Photo courtesy "Gringos at the Gate." It seems like "Gringos at the Gate" has been around forever,
although the locally-made independent documenatry is only now getting its LA premiere. I served on
a radio panel with filmmaker Pablo Miralles on KPFK during the 2010 World Cup and helped publicize
the
Last summer I was a contributor to a KPFK show called "The People's Game" that aired during the
World Cup.
A co-contributor/host/guest on the show was Altadena filmmaker Pablo Miralles who is in the
final stages of making a documentary called "Gringos at the Gate" along with two other graduates of
UCLA's film school.
(In association with The Fédération Internationale de Football Association aka Crooks Inc)
Right, where were we? Oh yeah, pots 2 and 3, plenty of outsiders here but there are always one
team who surprise. Let's roll them out! Don't forget to check out part 1
Pot 2 (Oceania and North/Central America
Australia
The Ozzies are in the mix again and I'd rather we avoid them early doors.
Panama: Hot canal actionOne of the best things about Toronto FC's qualification into
CONCACAF Champions League proper is the chance to meet new opponents. The finest of the finest
Caribbean, North and Central American squads doing battle to crown the ultimate regional
champion... like a battle royale.
C.D. MOTAGUA VS. TORONTO FCCONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRELIMINARY (2nd
LEG) Estadio Nacional (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) - Tuesday 8:00PM ETTV: GOL
TV
Slap dab in the middle of the annual "TFC Summer Swoon"TM, the club travels to
the toughest stadium and civic environment in the history of the young club.
El clásico de la Concacaf, los rudos contra los técnicos, un duelo por el orgullo, por las
racies latinas, lo social del fútbol mexicano cruza la frontera, así es el juego del hombre.
Por mucho tiempo México dominaba de manera aplastante a los Estados Unidos, las estadisticas lo
demuestran, en historias mas recientes los americanos o mejor conocidos como gringos inclinaron la
balanza de su lado, pero la ultima historia de una final fue la copa de Oro 2009 y un humillante 5
a cero a favor del tri, ¿Se repetira la historia?
El clásico de la Concacaf, los rudos contra los técnicos, un duelo por el orgullo, por las
racies latinas, lo social del fútbol mexicano cruza la frontera, así es el juego del hombre.
Por mucho tiempo México dominaba de manera aplastante a los Estados Unidos, las estadisticas lo
demuestran, en historias mas recientes los americanos o mejor conocidos como gringos inclinaron la
balanza de su lado, pero la ultima historia de una final fue la copa de Oro 2009 y un humillante 5
a cero a favor del tri, ¿Se repetira la historia?
La venta del Liverpool al grupo estadounidense New England Sports Ventures parece estar cerrado,
y así los dueños de los Boston Red Sox adquieren al club inglés en 300 millones de
euros.
Todo parece ir bien, pues los aficionados de los Reds no querían a los dueños -también
estadounidenses- Tom Hicks y George Gillet, pero ahora su equipo pasó a las manos de otros
estadounidenses, algo que para ellos es casi un deshonor, como si en México
llegara también un grupo de "gringos" a comprar un equipo y "enseñarnos cómo se maneja el
futbol".
El deporte y la ciencia deberian de ir ligados siempre, aquí nos encantan este tipo de programas
que nos muestran diferentes puntos de vista acerca del deporte, en especial del fútbol.
Pues en orden de explorar y conocer quien tiene la patada mas fuerte y cual el daño al contrario
mas significativo, en el programa de deporte y ciencia hicieron pruebas para saber realmente que
tan duro patean los deportistas.
Futblog.mx sirve para contar algunas de mis experiencias en los mundiales de fútbol a los
que he asistido, por eso este es el momento perfecto ya que estamos a escasos días de que inicie
el proximo mundial de Sudafrica 2010.
Logre rescatar escritos que realice solo unos dias después de que se había terminado el mundial
de Corea y Japon 2002, mucho tiempo antes de abrir esta web, serie de relatos futbolisticos de
este prismatico esta es la continuacion de La Copa Mundial Japón y Corea del Sur 2002 El inicio
:
EL VIAJE
La salida del avión, hacia mi destino Japón no fue directo, la salida de Los Ángeles, ciudad
en donde ya se jugo una final de la copa del mundo en el año de 1994 ,donde solo para recordarles
Brasil le arrebato la copa a Italia en una serie de penales; fue aquel mundial donde después de
acabado el evento un cronista deportivo de conocido canal de deportes dijo:" por fin se irán de
aquí los miles de aficionados alocados de todo el mundo, por fin todo esto se acabo" (ay gringos
raza maldita).
We've got a completely packed American Soccer Show set to record today, and I thought it might be
worth it to stream it live for those interested.
Jared was out at the USA-Chile match and collected some excellent post-game audio. We'll hit all of
the talking points from the game, review the tapes, and consider the winners and losers.
Here's your new American Soccer Show, with the obvious subjects covered plus a little more.
Jared and I start out on USA-Chile, covering our impressions of the match and the players that
stood out (both good and bad). We hit the negatives first, then move on to the good things we saw
and what they might mean for the future.
I like that Boonbooree. Jason and Jared hit all aspects of USA-Chile, including the birth of
"Boonbooree" and audio from Bradley and the players, talk to Gringos at the Gate filmmaker Pablo
Mirelles, and close out with a recap of other news from around American soccer.CSRN MEDIA
PLAYER
Attention brothers, sisters and fellow members of the congregation of the Church of American
Soccer: it's time to pass around the collection plate.
