first Galaxy victory there since 2000.
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The trophy is named after the GOH - A/P Ho Peng Kee, the Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs
and Law, who is also one of the two advisers of the FAS.
A total of 106 teams took part in the futsal competition of the "H-Two-O Ultimate Challenge" held
at the Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) campus at Ang Mo Kio.
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WPS All Star Game
With the WNBA All-Star team picked, it's now time to vote for your fave soccer players.
Voting for the 2009 WPS All-Star Team begins today on the Women's Professional Soccer website:
http://www.womensprosoccer.com/AllStars.
The 2009 WPS All-Star Game will feature the WPS All-Stars against Swedish league champions Umea
IKĀ (Marta's former team).
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WPS All Star Game
With the WNBA All-Star team picked, it's now time to vote for your fave soccer players.
Voting for the 2009 WPS All-Star Team begins today on the Women's Professional Soccer website:
http://www.womensprosoccer.com/AllStars.
The 2009 WPS All-Star Game will feature the WPS All-Stars against Swedish league champions Umea
IKĀ (Marta's former team).
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Beckham this, and Beckham that!
Tell me you aren't sick of hearing it? Hell, ESPN Radio not only announced Leo Krupnik's signing
as an anecdote to defend us from big bad Becks and friends, but they don't even mention the Galaxy
by name! It is always "The Red Bulls play Beckham tomorrow .
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In an effort to raise funds and the profile of orphans and children from disadvantaged families in
Singapore, YEO'S will be holding its inaugural H-TWO-O Ultimate Challenge event on 18 July 2009 at
Nanyang Polytechnic. This event will feature 2 exciting challenges - 5v5 Futsal and Biathlon.
5v5 Futsal is sanctioned by Football Association of Singapore.
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On Saturday, July 11th, the RailHawks travel to Charleston to defend the Southern Derby Cup (a
trophy we have never lost). After the 2-1 loss at WakeMed Soccer Park earlier this season, Carolina
will need at least a two goal victory at Blackbaud Stadium to secure the Cup. According to the
Derby rules, any scoreline of a 1 goal victory from Carolina would lead to the two teams sharing
the spoils and of course, a draw or a loss by the RailHawks would turn the prize over to the
Battery.
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Upon reading this, you ought to be salivating with Pavlovian expectation. Pies has been back in
pre-season training, passed the statutory drug test (just), rejected a $674,800,348 offer from Real
and commited its future to the 'club'.
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Was late for the game anyway but it was a good turn-out for this charity match organized by former
Singapore international Rafi Ali, as thousands of fans turned out at the Tampines Stadium to catch
stars of the yesteryears to parade their skills in aid for the four-year old cancer patient
Charmaine Lim.
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Hey all. If you want your fix on Showdown coverage, you came to the right dealer . . .
- Daryl has the write up of the event on the mainpage featuring a little bit of everyting!
- I posted a couple of slideshows for your perusal . . . . HERE.
- And below are a bunch of videos for the event.
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It was billed as a party to celebrate the WNT's accomplishments ten years ago, when the United
States defeated China in a penalty kick shootout at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The game, played in
front of a crowd of 90,185, remains the best-attended women's sporting event in history and raised
the profile of women's soccer globally for years to come.
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The year was 1999.Ā A team of inspired women and a tournament of historic proportions captured
the hearts and minds of an entire nation.Ā I was just a young girl (well not that young) and one
of 90,000 fans at the Rose BowlĀ watching the epic final and witnessing history.
The 1999 Women's World Cup ran from June 19-July 10, 1999, in packed stadiums across the United
States, raising the profile of women's soccer globally, creating new heroes in the sport and
setting the bar for future FIFA Women's World Cupā¢ tournaments
Now, 10 years later, U.
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Registration counter of the clinic
I was told of this clinic, being one of fringe activities of the visiting North Queensland Fury, by
the media liaison officers.
It is certainly a nice thing to see two footballing legends - Robbie Fowler and Fandi Ahmad came
together and imparted some of their knowledges to these kids who were obviously having a good time
despite the scorching heat at Hougang Stadium.
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(P.S: Below is a press release by Strategic Public Relations Group Singapore, a renowned public
relations consultancy who are coordinating the above-mentioned event )
Australian team brings Robbie Fowler back to Singapore!
New A-League Franchise North Queensland Fury to play Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium on 31 May
2009
Singapore, 14 May 2009 - Australia's newest team in their domestic A-League, The North Queensland
Fury, is set to play the Tampines Rovers at Jalan Besar Stadium come the end of May.
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U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named a 21-player roster to face Japan on
May 20 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas (7:30 p.m. CT) and on May 23 at Rio Tinto Stadium in
Sandy, Utah (4 p.m. MT).
The roster to face Japan is chock-full of veterans, including team captain Christie Rampone,
co-captain Lori Chalupny, and outside back Heather Mitts, as well as midfielders Carli Lloyd,
Shannon Boxx, Angela Hucles, Heather O'Reilly and Lindsay Tarpley.
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(P.S: The following message is brought to you by Geylang United Football Club. Any club or
organization would like to publicize their upcoming activities via this blog, like what Geylang
United FC did, please feel free to email to me at "kopohui@bolasepako.com", thanks)
Geylang United Football Club (GUFC), with the support of South East
Community Development Council (SECDC), is organising its sixth Sunday Football for kids.
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© ritchielee I'd like to invite you to a live blog on "The Future of the Travel
Blog" at 20:00 British Summer Time this evening, 22 October 2008. The live blog is to
celebrate the 2nd bi...
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Terri Mapes has some tips for where to spend New Year's Eve. Unless you're filthy rich, it's
probably too late to book a flight and get there. But half the fun of reading travel stuff is t...
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