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.