NEWSFLASH: CLUB POSTING Fantasy League: Your friends at Soccer Is Real Futbol have entered the FREE TO PLAY ESPNsoccernet Fantasy Premier League competition!  Can you prove yourself a better manager? Here's what to do - click the link below to get started: 1: Go to http://premierfantasy.soccernet.com/ 2: Click on Register and go through registration and team selection - it's free to play. 3: Once you are on your team line-up page click on Mini League and type the following information in the “Join A Mini League” boxes: League Name: SoccerIsRealFutbol Password: soccer New Soccer Pubs in Town – The Astoria and The Cooler! Due in part to the success of our 600+ member club, 2 more pubs in Eugene have decided to show the beautiful game. We will try watching some of the early morning weekend games at The Cooler Sports Bar, located at 20 Centennial Loop in Eugene (Basically near the NE Intersection of Coburg and MLK Blvd.), as they open at 6am every day (minors may enter 6am-4pm) and they have both Setanta and FSC channels.  http://www.thecoolerbar.com Also available is The Astoria Pub, but as of today they only have FSC and you must be 21 at all times, located at 2406 W 11th Ave.  Tel: 541 465-2277  It’s right across the parking lot from Direct Kick, the best soccer gear and international fan apparel store in the STATE.  Most Soccer is Real Futbol club activities will still take place at Taylor’s Bar & Grill, but these pubs also show soccer and we may be viewing some weekend games there when American football conflicts at Taylors. Taylor’s Bar Information 894 E 13th Ave., Eugene: ** Under-21’s are OK until 4pm.  Game times are subject to change, especially for delayed showings, so check the channel websites for updates/changes.  Taylor’s will be open as early as 7am on some weekends, so we’ll be able to see more live games then.  Keep in mind that there are replays of most of these matches and a LOT of additional matches not listed above, so if you miss the live showing with the club or want to see something else, just check out channel websites to find the game times and stop by Taylor’s and just ask them to turn it on.  In order to watch games at Taylor’s you must purchase at least 1 drink (a Coke costs less than $2). This may seem obvious to most of you, but our arrangement with Taylor’s is this: Taylor’s purchases 6 soccer channels, which cost them hundreds of dollars a month in exchange for some added business.  The only alternative is to charge a flat fee at the door, which we want to avoid.  Thank you for your understanding. Soccer Channel Schedule Websites: Setanta Schedule (Ch. 615):  www.setantaus.com/en/NA/Our-Schedules/ Fox Soccer Channel (Ch. 613):  http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/fsctv/printableschedules GolTV Schedule (Ch. 614):  http://goltv.tv/en_index.php ESPN2 and Classic Schedules (Ch.208-9):  http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnGuide Galavision (Ch. 404): www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?schid=1514 Website: www.soccerisrealfutbol.com U of O Women’s Team: The 2008 University of Oregon Women’s Soccer schedule: www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&KEY=&SPID=237&SPSID=4314 OUTDOOR Pick-Up Games (Open to All): We are going to join in on some pick-up games on the turf fields next to the Student Recreation Center (on 17th St. off Agate St. on campus).  These are just drop-in times so it is NOT an organized game, but should still be pretty fun.  ANYONE is welcome (you do NOT have to be a student) and it is free!  There are other times available, but these are the times we’re going to try to be there: Mondays:  5:30-7pm Wednesdays:  5:30-7pm Fridays:  7-9pm Indoor City Leagues (Open to All): There is a great indoor league in Springfield.  Below is the website: www.kickcity.com/soccer Soccer Equipment and Team Jerseys: The best stores in Eugene to get equipment or supporters kit is Direct Kick Soccer Shop, located at 2392 W 11th Ave. or online at www.directkickonline.com  They have a GREAT selection of international soccer team apparel such as jerseys ($30), flags ($15), etc.!  You can also buy team gear from your club’s website so they’ll get your money to spend on better players, but if you are cheap like me, www.ebay.com  works just fine as I’ve had great luck buying around 30 jerseys from ebay, even with foreign sellers. But as I said, Direct Kick Soccer Shop right here in Eugene has an awesome selection of international kit for really great prices too! Referee Jobs/Opportunities: Would you like to join the dark side, earn money, and learn the game better?  