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N.Y. Ecuador with Coach Tony Toral Makes Strong Run in National Tourney
By Philip Tecla

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BALTIMORE, MD. (7-18-08)- The N.Y. Ecuador Futsal Club had an impressive run at the USFF National Championships. A very young squad comprised of mostly 20 year olds ran through the group stage by defeating MACSA from California, Safira from Massachusetts and the eventual Champions Charm City from Maryland.

Standing: Coach Tony Toral, Javier Decima, Alberto Gavilanes, Richard Lesmes (Captain), Diego Mayanga, Edison Bayas, Juan Peralta, Mauricio Romero.
Front row: Brian Almeida, Kleber Almeida, Cesar Valenzuela, Steven Amaya (Captain), Matias Velazquez, Alan Acevedo.

Although very young, players of this team has already represented the U.S. in International AMF Futsal competitions in Mexico, Spain Catalunia and Canada. Thisexperience paid off after a year of ups and downs.

Charm City, the Champion of the tournament, is made up of USFF Futsal National Team players with World Cup experience like Lee Tschantret, Brett Phillips, Don D'Ambra and included MISL players such as all league defender P.J. Wakefield, Giuliano Celenza and Robbie Aristodemo from the Baltimore Blast.

In Quarter Finals, N.Y. Ecuador defeated the Den of Lions Legends 6-0 and the match-up against perennial powerhouse, World United FC was set. World United had defeated the defending National Champions, Nacional from Utah 9-3. World United's lineup is scary on paper counting with U.S. National Futsal Team Captain and MISL MVP, Denison Cabral, Milwaukee Wave and All-Rookie Selection as well as former Malwee FC (Brazil) player Marcio Leite, Deco also from the Milwaukee Wave, Lucio from the Baltimore Blast, Hewerton Detroit Ignition and Goalkeeper, Senaldo among others.

The game was very tactical and little gaps were given by both sides. It wasn't until the 12th minute that World United opened the score after a lapse of concentration from a defender who had just come on to replace team Captain, Richard Lesmes. World United was quickly up 2-0 and then it seemed that N.Y. Ecuador woke up and started to break down United. In the following minutes N.Y. Ecuador was able to constantly break down the United defense and through speed and skill found gaps to take shot after shot on goal only to be turned away by a spectacular Senaldo.

In the second half, United went up 4-0 after N.Y. Ecuador was all attack trying to come up with the goal they deserved. AN.Y.one watching the game would not have guessed that United was on top or at least that they deserved to be.

In the last 10 minutes N.Y. Ecuador pulled within 2 with goals from Juan Peralta and Alan Acevedo and after pulling the Goalkeeper for the fifth attacker, Cesar Valenzuela the game became a show that World United did not want to be a part of. Time after time the lineup made up of Valenzuela, Mayanga, Lesmes, Peralta, and Acevedo did whatever they wanted with the United players. It was a demonstration of the sheer ability one develops playing futsal.

In the first goal scored by Peralta, he cut U.S. National Team Captain, Cabral inside and out and then left him behind with a sudden burst of speed. If Senaldo would not have been inspired the score would have and should have been in favor N.Y. Ecuador. Yet little can be taken away from the experience and tactics demonstrated by World United - it was this experience and their desire to stop playing and just kick the ball three courts down that cut the momentum of the game. So much was taken out of World United that the Final was a monologue which led to an easy victory from Charm City FC.

Most N.Y. Ecuador players have made a name for themselves in futsal and indoor soccer circles and hopefully someone that can give them a shot at maybe a National Team trial was watching. After all it is safe to say that they were the most skillful players 1v1 in the entire tournament. N.Y. Ecuador players grew up playing futsal and only play futsal which is why they have such skill on the ball.

Florida

4th Annual Copa Juan Carlos Ceriani International Tournament

8/27/2008 7:05:24 AM

Florida Futsal & Soccer Association
Invites You To Their 4th Annual
OPEN INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT
Celebrating 78 years of Futsal
1930-2008
In honor of the
TEACHER and Father of FUTSAL
“COPA JUAN CARLOS CERIANI 2008”

Tournament Dates:
December 12,2008 Coaches meeting.
If you can not make it to this meeting please be at 8:30AM on December 13, 2008
at the Temple Terrace courts with all te paperwork.
December 13,14 Games from 9:00 AM
Coaches - Click Here To Register Your Team Now!
Adult Teams & Youth (U10-U17) Teams are welcome.
Cost/Team: $320.00 (7-12 players maximum)

Call 813-541-7520 or E-mail FEFUSA@live.com for more information.

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Florida

100% Futsal in Florida

8/6/2008 4:31:25 PM

The original Futsal has arrived in Florida!

The sport of Futsal was created in Uruguay in the year 1930 and is now played in over a hundred countries. Futsal is NOT indoor soccer which is played with walls.

