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!