Become a referee!  It is fun and there is a shortage of refs all over Oregon.  To learn how to become a referee, check out these websites: Lane County Referee’s Association (best): http://lcsra.org/new-referees/ Or for all of Oregon:  www.oregonreferee.com/becomingareferee.html Looking for Club Leaders and U of O Student ID Numbers: Do you want to be an officer/organizer in the club?  As we are over 600 members, the club has become too big to manage with just a couple people, so we are looking for some help!  We would like to find people interested in organizing actual playing opportunities for the club (pick-up games, leagues, etc.), someone to be the club’s liaison to the U of O women’s team/fan club, help on the new website, a publicity/outreach person, or whatever else you can think of!  If interested, please send an email just to me.   Objectivo.com Fellow club founder Chris Chantland has a new job in California for “Objectivo,” a Soccer Community that helps organize people like us around the world.  The website is: www.objectivo.com check it out and start posting there as well, especially if you are into playing footy and are looking to join a team or play some pick-up. ***Please send me any new email addresses for the list serve.  Fantasy League: Your friends at Soccer Is Real Futbol have entered the FREE TO PLAY ESPNsoccernet Fantasy Premier League competition!  Can you prove yourself a better manager? Here's what to do - click the link below to get started: 1: Go to http://premierfantasy.soccernet.com/ 2: Click on Register and go through registration and team selection - it's free to play. 3: Once you are on your team line-up page click on Mini League and type the following information in the “Join A Mini League” boxes: League Name: SoccerIsRealFutbol Password: soccer New Soccer Pub in Town – The Astoria Pub! Due in part to the success of our 600+ member club, another pub in Eugene has decided to purchase all the international soccer TV channels to show the beautiful game. The Astoria Pub is the place, located at 2406 W 11th Ave.  Tel: 541 465-2277 It is right across the street from Direct Kick, the best soccer gear and international fan apparel store in the STATE.  Most Soccer is Real Futbol club activities will still take place at Taylor’s Bar & Grill, but the Astoria is now available as well!  (We may be viewing many weekend games here when American football conflicts at Taylors) Taylor’s Bar Information 894 E 13th Ave., Eugene: ** Under-21’s are OK until 4pm.  Game times are subject to change, especially for delayed showings, so check the channel websites for updates/changes.  Taylor’s will be open as early as 7am on some weekends, so we’ll be able to see more live games then.  Keep in mind that there are replays of most of these matches and a LOT of additional matches not listed above, so if you miss the live showing with the club or want to see something else, just check out channel websites to find the game times and stop by Taylor’s and just ask them to turn it on.  In order to watch games at Taylor’s you must purchase at least 1 drink (a Coke costs less than $2). This may seem obvious to most of you, but our arrangement with Taylor’s is this: Taylor’s purchases 6 soccer channels, which cost them hundreds of dollars a month in exchange for some added business.  The only alternative is to charge a flat fee at the door, which we want to avoid.  Thank you for your understanding. Soccer Channel Schedule Websites: Setanta Schedule (Ch. 615):  www.setantaus.com/en/NA/Our-Schedules/ Fox Soccer Channel (Ch. 613):  http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/fsctv/printableschedules GolTV Schedule (Ch. 614):  http://goltv.tv/en_index.php ESPN2 and Classic Schedules (Ch.208-9):  http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnGuide Galavision (Ch. 404): www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?schid=1514 Website: www.soccerisrealfutbol.com U of O Women’s Team: The 2008 University of Oregon Women’s Soccer schedule: www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&KEY=&SPID=237&SPSID=4314 OUTDOOR Pick-Up Games (Open to All): We are going to join in on some pick-up games on the turf fields next to the Student Recreation Center (on 17th St. off Agate St. on campus).  These are just drop-in times so it is NOT an organized game, but should still be pretty fun.  ANYONE is welcome (you do NOT have to be a student) and it is free!  There are other times available, but these are the times we’re going to try to be there: Mondays:  5:30-7pm Wednesdays:  5:30-7pm Fridays:  7-9pm Indoor City Leagues (Open to All): There is a great indoor league in Springfield.  