Miami FC defeats Rhinos thanks to last minute Christian Gomez goal (pictures and video)

This past Saturday Miami FC defeated the Rochester Rhinos 1-0 in injury time thanks to a Christian Gomez header. The Blues had dominated the game for most of the match clearly outmatching the Rhinos. With the loss Rochester went down to second place, while Miami secured its 4th win in a row. This game took place at Fort Lauderdale Stadium.

For more on the game go to www.miamifc.com

Following are pictures by Robert Scorca and Uncle Ed .
Videos by Uncle Ed

Miami FC vs Rochester Rhinos at Ft Lauderdale Stadium Saturday 4 pm (Video)

Miami FC takes on first place Rochester Rhinos Saturday September 25 at 4pm. Due to a conflict in scheduling with the FAU football game the Blues will play at Fort Lauderdale Stadium Baseball field, but don't worry soccer fans, the Miami FC staff has organized "Party on the Pitch" here fans will be able to watch the game from the field and enjoy music, beer and other activities provided by team sponsors!

Be sure to look for the special parking area assigned to soccer fans, just say you are there for the Miami FC game.

For a match preview and further information go to www.miamifc.com

Get out there and support your Miami FC Blues!

Following is a post match interview by NASL's Kartik Krishnaiyer of Coach Daryl Shore and Blues leading scorer Abe Thompson:


Picture by Robert Scorca

Miami FC beats AC St. Louis. Abe Thompson scores hat trick

It was an exciting game at Lockhart Stadium in Ft Lauderdale last night as Miami FC defeated AC St. Louis 4-2. This result eliminates St Louis from the playoffs.

The highlight of the match was Abe Thompson's natural hat trick! Abe has been inspired as of late and has undoubtedly found his form becoming the team's scoring leader with 9 goals. His absence was felt in the 2nd half when he was substituted out of the game, Miami FC lost its main attacking threat and the control of the ball. St Louis got on the scoring card with a goal by Stisser but this was countered by a Miami goal from Le Petit. Shortly after Stisser scored his 2nd of the match but it proved not enough as Miami FC held on for the victory.

For more information on the game go to www.miamifc.com

Following are pictures taken during the game by Robert Scorca






***Don't forget to vote for your favorite player of the year! The Miami Ultras will be awarding their annual trophy during the final game of the year. Go to www.miamisoccerfan.com and vote, there is very little time left!

Miami FC vs AC St. Louis Wednesday Sept 22 at Lockhart Stadium 7:30 pm

Miami FC looks to extend their winning streak to 3 games this Wednesday as they take on AC St. Louis at Lockhart Stadium. The Blues have come out of the basement of the USSF Div 2 after beating the first place Rhino's in Rochester this weekend. Last place now belongs to Baltimore and if things go well for the Blues they can catch up to Tampa (2 games left) and St Louis (3 games left).

Wednesdays possible lineups:
AC St. Louis: Dufty, Traynor, Bauer, Bloom, Gauchino, Kreamalmeyer, Cole, Videira, Salvaggione, Ambersley, Stisser

Miami FC: Glaeser, Lancaster, Rodrigues, Hohlbein, Randolph, Celestino, Gomez, Mayen, Shriver, Martins, Thompson.

Come out and support Miami FC. Only 3 games left!
Vamos Miami! Let's go Blues!

Picture by Robert Scorca

Miami FC beats first place Rhino's in Rochester!

The Blues have turned up the heat as we approach the final 3 games of the season. Last night Miami FC beat first place Rochester Rhino's 2-1 in front of a stunned crowd at the Marina Auto Stadium.

Miami FC looked good on the field and dominated the play for many minutes throughout the game. The Blues were down thanks to a Anthony Hamilton header in the 10th minute but soon after Danilio Martins equalized for Miami. In the 24th minute Abe Thompson scored what was to be the game winner. Abe also provided the assist on the first goal and is now the second highest scorer on the team. This victory puts Miami ahead of Baltimore and ties them with AC St. Louis.

For more on the game go to www.nasl.com

Miami FC Lineup: Glaeser,Lancaster, Rodrigues, Hohlbein, Randolph, Celestino, Gomez, Mayen, Shriver, Martins & Thompson

Rhinos Lineup: Vallow, Greenfield, Sanfillippo, Bellamy, Roberts, Rosenlund, Pitchkolan, Motagalvan, Hamilton, Spicer & Hoxie

There are 3 games remaining in the season and we need to support our team! Vamos Miami! Let's go Blues!
Abe Thompson picture by Robert Scorca

Paulo Jr scores in his debut for RSL. Want to be a Pro Soccer Player?

