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 […]
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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, […]
This Must Be Unprecedented! Not One … Not Two … but all 3 Surf Cup Titles!
A clean sweep is what it was. All three academy teams – U10, U11, and U12 – which Brian overseas, took home the hardware at the prestigious Surf Cup. Not a bad start to the new season. The 10s are beginning to show some signs of keeping the ball and combination play. The 11s have […]
Barcelona-USA U11s Fall to Weston FC in Danone Nations Cup Final
Orlando, FL – Following the overtime, pk’s, post game celebrations, and the long journey out of the complex we reached our hotel at 10:30 am. The boys had one hour to rest. Instructions were crystal clear. Rest your bodies with legs elevated, hydrate with plenty of gatorade, and eat fruit and power bars to refuel […]
Danone Nations Cup Semifinal Match. [Coach Notes]
Orlando, FL – The final day of competition has arrived and no alarm clock was needed to wake up at 6am. 16 teams arrived at ESPN Wide World of Sports with the intent to win their pool play to advance to the semifinals. Only 4 remain in contention for the Danone Cup. Barcelona USA, Coral […]
Cal FC exposing US Soccer Cockroaches!
The story of Cal FC in the US Open Cup is not what people are making it to be. Cal FC is simply a messenger. They’re trying to tell the American soccer community something that only the badasses in this country have truly known for a VERY LONG TIME. The Enemy For those of you […]
Danone Nations Cup: Second Day of Competition. [Coach Notes]
Orlando, FL – Today’s objective. Get back to our team identity of possession and pressure. During yesterday’s victories the standard of play left a lot to be desired. I don’t do excuses so the message is clear, refocus and get back to our bread and butter. We will be playing El Temporal Azul. A team from […]
U11s in Danone Nations Cup Group Phase
Orlando, FL – My day began early. Scouting the entire field was my number one objective so I was at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 7:45 am to see group A matches. Barcelona-USA was scheduled to play at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. There were games at every hour and a half […]
We’re in Florida! Danone Nations Cup here we come.
Orlando, FL – The Barcelona USA under 11 boys continue to rack up the frequent flyer miles and are currently in Florida to participate in the Danone Nations Cup. We arrived Thursday afternoon with our sights set on the prize. Winner gets an all expense trip to Poland in a few months to compete in […]