Below is the website: www.kickcity.com/soccer Soccer Equipment and Team Jerseys: The best stores in Eugene to get equipment or supporters kit is Direct Kick Soccer Shop, located at 2392 W 11th Ave. or online at www.directkickonline.com  They have a GREAT selection of international soccer team apparel such as jerseys ($30), flags ($15), etc.!  You can also buy team gear from your club’s website so they’ll get your money to spend on better players, but if you are cheap like me, www.ebay.com  works just fine as I’ve had great luck buying around 30 jerseys from ebay, even with foreign sellers. But as I said, Direct Kick Soccer Shop right here in Eugene has an awesome selection of international kit for really great prices too! Referee Jobs/Opportunities: Would you like to join the dark side, earn money, and learn the game better?  Become a referee!  It is fun and there is a shortage of refs all over Oregon.  To learn how to become a referee, check out these websites: Lane County Referee’s Association (best): http://lcsra.org/new-referees/ Or for all of Oregon:  www.oregonreferee.com/becomingareferee.html Looking for Club Leaders and U of O Student ID Numbers: Do you want to be an officer/organizer in the club?  As we are over 600 members, the club has become too big to manage with just a couple people, so we are looking for some help!  We would like to find people interested in organizing actual playing opportunities for the club (pick-up games, leagues, etc.), someone to be the club’s liaison to the U of O women’s team/fan club, help on the new website, a publicity/outreach person, or whatever else you can think of!  If interested, please send an email just to me.   Objectivo.com Fellow club founder Chris Chantland has a new job in California for “Objectivo,” a Soccer Community that helps organize people like us around the world.  The website is: www.objectivo.com check it out and start posting there as well, especially if you are into playing footy and are looking to join a team or play some pick-up. ***Please send me any new email addresses for the list serve. - Jim Cleavenger, JD, LLM University of Oregon Law School Soccer is Real Futbol - August Soccer Tournament and Job Op, U of O Women’s 2008 Schedule, EURO 08 Challenge Results August 5x5 Soccer Tournament – Open to All: WHAT: 5 on 5 single elimination tournament, 45 minute half field games, 10-person team max teams, co-ed encouraged!!  OPEN TO EVERYONE (not just students). WHEN: Saturday August 23, 9 am -3 pm. WHERE: UO’s Artificial Fields on 15th Ave. (no cleats!!!). COST: $10 entrance fee per player (day of event). WHY: Support Latino Law Students, Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) and US/Mexico Bar Association (USMBA); meet other soccer players, win fantastic prizes, obtain bragging rights for the year and HAVE A GREAT TIME!!! HOW: Register as a team of 10 or as a free agent (to be placed on a team) To register contact Abigail Molina ASAP for a registration form at: amolina@uoregon.edu Looking for Refs for this tournament, $75!!: Would you rather want to make $75 reffing the above tournament?  We are looking for up to 4 people to ref these games.  You must be available to work the whole day (about 4 hours of actual work, over 6 hours with the lunch break.) If you are interested in this opportunity, email me at jcleaven@uoregon.edu ASAP and tell me what your experience level of reffing has been (you do not have to be a current USSF registered referee, but you must have experience). The 2008 University of Oregon Women’s Soccer schedule is now available at: www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&KEY=&SPID=237&SPSID=4314 EURO 2008 Challenge - Final Results The verdict is in: Spain rules Europe, and Elijah rules Eugene's soccer community!! Our club founder Jim earned a respectable second place in the EURO Challenge, but Elijah successfully defended his lead from the group stage. Elijah and Jim were the ONLY players to predict a final between Spain and Germany with Spain as the winner! But no player predicted a 1-0 scoreline. Nobody thought of David Villa as topscorer either... Here are the final top 10: #1 Elijah Callicott-Simmons (Liverpool fan) 25 points #2 Jim Cleavenger (Liverpool fan) 20 #3 Muayad Marhoun (Barcelona fan) 15 #4 Evan Wickersham (Brighton fan) 12 #5 Tamas Golya (Milan fan) 9 (2nd tiebreaker: 5 goals for topscorer) #6 Nate Roter (Lyon fan) 9 (2nd tiebreaker: 8 goals) #7 Mohamed Jemmali (Marseille fan) 8 (2nd tiebreaker: 5 goals) #8 Collin Wise (Werder Bremen fan) 8 (2nd tiebreaker: 10) #9 Callie Tift (Newcastle fan) 7 #10 Mattia Marangon (? fan) 6 Was there ever better proof that Liverpool fans know their soccer? Congratulations to our jersey winners Elijah & Jim, and thanks for playing, everybody! - Tamas Eugene's "Soccer is Real Futbol" club viewing schedule, at Taylor’s Bar and Grill, located at 894 E. 13th Ave., unless otherwise noted.  