MLS Futbolito in Miami, Strikers sign Abe Thompson and more...

MLS Futbolito is coming back to 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. This years event in Miami will take place on Sunday May 22, 2011 at Kendall Soccer Park.
Last year yours truly, Miami Ultra member Uncle Ed was invited to play in the celebrity game that was live on Univision's Republica Deportiva. Uncle Ed played with one time Mexican national team player Francisco "Paco" Palencia, ex Mexico goalie Felix "El Gato" Fernandez , Republica Deportiva's Presidente Fernando Fiore and of course the lovely Senadoras, among others. Check out the pictures and video from last years event and check out my ugly mug!
For more details check out last years website and be on the look out for the new website to see what other cities futbolito will stop at. Go HERE

Strikers sign Abe Thompson

The Strikers website announced the signing of last years top scorer Abe Thompson. Here is what they had to say about it:

“Anytime you can bring back a MLS veteran who was your leading goal scorer last season it’s a positive move for the team. We will look to Abe for veteran leadership and hope he will find the same success he had last season.” Said Head Coach Daryl Shore.

You can read more at Strikers.com

Martyn Lancaster's Blog
Fan favorite Martyn Lancaster has a new gig! He will periodically write pieces about life as a Fort Lauderdale Striker. Already he has given fans a couple of gems that will embarrass his teammates ranging from a bad hair cut to skinny-dipping in a public pool!
Be sure to also check out and listen to Martyn's interview on 640 AM.
Looks like Martyn will be a broadcaster and blogger after his soccer career. Read more about it HERE

Strikers Soccerthon
This weekend is the Strikers Soccerthon it will be a 12 hour event with a Strikers pre-season match at 3:30 pm. Following is the Soccerthon Timeline.
Saturday March 19th
Ft. Lauderdale Stadium

8 AM- Public Schools Match (Field 2) 7v7 two 25 min halves
9 AM- Staff Match (Field 2) 7v7 two 25 min halves
10 AM- College Cup (Fields 1,2,3) 11v11 two 45 min halves
2:30-330 PM- Law Enforcement Match (Field 2) 7v7 two 30 min halves
3:30 PM- Strikers Exhibition Match (Field 3)
5:30 PM College Cup 2nd round games two 45 min halves (Field 1,2,3)

Player Pictures by Robert Scorca
Futbolito Picture by Zach Reese

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 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

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 :

Miami FC needs to play with Huevos! Watch party at America's Backyard By Burrito

Hola Amigos! Burrito been a patients dawg this season. Burrito no bite anyones, nor has Burrito done pee on anyones tires in parking lot this season and si, Burrito no hump no legs either... yet. Burrito has come to point where he is mad as a chingado! Why? Because Miami FC can't wins, thats why! Burrito really, really, really think it time for Miami FC to start playing with Huevos! Si, Burrito be first one to says it. If any of you Miami FC players read Burrito's blog, then time to look down an see if you got two down theres!
Why? How many time you homeboys going to tease Burrito with all these ties? Sure, we undefeated pero that still don't fly with Burrito when we only tie at home!

This year we finally have a great team on papers starting with one time MLS MVP Christian Gomez. We also have players with mucho experience in MLS like Abe Thompson, Chris Gbandi, Mike Randolph and Lance Parker. So why the slow start?
In defense we look strong starting with Caleb Patterson who has been solid in goal so fars. Burrito can't complain about the back cause they doing okey dokey.
From the midfield up it seems to be the problemo. Only 3 goles so far one by Mister Abe Thompson in the last game so we hope now that Abe score one we hope Abe score many more as he be our best hope up tops!
The rest of the goles come from Christian Gomez and Edward Santilez. Burrito believe Miami FC need to half more shots from the outside. Then we can score like crazys!

Ok so a word from Burrito to the players... "Time to grab your cojones before game and go out there and make those pinches NSC Stars your bitches!"

The Blues visit the NSC Stars this Saturday May 15, 2010 at Minnesota so the official watch party will be at America's Backyard in Downtown Ft Lauderdale. Be sure to say you are there for the Miami FC game at the entrance and you will get 1 FREE DRINK! Si, you hear it from Burrito first! The Watch Party will be in the upstairs bar as usual. Game starts at 8PM so be there or be squares!
Vamos Miami! Juguemos con huevos!

Danger! Tampa Bay Fans coming. By Burrito

Burrito want to welcome hated Tampa Bay fans to Burrito's casa in Lockharts Stadiums this Saturday May 1, 2010. Tailgate start at 5pm and game will kick off at 7:30 pm.

Burrito hear most peoples in Tampa are borings and dumb pero Burrito want all to know thats not true. In most cases si, they dumbs and all that enchilada pero the truth is a few are good peoples so there. Thats as far as Burrito will get to saying good stuffs about Tampa Fans. Beware Miami Fans, they come to drink our beers and vodkas, they come to eat our BBQs and take all they can from us good South Floridas futbol fans.

As you can see Burrito get pictures of Tampon fans so Miami fans can identify what they looks like. Si, they all look like terrorists and they likie throwing a good cerveza into the pitch! Why would anyone do that? If Burrito see that kinda beer abuse he bite first Tampa Fan he see on knee!
Burrito want to warn Rowdies fans that any beer abuse will be punished by laws! Burrito also get picture of Tampa fans arrested for being estupid. Si, peoples if you throw away good beer you go to jail, you no pass GO you no collect $200! So don't be a pendejos Tampa fans. Give beer to Ultras we drink it! Now that we know what Tampa fans looks like Blues fans can keep childrens and womens aways from them.

But enough about the fans. Burrito now concentrate on team. The Rowdies come from a game in Minnesota where they lose to NSC Stars. Too bad cause Burrito woulda wanted these chingados to lose to the Blues first pero is ok now they lose 2 in rows! Burrito get picture of Tampa player who was axed what he think of Miami FC and here is picture to rights. Si, he get so scared he peepee in pants. Pobrecito, can't blame the hombre for being afraid of the Blues.

Burrito predict Miami FC will wins 5-0 with goals by Christian Gomez (2), Abe Thompson, Paulo Junior and Edward Santeliz. Again our back line will be strongs anchored by Kaka and Beowulfs Kirby and great performances by Mike Randolph and Burritos dawg Martyn Lancaster.

So get ready for a great game Blues Fans and don't let those putos from Tampa get to you.
Vamos, Vamos Miami! Que esta noche tenemos que Ganar!
Vamos Miami!

Miami FC add Abe Thompson, Re-signs Paulo Jr. and 4 more Brazilians

Abe Thompson joins the Blues!

Abe is a special player. His pace, ability to finish and experience will take our front line to another level," said General Manager, Luiz Muzzi

More at the Miami FC site HERE

Brazilian forward Paulo Jr has also been added.

Five players will join the ranks of the Blues including one of Miami's best forwards from last season, Paulo Araujo Jr. Terms of the signings were not disclosed

Further Details HERE

The Miami FC Blues have so far, in addition to the above, confirmed the following players on this years roster:

M-Ariel Germiniani
M-Lennon Celestino
D-Euzebio Neto
M-Paulinho Le Petit.
D-Mike Randolph
D-Chris Gbandi
M-Jarryd Goldberg
D-JP Rodrigues
F-Bryan Perez
D-Kyle Veris
D-Cristiano Dias
F-Edward Santeliz
D-Zach Kirby

Be sure to check out videos of the new players over at Miami FC TV

But don't think its over! Word out of Miami FC Central is that there are more players in the horizon and they are going to be some good ones!