Paulo Araujo Jr's debut for Real Salt Lake was one of those story book, fairy tale, once in a lifetime type of situations. Paulo, Loaned to RSL for the rest of the season came into the Concacaf Champions game versus Toronto in the 74th minute making an immediate impact as he scored 6 minutes after entering the game to leave the final tally at 4-1 in favor of RSL.

Real Salt Lake finished off TFC in the 80th minute with a goal by Paulo Araujo Jr., who was making his debut with RSL. The Brazilian striker, recently acquired on loan from USSF D-2 side Miami FC, received a square ball from Robbie Findley across the goal mouth, and the youngster tapped it in to seal the victory.

For a complete break down of the game go HERE

Former Miami Fusion players Kyle Beckerman, goalkeeper Nick Rimando and midfielder Andy Williams also contributed to RSL's victory. Beckerman tied the game off a center by Williams who had 2 assists in the night.

Here are the match highlights:


Here is a fan Video. at the end you can see as Paulo Jr. greets the fans. Looks like Paulo may end up staying at RSL if he continues to prove himself.

Want to be a Professional Soccer player?
Think you've got what it takes to be a Pro? Traffic Sports USA has organized a Pro Soccer Combine which will be lead by National Soccer Hall of Fame Member and current Traffic Sports USA Director of Soccer, Fernando Clavijo. Marcelo Balboa, National Soccer Hall of Fame Member and former U.S. National Team Player and Daryl Shore, current Head Coach of Miami FC and former Assistant Coach of the MLS’s Chicago Fire.

Traffic Sports USA, one of the premiere soccer companies in the United States, would like to invite all aspiring footballers to Fort Lauderdale Stadium from Oct 22-24. The Traffic Sports USA Combine provides elite players, with the passion to take their game to the next level, the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and abilities in an environment designed to find professional level athletes. Aside from thorough player evaluations, introductions and access to scouts and player personnel managers, a number of select players from the combine will be invited to pre-season tryouts with South Florida’s Professional soccer team and/or one of its sister clubs in Portugal or Brazil.

Read more at www.miamifc.com

Miami FC 2 Montreal Impact 1 in pictures and video

The Blues came out looking for a 'W' this Saturday and they got it, as they beat the Montreal Impact 2-1 at Lockhart Stadium. Miami scored its first goal off of a Christian Gomez free kick that curved around the wall and snuck in. It was a wonderful strike! Montreal later tied but an inspired Abe Thompson scored off of a long pass by JP Rodriguez that was enough to give Miami 3 points and an outside chance of making the playoffs. For more on the game please visit www.miamifc.com

Following are a few pictures from Saturdays game and after party at the Frog and Toad Pub!










Here are highlights of the game courtesy of Miami FC :

Soccer fight, Miami FC vs Montreal and Burrito now father of 78 pups

Hola Amigos! Burrito no write nothing in awhiles cause he become fathers of more pups which make Burrito father to 78 pups in 12 years of doggie style existence! Not bad, don't you hommies thinks?

Anyways, the bitches name is 'Princess' and she one mean chihuahua! She not happy cause Burrito no call her since we makes pups! She even bite Burrito's tail!

So, to conmemorates birth of Pups here is video of fight that take place in Singapore. Si, believe or not they play futbol in Singapores too!

This crazy fight involve players, trainers and fans! Leaving 2 players in hospital and involving 184 police inspectors to investigates. The game was between the Young Lions vs Beijing Guoans. (No idea what a Guoans is...)


By the ways, Burrito pups all macho like their papi so Burrito name pups after Miami FC players. First is Gomito (He the oldest), then there is Chucky (he hump everything!), Gbandi (He sit when he use bathroom...), Lancaster (the meanest, stuck in oral stage, bites everything) and the runts name is Caleb (He fart too much!). Burrito proud of his pups!

Don't forgets Miami FC faces the Montreal Impact this Saturday September 11th at 7:30 PM at Lockhart Stadium! Go early for tailgate fun starting at 5 pm and Support your Miami FC Blues! Vamos Miami!