For full updates and news go to:   www.soccerisrealfutbol.com 13 July: 1pm – USA v. Brazil Women’s (Live, ESPN) 16 August: English Premier League season starts As always, check out our website www.soccerisrealfutbol.com for more information or to post on our blogs, etc. Taylor’s 1 Drink Minimum Policy: In order to watch games at Taylor’s you must purchase at least 1 drink (a Coke costs less than $2). This may seem obvious to most of you, but our arrangement with Taylor’s is this: Taylor’s purchases 6 soccer channels including Setanta, GolTV, and FSC, which cost them hundreds of dollars a month in exchange for some added business.  Yet, some people have been showing up just to watch the games and don’t buy anything.  The only alternative is to charge a flat fee at the door, which we want to avoid.  Thank you for your understanding. Website and Leaders: We are looking for someone to take over as the “webmiester” for next year, starting in the summer, as our man is most likely moving to Ashland.  Best case scenario is that you have a Mac, but any experience is fine.  We are also looking for more people to help run the club next year and get us to the “next level” for our 500+ member club.  If interested in either, email jcleaven@uoregon.edu Taylor’s Bar Information: ** Under-21’s are OK until 4pm.  Game times are subject to change, especially for delayed showings, so check the channel websites for updates/changes.  Taylor’s will be open as early as 7am on some weekends, so we’ll be able to see more live games at that time.  And keep in mind that there are replays of most of these matches and a LOT of additional matches not listed above, so if you miss the live showing with the club or want to see something else, just check out channel websites to find the game times and stop by Taylor’s and just ask them to turn it on.  Just make sure to buy at least something and mention that you are part of the club so they’ll know that we’re doing our part to make this partnership work.  Taylor’s is located at 894 E 13th Ave. in Eugene. Taylor’s Soccer Channel Schedule Websites: Setanta Schedule (Ch. 615):  http://na.setanta.com/portal/systemcontent/tvschedule Fox Soccer Channel Schedule (Ch. 613):  http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/920998 GolTV Schedule (Ch. 614):  http://goltv.tv/ ESPN2 and Classic Schedules (Ch.208-9):  http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnGuide Galavision (Ch. 404): http://www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?schid=1514 Website: Check it out, post on it, and get back to me or Tim to start your own page on it to support YOUR favorite club because we DON’T want to make it too Liverpool-centric, but we don’t know what else to write about, so help us out!!  Here it is: www.soccerisrealfutbol.com U of O Women’s Team: Looking forward to next season!! OUTDOOR Pick-Up Games (Open to All): We are going to join in on some pick-up games on the turf fields next to the Student Recreation Center (on 17th St. off Agate St. on campus).  These are just drop-in times so it is NOT an organized game, but should still be pretty fun.  ANYONE is welcome (you do NOT have to be a student) and it is free!  There are other times available, but these are the times we’re going to try to be there: Mondays:  5:30-7pm Wednesdays:  5:30-7pm Fridays:  7-9pm INDOOR Pick-Up Games (Open to All): The Rec Center also has open drop-in times for indoor soccer at the Gerlinger Annex Hall, room B50, across from Mac Court on campus at the following times:   Tuesdays:  4-7pm Thursdays:  4-6:30pm Fridays:  4-6:30pm *It is free for students and “guests” of students are supposed to pay $5 to the Rec Center but I’m not sure how and if they actually collect that, so open to all. Indoor City Leagues (Open to All): There is a great indoor league in Springfield.  Below is the website: www.kickcity.com/soccer Soccer Equipment and Team Jerseys: The best stores in Eugene to get equipment or supporters kit is Direct Kick Soccer Shop, located at 2392 W 11th Ave. or online at www.directkickonline.com  They have a GREAT selection of international soccer team apparel such as jerseys ($30), flags ($15), etc.!  