Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Cougars vs. Oh Its at 2:15pm on Sunday 3/28

Cougars,

Cougars vs. Oh Its at 2:15pm on Sunday 3/28

it's that time of the week again... Cougar Time! Last game of the season this Sunday. We've had a bit of a layoff, but if we can score a boatload of goals on Sunday we'll have a shot at the playoffs. It's going to be down to the wire between us, the Cosmos, and the Plastics, depending on their result last games. However, if we win on Sunday, we go out with a respectable winning record.

Who's CougIN?

I'm working on a spring season for the Cougs and will follow up end of week or early next week with details. If you hear of any openings, let me know!

--Sage

Friday, March 12, 2010

Cougars vs. Team FA Sunday at 12:45pm

Cougs,

game on Sunday vs. Team FA at 12:45pm. They're the grey team if any of you have a scouting report.

The only thing I can tell is that they're one place below us on the table and their wins were against the lower teams. There are only 2 regular season games left this season for a shot at the playoffs, Cougs. Sunday's a must win to spark our late season run up the table!

Who's CougIN?

Next week is a bye week, and the last regular season game is on Sunday 3/28.

--Sage

Saturday, March 6, 2010

World Cup Tour of NYC 2010 + CougarFest + Soccer in Jersey

Cougars & Friends,

There are only a few short months ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010, an event second only to the Winter Olympics and CPAC in global appeal. It's time to get things going for the World Cup Tour of New York 2010. Many of you may remember that this team had its origins in the last World Cup, and it is time for a celebration!

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The 2010 World Cup Tour of New York

I've begun the initial research ahead of this year's event, and would love to get a team together to plan and prepare for the World Cup Tour 2010. With New York City being a truly global city, it is possibly the only place in America, and possibly the world, where short of traveling to South Africa (one can only dream) we can see the world in 5 boroughs (+ NJ). While Team USA for many of us will be the favored team, there are 31 other nations competing where the beautiful game is celebrated with passion, fervor, and delight. It is the goal of the WCTNY to explore these cultures and share in the passions, traditions, and cuisines. Oh, and drink beer.

Calendar
March/April - South African Expedition through books, music, movies, art and food.
May - Pre-World Cup Training & Exploration
June 11 - World Cup Game 1 - South Africa vs. Mexico
July 11 - World Cup Finals

CougarFest
Anyone interested in planning a party in April/May? Soccer at Pier 40, beers at the Ear and an outdoor foos tournament? Maybe we can even entice some of the musically talented Cougars to sing some tunes... More details to come on this, but if you have any ideas, let's make it happen!

NY/NJ Metrostars (aka Red Bull New York)
The Metrostars are long gone, but it is difficult for me to put my full support behind a team named after an energy drink. However, if you have seen footage of the new stadium in Harrison NJ, or passed by on the train, you will agree that the stadium is going to be a fantastic soccer venue. It would be a shame to miss out on the opportunity to cheer on high(ish) level soccer at such a fantastic venue, just because the team promotes caffeinated cough syrup.

Games of interest:
3/27 vs. Chicago
4/24 vs. Philadelphia Union
5/15 vs. Seattle Sounders
8/14 vs. LA Galaxy

Let me know if you want to go in on some seats for this! Ticket Info.

Mexico vs. Ecuador @ Meadowlands
Saturday May 7th
Another new stadium, showing some world class international soccer, also accessible by train! Tickets are definitely more expensive. $75 for decent seats, but there are also $30 tickets too. More info.

That's all for now. Let me know if you're interested in helping with any of these plans, and getting together for a planning session after next Sunday's.

Kick some ass tomorrow.

--Sage