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CONCACAF/Russia 2018 Unexpected Hexagonal The U.S. National Team in deep trouble for World Cup qualification Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS he qualifying process in BRUCE ARENA RETURNS AS the CONCACAF region U.S. COACH ended with great surpris- Klinsmann’s poor results got him es. The first two games of fired at the end of last year. And the hexagonal made it clear which now Bruce Arena has come on teams almost have a spot in Russia board, who had coached the U.S. and those that will have to struggle national team from 1998–2006, to get one. The USMNT got off to leading them to the quarterfinal a bad start: a 2-1 loss to Mexico in round of the 2002 World Cup. He Columbus and a 4-0 humiliating was fired after a disappointing per- defeat by Costa Rica. The stars and formance during the group stage stripes are bottom of the six-nation elimination in the 2006 World group. Costa Rica is the big sur- Cup. The five-time MLS Cup cham- prise by leading the hex with two pion has now been given a second convincing victories, and a good chance. He arrives with far more goal difference. Mexico moved up experience than he had when his to second place. Panama and Hon- first national team. With a new duras are also battling for a spot. coach and a few months to pre- pare, our team looks to accom- plish a difficult but not an impos- sible task.

STANDINGS #P TEAMS MP W D L GE GA +/- PTS 1 costa Rica 6 2 2 0 0 6 0 +6 2 Mexico 4 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 3 Panama 4 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 4 Honduras 3 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 5 T&T 0 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 6 USA 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 -5

COMING SOON Mar. 24, 2017 USA VS HONDURAS TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO VS PANAMA MEXICO VS COSTA RICA

Mar. 28, 2017 PANAMA VS USA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO VS MEXICO HONDURAS VS COSTA RICA bruce arena

WHAT TO EXPECT

Costa Rica Mexico Panama Honduras Trinidad USA The Ticos Mexico na- The Canale- The team and Despite expect to tional team ros are aim- hopes to Tobago bad results, win their started the ing for their make a third The team is they're still CONCACAF year with first world World Cup participating favorites to World Cup optimism. finals. “If in a row. The in its first finish in the qualifiers, Three of its we can win goal of Los hexagonal top three. regard- next four our home Catrachos since 2010, “We have less of the qualifiers match- is to finish unfortunate- enough tal- opponent. are at home, es, we’re among the ly has failed ent to build Costa Rica El Tri has through to top three to to take a a good team sits alone at a great the World secure an single point. and end up the top of opportunity Cup”, said automatic The Soca in Russia,” the six-team to clinch its defensive berth to Rus- Warriors’ said Arena. hexagonal place. Roman Tor- sia 2018. hope for a field. res. fresh start. 5 01.13.2017 | Year 1 | #17 | Miami, FL PLANETSOCCERNEWS

UEFA.com Team of the Year 2016 THE IDEAL TEAM

Internet users who love European soccer voted for their favorite players to be part of the ideal team

Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS ore than 7 million Defender: Gerard and joined Madrid from Bayern. votes from all over the Piqué (Barcelona & Fifth year running at least one Ger- ALL-TIME RECORDS world, mostly (62%) Spain) man makes the all-star side. sent by fans under the In the team for the fifth ageM of 24, decided who should be 3time, matching the tally of Phil- Midfielder: An- named the best players for every lip Lahm. Only Puyol and Ramos drés Iniesta (Bar- position on the field. This UEFA have more selections among de- celona & Spain) event confirmed the best ones, left fenders. Selected for the sixth out several stars, but it is online 8time, a record for his position. He democracy: every vote counts. Defender: Sergio surpasses Ronaldo – who made Ramos (Real Ma- the first five of his appearances The all-star selection includes drid & Spain) as a midfielder – and former club four newcomers, a front line that Received more votes than and international team-mate Xavi needs no introduction and a re- any4 other player. In the team for Hernández. cord-breaking goalkeeper. UEFA. the sixth time, equalling Carles com has an in-depth look at your Puyol's record for a defender. Fifth Forward: Lionel 2016 XI. successive selection – no other Messi (Barcelona & w defender has ever managed more Argentina) Goalkeeper: Buffon than three in a row. Makes the cut for the At 38, Buffon is the oldest 9eighth time – only Ronaldo has ever player to make the cut. Defender: Leonar- more inclusions. Returns to the Team of the do Bonucci (Juven- Year1 after a nine-year absence! tus & Italy) 0Forward: Antoine Thirteen-year span between first Selected for the first time Griezmann (Atléti- Five players retain their place from 2015: Ramos, and most recent selections is a re- 5having missed out in 2010 and co Madrid & France) Piqué, Iniesta, Ronaldo and Messi. cord (Cristiano Ronaldo is on 12). 2015. Only the third Juventus de- First inclusion in the final In the all-star XI for a fourth time, fender to make all-star team after XI1 having also been nominated in Real Madrid are the most represented club with surpassing Manuel Neuer (3). Iker Gianluca Zambrotta and Fabio 2015. four players; Barcelona hold the record with six Casillas, with six, holds the record Cannavaro in 2006 (both ended Third player – after Zlatan Ibra- in 2010 and 2009. for goalkeeper selections. that year in Spain). himović and Neymar – to play up front alongside Ronaldo and Messi The selection of Luka Modrić means there have Defender: Jérôme Midfielder: Luka in our team. now been 22 different nations represented. Boateng (Bayern Modrić (Real Ma- München & Germa- drid & Croatia) 1Forward: Cristia- Boateng, Bonucci, Modrić and Griezmann take ny) First Croatian to make the no Ronaldo (Real the all-time number of selected players to 78. 2Selected for the first time after a 6Team of the Year. Madrid & Portugal) third successive nomination. Previously nominated in 2008, Selected for a record 11th Madrid have been represented in the XI for 11 Previous Bayern defenders to have 2011 and 2014. time,1 three more than any other years running. made the cut: Bixente Lizarazu, player has managed. Tenth year Patrik Andersson, David Alaba and Midfielder: Toni running, five in midfield (2004 The Spanish Liga continues record of always Lahm. Kroos (Real Madrid and 2007-2010), five in attack. having at least one player selected. & Germany) Returns to the team having Sergio Agüero has been nominated six times 7had his first selection in 2014, the without ever making the final XI – a record. year he won the FIFA World Cup 6 PLANETSOCCERNEWS 01.13.20175.27. 2016 | |Year Year 1 1 | |#17 #4 | Miami, FL

Dream or nightmare Beckham’s stadium in Miami, without a future There are not enough partners who can contribute 300 million dollars for its construction

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n 2014, David Beckham an- States. At the beginning the idea was nounced with great fanfare the to build the stadium right on the bay, construction of a stadium in close to the port, but the authorities the city of Miami, in order to neglected that idea claiming that it Ihave a team from the city of Florida was going to create too much traffic. in the Major Soccer League (MLS). Later Beckham started to buy land in Today, almost three years later, this Overtown, a traditional Afro-Amer- dream seems to be more like a night- ican neighborhood in Miami, still mare. This is because the famous for- marginal and affected by the abun- mer English player hasn’t been able dant consumption of heroine, ac- to get partners who can contribute cording to the El País a newspaper the 300 million dollars that the sta- from Madrid. dium would cost. Those who seemed to be possibly interested were: The accounts Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea, do not balance a Chinese investors fund or the solid Beckham’s company has invested company, Qatar Sports Investment, about 45 million dollars in the land owner of Paris Saint-Germain. But and the club’s license for the MLS, the problem is not only in the delay, less than one fourth of the possible people are also upset due to the lack total cost, including the players’ wag- of decision making, one of them is es. The most viable solution to the Don Garber, the MLS director, who current situation is probably the Qa- recently suggested that Beckham tari fund that besides money could should abandon the project. “I’ve also provide a valuable brand associ- learned that you can’t do everything ation between Beckham and the Par- you want. Sometimes you’ve got to is Saint-Germain. The MLS directors take a step back”, said Garber. are attracted by the best brands of European soccer, as was with David A brand that Villa and Pirlo’s City FC, a hasn’t taken off company created between Manches- The Miami Beckham United, name ter City and the , given to the company created for this the famous baseball team. project and possibly the team, if the The MLS’s pressure on Beckham is project takes place, has bought two due to the potential loss of revenues thirds of almost four acres of land implied in having a franchise frozen. that the stadium would cover, with a The MLS wants to connect with the capacity of 25,000 attendees. Beck- vibrant Latin culture of Miami, but ham has run into the harsh reality of David Beckham is not getting the the land prices in Miami, one of the money, and the chiefs’ patience is most expensive places in the United reaching its limit.