You can also buy team gear from your club’s website so they’ll get your money to spend on better players, but if you are cheap like me, www.ebay.com  works just fine as I’ve had great luck buying around 30 jerseys from ebay, even with foreign sellers. But as I said, Direct Kick Soccer Shop right here in Eugene has an awesome selection of international kit for really great prices too! Referee Jobs/Opportunities: Would you like to join the dark side, earn money, and learn the game better?  Become a referee!  It is fun and there is a shortage of refs all over Oregon.  To learn how to become a referee, check out these websites: Lane County Referee’s Association (best): http://lcsra.org/new-referees/ Or for all of Oregon:  www.oregonreferee.com/becomingareferee.html Looking for Club Leaders and U of O Student ID Numbers: Do you want to be an officer/organizer in the club?  As we are over 475 members, the club has become too big to manage with just a couple people, so we are looking for some help!  We would like to find people interested in organizing actual playing opportunities for the club (pick-up games, leagues, etc.), someone to be the club’s liaison to the U of O women’s team/fan club, help on the new website, a publicity/outreach person, or whatever else you can think of!  If interested, please send an email just to me.   Objectivo.com Fellow club founder Chris Chantland has a new job in California for “Objectivo,” a Soccer Community that helps organize people like us around the world.  The website is: www.objectivo.com check it out and start posting there as well, especially if you are into playing footy and are looking to join a team or play some pick-up. ***Please send me any new email addresses for the list serve. -- Jim Cleavenger, JD, LLM University of Oregon Law School CLUB POSTINGS: 6/4/08 PLEASE CLICK LINK FOR DOWNLOAD (Word): Member Survey.doc (53.5 KB) Juventus Is Coming to Eugene June 17th!!! JUVENTUS PRIMAVERA VS EUGENE METRO FC SELECT When:  TUESDAY, JUNE 17 7:30PM (6:30 gates open) Where:  Pape Field (U of O’s soccer field next to Autzen) What:  This International Friendly game is a major fund raising event for the Eugene Metro FC Scholarship Fund.  The Juventus team is currently in first place in Italy 's under-21 league, which means some of the best upcoming players from the Juventus club will be featured.   All tickets cost $15 (bleacher and field), but keep in mind last year’s game vs. AC Milan SOLD OUT before the game, so buy your tickets soon at the following locations!!: Smith Family Bookstore - campus - 768 East 13th (above Rainbow Optics) Smith Family Bookstore - downtown - 525 Willamette (across from Post Office) Beppe and Gianni's (19th and Agate) Direct Kick Soccer (West 11th) EURO 2008 Challenge Game (Soccer is Real Futbol): Attached you will find a form you can fill out for the free “Euro 2008 Challenge” which is much like an NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket where you pick the teams to win the tournament.  The top finisher wins a blue France jersey, the 2nd finisher wins a retro neon Borossia Dortmund jersey.  All entries must be received by Saturday by Tamas Golya at tgolya@uoregon.edu EURO 2008 Online Fantasy League: We started a Euro 2008 online fantasy league on yahoo as well.  This game is based more on individual players where you get $200 million to buy your squad, so there's no draft and you can sign up in our league up until the start of the tournament at 8:30am Saturday. Go to make your team, go to: http://uk.eurofantasyfootball.yahoo.net/app/ Then to join our league, go to the "my league" link, and select "join/found". Our league is:  Oregon Eurotrash '08 Password: goducks Any questions email Andy Kraushaar at:  akrausha@uoregon.edu CLUB POSTINGS: 4/10/08 Soccer is Real Futbol Announcement for Sunday and Leadership Search: As the Premier League season winds down, I think it is important our club provides members with all the best LIVE games, so I will be showing both the Manchester United v. Arsenal match and the Liverpool v. Blackburn games live at my house this Sunday.  The Man U v. Arsenal match should be pretty exciting and crucial for Man U’s title hopes, so although the 2nd half will be on at Taylor’s starting at 9am, I will show it from the start at 8am.  But come early at 7:45am to grab a full proper English “fry-up” breakfast (eggs, beans, toast, sausages, mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, HP Sauce, Coleman’s Mustard, Nutella, tea, coffee, juice, etc.).  Cost is $5, regardless of whether or not you watch both games or don’t eat, so you might as well!!  