Not much Burrito find on Vivi Brunieri except that we know that she is a former girlfriend of that pinche Ronaldo. She did pose for Playboy back in January 1998 with another former girlfriend of Ronaldo, Nádia Franca! Chingada madre!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ronaldo's ex makes naughty movies! by Burrito
Not much Burrito find on Vivi Brunieri except that we know that she is a former girlfriend of that pinche Ronaldo. She did pose for Playboy back in January 1998 with another former girlfriend of Ronaldo, Nádia Franca! Chingada madre!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Barcelona Miami trying to make a deal? Claure in Barcelona, announcement for today was rumoured
The Miami Herald reported that the announcement will not be made today and my friend Brant at the Orlando Sentinel goes on to say if we hear anything it will be bad news rather then good.
As I said my source tells me things have been are running as if this is a done deal for weeks now. Barcelona has even gone as far as contacting former player and coach Xabier Azkargorta to take the reigns of the Miami team, as a coach or Manager.
I'm sure more will develop as the day goes on. More to come...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Union Ultras Hosting a Tailgate Prior to Sunday’s Benefit Game
Barcelona Miami MLS bid still strong , but here are the possible scenarios...
Questions have come up on who will put the money for the team. It appears some claim Barcelona would split the 40 million fee but my source assures me Mr. Claure is putting the money and not Barcelona. Barcelona would put their name, experience and know how.
Why all this drama? Chief Executive Joan Oliver advised that they are moving ahead cautiously with the bid. Oliver addressed club members at a meeting last week, informing them that pursuing a joint interest in the latest MLS club was a very delicate matter at this time considering the current world financial situation. Despite this claim a few days back MLS Commissioner Garber was invited to Barcelona to discuss the bid and watch the game versus Espanol. We can only wonder and speculate but if there was any indication Barcelona Miami was out then that was the moment to do it.
As I wrote earlier there is internal strife within Barcelona. President Joan Laporta's term will be over in 2010 and it has been reported that the average Barcelona fan is weary of the MLS team because they are not very well informed about the details. Additionally Laporta has been a controversial leader and has been involved in many questionable decisions with and without the team.
As stated, none of this means the Barcelona/Claure bid is out the window. But lets discuss the worst case scenario, which would be the withdrawal of Barcelona. What would happen if this were the case? The bid would weaken no doubt, but Claure is said to be committed to this project and there have been discussions with Traffic Sports owners of the USL Miami FC who might become partners in some capacity with Barcelona and Claure should the previous two decide it convenient. There is after all a stadium ready for the team to start in 2010.
Should Barcelona drop out it would leave Claure and Traffic alone if they choose to continue, but still strong enough to contend for the expansion spot. Marcelo Claure is owner of Bolivian soccer power Bolivar and Traffic Sport besides owning Miami FC, has extensive knowledge of the sport having organized countless tournaments including the current CONCACAF 2010 world cup matches.
Having said all this, as of this moment the bid continues and the statement made by Olive might only be Barcelona's way of posturing for a better deal, considering the new revitalized Montreal bid would have many concessions such as not out right paying for the MLS entrance fee.
My source tells me there will be a meeting next week but he did not have details on what would be discussed.
More to follow.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The new Womens Professional Soccer League in mini-skirts! With picture goodness!
The players will be given the option of wearing mini-skirts! Yes, Mini-skirts fellas!
Check it out:
Find more photos like this on Women's Professional Soccer
Miami FC sells 700 Season Tickets in 1 hour
The following was taken from the teams site:
Miami FC held an emergency meeting last night at the Marriott Miami Airport Hotel to discuss the future of professional soccer in South Florida. Given the latest news that FC Barcelona was reevaluating its bid for an MLS expansion team that would be based in Miami, Traffic Sports, Miami FC’s ownership group, decided that immediate action must be taken in an effort to ensure that Miami FC plays in 2009 irrespective of the ultimate outcome of the MLS bid. Aaron Davidson, Vice President of Traffic Sports USA and President of Miami FC,discussed the state of professional soccer in South Florida and Traffic Sports USA’s overall desire to ensure the continuity of pro soccer in the area. However, he explained that due to a combination of disappointing support in the first three seasons and the Miami MLS bid, Traffic Sports has given the team a deadline of March 8th to demonstrate that South Florida truly cares about pro soccer.
