COUGARS GAME CANCELED

12/21 Game will be replayed in January. Stay warm and healthy.

Cougin in the Snow?

Here's the weekend's line-up.

CougIN?

1	02:00 PM - 02:40 PM	FC Burnaz	VS	NY Cougars
2	02:40 PM - 03:20 PM	FC Vipers	VS	Picket Pockets
3	03:20 PM - 04:00 PM	NY Panthers	VS	Inter United
4	04:00 PM - 04:40 PM	Sirk FC	VS	NY Panthers

• Any games not played due to Winter Weather, may be made up in the Morning in January and (February if needed.)
• Playoffs will start once all regular season games are played. Please be aware that the schedule will be pushed back a week or two pending weather conditions (i.e. Snow accumulation, thunderstorms, etc.) A two day tournament follows the Winter Tournament.

Game - Sunday 12/14 vs Sirk at 2pm

Cougs,

aside from losing the game, some toes to frostbite, and a tooth (mine), the winter football has been a blast!

Game time this weekend is 2pm - which means we will escape the darkness!

CougIN: Emma, Kate, Sage, Danny (ringer)

CougOUT: Deanna, Dermott

If anyone is interested in playing pickup before our game at Pier 40 at 12pm, let me know.

Wildcat Battle!

Game Time - 3:20pm on Sunday vs Panthers, followed by a 4pm scrimmage vs. Vipers, darkness permitting.

Paypal = $75 (button is on the left), or bring a check. I need to give Rudolf a check on Sunday to play.

CougIN: Jacks, Emma, Abby, Alvaro, Jake, Sage, Dermott, Kate

We could use 1 or 2 more Cougars. Please post in the comments if you can't make it.

CougOUT: Lindsey, Scott, Mike, Alex F., Nick, Kevin, Alex

Bring your woolie mittens!

Winter Season Underway... Next Game 12/7

The league fed us a tough one yesterday Cougs.

As darkness fell on the LES, we teamed up with members of the Panthers, forming a Wildcat alliance. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to solve our finishing woes against Inter United, and we went down 2-1. Light, or lack thereof, played a greater role than the cold. In the end it was a fun evening, followed by tasty libations at Loreley. Next time you go, ask for the glühwein - you won't be sorry.

In any event, we are back in action, and it's time to get out the thermal underoos.

Who's CougIN on 12/7?

I'll be ordering Jerseys. If you want any gear, the web site is:
http://www.newhorizonssoccer.com

Jerseys:
Men's
Women's

Any preferences for color? I'm leaning towards White, to offset our regular Black jerseys... though orange could be fitting, given the winter darkness...

Please paypal $75 if you're up for another season. Let me know by the weekend if we need to recruit (or dig up some long lost, but not forgotten Cougars!).

Happy Thanksgiving Cougs!

Cougars Winter Wonderland

Sunday 4pm at Stanton Street

Who's CougINthecold...?

I just heard from the league yesterday, so sorry for the short notice. Hopefully we're all hungry for action. Please also let me know if you can/can't play this season...

--Sage

PLAYOFFS 1st Round: Cougars vs. Real Madrid, 4pm at Stanton Street

The only galacticos on the field will be the Galacticougars.

CougIN: Lindsey, Jacks, Sage, Rich, Jake, Alex M., Felix

CougOUT: Sandwich, Ventura, Trevor, Deana, Emma, Alvaro, Kevin

Game 7: vs. Mavericks, Sunday 10/12 at 1:40pm

Cougs - last game of season this Sunday. We're playing the Mavericks. They're currently in 3rd place but judging by their record, they're at a similar level to us. We need to take this one to close out the season on a high.

CougIN: Abby, Trevor, Sage, Rich, Alex M., Scott, Trevor, Ventura, Alvaro

CougOUT: Jacks, Emma, Jake, Deana, Nick

Since speediness worked...

More skills available here...

First one to procure a bottle becomes a COUGAR LEGEND!

Cougars on the prowl...

Another win for the Cougs!

Last night the Cougs found the resolve necessary to pull of a 1-0 victory against Ocoyucan. Alvaro reappeared like a specter from the shadows to seal the victory with a terrific strike in the first half. Following some nervy moments, we held on for the victory as darkness fell over the pitch.

1 regular season game to go before the playoffs start on 10/19.

The league now has a web site at: http://www.nycsoccerleague.com/

Game 6: 5:40 PM - VS Ocoyucan

Big ups to last Sunday's Cougs for the point! Remember, speediness is essential for victory this Sunday.

CougIN?

Skill of the week: Speediness

Cougars Game 5 - 9/28 at 5pm vs. 06 United

Cougs - Another exciting match ahead this weekend. A handful of us are out of town for the game and we're all hoping for another good showing. We may need some cougringers for this one.

CougIN: ?
CougOUT: Jacks, Emma, Sage, Jake

Favorite quote for the week:

"I will never think that we won’t win anything but when, sometimes, you feel so good in a game and you play so well and enjoy it so much, even if you haven’t won anything you still feel so good, so free." -- Cesc Fabregas

Cougars Victorious

Another hot Sunday afternoon saw the Cougars emerge victorious!

In a nail-biter, we staked a 1-0 lead in the first half, only to see them battle back to tie in the 2nd. After some nervy moments, Emma sealed the win with her killer instinct in the 2nd. No way they were coming back. Big ups to our defensive players - Ventura, Jacks, and Mike Jr. in goal.

Let's keep the streak alive next game.

New Shirts in White

Let me know if you're in. Once I have a count, I'll find out the cost. Per shirt ~25-$35 but league fees subsidize the purchase and lower the cost.

Nougs - let me know if you want white + black shirts & what number/size.

Women: 3 = Deana - M; 4 = Abby - M; 7 = Emma - M; 12 = Annie - M; 28 = Leslie - M

Men: 1 = Alex - L; 5 = Jake - L; 8 = Sage - L; 9 = Nick; 10 = Graham - M; 11 = Sandwich - XL; 13 = Jacks - XL; 15 = Rich; 16 = Scott - M; 17 = Kevin - M; 22 = Emilio - XL; 33 = Alexis - M; 69 = Trevor - M

Game 4 - Sunday 9/21 - 4:20pm

Sunday's game is vs. Sirk FC.

We've gone up against them a couple of times. Some speed up front and in the middle, weak in the back, and a tall goalie who doesn't cover well on the ground.

Good team to beat.

CougIN: Lindsey, Emma, Jacks, Kevin, Nick, Sage, Sandwich, Jake

CougOUT: Abby, Alex

Hot day, soggy cougars.

Tough one on the pitch today, but another positive effort. For those not able to make it, we suffered a 1-0 defeat. Fortunately the other team did not show up in bikinis. That would made it a little tougher to swallow.

Next weekend we take 'em down.

Thanks Sandwich for getting our replacement keeper.

Saturday Breakfast at the Red Lion?

Saturday's slate includes:

LIVERPOOL V MAN UNITED 7:45am
BLACKBURN V ARSENAL 10:00am
NEWCASTLE V HULL CITY 10:00am
FULHAM V BOLTON 10:00am
MAN CITY V CHELSEA 12:30pm
WBA V WEST HAM 4:00pm

I'll be there with our favorite Greek Mancunian, Dermott.

Red Lion Pub is on Bleecker & Thompson Street.

Game 3 - Sunday 9/14 - 3:30pm

We're playing Aguilas. I don't think we've gone up against them before, but we can only expect that the competition will be stiff.

Chances are, this won't be the other team's uniform, nor will we allow them to ply us with drink...

Great game last week! The result was a harsh one but there was some terrific team play and energy all around. It's great to have our Nougs on board, and as always we are lucky to have Alex in goal - best in the league in my opinion.

Time to get our heads set for the next one. Please show up at 3pm (this applies to me especially) to get ourselves organized and ready. With a roster as big as ours, we should have energy to spare. Let's go at them hard.

Who's CougIN?

CougIN: Sage, Emma, Lindsey, Alexandra, Kevin, Sandwich, Nick, Jacks

CougOUT: Alvaro, Deana, Trevor, Alex

Game 2 - Sunday 9/7 at 4:20pm Kickoff at Stanton Street

Avast ye mateys! We're playing the LES Pirates on Sunday. Let's show em who the real pirates be! Storm their hipster vessel! Steal the chains off their fixed gear battleship! And send them off in their scurvy ridden, PBR drinkin' pulchritude while we yo ho ho with bottles of rum and count our dubloons.

Wow... that was a lot more pirate reference than I can usually muster on a moment's notice... First post-game beer on me for the best piratical postulations in the comments...

Who's CougArrrgh?!

Labor Day Coug?

Since there's no match this weekend, is anyone interested in a Coug session on Sunday afternoon... followed by pong and burgers at the Jacks Terrasse?

Say 1pm? Any ideas for fields?

Cougars in the news.

One of our "nougs", Ventura Rodriguez was on NPR this morning. Funny, no mention of the Cougars in the clip...

Good on ya Ventura! I hope all the feedback was positive.



NEW YORK, NY August 27, 2008 — New York City has 18 new charter schools, each with a distinct personality. But only one has a story that spans almost 3,000 miles, from Sacramento, Calif., to 134th Street in Harlem. This charter school's story includes sports, politics, the historic Boys Choir of Harlem, even a federal investigation and a controversial figure behind it - former NBA star Kevin Johnson. The school opened last week, and Ben Adler of NPR station KXJZ in Sacramento came out to file this report.

Game 1 Fall Season: This Sunday 8/24 12:20pm - CougIN?

Kickoff: 12:20pm

Field: Stanton Street (at Chrystie)

CougIN: Sandwich, Rich, Scott, Jake, Emma, Abby, Alexandra... who else? Add to comments...

CougOOT (in Canada, eh): Sage, Jacks, Trevor, Graham

Cougs overseas

A note from Bill Blaney, our man in Albion.

"I'm keeping the cougin' spirit alive over here, playing for these guys: http://www.albionfc.co.uk... Good luck with the cougs and let me know if you're planning a London team tour!"

I dare say, the man has planted a dangerous seed...

CougROSTER

The Fall Season 2008 is about to begin. Sunday Chinatown League - Stanton & Chrystie. 7v7.

CougIN: Jacks, Sage, Emma, Jake, Trevor, Abby, Nick, Rich, Kevin, Alex, Scott, Sandwich

CougNEW: Alvaro, Alexandra, Lindsey, Ventura

CougPAID: Emma, Alvaro, Trevor, Sage, Kevin, Abby, Scott, Alex

CougISH: Deana

CougOUT: Leslie, Annie, Alexis, Emilio

I have to give a check to the league this Sunday - 8/17. Paypal or Check - pronto! Cash works too.

First game is on Sunday 8/24...

CougOUT: Sage, Jacks, Trevor

Fall Season Starts 8/24

Cougs -

we must not allow last Sunday's loss (4-0 dammit) to los douchitos grandes to dampen our spirits. After all, they continue to be douchebags, and as the heroes in this story, we know that we will ultimately win and achieve the glory that is our due. Our names will be sung in the streets, while the douchitos wallow in their bitterness and deceit.

With that in mind and with the input of many present on at last week's game and on the blog, I am going to sign us up for another season of Sundays on Stanton. As before, $75/Cougar. Payable by check or Paypal.

Checks:
Sage Ramadge
304 Sixth Street #2
Brooklyn, NY 11215





Please pay by 8/15 if you intend to play.

First game is Sunday 8/24.

Comment below if you are CougIN for Fall 2008.

Next Season & Cougin Updates

Guten Tag Pumen -

I hope the week is going well for you all, and that you are eagerly anticipating the playoffs this Sunday.

Looking ahead to next season - there will be another Chinatown Sunday league starting in the fall. I'm waiting for confirmation but it may be starting the 3rd weekend of August or the 2nd weekend of September. Same days, same deal.

Other options are:

• Urban Soccer (though I think we're still in the hole a couple of $$ to them)
• McCarren Park - it looks like there are 1 or 2 leagues, one on Tuesday nights. I'm still trying to confirm if there are open spots.
  
• Metrosoccer, Coed Soccer, Zog, etc...
  

Two questions:

1. Who's CougIN for Sundays in the Fall?
2. Who's CougIN for a different day/league/location?

Also, I updated the Cougin NYC page so that it looks a little bit nicer. Still some work to do. Please post responses on the site rather than by email so that it's easier to keep track of everyone's preferences. Also if you want to post anything cougs or otherwise on the site everyone on the Cougars mailing list has permissions set to do so. That's all for now.

auf Wiedersehen,

--Sage

Cougs lose 2-1 in the Wildcat battle... Playoffs begin next week!

Cougs lost a tough one yesterday on a last gasp goal by the Panthers. Playoffs start next week. We play the Cebollitas - which translates to little douchebags. For anyone who played in the game against them 3 weeks ago, a second crack at these guys will be more than worth it. Hopefully we can get more than 1 sub on the sidelines for this one.

Oh, and congratulations Leslie!

Who's CougIN?

CougIN: Emma, Kevin, Jacks, Trevor, Emilio, Scott, Sage, Sandwich, Abby
CougOUT: Alexis

Div II Summer Standings
W L D PTS GF GA SO
NY Panthers 5 1 1 16 16 4 4
FC Burnaz 5 2 - 15 10 6 4
Cebollitas 3 1 3 12 13 7 2
V Utd/ Aguilas 3 2 2 11 13 9 1
Sirk FC 2 3 2 8 13 11 1
NY Cougars 2 4 1 7 6 10 2
Inter United 2 5 - 6 13 16 2
Pick Pockets - 4 3 3 1 14 2

August 3, 2008 Playoffs - First Round
Division II
Stanton Street
11:50 AM (1) NY Panthers VS (8) Pick Pockets
12:40 PM (2) FC Burnaz VS (7) Inter United
1:25 PM (3) Cebollitas VS (6) NY Cougars
2:10 PM (4) Aguilas V (5) Sirk FC

August 10, 2008 Finals
Division II
Stanton Street
11:50 AM Semi #1
12:40 PM Semi #2
1:25 PM 3rd _Place
2:10 PM Final

Game 7: 7/27 - 1:25pm vs. Panthers

Game 7: 7/27 - 1:25pm vs. Panthers at STANTON Street.

It's the battle of the wildcats.

CougIN: Graham, Sage, Alexis, Abby

CougOUT: Jacks, Emma

Also - anyone out there still need to give me $? If you have it, I'll take it.

Cougars Game 6: 7/20 - 1:25pm vs. Sirk

Cougars Game 6: 7/20 - 1:25pm vs. Sirk - decent team we played last season in the playoffs. They wear red & white.

CougIN: Alexis, Rich, Emilio, Emma, Kevin, Trevor
CougISH: Nick
CougOUT: Leslie, Sage, Jake, Deana

Alexis - let's try to meet up tomorrow. I may be able to drop the shirt off at your office - otherwise if Alex is CougIN I can drop it by his place to bring on Sunday for you.

Cougs Game 5: 7/13 - 11:50am vs. Cebollitas

Ciao Cougarinis,

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful 4th of July, and is hungry for a win this weekend against the little onions. We played against them 2 games ago, when they were subbing in for V United. They have some decent players, so let's bring our A game and kick some butt!

CougIN: Emilio, Jacks, Trevor, Abby, Alex, Nick, Sage, Emma, Scott, Sandwich
CougOUT: Annie, Deana

CougISH: Leslie

Cougars Win! (by default)

Playing against V United, which included a whopping 2 roster members and 8 ringers, the 8 Cougs at Stanton field played strong and hard, creating numerous scoring opportunities, but ultimately suffered from heat, dehydration, concussions (everything okay Kevin?), and cant-hit-the-back-of-the-net-itis.

While we controlled play for long periods, the goals proved elusive, and our opponents were able to capitalize on a couple of defensive lapses. The 4-0 result was a harsh one, especially given that Alex had yet another stellar performance in goal.

But since the other team barely showed up, we win. Cougars are 2-1 for the summer! Let's keep the winning record through next weekend's game!

Game 4: 6/29 - 12:40pm vs. Burnaz

CougIN: ?

CougOUT: Emma, Annie, Trevor

Game 3 - Sunday 6/22, 12:40pm vs V United

Below is our schedule for the rest of the season. This weekend we're playing V United who a handful of us subbed for last Sunday. They only had 3 guys on hand, and we should stack up pretty well if they are an indication of their overall quality.

CougIN: Sage, Kevin, Trevor, Alex, Rich, Emma, Emilio, Annie
CougOUT: Jacks, Jake, Scott, Abby

Game 1: 6/8 - Cougs 1-0 Pitapockets
Game 2: 6/15 - Cougs 0-1 Inter
Game 3: 6/22 - 12:40pm vs. V United
Game 4: 6/29 - 12:40pm vs. Burnaz
Game 5: 7/13 - 11:50am vs. Cebollitas
Game 6: 7/20 - 1:25pm vs. Sirk
Game 7: 7/27 - 1:25pm vs. Panthers
Playoffs Round 1: 8/3
Playoffs Round 2: 8/10

Game 2 - Sunday 6/15 at 1:15pm, Stanton Street

Cougs - we're on at 1:15pm on Sunday vs. Inter United, just as the heat index reaches its peak.

CougIN: Rich, Jacks, Graham, Emma, Sage, Trevor
CougOUT: Nick, Deana

Next weekend's game time is 2:10pm for those who like to plan ahead...

I still have jerseys for a handful of you... let me know if you're going to play, or when you want show up to claim yours!

CougPAID

Thank you Cougs who've paid already for our season starting on Sunday (note that all lady Cougs have paid. Not sayin' nothin', just noticin'...).

As for the rest of ya, I'm still in the lurch for a coupla bucks. Please bring checks/cash this Sunday (or before by Paypal). Mailing address is 64 Thompson #24, NY, NY 10012 if that works better for ya.

CougPAID: Jacks, Abby, Emma, Emilio, Annie, Leslie, Sage, Nick, Trevor, Kevin
CougDEADBEAT: Rich, Scott, Alex, Jake
CougISH: Deana
CougIN(jured): Alexis
CougIN(spirit): Graham
CougIN(dia): Ravi
CougIN(disposed): Makena, Elisabeth

Fee: $75 by check or Paypal, includes fancy Under Armour jersey (if you played last season...)

$95 for Cougs who didn't play last season...

Game 1 - Cougars vs. Pickpockets 12:30PM Sunday 6/8 at Stanton Street

Game 1 - Cougars vs. Pickpockets 12:30PM Sunday, 6/8 at Stanton Street

And the rivalry continues... If I could, I would have requested this match-up for week 2 when Graham is in town. Let's to win one for the Toe (& Knee)!

CougIN: Sage, Emilio, Mike, Deana, Emma, Leslie, Abby
CougISH: Scott

Call me if you can't find us: 917.686.5059

Summer Season + Gear

Cougs - The summer season starts either THIS SUNDAY or next - I'm just waiting for confirmation from the league.

I'll have your jerseys at the first game (jerseys for new cougs may not show up in time for the first game, go figure).

If you guys want any gear: shoes, socks, shinguards, etc., this is the store:

http://www.newhorizonssoccer.com

Let me know by tomorrow if you see anything you want to add to the order.

I know Sandwich was craving some team socks. Your call hombre.

Felis concolor

Good work for our first go in the Sunday league Cougs! Next season begins either 6/8 or 6/15. The jerseys are supposed to be arriving at my place tomorrow - just in time for the start of our run to the championships!

Here's the roster I'm gonna give to the league - anyone missing?

CougIN: Sage, Annie, Trevor, Rich, Leslie, Abby, Alexis, Sandwich, Jacks, Jake, Scott, Alex, Emilio, Kevin, Deana(ish)

Days: Sunday
Cost: $75/Cougar - Paypal
Games: 6-7+ with playoffs
Fields: Stanton Street or Grand Street
Start Times: 12pm-2:30pm (is there consensus as to preferred start times? does a 2pm start time not work for anyone - no guarantees here, but I can ask the league)

Paid so far: Alexis, Abby, Jacks (? - I can't remember if you also paid), Sage

Next Season

Couginhos -

Our next season starts on 6/8. Same deal, same days - how does that work for everyone? We have to get our roster set by next Wednesday.

CougIN: Sage, Annie, Trevor, Rich, Leslie, Abby, Alexis, Sandwich, Jacks, Jake, Scott, Alex, Emilio, Kevin, Deana(ish)

CougOUT: Graham :(

CougOffs - Sunday 5/18, 12:30PM GRAND STREET

Next weekend is the start of the CougOffs. Who's CougIN?

Sunday 5/18
Game 1 - Grand Street
12:30 PM (8) NY Cougars VS (9) Sirk F.C. (Division II First Round)

If we win:
Game 2 - Stanton Street
2PM International VS 8/9 Winner(From Grand Street 12:30 PM)

Cougars Game 6: 5/11 - 12:30pm vs. Salvador-Mexico

CougIN: Emilio, Sage, Deana(ish), Alexis, Graham, Sandwich, Kevin, Alex, Abby, Scott(?)

CougOUT: Annie, Jacks, Leslie

Cougs Lose to Italy

Missing the full complement of women (though Deana was present with sprained knee to offer support) and a couple of men, the Cougs fought to a narrow 1-0 loss yesterday at the Grand Street Field. Short on options at the front, we defended tirelessly, and deserved a goal, if not the win.

Next game this Sunday at Stanton Street - 12:30 vs. Salvador-Mexico. Let's close the season with a win!

Game 5 - Sunday, 5/4, 12PM - Stanton Street

Cougs,

Who knew it would come to this? This Sunday we face Italy, the reigning World Cup Champions! Time to shave and polish our domes for some sternum bashing. Alexis, it's your chance to make amends for your countrymen!

5/4 - Cougars v. Italy, 12PM at Stanton Street

CougIN: Sage, Emilio, Kevin, Graham

CougOUT: Abby, Deana

Also for you Cougs who like to plan ahead, our other games are posted on the site.

5/11 - vs. Salvador-Mexico, 12:30PM at Stanton Street
5/18 Playoffs, 12PM or 12:30PM at Grand Street (depending on league finish)

--Sage

Derby Day

Hey Cougs,

Deana and I were discussing a non-football fieldtrip for this Saturday (5/3) to the racetrack at Belmont park:

http://www.nyra.com/index_belmont.html

In addition to the live races, they will also be simulcasting the races from the Kentucky Derby. Admission's cheap ($2 for grandstand, $5 for clubhouse), you can BYO cooler, and the LIRR goes straight to the track. The Derby is around 6pm, figure we'll head out sometime in the afternoon.

CougIn?

The Rematch! Sunday 4/27 at 11:50am

11:50 AM Pick Pockets VS NY Cougars

CougIN: Sandwich, Annie, Emilio, Graham, Deana, Alexis(h)

CougOUT: Jacks, Sage, Kevin, Abby, Scott, Alex, Jake

Cougars Almost Tie!

Red cards, verbal on-field fights, and a speedy Brooklyn Union team proved too much for the Cougars who ended the game down 4 goals. Theatrical falling by numbers 10 and 13 on the Union team led to amusement, irritation, spitting, and multiple game stoppages as the referee repeatedly pulled yellow and red cards.

Though the win-streak came to an end, the Cougars learned some valuable information: Alex is at a disadvantage when it's 4-on-1 in front of the goal; Sandwich cannot play and talk at the same time; and Graham will slide tackle in a league without slide tackling.

Still, it wasn't all bad for the Cougars. Great saves, some nifty shots on goal, and strong defending kept Team Cougar in the game for 30 minutes. Unfortunately, these are 40 minute games.

Bring it back Cougars, Sunday-style!

Cougar Armour

Who wants a Cougars Jersey?

Men's:


Women's:


They are Under Armour tees that can be used for any soccer and non-soccer related activities. #'s and sizes below. Cost = $20-25, depending on shipping and final count. Jerseys will be Black with Columbia Blue lettering. Name and Number on back. Please respond to confirm the name you want on back (e.g.: Mike/Michael/DeMeo/Sandwich?). I need to place the order Monday to get them in time for this season.

Are there any non-playing Cougars who want jerseys for future Cougin? Trevor, I have you listed, but I wasn't sure if it was a joke or not...

Women: 3 = Deana - M; 4 = Abby - M; 12 = Annie - M; 28 = Leslie - M

Men: 1 = Alex - L; 5 = Jake - L; 8 = Sage - L; 10 = Graham - M; 5 = Sandwich - XL; 13 = Jacks - XL; 16 = Scott - M; 17 = Kevin - M; 22 = Emilio - XL; 33 = Alexis - M; 69 = Trevor - M

Game 3: Sunday 4/20, 2pm at Stanton Street

Game 3: 2pm at STANTON STREET vs. Brooklyn Union.

CougIN: Emilio, Deana, Annie, Kevin, Leslie, Alexis, Sandwich

CougOUT: Sage, Abby

Cougars Win, Gain Fans

Late in the second half of a scoreless game, the Cougars’ nimble-footed Alexis snuck a shot past the Sirk FC goalie to secure their first win of the new season. Well-placed passes, good communication, and tight formations – not to mention a handful of fortuitous calls by the referee – allowed the formerly loss-plagued Cougars the opportunity to shed their Bad News Bears persona. At least for the afternoon.