FFSA is independent but is affiliated with FEFUSA, the original governing body for AMF/Futsal in the USA. FFSA respects all organizations practicing the game of Futsal. Our National Federation (FEFUSA) belongs to the original World Futsal Organization, FIFUSA/AMF With over 80 Nations as members. FFSA has sanctioned and organized many successful events and tournaments in the past few years. FFSA is now ready to invite Florida's major soccer clubs to join the FFSA into this great soccer development process.

Note:

FFSA does not own any teams or players.
FFSA will consult with parents and coaches when selecting players to represent Florida or the USA in National and International tournaments.
FFSA will visit you and help you set up your Futsal program.

Last Main Event:

Our Yearly Cup of Dreams was played in February with teams from Brazil, Canada and several local teams like Eastlake, Teams from Wesley Chapel, Ponte Vedra, and Saint Pete. Players from New Tampa joined some of T.Knights.

Next Main Event:

FFSA honors The Father of Futsal Juan Carlos Ceriani December 19th through December 22nd with our FEFUSA sanctioned event the International "Juan Carlos Ceriani Cup".

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Florida

FFSA Pledge

7/30/2008 4:42:09 PM

Florida Futsal & Soccer Association promises to introduce and teach Futsal to the Youth and Adults and through this improve the skills of soccer in general. We pledge to all Futsal and/or Soccer clubs and organization to respect each and every one of their rules but to focus on the original rules of Futsal, the way it was meant to be played. FFSA is an independent Association and will allow members of any Club, Organization or Federation to participate in FFSA sanctioned tournaments and events.

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Florida

Futsal Impact On Soccer Skills

7/16/2008 12:36:42 PM

Positive Soccer results for Marshall Middle school in Plant City Florida using Futsal (Indoor soccer without the use of walls) training program.

Marshall Middle School (MMS) booked tremendous success during 2007 and 2008 soccer program.  Finishing the five game 2007 soccer season with results of 6-0, 4-0, 8-0, 0-0 and 6-0.  The 2008 season results were almost equal to 2007, 5-0,8-0,7-1,4-0 and 6-0.  In two seasons only 1 goal has been scored against MMS and they remained undefeated demonstrating that Futsal indeed is a great tool to improve soccer skills.

In October 2006, Florida Futsal & Soccer Association (FFSA) introduced the game of Futsal to the public school system of Hillsborough County.  Several schools asked the FFSA to come and give some demonstrations.  Coach Dennis, athletic director of MMS asked the event coordinator and coach of the FFSA to please help out with their soccer team who was in need of a coach.  Coach Philip accepted the challenge and made it a point to show that Futsal does indeed improve soccer skills.  Instead of the regular outdoor soccer practices, Coach Philip took the boys and some players of the girls team into the gymnasium and practiced once or twice a week playing Futsal.  The girl’s team, which had never won a game in the past, ended up winning two out of the 5 games by 7-0 and 4-0.  The boy’s team had never won a championship before and surprised all the others with the above-mentioned results.  The Florida Futsal & Soccer Association, member of the US Court Soccer Federation, together with the MMS, has put together a more intensive program to play Futsal after school and on the weekends.  The majority of the players will be members of the MMS, but other middle schools and private clubs are also welcome to participate in this program.  As soon the volleyball season is over we will go full speed into the Futsal program.

"We are very proud to be the pioneers in the school system introducing this great game", said MMS A.D Coach Dennis.  PE teachers Coach Klag and Coach Butler, the girl’s soccer Coach, are happy that after years of struggling, MMS is getting some recognition with all their sport programs.  Coach Klag and Dennis both have played soccer in the past and stand completely behind the program.  The Assistant Principal of Marshall has been to all the games and gave us his blessing.  Several coaches from the other Middle schools have already asked for assistance in the near future for their teams.  Another positive point about this program is that there are so many good private clubs in the area who can use extra programs during the off season and the very hot Florida summer months.   Interested players and/or clubs can always call Coach Philip at the FFSA office 813-541-7520 or email TASFACA@hotmail.com.

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Tampa Soccer & Futsal Academy

5th Annual Cup of Dreams International Youth Futsal Tournament

7/16/2008 2:03:27 PM

Tampa Soccer and Futsal Academy hosted their 5th Annual Cup of Dreams International Futsal Tournament with participation from 28 Youth teams ages 9- 17. Teams from Brazil and Canada participated together with 17 Floridian teams in a weekend full of Great Futsal and friendship. Most of the Brazilian stayed with the Tampa Teams and got a taste of the Floridian hospitality. The games were quite well balanced with the youngest age group being won by the East Lake Arsenals while the oldest age group was won by our visitors from Canada. All together a great event with many thanks going to the Tampa Sports commission and the Temple Terrace Recreation Center for their great cooperative spirit!

The Canadian snow birds were very happy to be away from the weather for a few days. We hope that the upcoming Cup of Dreams in 2009 will atract many teams from all over the country.

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