2012 Danone Nations Cup

HISTORY
The world cup of youth soccer has now restarted its qualification process for the 2012 Danone Nations Cup (DNC).
40 countries worldwide, 40 teams, 40 tournaments and more than 2.5 million children will participate in this global world-class event which now enters its 12th year.
The Danone Nations Cup is the world’s biggest football tournament for children aged 10 to 12. Throughout this competition, the values of Fair Play, Openness, Sharing and Pleasure are promoted to all involved.
Following the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, Groupe DANONE decided to create an international football tournament for kids.
In 2000, the 1st edition of the Danone Nations Cup took place, gathering 8 teams from 2 continents: Bulgaria, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Turkey and Ukraine. Already 35.000 players and 125.000 spectators worldwide! France became the first team to raise the DNC trophy, whilst Aydin Yilmaz, one of the Turkish players, is now playing as a professional for one the best clubs in his country: Galatasaray! Stories like these confirm the philosophy of the event: "Believe in your dreams".
In 2001 the event considerably grew up as 24 teams, representing 24 nations from 4 different continents. Giovani "Gio" dos Santos, former player of FC Barcelona, was chosen as the best player of the tournament. Reunion Islands won the competition in 2001, while Argentina won the 2002 edition. In 2003, the Danone Nations Cup moved up to a higher level! 32 countries participated and world class player Zinedine Zidane became the official ambassador of the competition. Between 2003 and 2006, the event has been respectively won by South Africa, Spain and Reunion Islands.
In the year 2007 the Danone Nations Cup took another step by gathering 40 countries from all over the world. Therefore, new countries joined the adventure such as Saudi Arabia, Chile, Hungary, Uruguay, Namibia and Bangladesh. The World Final took place in front of 35.000 spectators and more than 250 journalists. South Africa won its second DNC.
In 2008, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Mauritius Islands and Qatar took part in the event. 8 years after its first victory, the team representing France made its dream come true by winning the 9th edition in front of their ambassador and World Cup Champion Zinédine Zidane.
In 2009, for the first time, the Danone Nations Cup was planned to take place out of France, in Brazil. However because of the risks linked to the swine flu, it was postponed to 2010. This is why the 2010 edition in South Africa was such a unique and extraordinary edition, with both the 2009 & 2010 delegations playing in parallel both World Finals.

U.S. Qualifier
The U.S. qualifier will be played during the Memorial Day weekend, at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Tryouts will be held for the FUTSOC USA ENIGMA national select squad which will participate in the USA qualifier tournament of the 2012 Danone Cup.

U.S. Soccer Youth Affiliate
U.S. Club Soccer

Eligibility
Youth players born during the year 2000.

For further information:
Contact: Coach Jose Tamayo
Email: futsocusaenigma@aol.com
Website: www.futsocusa.net

2nd Annual FUTSOC Winter Mini Camp

Once again, in response to year-round requests for holiday down-time activities, we are proud to
offer our renowned soccer program during the Christmas holidays. Open to all levels of experience of
participants - beginner, intermediate and competitive level soccer players, this is a fun-filled program,
which is as exciting as our spring and summer versions.

who: boys and girls, ages 5 – 15
where: Tequesta Trace Park, in the City of Weston
when: weeks of December 19-23, 2011 and of December 26-30, 2011
times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to large demand, earlier drop-off and later pick-up may be available)
costs: $25.00 registration fee, due in advance to secure spot

Plan A - $175.00 two week full-day
Plan B - $100.00 full-day week program
Plan C - $50.00 half-day week program
Plan D - Team rate available (min. 8 players, validated by team registration)

details: * closely supervised - low counselor /participant ratio
* fully insured - liability and accidental policy
* must bring lunch

FUTSOC Thanksgiving Mini Camp

The inaugural 1st Annual FUTSOC Thanksgiving Soccer Program kicked off today at Tequesta Trace Park with great success, with an impressive grouping of the FUTSOC Juniors division, attended by 17 youths of the U-12, U-10 groupings, and nearly 30 attendees from the U-15 groups in the afternoon. This first day was quite well attended despite most schools still being in session until Wednesday. A larger contingent is expected for the second session on Tuesday, with the largest one to fill the third session on Wednesday. With a break on Thursday for the Thanksgiving Holiday, we are on stand-by to determine demand for the fourth and final day of this greatly requested mini-session soccer camp program!