Mr. Davidson stated that Traffic Sports was seeking both qualitative and quantitative proof of support including a target of 5,000 season tickets. The attendees immediately responded by committing to 700 tickets, letters of support and numerous promotional and sales initiatives.
“Due to the MLS bid and our ongoing discussions with Marcelo Claure and Barcelona (MLS applicants) regarding a possible partnership, Traffic/Miami FC have delayed many decisions regarding the 2009 USL-1 season. Accordingly, we must now ramp up faster than ever to secure the necessary ticket sales and sponsorship base to make the 2009 season a reality. With this in mind, we reached out to the local community to rally South Florida behind Miami FC and soccer at the professional level. We are confident that through this unprecedented community team effort we will: 1) unite South Florida around the world’s number one sport – soccer; 2) guarantee that Miami FC plays in 2009 positioning “our” team/market for growth during this fourth season and beyond; and 3) show the world that South Florida truly is a great place for professional soccer and soccer at all levels,” said Aaron Davidson.“Losing Miami as a soccer base will affect not only Miami, but Florida, and the south region for soccer. It is from Miami that we need to express that the loss of Miami FC will doom soccer in this area for a long time to come,” stated Steve McCrath, head coach of Barry University men’s soccer. “This may be the last chance to save professional soccer in South Florida. It’s nice to see that Miami FC is being proactive in keeping professional soccer in South Florida. I hope that these efforts will not be in vain. MLS coming back is a dream but it’s not a reality yet,” commented Munga Eketebi, FIU’s men’s soccer head coach.
“I strongly believe that if Miami FC leaves our town, we will be without any kind of professional soccer here for a very long time. Some of you may say, well, USL is not a premier soccer league, the MLS is better, but have you seen USL’s Montreal and Puerto Rico in CONCACAF Champions League? We do not have the MLS here and after reading the Miami Herald on Friday I am not too sure if we will see the MLS here anytime soon. So support what we have,” commented Marino Torrens, FYSA Regional A VP.”
“It is time to see if we love and cherish the sport, or if we only like it as a hobby. Turning our back on Miami FC may very well mean that in the future everyone including MLS will turn their back on us,” expressed Victor Pastora, Director of Player Development, Kendall Soccer Coalition.
“To remain a complete soccer community here in South Florida we need the leadership of a professional soccer franchise. Working together is the best way to have one,” said Tom Mulroy, President of Se Habla Fútbol and longtime organizer of Copa Latina.
Help keep professional soccer alive in South Florida and rally behind your Miami FC! Reserve your season tickets now for only $200 for adults ($100 deposit) and $100 for children and students ($50 deposit). To purchase tickets and for more information, go to www.miamifc.com, call 305-728-2633 or e-mail tickets@miamifc.com.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Former Fusion player Ian Bishop helping South Florida Youth
Former Miami Fusion player Ian Bishop was one of the most solid players the team had in its final and most succesful season. Eight years have gone by and Bishop has settled in South Florida where he now has a Soccer Academy.
Jeff Rusnack of the Sun Sentinal writes: 'Eight years removed from his one almost perfect season at Lockhart Stadium, Bishop has started the Bishbosh Soccer Academy in Parkland, where he coaches under-12 and under-13 boys' teams on a weekly basis. Known as "Bishbosh" by fans at West Ham United, where he played nine seasons, Bishop has registered 33 players who also play for various youth teams in the tri-county area.'
