Great photos from Saturday night's historic World Cup Qualifier. The first-ever WCQ between the nations was also the first time the USMNT played in Cuba in over 60 years.
Match ended 1-0 in favor of the USA, giving them the full 6 points from two semifinal matches so far.
LINK ( http://www.ussoccer.com/sights/slideShow.jsp_745-15.html )
from MLSNet,
"Even though the Galaxy were without key players because of international play, they played a tough 90 minutes against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, walking away with a point after a 2-2 draw. Bryan Jordan scored his first MLS goal, and Edson Buddle added his 13th of the year."
VIDEO - Official highlights from Fox Sports Net, (4:26 min.)
Because of the contentious recent history and relationship between the two countries, USA and CUBA only play each other when absolutely neccesary as dictated by FIFA rules. These days, this means they meet only for important tournaments related to CONCACAF...
Tonight, one such match will occur, and it will mark the first time in 61 years that the U.S. Men's National Team has journeyed to play in Cuba. This will be a CONCACAF qualifier for the 2010 World Cup...
Match Previews and Videos -
USA @ CUBA - Havana's ESTADIO PEDRO MARRERO (Nat'l football stadium)
U.S. TV: ESPN Networks / Galavision --- kickoff @ 8 pm EDT
from US Soccer,
USMNT Roster announcement and details
Also, MLS Players called up for USMNT
VIDEOS -
Flashback - As the teams prepare for their first-ever meeting in a World Cup Qualifier, have a look at highlights from their 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup 1st-round match at Seattle's Qwest Field. USA's goals in the 4-1 win; 2 by Landon Donovan, one each by Clint Dempsey and DaMarcus Beasley...
Official USMNT clips from training in Miami this week...
Day 1 , Day 2 , Days 3-5 w/links to related videos
Related articles: Know Your Opponent: Cuba edition
"U.S. and Cuba find common ground..." (New York Times)
"The Cuba Cinco have arrived in Havana" (SI's Grant Wahl)
...and - oh, yeah - one more thing... GO USA ! =)
Main Story from MVN Soccer. Source Link
Many public videos added as show progresses through weekend.
September 4 | 8:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Bondi - Australian Beer and Food, 333 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA --- Rock vs. Roots vs. Hip-Hop vs. Heavy Metal vs. Dancehall
LIVE video - frequent reports online each day from the trade show floor.
LINK below - the video and all details.
( http://business.transworld.net/2008/09/02/tw-biz-live-from-asr-trade-show-calendar-for-sept-4-6/ )
Complete schedule for the weekend.
( http://www.asrbiz.com/asr/1620/conference/seminar-schedule.jsp )
A great win in the 95-year-old tournament last night gave DC United not only their second U.S. Open Cup title, but also their 12th major trophy overall in their short 14-year existence.
Established in 1914, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the U.S. Soccer Federation's national championship, which is open for participation to any sanctioned men's team. This Final was the third for United (they won in 1996), and they hosted the Charleston Battery in for the Championship, in a match seen live on Fox Soccer Channel in the U.S.
from MLSNet,
"D.C. United outlasted a dogged challenge from the Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday night, simultaneously ending the USL-1 club's Cinderella tourney run and a four-year trophy drought of their own with a 2-1 victory at atmospheric RFK Stadium."
"It was a Brazilian brace that won the affair for the Black-and-Red at the outset of each half, as Luciano Emilio found the net in the fourth minute and Fred returned from injury to notch the game-winner in the 50th minute. But the result was in doubt until the very end thanks to a composed performance from the Battery, who matched United in terms of possession and invention only to fall short in the final reckoning."
Read the complete MLSNet.com Match Report here
Related, "United eye 12th major trophy"
Live Blog of the match from USOPENCUP.com
VIDEOS -
Official highlights from Fox Soccer Channel, (4:34 min.)
Main Story from MVN Soccer ... Story Source Link
September 5 and 6 | Events, seminars and collections tailored to the MMA, FMX, the tattoo culture, music and art shine at the Hard Rock | ASR Summer Show 2008 in San Diego...
Virtue: Powered by ASR debuts a showcase of edgier lifestyle brands this September 5th and 6th in San Diego, CA. Virtue, located across the street from ASR at the new Hard Rock Hotel, will feature collections inspired from the cultures of mixed martial arts (MMA), freestyle motocross (FMX), and tattoo artistry.
