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Thursday, August 14, 2008

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

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.

(Photo: 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.)

nyequador.bmp (518454 bytes) 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.

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

New Facility coming soon.

TASFACA
is building a Super Sport Center in Tampa/Lutz on 20 acres with two Futsal indoor courts and three outdoor regular soccer fields. There will be dormitories and tennis courts. TASFACA will be ready to host the first soccer and Futsal clubs from Europe and South America for training camps and International games.

On 20 acre of beautiful wooded area. The site will include:
2 indoor facilities specifically for Futsal.
- Basket ball, Volleyball, Beach Soccer arena.
- 3 full size soccer fields.
- Small-sided outdoor fields.
- Tennis courts , Fishing pond.
- Jogging and hiking facilities.
- A professional in door work out center.
- Dormitories for our stay over campers.

First fase: 1 indoor facility

1 Outdoor soccer field

Several small sided out door fields.

1 Sand Soccer/ beach soccer field.

Monday, July 21, 2008

WHY FEFUSA ?

FEFUSA, Federation of Futsal for the USA, formerly US Court Soccer Federation,(USCSF) was founded in 2003 when the USA was accepted by the original World Futsal Association, ( WFA) or better known as the AMF the Asociacion Mundial de Futsal. The AMF came to life after the original Federation International de Futsal the FIFUSA changed name to AMF

Different organizations are using slightly different rules of the game. Like throw in or kick in and ball handling rules by the goal keeper. We the Governing body for AMF/FEFUSA in the USA are an Independent Futsal Organization. But Internationally affiliated with the World Futsal Association the AMF former FIFUSA. WE ,FEFUSA respect all other organizations practicing FUTSAL . All our members are allowed to use their own home rules. When it comes to sanctioned games we discuss the rules with all coaches before the games.
We would like to clarify a confusing matter.
CONFUSING:
Contrary, to what many believes that this is a sport, invented and managed by the FIFA, the origin of Futsal can be traced back to Montevideo where in 1930 Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a–side ball kicking game with adjusted size goals for youth competition in YMCAs. The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and outdoors without the use of sidewalls. The name Futsal has been accepted internationally for many years. Not so long ago FIFA modified the game and changed many rules to improve the commercial aspect of the sport. The AMF/FIFUSA, with approximately 80 Countries (members) like our FEFUSA are part of over a 100 countries playing Futsal the way it was meant to be played using the following rules. The official name Futsal has been recognized as a generic name like soccer or baseball and is free to be used by any club or association practicing the game of Futsal ( Indoor Soccer using NO WALLS)

Expressions like "Futsal the only official indoor soccer recognized by FIFA" with the registration mark of Futsal can be confusing. FIFA plays a game called 5 vs 5 The name Futsal has been declared to be a generic word (name) for a sport and there fore cannot be trade marked.

Each country has their AMF/FIFUSA National Futsal Delegation.

Differences

FEFUSA/AMF focus more on the youth, amateurs male and female.

FIFA 5 v 5 focus mostly on Proffesionals who knows the game already, and are in it more for the financial part.

The International Federations belonging to FEFUSA/AMF , conduct National and International tournaments for male and female adults and youth, including World Cups sanctioned by the AMF/FIFUSA the first World Association for Futsal.

Abbreviations

FIFUSA ( Federation International de Futsal) renamed AMF
AMF ( Asociacion Mundial de Futsal) former FIFUSA
WFA ( World Futsal Association) English tranlation for AMF
USCSF ( US Cour Soccer Federation) renamed FEFUSA
FEFUSA ( Federation of Futsal USA) former USCSF

Thursday, May 01, 2008

FEFUSA Main International Activities

FEFUSA (Federation of Futsal USA) formerly the USCSF (US COURT SOCCER FEDERATION) is the National Governing body for the sport of Futsal which was invented in 1930. FEFUSA is the representative of the World Futsal Association (WFA) also known as the AMF (Asociacion Mundial de Futsal)

FEFUSA has its headquarters in the Greater Tampa Bay area in Florida. FEFUSA's main object is to promote the sport of Futsal the way it was meant to be played. FEFUSA focuses on youth and amateur Futsal players.

FEFUSA is a very active organization which has during the few years of its excistance sanctioned and participated in the following International Futsal events:

2008 October International FriendlyAMF/Canada vsUSA/AMF in Toronto
2008 March International FriendlyAMF/USA vs AMF/Canada in New York
2008 January International Youth Futsal Tournament Cup of Dreams Tampa.
2007 October International Friendly USA/AMF vs AMF/Catalonia Spain (National teams)
2007 May Concacfutsal Elimination games in Mexico City for World Cup2007.
2006 October Concacfutsal meeting in The Netherland Antilles.
2006 September First International Futsal Tournament for Women in Argentina
2005 June International youth Futsal Tournament in Brazil ( Peruibe)
2004 August First World Cup for U-12 age group in Quito Ecuador
2003 June International Youth Club Tournaments in Brazil (Pousso Alegre)

Please check back often to find out about our current and upcoming events or visit our Media Library to look at some of our past events.

Florida

100% Futsal in Florida

8/6/2008 4:31:25 PM

100% FUTSAL since 1930

7/30/2008 6:32:57 PM

100% Futsal since 1930

The original Futsal has arrived in Florida.

The story of Futsal begins in Uruguay, in the year 1930 and is now played in over a hundred countries.
Futsal is NOT the indoor soccer game played with walls either.
FFSA is independent but affiliated with FEFUSA, the original governing body for AMF/Futsal in the USA.
FFSA respects all Federations 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 already 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.

Visit

www.Floridafutsalassociation.com
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 Sint Pete. Players from New Tampa joined some of T.Knights.
Next main event:

FFSA honors The Father of Futsal Juan Carlos Ceriani in December
Our Yearly sanctioned event the International "Juan Carlos Ceriani Cup". 19-22 of December

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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 all of their rules but will focus on the original rules of Futsal, the way it is meant to be played. FFSA is an independent Association and will allow members of any Club, Organization or Federation to participate in their 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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