Paulo Jr set to play with Real Salt Lake vs Seattle tonight?

We have learned this morning out of Ft Lauderdale that Miami FC's top scorer this season, Paulo Araujo Jr will be ready to suit up for Real Salt Lake as early as today's game versus the Seattle Sounders.

Recent Rumors had placed Paulo with the L.A. Galaxy, but it seems Paulo was being shopped around to other MLS teams and Real Salt Lake seems to have been the team to sign the player on loan for the remainder of the season.

Real Salt Lake has been hit by numerous injuries and this could lead to the inclusion of Paulo in the line up or on the bench.
Real Salt Lake injury report HERE

Paulo Jr picture and information by Robert Scorca

UPDATE: 9/9/10 4:20 pm

Miami FC have confirmed loan:

Miami FC striker Paulo Jr. has been sent on loan to Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer this week after nearly two seasons with the Blues. Araujo Jr. will be available for selection for Real Salt Lake when the Utah side takes on Seattle Sounders FC this evening at Qwest Field (11:00 p.m. ET, live on ESPN2). Terms of the deal were not disclosed due to team policy.

Read all about it HERE

Be sure to check out Paulo Jr as he might make his debut tonight at Qwest Field (11:00 p.m. ET, live on ESPN2) You can also see the game on the internet via ESPN3

Peru vs Jamaica at Lockhart Stadium tonight

International soccer returns to Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale as Peru faces Jamaica this Tuesday September 7th at 8 pm. The two nations last met back in November 2006 in a friendly at the national stadium in Jamaica that ended 1-1.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office at Lockhart Stadium or by going HERE
(You can also see the flyer for more details).

Each side will be fielding competitive teams.
Jamaica will have players such as Omar Daley (Bradford City), Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy), Shavar Thomas (Kansas City Wizards), Ryan Johnson (San Jose Earthquakes), Omar Cummings (Colorado Rapids USA), Richards (New York Red Bulls USA), Demar Phillips (Aalesund FC), Jason Morrison (Stromgodset IL) Shelton (Valarenga FC) and Nicolas Addlery (Puerto Rico Islanders). The local contingent includes Richard Edwards (Harbour View), Dicoy Williams (Harbour View), Kavin Bryan (Harbour View), Oniel Fisher (Harbour View), Ricardo Cousins (Portmore United), Adrian Reid (Portmore United), Eric Vernan (Portmore United), Navion Boyd (Tivoli Gardens), Keammar Daley (Tivoli Gardens), Troy Smith (Village United), Oliver Trail (Village United), Andre Blake (Sporting Central), Jevaughn Watson (Sporting Central), Jermaine Taylor (St. Georges S. C.), Kenardo Forbes (Waterhouse), Devon Williams (Real Mona).

Peru will bring 6 players from local team Universitario de Deportes, Jesús Rabanal, John Galliquio, Raúl Fernández, Antonio Gonzáles, Luis Ramírez and Rainer Torres; three from Alianza Lima, Walter Vilchez, Jean Tragodara and Salomón Libman one from Sporting Cristal: Luis Advíncula. The players playing abroad are: Carlos Zambrano of Saint Pauli in Germany, Claudio Pizarro, Werder Bremen, Jefferson Farfán, Schalke 04, Hernán Rengifo of Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus, José Carlos Fernández Deportivo Quito of Ecuador, Josepmir Ballón of River Plate, Argentina, Juan Manuel Vargas Fiorentina, Italia, Roberto Guizasola, Rosario Central, Argentina, Santiago Acasiete, Almería of Spain and Wílmer Aguirre, San Luis México.

Peru will be honoring Teofilo "Nene" Cubillas prior to the game.

Check out this Video of Cubillas on Republica Deportiva this past Sunday (In Spanish)

South Florida Strikers? Heh heh, no.

Hey guys, Its Kyle checking in for the first time in a very long time with a little tidbit of CRUCIAL information: The South Florida Strikers is less than original. Im gonna keep this very short... Go to this link and read it.

http://www.wpsl.info/team/index.php?tid=103

THERE IS ALREADY A SOUTH FLORIDA STRIKERS PRO TEAM! Its in the Womens Professional Soccer League. If we use SFS as our name, we may have opened a can of worms the size of texas with a wallet just as large as traffics.

Ft Lauderdale Strikers or NOTHING! Vamos Ft. Laudy! Oi!
-Kyle