"Virtue has been met with a resounding enthusiasm on both the buyer and exhibitor front," says Andy Tompkins, ASR’s Group Show Director. "Many retailers have benefited by carrying this growing category, but don’t fully understand the market. Virtue will give an all-around look at the products and lifestyle, while also featuring seminars to help retailers to better understand how to make this category work for their businesses."
The growing interest in these emerging, youth culture brands will benefit from ASR’s 18,000 + attendees to create a robust buying atmosphere. Over 30 brands will be showing at Virtue, including the biggest names in MMA, FMX and tattoo culture lifestyles. A full list of brands is below.
On the eve of Virtue’s debut, Thursday, September 4th, Punishment Athletics and Tito Ortiz will hold a VIP Cocktail Reception & Preview in The Edge & Legends Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel. VIPs are welcome from 6PM-8PM for an industry networking event and special preview of the exhibit floor.
The next day Tito Ortiz leads a seminar themed "How to Stay In the Fight! MMA in the Marketplace" on September 5th from 12PM-1:30PM in The Edge, Hard Rock Hotel. Learn from the industry's best as he discusses the rapid growth of the MMA industry and how to increase profits through the momentum of this growing sport and surrounding lifestyle.
Industry leaders address the opportunities and challenges facing the emerging niche markets of MMA, Freestyle Motocross, Tattoo Culture, Art and Music as they become part of mainstream culture during the keynote luncheon on Saturday, September 6th. "Mixed Culture Panel Discussion - Dissecting the Retail Impact of Emerging Brands" will be moderated by Vipe Desai of Propaganda HQ at noon in The Edge ballroom. The panel will cover the longevity, placement, enthusiasts and unification of these markets.
Come meet the Hart behind the Hart & Huntington brand, during an autograph session post seminar at the Hart & Huntington display in the Hard Rock’s Abbey Road on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th at 2PM.
To see a full list of brands and events at Virtue, please go to VirtueByASR.com. Register once for both ASR and Virtue at ASRbiz.com. Registration is free for qualified buyers through August 29th.
Brands showing at Virtue By ASR include:
Tapout
Triumph United
Premier Fighter
Hitman
Sinister
MMA Authentics
Extreme Pain
Adell Ink
Toe to Toe
Punishment
Sullen
Hart & Huntington
Crooked Jaw
MMA Classics
Contract Killers
Valhalla
Kush Kills
Mob Star
Rev Gear
Bad Boy
5th Sun
Hostile
Kana Beach
Inked Magazine
Throwdown
Adx
Yellowman
Grudge
Stagr
Miss Emmae
Eternal United
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Media Contact: Lora Bodmer, Deep Communications, lora@deep-communications.com
About ASR
ASR, produced by Nielsen Business Media, is a full service trade show whose goal is to create, market and produce high quality trade shows and educational conferences. ASR is the leading action sports industry trade event, bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of surf, skate, snow, swim, style, moto and youth culture. Now in its 26th successful year, ASR gathers over 500 action sports brands and approximately 7,000 retail buyers and decision makers three times a year, with spring and summer season shows in San Diego and ASR Holiday at Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. For additional information regarding ASR, check out http://ASRbiz.com .
Via Press Release. Story Source Link
from MVN Soccer,
While many Americans had Monday off, working hard to avoid think about 'Labor', the European transfer market was having a very busy day, to say the least. The deadline, recently extended to end at midnight on September 1st, was rife with rumor and very real jockeying by clubs. When midnight came and Monday ended, a record had been set in an astounding and surprising deal for an individual player, and another one which went up to the last ticks of the clock came nearly as close in amount to the record as it did in meeting the midnight deadline...
Robinho to Manchester City,
This is the deal that set a new historical record transfer fee for the British markets. Real Madrid - reluctantly, it seemed - agreed to transfer the Brazilian to Manchester City after Chelsea couldn't meet the Spanish club's price demands. For at least an estimated £ 32.5 million (close to $ 60 million U.S.), City will get a player who may well be best utilized at forward alongside fellow Samba boy Jo, another recent acquisition for the team...
Read Tuesday's SKY SPORTS report (w/video) here
Real Madrid's Official Annoucement on Robinho
Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United,
The Bulgarian's deal is also lucrative, estimated at £ 30.75 million and including the sending by United a player on loan to Tottenham Hotspur, Berbatov's former team. At the team's headquarters 'round midnight, Berbatov was seen meeting with officials after completing a medical examination. It was technically early Tuesday morning before all details were worked out; then the deal was announced to the world...
Read Tuesday's SKY SPORTS report (w/video) here
VIDEO - "Dimitar Berbatov, Welcome to Manchester United" , (fan edit, 3:30 min.)
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