Photo Courtesy of Otto Orf There is no bigger name associated with the golden generation of American indoor soccer than Otto Orf. He is best known for his time with the Cleveland Crunch and Force as well as playing for the U.S. Men’s National Futsal Team. He is also the founder of Futsal Factory and director of Great Lakes Futsal. Orf has been busy recently, promoting the game of futsal. He literally brought the sport to the Midwest
When you want to find out what is really going on in the beautiful game, you talk to American soccer legend Tony Meola. He’s been involved in every aspect of the sport for many years and most consider him among the best analysts in the North American market. Photo Courtesy of Allstate No wonder Allstate has chosen him as an ambassador, someone that represents the brand at high-profile events across the country. He’s the face of American soccer, one of the
Tickets for the highly anticipated soccer match between Brazil vs. Honduras scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday, November 16 at Sun Life Stadium are selling at a rapid pace. Both $35 and $45 tickets have already sold out to see the matchup between these two World Cup qualifiers. “Tickets are pacing faster than any previous soccer match at Sun Life Stadium, including Barcelona, Spain vs. Haiti, and the International Champions Cup,” stated Todd Boyan, Senior Vice President of Sun Life Stadium Operations.
Final preparations are underway for a July 6 event at Chicago’s Soldier Field, bringing together top soccer talents from around the globe for a match that will raise money for the charity spearheaded by international superstar Lionel Messi. The match is set to begin at 6 p.m. CDT. “I am happy that this upcoming event is coming together, and am glad I can be a part of it,”said Messi in a recent statement. While a similar match scheduled for Los Angeles earlier
This year will be world soccer all-star Lionel Messi’s first Father’s Day as a new dad, having welcomed his son Thiago into the world this past November. In recognition Messi & Friends vs. the World, the soccer friendly that will bring more than three dozen of the world’s top players to Chicago’s Soldier Field, is announcing a Father’s Day special that provides affordable ticket options for the July 6 event. With the announcement of new ticket prices, the hope is that
Headlining Sponsor El Padrino Spirits, Inc., LIVE and Todo Dias Entertainment are set to host international footballer Lionel Messi and 25 of the world’s top soccer players in a once in a lifetime match, Battle of the Stars: Messi and Friends vs. The Rest of the World at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. PT. Tickets for this highly anticipated match are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com. Battle of the Stars brings together a World Cup worthy
With his 20th professional championship secured, Lionel Messi’s focus can shift to his summer schedule, including the upcoming Messi & Friends Versus the Rest of the World, the soccer all-star exhibition set to take place Saturday, July 6 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Sources close to Messi confirmed today that his minor hamstring injury will not deter him from participating in the upcoming event, which is will feature more than 36 all-stars from around the globe. MessiChicago.com is the
Robert Lewandowski, star striker for the Poland national team and for top German club Borussia Dortmund, was announced today as the latest addition to the roster of the world’s top soccer talent set to participate in “Messi and Friends vs. the World 2013,” an exhibition to take place July 6 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Proceeds from the event benefit the children’s charity sponsored by Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi. Rising Polish stars Grzegorz Krychowiak and Rafal Wolski were also announced today
Hyatt Hotels has reached an exclusive partnership agreement to support “Messi and Friends vs. the World 2013,” an exhibition bringing 36 of the world’s top players to Chicago this July. Proceeds from the event benefit the children’s charity spearheaded by Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi. As part of the sponsorship arrangement, the hotel brand’s three Chicago properties — Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Park Hyatt Chicago — will host the players during their time in Chicago, welcome press