Miami FC Road trip info plus Ignacio Rodriguez Blues PR Manager makes Miami New Times Best of List

Miami FC's front office has heard our plea for a bus to take us to Tampa! Seems we have enough folks signed up for the road trip that Miami FC has stepped up and are providing us with a Bus to see our Miami FC Blues play against the Tampa Bay Rowdies this coming Sunday July 4th! It's 40 beans and it includes the entrance ticket to the George M Steinbrenner field plus other goodies such as refreshments by Holy Mackerel Beer, Regalia Vodka, Good Spirits and Powerade!
The Rowdies from what I hear are planning a good tailgate that we can only hope will top the one they experienced when they came to South Florida.

So if you haven't done so already be sure to call 954-829-9213 and reserve your spot on the bus! Special thanks to Tommy Knapp for always going above and beyond the call of duty for the fans and giving us great tailgates and now this bus trip!

Ignacio Rodriguez makes Miami New Times Best of List
The Miami New Times has given Miami FC's Ignacio Rodriguez quite a distinction naming him for his continued efforts here is what they had to say:

Ignacio Rodriguez's title for South Florida's chronically anonymous pro-soccer team is a bit oxymoronic — like being a real estate agent to the homeless, or head of the Israeli shellfish harvesters' union. Attendance at the team's tin-bleachered Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale rarely exceeds the single-digit thousands, and the front office has taken to frequent gimmicks in order to stave off extinction: They signed elderly one-named former fútbol demigod Romário and then two recently defected Cuban phenoms, and the players volunteered to shave their heads if fans showed up. But the bleachers remained nearly empty. Through all of these thwarted shenanigans, Rodriguez has remained friendly, attentive, and upbeat — the kind of flack who literally won't let us off the phone until we promise to show up at either media day or the season opener. Given that most sports flacks act like they're guarding a stable of 25 popes rather than a bunch of dudes who get sweaty on Sundays, its awfully refreshing to deal with a PR shield eager to make even the most audacious press requests happen, and always prefers a sit-down lunch to an email exchange.

Read the real McCoy HERE
Congrats to Ignacio!
Thanks to Cali Ramsey for the heads up on the Best of List! Cali has a cool blog called Made in Miami Music be sure to check it out.

The Two Escobars showing in Coral Gables and Miami FC Open Cup match

To quote my girlfriend: "If it's free, it's for me!" ... And it should be for everyone!

Two events will be free tomorrow Tuesday so you need to go check one of them out!

The Two Escobars

ESPN Deportes brings to Miami ‘The Two Escobars,’ a fascinating documentary that presents the glory and the tragedy that soccer brought to Colombia and explores the surprising connection between the murder of Andrés Escobar, the popular captain of the National team, and Pablo Escobar, the infamous drug baron.

WHEN: Tuesday June 15, 2010
7:00 pm – Film Screening
8:40 pm – Q&A with Jeff and Michael Zimbalist

WHERE: Bill Cosford Cinema – University of Miami
1111 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(Use university entrance located on Granada Blvd. with the US-1 and follow the directions to the Bill Cosford Cinema) For map visit: http://com.miami.edu/cosford/directions.php

RSVP: Event opened to the public • FREE entrance • Limited space
RSVP before June 11 at 1-877-387-4804
or ESPN@prconexion.com
You can see a clip of the movie HERE

Miami FC Open Cup match

Miami FC kicks off the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at home against the Central Florida Kraze of the PDL on June 15 as the Blues try to make a splash in the largest club soccer tournament in the United States. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. at Central Broward Regional Park and admission to the game will be free. Central Broward Regional Park (known locally as “Cricket Stadium”) is located at 3700 N.W. 11th Pl., Lauderhill, FL.

For more information go to www.miamifc.com
So there you have it. Don't ever say I didn't let you know when free events were taking place!

Saturday Soccer Marathon in South Florida, USA ties and Miami FC wins!

