Road Trip to Tampa! Sign up and support Miami FC on July 4, 2010

Folks it's time to sign up! We are a little under a month away from our match versus hated in state rival the Tampa Bay Rowdies! But we need people to commit!
On July 4, 2010 the Miami FC Blues will play the Tampa Bay Rowdies up in Tampa and we need all South Florida soccer fans to travel with the Ultras to support our team. Last time our teams played here in South Florida Tampa's fan group Ralph's Mob came down in numbers so now its our turn to do the same.
To sign up please go to this link http://www.miamisoccerfan.com/Soccer/roadtrip.html If we get enough people we will try to get a bus to take us up there and back. We need all Miami Ultras, Southern Legion, SF3's and soccer fans in general. Let's show our support.

Here is a flashback video of The Ft. Lauderdale Strikers as they defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-2 in a North American Soccer League playoff match on August 20, 1978 at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The History of Jizz Rag: Tampa’s new mascot

Jizz rag was born as a white tube sock in the great state of Mascot-achusets, in a knock off nike factory. He grew up in a small town next door to Scroty the Scrotum. The two became close friends, and went to school with him throughout his teenage years. The friendship seemed like it would be life long, I mean Scroty was Jizz rag’s “Old Chub.”

Time went on, and Scroty went off to college at Rhode Island School of Design and Jizz Rag went to community college just outside of Boston. The friendship was strained until Scroty shot one in Jizz Rags face. That was the end of a true friendship between two very mediocre mascots.

Jizz Rag tried to get a job as the mascot for the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, but their marketing departments both thought that dying and embroidering a living, breathing sock was just a little inhumane. Needless to say, he was passed over. After that, he was unable to get a job. He spent his next few years living under a bridge being blown into the ocean then used by a plethora of fellow homeless people.

Finally, Jizz Rag ended up in Tampa Bay. Stained by algae and urine, he hitched a ride on a homeless man to the corporate offices of FC Tampa Bay. He was dropped off out front after the homeless man he was with was arrested for possession of crack cocaine. Just as he was left for dead, Tampa’s Director of Marketing found him, lonely and diseased. From there, the rest is history. Tampa finally found a mascot that stank just as much as they do.

Story by: Kyle Kaly
Miami FC Hooligan

Miami FC vs Baltimore Wednesday night and more Sun Sentinel Miami Ultras pictures

This Wednesday Miami FC will play against Baltimore Crystal Palace at Lockhart Stadium. The game is set to start at 7:30 PM and as usual, get ready for a great Tailgate starting at 6 pm with Live band A Beautiful Cage , sponsors Holy Mackerel Beer will be giving away free samples of their great beer, just to name a few!

Baltimore is coming off a 2-0 shutout loss at home to the league-leading Austin Aztex on May 29 as they hit the road for a three game road trip that kicks off in South Florida.

You can read more of the game preview over at www.miamifc.com

In case you didn't get a chance to see, the Sun Sentinel had a number of articles about Soccer that included pictures of a few members of the Miami Ultras taken by Josh Ritchie. You can read more by buying a copy of Sunday's Sun Sentinel or go HERE

World Cup fever is upon us and Miami Soccer Fan has a good piece on how you can celebrate this event in all it's glory!

Soccer fans all over the world are brimming with excitement as the World Cup is just over a week away. Other than South Africa, Miami may be one of the most exciting places to watch the World Cup. That is because Miami is a microcosm of World Cup fervor with expatriates of all nations residing in one location. Needless to say, there are plenty of places to watch the World Cup all over South Florida.

Read more about it HERE

If you are a true soccer fan then after you see the World Cup games you need to head up to watch the Blues who will play again this Saturday June 12 versus the Portland Timbers at Lockhart Stadium at 7:30 PM. Be sure to come out and see them!

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/

Tino Asprilla in Kendall this Saturday! Tampa Bay mascot is a sock? Miami FC news and more...

Faustino Asprilla, a former Colombian National Team player who participated on various teams throughout Europe, South America and 2 world Cups will be in town this weekend and you can meet him!

T-Mobile will host a series of retail events where soccer fans can come together and celebrate with other "fanáticos" at select T-Mobile retail locations in five U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Dallas. Fans in Miami will have the opportunity to meet former Colombian National Team player Faustino Asprilla on Saturday, June 5th.
WHERE: T-Mobile Retail Store
9720 Kendall Dr.
Miami, FL 33156
WHEN: Saturday, June 5th
12 – 4pm

Be sure to get there early and enter a chance to win one of 2,010 soccer-themed prizes as well as a grand prize of $25,000, from May 19th through July 11th.