'Bishop's staff of coaches includes ex-Fusion teammates Ivan McKinley and Pete Marino, and veteran youth directors Tony Stevens and Gary Walker. His U-13 team just won a tournament in Weston, beating the host 3-1 in the final. The focus now is on cobbling together a side for a nine-day trip (July 26-Aug. 3) to London to play four games in the Arsenal Cup Festival.'
Ian Bishop was born on May 29, 1965 in Liverpool. He began his career at Everton. He played for a time with Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United and Bournemouth before he signed for Manchester City in 1989. He went on to West Ham United playing 284 times between 1989 and 1998, scoring 16 goals and becoming something of a cult figure. In 1998, he returned to Manchester City. He transferred to Miami Fusion in March 2001 and played in Major League Soccer(23 apps 0 goals), before finishing his playing career with a stint at the New Orleans Shell Shockers in the USL. He now resides in Florida with his wife and children.
http://bishboshsocceracademy.webnode.com/
or 561-876-2538
bishbosh
Miami FC to fold in two weeks if ticket sales remain low.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Italian League to experiment with the Orange Card... Yes, the Orange Card!
Cal South Soccer Nation Expo
NEW!!! Olympique Marseille (France) 2009 Away kit
Olympique de Marseille (also known as l'OM or Marseille) is a football team that plays in Ligue 1, the top level of the French Football League, based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, Marseille is the largest and most successful club in France. They are so far the only French team to have won the UEFA Champions League (in 1993), which rounded off their dominant run of four consecutive Ligue 1 titles. However, having suffered from scandalous financial irregularities in 1994 and the resulting relegation, the club has not won a major trophy in over a decade.
Trabajo físico el lunes, llega Scotti
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Chivas USA beats Hammarby of Sweden/Chivas USA doblega al Hammarby sueco
Watch the game highlights here:
In the second scrimmage of the day, a team of trialists and Chivas USA players tied UCLA 0-0 in a 70-minute match. Lance Parker played strongly for the Red-and-White, saving a penalty kick in the 8th minute and making another stop on a breakaway just a few minutes later. Dan Kennedy replaced Parker for the start of the second half, and made a pair of saves to keep the clean sheet for Chivas USA.
Watch Parker's performance and game highlights also on our Official YouTube Channel here:
The Red-and-White’s preseason record now stands at 3-1-1 (W-L-T), and the team will face the Ventura County Fusion (PDL) next Sunday in Valencia, Calif., in a benefit match for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. More information can be found at cdchivasusa.com or https://63.193.83.3/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.mhf.org.
NEW!!! Hamburger SV(Germany) 2009 Away kit
Hamburger SV can trace its roots as far back as the September 29, 1887 merger of Der Hohenfelder Sportclub and Wandsbek-Marienthaler Sportclub to form Sports Club Germania. The current club was formed as Hamburg Sport-Verein in 1919 through the union of three city teams severely weakened by World War I: Sports Club Germania; Hamburg FC (1888); and FC Falke (1906). The club colors were the Hanseatic red and white in honor of the City of Hamburg, with the blue and black of the oldest of the founding clubs, Germania, being used on the team crest. It is through Germania that HSV can lay a claim to being the oldest team in the country. However, other clubs may dispute that honor, as Germania was formed originally as an athletics club and did not begin to play football until 1891 when a half dozen Englishmen joined the club, bringing with them their enthusiasm for the game.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Chivas USA prepares for Hammarby and UCLA
Click here to listen to forward Justin Braun talk about preseason and look ahead to Saturday’s games.
Click here to listen to former UCLA player Jonathan Bornstein talk about the possibility of playing against his teammate from the National Team, Charlie Davies of Hammarby, and what position on the field he might find himself in this weekend.
Like Bornstein, Jorge Flores will also be rejoining his teammates after returning from a training camp with the United States U-20's in Florida. Others, such as forward Eduardo Lillingston, will have a chance to impress the coaches tomorrow.
Chivas USA kicks off its fifth campaign in Major League Soccer when its hosts the Colorado Rapids in an Opening Day match on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. For more information on Chivas USA season tickets, as well as the unbeatable All-Star five-game pack (starting at just $50), please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.