And come even earlier, at 5:30am if you want to watch the Liverpool v. Blackburn game too!  OK, to recap: Sunday 13 April at Jim’s House, 2675 Cresta De Ruta, $5: *5:30am – Liverpool v. Blackburn (Live at Jim’s) *7:45am – Proper English “Fry-Up” Breakfast *8am – Arsenal v. Manchester United (Live at Jim’s) *Jim’s house is located at 2675 Cresta De Ruta St., Eugene, OR (mapquest it or see the map on our website).  Park on the West side of the street and walk up the steep driveway, we’ll be around back in the guest/soccer house.  If you get lost, call 503-990-9368.   The Club Needs Your Help!!!: During the matches on Sunday we’ll be discussing the future direction of the club and trying to identify people who would be willing to take over as the leadership team for next year, as myself and some of the other organizers will be graduating this year.  As you may know, we are an ASUO Club at the University of Oregon and will be receiving university funding for special events such as viewing the FA Cup Final on May 17th. *In addition to our discussion on Sunday, we will also be meeting tomorrow night (Friday) at 9pm at my house to put together our funding proposal for next week and anyone who is interested in attending and/or becoming a leader for next year should PLEASE email me even if you cannot make it so I can put you on the list of interested people. CLUB POSTINGS: 3/25/08 1. The “U of O World Cup” charity soccer tournament dates have been set for May 17-18!  There are openings for 8 more teams.  The exact details are still being arranged, but the cost should be around $250 per team and teams fill up quickly.  For more information, contact Steve Martinez at smartin9@uoregon.edu. 2. The U of O Women's Soccer Team are playing 2 free spring games at Pape Field (below):  They are also going to put on a free coaching clinic in a month.   2 May at 7pm vs. Oregon State 10 May at 10am v. Seattle University CLUB POSTINGS: 3/8/08 1) The “U of O World Cup” charity soccer tournament dates have been set for May 17-18!  There are openings for 8 more teams.  The exact details are still being arranged, but the cost should be around $250 per team and teams fill up quickly.  For more information, contact Steve Martinez at smartin9@uoregon.edu or come by the information table a the U of O Bookstore across from Taylors (where we will be watching the Champions League games) on Wednesday 5 March. 2) The U of O Women's Soccer Team are playing 2 free spring games at Pape Field (below):  They are also going to put on a free coaching clinic in a month.   2 May at 7pm vs. Oregon State 10 May at 10am v. Seattle Universit Want to become a ref?  You can earn some great money and you learn the game MUCH better, for instance you will learn the “over and back offside” the least understood offside call in the game!  There will be a new referee clinic for USSF (US Soccer Federation) on March 8th and 9th (you have to make BOTH days from about 9-5 at Churchill HS is Eugene) and then you can start reffing games right away!  If interested: Location: Churchill High School, Room J-9 Time: Saturday, March 8th, 8:30am -6:00pm AND Sunday March 9th  9:00-6:00pm Cost:  Training Clinic $35; after passing USSF test on Sunday $35 to register with USSF  Pre-registration required.  Send check made out to Oregon Referee Committee for $35 to: Jim Lakehomer POBox 5256 Eugene, OR 97405 email: jlakehomer@earthlink.net Message phone: 541-484-0697 2/5/08: INCREDIBLE games to watch on Wednesday, plus want to earn $?........ Want to become a ref?  You can earn some great money and you learn the game MUCH better, for instance you will learn the “over and back offside” the least understood offside call in the game!  There will be a new referee clinic for USSF (US Soccer Federation) on March 1st and 2nd (you have to make BOTH days from about 9-5 at Churchill HS is Eugene) and then you can start reffing games right away!  If interested, please send an email to Jim Lakehomer at jlakehomer@earthlink.net 1/31/08: Team looking for 2 more indoor soccer players: We have 6 guys, most with high school experience but none in great shape. We only need 2 or 3 more to have a full team. Games start second week in feb. It's indoor with full walls and no out of bounds so it's fast paced but not insanely competitive. The cost would be somewhere around $50/ea plus a $15 membership fee that is good for a year. I hope some peeps out there are feeling nostalgic for the glory days of high school soccer - re-live your youth and meet some cool guys. Contact Jeff Ballard @ 512-751-6875 or email jballard210@yahoo.