The Miami FC Blues tied with the Tampa Bay Rowdies this Saturday at Lockhart Stadium in Ft Lauderdale. It was a vibrant game which saw the lead change many times. The Coastal Cup was in dispute and was awarded to Tampa after they came out on top after 4 games defeating Miami once and equalizing the other 3 games. The Rowdies this way avenged their elimination from the Open Cup earlier this year at the hands of the Blues. Miami later was eliminated by MLS side Houston Dynamo.
All pictures by Robert Scorca. Special thanks to Victor Palkaninec , be sure to check out his site for more pictures and comments about the game go HERE Read Miami Ultra Juan Ruiz's "Tales from the Bleachers" as he tells you about occurences that take place in section 120, the tailgate and every place at Lockhart Stadium. Check it out at Miamisoccerfan.com
Miami FC fought hard but all for naught as the Houston Dynamo defeated the Blues in Houston. Paulo Araujo Jr and Christian Gomez were constantly mentioned on the radio broadcast for their constant attacks specifically in the first half. The man of the match for Miami in my opinion was Goalkeeper Caleb Patterson who stopped a penalty and many other shots by the Dynamo players to keep it close almost until the end.
Miami FC was eliminated from the U.S Open Cup by the Houston Dynamo (MLS) by a final score of 1-0 at Robertson Stadium in the third round of the competition. Despite numerous scoring opportunities and an acrobatic penalty kick save by Caleb Patterson, the Blues were unable to take advantage and suffered the shutout loss. Miami will travel to Tampa on Sunday, July 4th to square off against the up-state rival FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, for the second game of the “Coastal Cup”.
Landon Donovan on Letterman Letterman congratulated Donovan on his and the team’s World Cup performance and for "bringing the country together." Saturday's match between the U.S. and Ghana was the most-watched soccer game in U.S. history, registering 19.4 million viewers on ABC and Univision combined.
"I thought we did a great job," Donovan told Letterman. "I think this time was a little more special 'cause I think we really felt the love back home and that made it really, really special for us."
U.S. Open Cup continues for Miami FC as they take on MLS side Houston Dynamo in the third round of the cup. The game takes place today Tuesday, June 29 at Robertson Field and will start at 8:30 p.m. EST.
As of this moment there seems to be no live video feed (If I find one I'll let you know) but you can listen to the game if you go to Sports Talk 790 in Houston.
It will be the first ever meeting between the two teams and the second time the Blues have faced an MLS team in the U.S. Open Cup. Miami FC dropped a 2-1 decision to FC Dallas in the third round of the 2008 competition.
Below is a picture of Miami Ultra Pedro and Miami FC players Zach Kirby and Sean Cameron who were checking out the USA vs Ghana game over at Wowies in Boca this past Saturday!
Despite a hard-fought second half effort, Miami FC was unable to defeat the Austin Aztex at home as a late penalty kick gave the visiting Aztex a 2-1 victory as the Blues prepare for an extended road trip. The Blues will travel out west to take on the Houston Dynamo on Tuesday, June 29 in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. The match is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. EST You can read more at NASL.com Following are pictures taken by Robert Scorca during the Aztex game. Pictures by Robert Scorca
Join the Miami Ultras at the official Sam's Army watch party at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus located at 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134-5319 (305) 774-1883 Come watch USA vs Ghana! Show up early and look for Captain America and Uncle Sam. Support the USA as they try to advance to the quarterfinals. Game starts at 2 pm! Miami FC will be hosting a watch party at Wowies Sports Grill located at 7036 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33433-3404 (561)392-5040 For more info go HERE
Be sure to also support GoUSABid Miami at http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/miami-fl/ and help bring the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the United States. Miami is currently 2nd in the standings with 34,347 people signing up so far, we need to be in 1st place! Vote humans!
Soccer Saturday continues as Miami FC faces Austin 7:30 pm at Lockhart Stadium. Come out and support Miami FC! Get there early for the tailgate.
Road trip to Tampa info:
Miami FC is gearing up for its first road trip to Tampa Bay and is offering fans a chance to travel up-state to watch the Blues take on the Rowdies on July 4 with the Rivalry Roadtrip Package. The package includes Luxury Motorcoach transportation to and from Tampa, a gameday ticket for the match, refreshments provided by Holy Mackerel Beer, Regalia Vodka, Good Spirits and Powerade, and a post-game fireworks show.
The Blues have advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup after their 2-1 victory in extra time over the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Blues will go to Texas to take on the Houston Dynamo of MLS in the next round on June 29. Read more at Miamifc.com Here are some fan videos of the Miami FC victory over Tampa by Miami Ultra Matt Berkshire ***Danger, Beware, Profanity Alert***
Abe Thompson Victory Penalty kick
Miami FC Ultras chant drunken rednecks at the Tampa Bay Fannies
The Miami FC Blues tied with the Tampa Bay Rowdies this Saturday at Lockhart Stadium in Ft Lauderdale. It was a vibrant game which saw the lead change many times. The Coastal Cup was in dispute and was awarded to Tampa after they came out on top after 4 games defeating Miami once and equalizing the other 3 games. The Rowdies this way avenged their elimination from the Open Cup earlier this year at the hands of the Blues. Miami later was eliminated by MLS side Houston Dynamo.
All pictures by Robert Scorca.