The first day started with the usual warm-up routines which are so characteristic of the FUTSOC camp programs, followed by various activities in the training circuit and ultimately, games of 1 v 1, 3 v 3, 5 v 5, World Cup and full field scrimmage against another local area squad.

FUTSOC Amber U15 v SPFC D'Titanz 96/97
Game Review

Today, November 11, 2011, SFE FUTSOC U15 Amber displayed superb team play, strong tactical awareness and solid finishing, defeating a very feisty SPFC D'Titanz side, in Division 1 play. Leading the scoring was midfielder Carlos Pan with two (2) goals, midfielder Sebastian bolivar with one (1) goal, lateral midfielder Daniel Atilano with one (1) goal, forward Francisco Sainz with one (1) goal and Luis Ricardo with one (1) goal. Leading the way on the assists to those superb goal scorers, was midfielder / forward Diego Parra with three (3), lateral defender / midfielder Jessie Rabah with one (1) and team Captain German Dominguez with one (1).

Our boys took it to the opponent, firing twenty three (23) shots and connecting on a very high percentage eighteen (18) shots on goal (sog).

With this fine victory, SFE FUTSOC U15 Amber starts the Division 1 regular season at 1-0-0, with powerful Boca United our next scheduled match on December 3rd.

Man of the Match: Alejandro Pages (center back)- his strong defensive containment of the opponents attack and overall control of the defense make him the outstanding player of the match.

Congratulations on such a fine effort!

For a full game report Click Here

The First Annual FUTSOC Thanksgiving Mini Camp

Payable by: Cash, Check, Credit Card

SFE FUTSOC / FUTSOC USA

For all registration, documentation, and payment information for the upcomming 2011/2012 season.

Please Click Here

The Annual FUTSOC Summer Soccer Program

• Technical skill development
  
• Tactical concepts and applications
  
• Physical development and conditioning
  
• Applied soccer drills and exercises
  
• Teamwork, sportsmanship and social development
  
• Games (soccer golf, soccer volley, soccer tennis, etc.) 11 v 11, 5 v 5, 3 v 3, 1 v 1, and more
  

• Location: Tequesta Trace Park (on Indian Trace Blvd.), City Of Weston
  
• Dates: Monday, June 13th  through Friday, August 19th 2011
• Times: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
  

• Ages: Boys and Girls ages 4 – 18 years old (other ages subject to approval)
• Insurance: Fully insured (liability and accident insurance policy)  
• Supervision: Ratio of one (1) qualified counselor for every seven (7) participants 
• Provisions: Must bring your own lunch daily

Payable by: Cash, Check, Credit Card

REGISTER HERE

One of the original members of our storied soccer club, superb defender Nate Weiss is achieving great stature in Europe, playing for numerous teams. An original member of the famed Super Y league FUTSOC U14, U15 and U16 teams, Nate has played with some very prominent clubs in Europe, notably FK Jelgava from Latvia, with whom he participated in the Europa League, Adolfsbergs IK of Sweden, Longford Town of Ireland, and UD Arenal of Spain.

After a brief stint with the Chicago Fire of the MLS, Nate opted for a better opportunity abroad in Europe, where he could attract more attention in the international arena, choosing to play for Swedish professional club Tenhults IF and is now on loan to Swedish club Jonkopping Sodra.

A graduate of the famed North Carolina State Wolfpack collegiate team, it is only a matter of time before this outstanding and most dedicated player finds the top levels of soccer in the European Leagues. Our best wishes go out to our extraordinary alumnus!!

Aly Hassan, attacking forward for the U23 FUTSOC USA ENIGMA National Select squad, has had a whirlwind season these last months, called in for a tryout and playing for the top tier professional team of Ferencvarosi TC, of the Hungarian 1st Division.

After attracting much attention with the Kansas City Wizards and the Chcago Fire scouts of the MLS, during his performances at the U23 National Championships last summer, Aly Hassan has elevated his game to even greater heights after a very successful season with his Nova Southeastern University squad, and is now experiencing the highly competitive environment of the European soccer leagues.

We wish you much success, and will follow your successes very closely as you continue to expand into the higher levels of professional soccer!