A very personal team

"I want to create a very personal team", says Beckham. Some of the stars he could attract are Ibrahimovic, whom he met in the PSG, Gerard Piqué, his fellow countryman Wayne Rooney and Antoine Griezmann, who has said that he would like to finish his career The initial artistic rendering in Miami with of Beckham’s possible stadium Beckham. in Miami.

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Champion- ships

3 Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, CRISTIANO RONALDO 2008–09 1 FA Cup: 2003–04

2 Football League Cup: 2005–06, GLOBAL 2008–09 1 FA Community SOCCER Shield: 2007 3 UEFA Cham- pions League: 2007–08, 2013–14, ICON 2015–16 Portugal National 3 FIFA Club World Cup: 2008, 2014, Team captain and Real 2016 Madrid star, Cristiano 1 La Liga: 2011–12 Ronaldo is one of the 2 Copa del Rey: greatest players in 2010–11, 2013–14 the world "I am an ambitious 1 Supercopa de España: 2012 Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS player with 2 UEFA Super Cup: rom his early days ly evolved into the team’s only one 2014, 2016 in Sporting Lisbon most important player and to the glory days went on to become one of objective: 1 UEFA European in Real Madrid, the greatest players in Pre- Championship: FCristiano Ronaldo was al- mier League history. victory for 2016 ways destined for great- ness. Born as the fifth child A brilliant year my team" to a cook and a gardener, The Portuguese attacker Cristiano’s road to success has scored 51 goals in 55 Senior was full of challenges and games for his club Real FIFA 2016 CR7, The Best. Cristiano was voted the Men's Player of the Year last Jan- difficulties. Gifted with -ex Madrid and Portugal Na- Career uary 9th. Besides this tittle, he was named Champions ceptional ability to beat tional Soccer Team during Sporting CP League top scorer as Madrid won the competition in Milan, opponent players and to 2016. Ronaldo played an he was also IFHHS World's Best Top Goalscorer, won the find the goal from any an- important role in Real Ma- (Portugal, Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year, World Soccer’s player gle, the Portuguese player drid’s triumph against rival 2002-2003) of the year and the Best European Sportsman award. 2016 is fast, tricky, powerful and Atletico Madrid to become Manchester was Cristiano Ronaldo’s year and the best year for Real definitely a modern soccer European champions for a United Madrid that contributed with 5 of the best players: Sergio hero. record-extending 11th time. Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos and Modric played with: 'The Best' Then, assisting Portugal (England, CR7. Amazing talent National Team at Euro 2016 2003-2009) At the age of 18 Cristiano in France to win a transcen- Voting for The Best Men’s player: Real Madrid Ronaldo was already play- dental international trophy Cristiano Ronaldo (34,54%) ing for Manchester Unit- for the first time. After un- (Spain, Messi (26,42%) ed. Sir Alex Ferguson, the believable 12 months, Cris- 2009 - present) Griezmann (7,53%) legendary United coach, tiano Ronaldo’s remarkable Neymar (6,23%) was so impressed by Cris- run of success continues. Luis Suárez (5,11%) tiano’s talent that the club Real Madrid star won the launched a $15.9 million Ballon d'Or award for the WHO IS HE? bid. The transfer fee made best soccer player in the Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Cristiano, at the time, the World. It is the fourth time Santos Aveiro most expensive teenager in the 31-year-old Portuguese Place of birth: Madeira, