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...