Chivas USA se prepara para amistosos
Chivas USA abre su quinta temporada de la MLS cuando enfrenten a los Rapids de Colorado en la Jornada Inaugural 2009, el sábado, 21 de marzo, en El Home Depot Center, en un encuentro que será televisado en vivo a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico por Fox Soccer Channel y Fox Sports en Español. Para más información sobre los boletos de temporada de Chivas USA, así como el increíble Paquete de las Estrellas de cinco partidos (comenzando con precios accesibles de $50), favor de llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visite cdchivasusa.com.
Barcelona Miami in Danger? Sorry Haters, not true according to inside source...
According to some of my fellow Bloggers Barcaloco and one of my favorites MLSenespañol . The Miami Franchise is in danger. MLS en Español's source is SportsES who has an interview with the General Director of the club Mr Olive who states that due to these financial times there is a chance the project will not go forward.
Well, it was my understanding that Brightstar owner Marcelo Claure was the main investor who is going to fork out the $40 million big ones and not Barcelona.
So I did a little digging, a phone call and an anonymous source close to Mr. Brightstar confirmed that though Mr. Olive speaks for FC Barcelona he is not the one who has the last word. Everything is still on course folks, Marcelo Claure is the one putting the loot. Barcelona is putting the know how and years of experience and they are what makes the bid strong, but it is no secret that there is internal posturing within Barcelona, especially since La Porta's term ends in 2010. Rest assured my source tells me La Porta and Claure are the main characters in this drama and as far as Marcelo Claure is concerned he is not backing out.
More to come...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
FC Dallas Spanks FIU
In FIU's defence they haven't practiced much. Still, Kenny Cooper scored all 4 of his goals in the 2nd half. The game was played at the Cricket Stadium in Sunrise, FL. I guess the Turf at FIU stadium was a no-no.
I think FIU will need to "GO" practice a little more. I dedicate this Tones on Tail's song called "Go" appropriately enough, to the FIU players. Incidentally there is a lot of spanking in this video. Check it out!
Chivas USA is back in Carson/Chivas USA regresa a Carson
Chivas USA trained for the first time in Carson after coming back from a 10-day preseason camp in Guadalajara, México.
A pair of new players were training with Chivas USA for the first time: Leonel Gancedo, from Argentina, and Rafael Rodríguez, from México.
Chivas USA entrenó por primera vez en Carson desde la pretemporada de 10 días realizada en Guadalajara, México. Hoy llegaron algunos jugadores nuevos que entrenan con Chivas USA por el momento, como Leonel Gancedo, de Argentina, y Rafael Rodríguez, de México.
Mexican forward Eduardo Lillingston had also his first training session with the Red-and-White in Carson after training with the team in Guadalajara. Listen to what he had to say regarding training with Chivas USA in California (in Spanish).
Entre los rostros familiares estuvo el mexicano Eduardo Lillingston, quien vivió su primer entrenamiento con los Rojiblancos en Carson. Escuche aquí lo que Lillingston tuvo que decir sobre su entrenamiento con Chivas USA en California.
It was also Jorge Flores' first training session since coming back from the Under-20 National Team camp in Florida.
También fue la primera sesión de práctica para Jorge Flores desde su convocatoria con la Selección Nacional Sub-20 de los Estados Unidos.
Jorge Flores speaks about the US Under-20 National Team, which is currently training for the World Cup Qualifiers in that category (in Spanish). The U-20's coach Thomas Rongen will name a 20-player squad that will get together in Bradenton on Feb. 24 before departing for Tobago on March 2, where the Qualifiers will take place. Flores expects to be on that final list.
Escuche a Flores hablar sobre su entrenamiento con la Sub-20, así como su posible llamado a disputar las Eliminatorias Mundialistas de esa categoría.
Coming up on Saturday, Chivas USA will face Hammarby at 11 a.m. and UCLA at 1:00 p.m., with both games on University Field #2 at The Home Depot Center.
Chivas USA enfrentará al Hammarby sueco a las 11 a.m. el sábado, e inmediatamente después enfrentará a UCLA a la 1 p.m., los dos encuentros serán en la cancha University Field #2.
Also, it was Gerson Mayen's 20th birthday and as usual, he had a special greeting today at his locker.
Hoy también fue el cumpleaños número 20 de Gerson Mayen y como es costumbre, tuvo una cordial bienvenida en los vestuarios.
PHOTOS: Chivas USA CommunicationsMaradona a Grandfather! Soccer star Sergio Aguero proud dad
Will the kid play Soccer?
MADRID, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona became a grandfather on Thursday amid expectations the new arrival may one day follow in the Argentina great's footsteps.
Maradona's daughter Gianina gave birth in Madrid to son Benjamin, whose father is Argentina striker Sergio Aguero.
The Atletico Madrid player has often been likened to World Cup winner Maradona, who now manages the national team.
Here is the rest by Reuters
David Beckham vs Alex Rodriguez, I'm tired of both!
I don't know about you guys but I'm sick of both A-Rod and Becks. Too many stories, blogs and rants. Enough information every day for anyone in their right mind to lose it and go postal!
But since everyone is doing it... I figured, why not? Don't hate me.
The U.S. sports focus has been on Baseball star Alex Rodriguez and his Steroid use. But the rest of the world doesn't seem to care. The big news is David Beckham wanting to stay with AC Milan.
One of the most credible News sources... The Onion pokes fun at Soccer all the time, going as far as classifying it under "Women's Sports / Soccer".
Here is their latest gem:
Terrible Sports Editor Wants To Lead With Beckham, AC Milan Story
PHOENIX—Lousy Arizona Ledger weekly sports section editor Gene Crewdson "went with his [idiotic] gut" once again Thursday, deciding to ignore what may be the biggest steroid scandal yet and lead with David Beckham's decision to leave the U.S. and play for AC Milan. "'Beckham Bends It Back Overseas' is our story, boys," Crewdson said to his staff of writers, all of whom stared back at him, mouths agape, for nearly a minute. "Big-name celebrity doing controversial big-time things with a big color picture on the cover. Soccer's the sport of the future. This is obviously what we run with." When gently reminded of recent baseball news, Crewdson responded that nobody cares about steroids anymore, it's not baseball season, and in this economy you do not want to risk missing the big story.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Galería de las audiciones de las ChivaGirls 2009/2009 ChivaGirls auditions gallery
More than 50 young girls participated at the auditions/Más de 50 muchachas participaron en las audiciones.
Applicants were taught and judged on an "across the floor" dance technique combination/Las aspirantes fueron evaluadas en varias rutinas de baile.
The girls were the center of attention/Las muchachas captaron la atención de los medios y jueces.
Many girls waited anxiously for their turn/La mayoría de las muchachas esperaban con ansias por su turno.
The remaining applicants that made it through all phases of the audition process moved on to the interview portion of the audition... stay tuned, the "new" ChivaGirls will be announced shortly...
PHOTOS: Juan Miranda/Chivas USA
Tug of War Between Chelsea and Real Madrid over 6 year old
The boy's family moved to France from Algeria when he was three, while the French soccer legend Zidane was born in France to Algerian parents.
The kids got some moves!
Source
FIU midfielder Juan Guerra battles to stay with FC Dallas
"But he has good technical ability, athleticism and is skillful around the ball. If he doesn't hook on with us, he needs to get with a [lower-level] team, continue to develop and get noticed.''
For his part, Guerra is just happy to have a shot. He is continuing his studies at FIU and played for Soccer Locker at Copa Latina last weekend.
"Jackie Chan" Richardson to Toronto FC
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
ChivaGirls en Contacto Deportivo
Chivas USA in Guadalajara photo gallery/Galería de fotos de Chivas USA en Guadalajara
Back again in LA/De regreso a casa.