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Two exciting soccer events in downtown Phoenix this Friday, September 7th!

// September 3rd, 2012 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, USA - Men's

FIRST, join members of the AmericanOutlaws Phoenix (AOPHX) and La Furia Roja 1881/The Red Fury 1881 supporters’ groups for a WCQ Viewing Party at the Filmbar and support the U.S. Men’s National Team in their tough away qualifier against Jamaica. Let’s cheer the Yanks on to an important win at “the Office”!

Immediately following the match, we’ll head over to the Open House for PHOENIX FC, Phoenix’s new USL Pro team. The team’s ownership group is hosting this event to commemorate the official kickoff of the team. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the team and staff. There will food, non-alcoholic drinks, and live music. The event is FREE and open to the public.

(Note: If you’re not a USMNT fan but want to join us for the march to the PFC Open House, meet us at the FilmBar just before 7:00 p.m.)

Come out for one or both of these events and help demonstrate that there is a large and vibrant fan base for soccer in the Valley of the Sun.

Details:

USA-JAMAICA World Cup Qualifier Viewing Party
FilmBar Phoenix
815 N. 2nd St. (in the Roosevelt Row area near Roosevelt and 2nd streets)
PHX
5:00 p.m.

PHOENIX FC Open House
314 E. Roosevelt
PHX
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (we will head there immediately after the U.S. match)

Meeting with Management of New “Phoenix City FC”

// July 16th, 2012 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, Uncategorized, US Leagues

Key members of the ownership and management group for the new USL PRO team, Phoenix City FC, that is slated to begin play in the Phoenix area at the start of the 2013 season, met with fans at an informational event hosted by the soccer supporters’ group La Furia Roja on Sunday, July 15 for an open and frank discussion of their plans for the new team. The group discussed their short and long term goals, fielded tough questions from participants, and made some big announcements about the team. If you’d like to find out what happened during the free-wheeling event, “Like” the La Furia Roja 1881/The Red Fury 1881 facebook page (facebook.com/LFR1881) for a summary of the meeting and to get updates about the team.

USL PRO Team in Phoenix by 2013 ?!?

// July 10th, 2012 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, Uncategorized, US Leagues

You’ve probably heard by now that there are plans underway to bring a USL PRO team to the Valley for the 2013 season. La Furia Roja 1881/The Red Fury 1881, the new supporters’ group in town, is hosting a meeting with some of the principals behind this effort on Sunday, July 15, 2012. If you would like to hear first-hand about the plans to bring USL PRO to Phoenix, visit La Furia Roja’s Facebook page (facebook.com/LFR1881) and “Like” the page. When you accept their friend request they will send you an invitation with the details about the meeting.

I know some of us are a bit skeptical because we’ve heard this type of news before. However, the official USL announcement about the team (http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/641887.html) is a good reason to be cautiously optimistic. The meeting on Sunday will be an excellent opportunity to hear about the ownership group’s (BDR Sports LLC) plans, ask questions, and judge for ourselves. Go visit La Furia Roja on Facebook NOW and sign up!

PHOENIX MONSOON HOME OPENER

// April 6th, 2012 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix

Support LIVE soccer in Phoenix!
Come out and support the Phoenix Monsoon in their home opener against the Fullerton Rangers at Tolleson Union High School (9419 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ) on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 4 pm. Tickets are only $8 and only $5 for youth under 10. Let them know you are an MLS PHOENIX RISING supporter! We can negotiate future ticket discounts if we have a good turnout for this match.

Arizona Sahuaros Fail to Advance in 2010 U.S. Open Cup

// August 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Teams, MLSPR

There is disappointing news for area soccer fans who were hoping to see the Arizona Sahuaros advance in this year’s U.S. Open Cup. The Sahuaros fell in the second round of the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to the USSF Div. 2 Austin Aztex FC by the score of 3-1. The match was played on June 22, 2010, at House Park in Austin, Texas. Aztex forward Peri Merosevic (on loan from FC Dallas) scored a hat trick with goals in the 35th, 81st, and 89th minutes. The lone goal for the Sahuaros was scored by Kevin Cornwall at 10 minutes into the second half. Alex Lopez, who is a member of the Chivas USA U-20 team, assisted on the goal. A report of the match with video highlights is available at the U.S. Open Cup website.

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PHOENIX DEL SOL TOP DIVISION IN INAUGURAL SEASON

// July 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Teams, MLSPR

On Saturday, July 17, Phoenix del Sol, the area’s new team in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), finished in the top spot in the WPSL Big Sky-North Division with a 2-0 victory over the Salt Lake City Sparta. Four teams in the North Division–Phoenix del Sol, Arizona Rush, Salt Lake City Sparta, Utah Starz–entered the weekend of matches against each other with a chance at winning the division. Phoenix del Sol clinched the top spot with a record of 5-1-2 (17 pts) while the two-time defending division champions, the Arizona Rush, took second place with a record of 4-0-4 (16 pts). Phoenix del Sol will travel to play the Oklahoma Alliance FC, winner of the Big Sky South Division, on Thursday, July 27, 2010. The winner of that match will play in the 2010 WPSL Final Four in Dallas, Texas.

MLSPR congratulates both Arizona-based WPSL teams for their great regular seasons and wishes Phoenix del Sol all the best in post-season play!

Phoenix Monsoon Meet & Greet

// July 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Teams, MLSPR

We have put together a joint viewing party and meet-and-greet for Wednesday July 28th at Upper Deck Sports Grille in Olde Towne Scottsdale. The viewing party will be for the MLS All Star game pitting the MLS’s best versus Man U. Kick off will be at about 5pm. We will be having a meet-and-greet with Stu Starky and the rest of Phoenix Monsoon immediately after (beginning about 7). Hope to see you there!

New Women’s Soccer Team in Phoenix: Phoenix Del Sol

// July 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Phoenix Clubs

Valley soccer fans have a new women’s soccer team to support. The Phoenix Del Sol debuted in May 2010 in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). The team is owned by SC del Sol, a youth soccer club in the North Phoenix area, and plays in the WPSL’s Big Sky-North Division. The team hopes to provide a place for amateur women soccer players from the Phoenix-area to showcase their skills. All home games are played at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix and are open to the public and FREE.

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// May 29th, 2010 // No Comments » // Local Stars, Local Teams, MLSPR, Phoenix Clubs, Pro Soccer in Phoenix

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