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to earn some money as a referee?   There is an introductory USSF REFEREE TRAINING CLINIC THIS WEEKEND (January 26-27th).  If you know anyone else who may be interested please forward this information.  The details are: Location: Churchill High School, Room J-9 Time: Saturday, January  26th 8:30am -6:00pm            Sunday January 27th 9:00-6:00pm   Cost:  Training Clinic $35; after passing USSF test on Sunday $35 to register with USSF Pre-registration required.  Please contact: Jim Lakehomer email: jlakehomer@earthlink.net Message phone: 541-484-0697 Lane County Referee’s Association: http://lcsra.org/new-referees/ Congratulations!  Soccer is Real Futbol has been approved as an official ASUO organization, thanks to the efforts of Tim, Jim, Elijah, and Glenn (thanks guys).  This means we can apply for funding for events and also advertise through the university. Soccer Equipment and Team Jerseys: The best stores in Eugene to get equipment or supporters kit is Direct Kick Soccer Shop, located at 2392 W 11th Ave. or online at www.directkickonline.com  They have a GREAT selection of international soccer team apparel such as jerseys ($30), flags ($15), etc.!  You can also buy team gear from your club’s website so they’ll get your money to spend on better players, but if you are cheap like me, www.ebay.com  works just fine as I’ve had great luck buying around 30 jerseys from ebay, even with foreign sellers. But as I said, Direct Kick Soccer Shop right here in Eugene has an awesome selection of international kit for really great prices too! Playing Opportunities: Want to PLAY some soccer? Here are some opportunities………… University of Oregon MEN’S Club Soccer Team (students only). As the U of O does NOT have an men’s NCAA team, this is the best team at the university and they travel to play other university teams. Info: www.uoregon.edu/~clbsprts/clublist.php?clbnum=29 University of Oregon WOMEN’S Club Soccer Team (students only): www.uoregon.edu/~wcsoccer/ or www.uoregon.edu/~clbsprts/clublist.php?clbnum=30 University Rec Center Tournaments (Intramural, students only): Men’s, Women’s, and Coed Indoor Leagues start Oct. 11th. We will probably be organizing some teams from our club. http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_programs/rec_sports/sport_information/soccer_indoor_info.pdf Indoor Soccer Scramble (1 day free event): http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_programs/rec_sports/sport_information/soccer_indoor_scramble.pdf *There is also an outdoor intramural league that starts in April. Indoor Leagues (Open to ALL): There is a great indoor league in Springfield. Below is the website: www.kickcity.com/soccer City Leagues (Open to ALL): City Leagues have already started for this fall, but we will post the spring league information when it becomes available. Pick-Up Games: We will be organizing some pick-up games as a club soon. Soccer Equipment: One of the best stores in Eugene to get kit is Direct Kick, located at 2392 W 11th Ave. www.directkickonline.com/index.htm Soccer Jerseys: Want to get a Steven Gerrard jersey? Or perhaps another great kit? If you want to support your favorite team, go directly to their website because then they’ll get your money to spend on better players. Or if you are cheap like me, buy one on www.ebay.com I’ve had great luck with ebay, even with foreign sellers. More links: U of O Women’s NCAA Soccer: The women’s soccer program is pretty incredible these days and there are many reasons to watch them play, the number one reason being that it is quality futbol. Their fall schedule is: www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&KEY=NTOENQDAMYSDNCB.20070823212033&SPID=237&SPSID=4314 Portland Timbers: The Portland Timbers are the only professional team in Oregon. They are fun to watch because they really do have “atmosphere” (songs, chants, etc.) due to the fans, the “Timbers Army.” They are in the playoffs, and should have a few more games. Website: www.portlandtimbers.com Champions League: Here are the group draws for the 1st round that start 18 September: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=uefa.champions&cc=5739 High School Games: The Oregon high school season is kicking off and there is a lot of great live soccer to watch if you are so inclined. For instance on Monday Sept. 10th Jesuit is playing at South Eugene HS (400 East 19th) at 6pm, both of which are among the top teams in the state. 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