MIC Day 2 3/28/13 The second day of MIC would be the most anticipated match day, not only for the boys here, but for all the players who came before them and for the club and for US soccer. El Super Clasico between FC Barcelona and TFA (that’s us) was on the minds of all […]
Archives for March 2013
MIC Cup 2013: Our Match vs Begur
MIC Cup game #1 TFA vs Begur 3-27-13 After months of intense preparation, the day had come for our MIC Cup debut. A pleasant 25 minute bus ride to Begur to take on local youth club Begur in their hometown stadium. A great atmosphere awaited the team and we were ready to get the well […]
Mediterranean International Cup Day 1: Scouting the top Academies
The Giants Smash the Minnows 3/27/13 Day 1 of the MIC allowed for the Giants of the soccer world, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Ajax and Villareal, to showcase their class against local inferior teams. These clubs are able to attract talent from across the globe and are consistently producing the next soccer superstar. Villareal Villareal […]
Game vs Junior FC: Preparation for MIC Tournament Opener
Friendly vs. Juniors 3/25/13 5-0 After a long trip across the Atlantic the squad was dying to get a game in. A local club in Barcelona, Juniors FC, Infantil “B”, would be the perfect test for the boys. We arrived for pregame at their modest sporting facility. Pregame Warm up was shaky, and the players […]
3four3 and CelebreightFC Partner Up: Time for Your Own Barcelona Experience!
We’re happy to announce we are offering trips to Barcelona for competition, opportunity, education, and experience. 3four3 has partnered with CelebreightFC in offering a component which has invaluable benefits to your soccer education. Why Barcelona? CelebreightFC is a company started by Danny Lederman, whose son Benny became the first American to join the famed La […]
Ramping up for the MIC Tournament: Barcelona Tour 2013
Before we get to the status entry below, a touch of background: Brian has been traveling to Barcelona every year for the last 5 years to learn and have his teams compete. This year is no different. On Wednesday his 2001’s will open group play in the Mediterranean International Cup against the 800 pound gorilla, […]
Set Tactical Training
We’ve mentioned the phrase ‘Set Tactical Work’ often, but I know this is a foreign notion to the American Soccer Community at all levels. So let me try to give a more familiar concept. Set Tactical Work is essentially Choreography. Here’s an example from the 3four3 curriculum. Now, Rich asked the following: I think for […]