Tampa's Mascot a Sock?
Miami FC fans pretty much enjoy poking fun at anything that has to do with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and here is yet another reason...
While even Blues fans must admit the ownership group up in Tampa is top notch, their decision to create a mascot out of a sock is probably one of their few flaws this season.
Check out the picture folks!
A Contest to name the sock.... I mean, mascot, is underway and you can participate by going to this link http://fctampabay.com/article/fans-choose-rowdies-mascot-name

Blues lose in Puerto Rico
Yup, Miami FC fell and boy did they fall hard in Puerto Rico this past Wednesday! The score ended 4-2 in favor of the Islanders. Our goals were scored by Christian Gomez and Brian Shriver. Be sure to check out what the Ultras had to say about the game over at Miami Soccer Fan or read the actual Miami FC site
Blues fans will need to get ready for another game this coming Sunday June 06
2:00 PM when Miami FC plays the Montreal Impact up at Saputo Stadium. You can watch that game online at http://www.miamifc.com/

As we head into the final week before the beginning of the World Cup in South Africa, the USA had a big scare forward Jozy Altidore injured his ankle in training Wednesday and was forced to sit out practice on Thursday.

Read more at the Miami Herald

Talk about the World Cup check out what the South Florida "Football Fanaticos" (SF3s) predictions for the World Cup!

The first round looks very exciting!
First round:
Group A: It will be very very close among France, Mexico and Uruguay. France and Mexico will advance narrowly.

Read more HERE

Watch Party at America's Backyard. Wednesday as Miami FC faces PR Islanders

Time to support your local team!
South Florida's only professional Soccer team Miami FC travels to Puerto Rico to take on the Islanders this Wednesday at 8 pm. As always the party is at America's Backyard located at 200 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1963 T:(954) 727-0950
What will we get for attending the watch party at Americas Backyard? You will get complimentary admission and a free drink ticket!
Can’t make the watch party? Miami FC will be streaming its game live on www.miamifc.com.(Remember to say you are there for the Miami FC game).

Here are some interesting facts going into the game:

Chris Gbandi will square off against his younger brother Sandi Gbandi who currently plays for the Puerto Rico Islanders… The clubs shares historical ties with Josh Sounders, Sean Cameron, Alen Marcina, Kyle Veris, Edwin Miranda, and Mevin Tarley… Kyle Veris played for Puerto Rico as recently as last year.

For a full review of the game visit www.miamifc.com

The Burrito poll's results are in!
Burrito, every-bodies favorite blogging soccer dog asked: Which is Hottererer?
Hot Shot (Miami FC Mascot) or Jessie (Miami FC Hottie) and the 52 people that voted gave Hot Shot only 14 (26%) while Jessie received 38 (73%). So there you have it, Jessie is hottererer then Hot Shot. Sorry Hot Shot.

Miami FC sites voice their opinions on the latest results.
Miami Soccer Fan's Juan Ruiz says:

We had barely made our ways back from outer space, when we were abruptly forced back into orbit and crash landed—o, so suddenly, to a place called RealityCheck.

read more HERE

Miami FC2's Victor Palkaninec says:

A Note to the players : if your reading this. There is no "I" in team. If you don't feel like playing or are not up to your part you should tell the coach. I can think of at least 2 players that should not have been on the field last night...

Read more HERE
The Blues have only won 1 game, tied 5 and lost 1 so far this season. Most games have been at home. Fans are a little upset. We have a good team on paper but they haven't meshed well so far.
Let's support our team at America's Backyard!
Vamos Miami!

Miami MLS futbolito and Miami Ultras seek South Florida MLS team

Last week the Miami Ultras, South Florida Soccer supporters began their MLS Miami Bid campaign with the launch of the official website http://www.mlsmiamibid.com/ To enhance the launch they also attended MLS futbolito in order to further the awareness of the MLS Miami Bid in South Florida. The Ultras passed out fliers and asked folks to sign up for Miami MLS Season Ticket Dedications. A “season ticket dedication” is basically a pledge that if South Florida does get a Major League Soccer team, that they will buy season tickets. (It's only a promise) We need as many season ticket dedications as possible to enhance support for our case of getting an MLS team in the near future. By doing this we send out a message to investors that South Florida is a good market for Major League Soccer. We believe that in order for MLS to have a true foothold in this country that they need to be in South Florida.

MLS Futbolito is the official 4 vs 4 tournament of Major League Soccer. It consists of a fun soccer tournament that involves 13 communities across the country. The event took place this past Sunday May 23, 2010 at Kendall Soccer Park. For more information on future futbolito city stops go HERE

The Fans that attended futbolito were very supportive and over 150 season ticket dedications were pledged. But our efforts will continue. For more information on future events please follow Miami MLS Bid on Twitter or Facebook and visit the official site.

Miami Ultras own Uncle Ed was invited to play in the celebrity game that was on live TV that same Sunday on Univision's Republica Deportiva. Uncle Ed played with current UNAM Pumas player Francisco "Paco" Palencia, ex Mexico goalie Felix "El Gato" Fernandez , Republica Deportiva's Presidente Fernando Fiore and of course the lovely Senadoras among other.
Here are a few pictures of the game and event:
All Pictures by Miami Ultra Derek Reese
Here is a video in Spanish during MLS futbolito:
Stay tuned as selected pubs and bars throughout South Florida have come on board to support Miami MLS bid and will cooperate by posting MLS Miami posters and fliers that will help gain awareness in South Florida. These same bars and pubs will host World Cup matches that we will announce shortly. Stay tuned for more MLS Miami events!