Did you know that Youth Soccer in America is a $2.2 billion annual industry? Did you also know that out of the 16 million who play soccer, four million children are registered in league and club games? Are you aware that there has been an influx of soccer facilities and fields throughout the United States over the past 20 years?
Three days of quality soccer (Photo by NY Red Bulls)
The inaugural Barclays New York Challenge was simply memorable and successful. With an average attendance of 19,042, fans from the New York/New Jersey area and other parts of the world flocked to Red Bull Arena to watch the New York Red Bulls, Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting CP, and Manchester City compete in the three-day tournament.
Despite Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew, Red Bull fans have a lot to be estatic about. After a disastrous 2009 MLS campaign, the Red Bulls have turned things around. As a result, the 2010 New York Red Bulls are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 8-6-2 record.
Adidas JO’BULANI sells via eBay auction for $78,808 (Photo by Adidas)
Herzogenaurach, Germany, July 15, 2010 – Today, the Adidas JO’BULANI, the ball used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup final between The Netherlands and Spain became one of the world’s most expensive pieces of soccer memorabilia when it sold for $78,808. The ball, which was produced especially for the final, was auctioned on eBay and a group of Spanish fans secured the highest bid. The proceeds from the auction will be donated to Nelson Mandela’s Foundation Charity 46664.
Dear Red Bulls Fans: It is with great honor that we officially announced the signing of one of global soccer’s greatest players, Thierry Henry, earlier today. Thierry brings a pedigree that a very select few can match. We are confident that acquiring a player of Thierry’s caliber is a giant step forward in our ultimate goal of winning an MLS Cup Championship not only this year, but for years to come.
Congrats Spain for winning the World Cup for the first time. Thank you for reminding us that the ingredients for a successful soccer team consists of excellent goalkeeping, teamwork in moving the ball, and solid defense. Thank you for reminding us is that it doesn't matter how many goals a team scored in a previous game if they're unable to score at a current one. More importantly, thank you for giving us a new World Cup Champion!
The showcase will take place from July 22-July 25. (Photo by NYRB)
Red Bull New York and the World Series of Football (WSF) announced the ticket purchasing information for the New York Football Challenge at Red Bull Arena.
Johannesburg, 9th July 2010 — Today, the FIFA General Secretary Jérôme Valcke and Adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer officially announced the 10 nominees for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Adidas Golden Ball award at a press conference and photo call at Adidas PR Headquarters, Jo’bulani Central in Johannesburg. The Adidas Golden Ball is the official FIFA trophy for the “Best Player of the Tournament.” The ten nominated players were selected by the Technical Study Group of FIFA who include football experts such as Kalusha Bwalya, Christian Karembeu, Jomo Sono and Gérard Houllier.
Maradona showing his skills. (Photo by Getty Images)
Years from now the 201o FIFA World Cup Finals will be remembered for a few things. The Champions, the Vuvuzelas, the Jabulani, and the poor officiating which we were forced to witness. This World Cup will also be remembered for one individual and his name is Diego Armando Maradona.
If you're a coach or an indivdual who is aspiring to be a a Soccer Coach, then I recommend you head out to Manhattanville College on Saturday, July 10, 2010 for the International Soccer Coaches Convention. This event is hosted by Inside Soccer and the New York Soccer Club.