It was a Soccer Marathon for South Florida Soccer fans. A few of the Ultras / Sam's Army Miami Brigade started off their day as early as 8 am at Fritz & Franz in Coral Gables. South Korea beat Greece 2-0, Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 and the main event had USA take on England. Expectations were high to see what the USA could do. But it was England that started things off with a bang! Steven Gerard scored early making a few of the over 300 people at Fritz & Franz think the worst. A few thought it would be a blowout. Good thing we had English keeper Green on our side conceding a seamingly easy save and giving the USA a tie thanks to the efforts of Clint Dempsey. While at the watch party we were able to see Captain America and Uncle Sam! Check it out followed by the video of the goal that might just put the poor English keeper on the bench for the next game:
The perfect way to end a good soccer marathon is to watch live soccer. So the Ultras headed up North to Lockhart Stadium to witness Miami FC beat the MLS bound Portland Timbers 1-0 on a goal by Kyle Veris. To read more about the game go to www.miamifc.com
It was "Tie Night" at Lockhart as fans commemorated Miami FC's record breaking Tie streak (7 out of 10 games until tonight) . Fortunately for the team the players got the message and ensured the fans will not wear their ties again!
Here are some game night pictures:












Pictures by Robert Scorca

Blues vs Timbers, WC recap and USA Watch Party Today by Burrito

Hola Amigos! Burrito, South Florida's top dawg see Mexico game on Uncle Ed's big screens and was sad Mexico lindo an querido no wins against South Africas. Pero thats life. Burrito CAM was on and ass you can see picture is up on right. (That chingado camera Victor Palkaninec put on Burritos head weigh too much!) Anyways, after that, Burrito take nap an wake up to see Uruguay vs French peoples and Virgen Santisima de Guadalupe that was a borings game that Burrito fall asleeps while chewing on chicken bone! So both game end in ties (1-1 and 0-0) like 7 of last 10 games that Miami FC play!

USA play against English mens today at 2pm! Did you hears about the elephant that get in way of USA bus? See it at Burrito's amigo Brant site The Other football

Want to know where to see game in South Florida? Ok here list of Burrito's favorites places!
You live in Palms Beech County? Go to Wowies! That where Burrito's compadre Kartik gonna go. Wowies Sports Grill located at 7036 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33433-3404 (561)392-5040.

You live in Broward? Go to America's Backyard! That where Miami FC will be at! America's Backyard is located at 100 S.W. 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Main Phone: 954-727-0950.

You Live in Dade? Miami Ultras will meet up at the official Sam's Army Miami Brigade Watch Party at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus located at 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134-5319 (305) 774-1883

After USA vs England game is over all South Florida Futbol Fans need to continue Soccer Marathon at Miami FC game!
To celebrate all Ties in the World Cup and Miami FC games, fans gonna wear Ties to game today at Lockharts Stadium vs Portland Timbers! Game start at 7:30 PM so bring Tie or Burrito hit you on head with quesadilla! Uncle Ed says he giving away ties if you no have somes. So go to Miami Ultras Tailgate and get your TIE!
You want to reads a good game preview? Our amigos at Dropping Timber have a good one on their site read it HERE or read the one on www.miamifc.com
Vamos Miami! Let's go Strikers 2011... Burrito mean Blues!

Sam's Army Miami Brigade World Cup Watch Party and Miami FC Tie night!

Folks let's start out with Miami FC. As some of you might know Miami FC will become the Strikers in 2011!
More on that HERE.

But, to commemorate the Blue's record breaking "Tie" streak (7 ties in 10 games) fans have decided to wear ties to the next game this Saturday June 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM versus the Portland Timbers. If you forget your tie at home be sure to stop by the Miami Ultras tailgate just outside gate C at Lockhart Stadium and ask for a tie but hurry supplies wont last! The Tailgate might start early for the Miami Ultras because of the USA vs England game that same Saturday at 2 pm.

Here is the scenario:

Some of the Ultras will be watching the USA vs England game at America's Backyard where Miami FC will also be present. Expect giveaways and other tomfoolery and whatnot's! America's Backyard is located at 100 S.W. 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Main Phone: 954-727-0950.

The remaining Ultras will meet up at the official Sam's Army Miami Brigade Watch Party at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus located at 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134-5319 (305) 774-1883 A number of members will be there as early as 10 am! Now that's hardcore!

Be sure to join us at any of the above locations and don't forget to continue the soccer marathon by attending the Miami FC vs Portland Timbers game at 7:30 pm! The Ultras will be at the Tailgate at Lockhart Stadium right after the USA game.

Let's go U.S.A! Beat England! Vamos Miami! Chop down them Timbers!

UPDATE:
The Miami Ultras came out on the front page of the Sun Sentinel this morning. Check it out! HERE

Miami FC tie against Crystal Palace Baltimore

In a vibrant 2nd half the Blues came back in the 80th minute from a 3-1 deficit to tie for the 7th time this season. This time against Crystal Palace Baltimore , final score was 3-3. For Miami FC fans this was almost a victory due to the incredible comeback at the death of the game. For more on the game visit www.miamifc.com

Following are pictures of the fans during the game:
Pictures by Robert Scorca

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.