The creators of the independent film Gringos at the Gate need our help to get their movie out of
the edit bay and into theaters/DVD players so it's time to put up (cash) or shut up; watch the clip
above to find out how you can help make this bit of celluloid soccer magic happen.
Glasgow's Daily Record has a stunning photo of DaMarcus Beasley's car on fire Monday night. And a
follow up on the story that says gasoline was used to set the car ablaze.
The season is over for our South Florida team so now is when Burrito take over the blog and writes
mucho stuffs about futbol.
Today Burrito bring you some of his greatest hits! We start with Videos of Presidents playing
Soccer.
The first is of Bolivia President Evo Morales who hits political rival cause he give him ouchie in
previous play.
Before Burrito start a little remindererer... Los Azules (Blues for you gringos) will unveils their
new 2010 uniforms this Thursday March 25, 2010 from 6 pm until 9 pm at America's Backyard.Its free
so go or else Burrito hit you on head with quesadilla! For more information click HERE print the
flyer and show up for a good time with the players and staff.
D.C. United are stuck at the bottom of the MLS but at least one member of their squad has always
been on the rise since the beginning of the season. Andy Najar, the 17-year old Honduran, has been
very impressive in 11 starts for United and such has been the speed of his development that some
are already tipping him to become a naturalized U.
The cover of the Honduran magazine above says that "the gringos" are after Andy Najar. I don't
think they are talking about Arsenal but you never know. Tell you what though: I'd gladly hand over
their hero J Bo for the 17 year-old in an even trade, no questions asked.
Chile
La Roja qualified automatically in the South American group with a team sheet straight out of a
Sergio Leone flick. Bravo, Ponce, Estarda, Fernandez, Sanchez, Gonzalaz. They shot down the Argies
en route so will be getting cheered on by me. They should spice it up a bit in the Chilly South
African winter climate.
En el que la fuente (FEMEXFUT) califica como el grupo más complicado de la justa, se encuentran
los Rayados del Monterrey, junto a el Saprissa de Costa Rica (viejo conocido de
torneos de Concacaf), el ganador de Seattle y Centroamérica 12 (lugar que dejó vacante un equipo
salvadoreño por problemas políticos) y el Ganador del enfrentamiento entre Tauro de Panamá y
Marathon de Honduras.
En el que la fuente (FEMEXFUT) califica como el grupo más complicado de la justa, se encuentran
los Rayados del Monterrey, junto a el Saprissa de Costa Rica (viejo conocido de
torneos de Concacaf), el ganador de Seattle y Centroamérica 12 (lugar que dejó vacante un equipo
salvadoreño por problemas políticos) y el Ganador del enfrentamiento entre Tauro de Panamá y
Marathon de Honduras.
Another teaser from the upcoming OneGoal documentary. Between this, the Gringos at the Gate flick
and the World Cup 2010 expose Fahrenheit 2010 this year is shaping up to be soccer-doc
ChristmaKwanzaHannakuh. Hopefully they all avoid the fate of the Claudia Reyna documentary and see
the light of day.
Big Story
Alright, so some of us might not pay very much to watch Mansfield Town, but here
is an interesting promotion by the club for their game this weekend against Gateshead, as they let
supporters set their own ticket price:
Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town are offering fans the chance to pay whatever they want
to see their home game against Gateshead on Saturday.
Two encounters with foreign fans inspired Los Angeles-based filmmaker Pablo Miralles's current
project, the documentary film about the US-Mexico soccer rivalry called Gringos at the Gate. The
first came at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where he was on assignment for Los Angeles television
stations.
With the rest of the gringos out action, it's up to Club Tijuana's Three Amigos-Edgar Castillo, Joe Corona and Greg Garza-to carry Old Glory into the Liga MX playoffs.
No column this week, but it will return next Tuesday with a preview of the independent documentary
"Gringos at the Gate," which should be required viewing for any Southern California soccer fan,
ahead of its LA premiere. Also, readers should know we are shifting the entire blog to a new
Hang 'em High: Clint Dempsey needed a single shot to dispatch the Italians today, the first-ever
U.S. win over the European soccer power (AP Photo). You just knew Clint Dempsey had to score the
excellently-worked goal in the 0-1 win, didn't you? Check out the reaction via Twitter: Gringos at
The US lost their first ever Gold Cup group game on Saturday, going down 2-1 to Panama in
Florida in distinctly uninspiring fashion a fact neatly summed up by this subtle headline in a
Panamanian newspaper...
Botafogo has beat Flamengo by 2x1 to clinch the Taca Guanabara, and as a result (having won the
Taca Rio) have been crowned the 2010 Carioca champions. The "lone star" club easily beat Flamengo
by 2x1 with goals (both penalty kicks) scored by "gringos" Herrera (argentine formerly w/
Corinthians) and El Loco Abreu (uruguayan).
El segundo día del año venidero comenzará la actividad futbolística de nuestro equipo con su
participación en el Torneo Interliga, el cual otorga un par de boletos para la
Copa Santander Libertadores 2010 (no confundir con la Superliga,
que es un torneo ante equipos gringos que se disputa a mediados de año).