After the game, new fans approached the team to offer congratulations and give advice. Gaga, and rightly so, over midfield sensations Annie and Leslie, the newest Team Cougar groupies told the players they’d be sure to return next Sunday to root the team on.

*Fingers Crossed*

Heal your skinned knees; we’re playing in five days.

Best weekend in June?

Cougs - 2 events in June to put on the calendar. Depending on the day/desire, we have 2 amazing Coug events on the same weekend - June 6-8.

1. Newark Portuguese Festival. Arguably the best ethnic festival in the NYC area. Farturas, Quart Jugs of Sangria, Barbecue, and Folk Dancing - all accessible by the PATH train.

2. USA vs. Argentina - 6/8 at Giants Stadium, 7:30pm Kickoff. Decent seats start at about $47.

Both on the same day? One on each?

Anyone Cougin?

--Sage

Game 2: 12pm Sunday, 4/13 at Stanton Street

Cougars VS Sirk FC

These guys tied the Pickpockets 2-2 last week so it should be a good match-up for us.

CougIN: Kevin, Jacks, Annie, Mike, Leslie, Scott, Alexis, Deana, Ross (D's friend)?, Alex

CougOUT: Sage, Graham, Jake, Emilio, Abby

Cougars lose... chili wins!

Cougin for the day were: Scott, Graham, Jacks, Emilio, Kevin, Leslie, Abby, Alex, Sage, Deana(ish)...

A tight 1-0 loss to the Panthers to start the season. Some new faces on the pitch, some great defense, and a positive platform moving ahead. Once again, shout out to Alex in goal, some tenacious defense all around, and big ups to new Cougars Kevin, Emilio, and Leslie.

Post-match festivities at the Spring Lounge included a victory by Violet and Naomi's "Kinky Chili" over a whole lotta chumps and their pseudo chilis.

Next game, next Sunday.

CougOUT: Sage, Graham, Jake, Emilio

CougIN?

Cougars vs. Panthers - Sunday 12pm at Stanton Street Field

Cougs! Just got the final word from the league. Details below - it's 6v6 not 7v7 as we'd thought.

1. Show up at 11:30 on Sunday to sign the roster sheet.
2. Bring 2 ID sized photos (they want to make ID's for the league - if you can, bring something that works - i will have my camera to take photos if need be).
3. Wear Black (It seems that the league is not providing shirts - so we will have to get some made up.)
4. Come thirsty for blood.

Game Rules:

• No Slide Tackling
• Play Fair (All passes are to be presented to referee prior to your match)
• 6 VS 6
• Players must have numbered same color shirts, that correspond to your registration.
• Failure to field your team on time for any game will result in forfeit.
• This rule applies for all games, including playoffs.
• Penalty Kicks are to be taken to decide a draw during the playoffs, in correspondence to FIFA regulations
• All games are 40 Minutes.
• Teams are to be ready to start immediately after previous match.
• Teams that lose the game ball are responsible to retrieve or replace it. Failure will result in a $50.00 Fine.
• Referee decisions are Final.
• Good luck, and enjoy the season.

Sunday Coug

CougIN: Graham, Jacks, Alex(ish), Sage, Scott, Kevin, Leslie, Emilio, Deana, Abby

CougOUT: Sandwich, Annie, Alexis, Jake

We may need an extra Cougringer or two. I have one guy on board...

Also, for post Coug festivities, there is a Chili Cook Off at Spring Lounge at 2pm that will feature Naomi and Violet's Chili. It is too good to be true...

Numbers & Sizes

Here's the preferred # and t-shirt sizes...

So Far:
3 = Deana
4 = Abby
5 = Jake
8 = Sage
10 = Graham
5 = Mike
12 = Annie
13 = Jax
16 = Scott
17 = Kevin
22 = Emilio
33 = Alexis
69 = Trevor

XX = Leslie
XX = Alex

Honorary Cougar

Sunday Afternoon

Thanks Sage.

Sounds like at least a few people are down for a kickaround on Sunday afternoon around 3pm. Any vote for location? Someone mentioned that Pier 4o is pretty crowded on the weekends these days. Any other suggestions?

Cougars Spring Season

Until I get coug.in up and running, here's a site we can use for news about games, kickarounds, outings, and most importantly, beers.

If the email just makes more sense, we can let this die an early death...

Spring season starts next weekend!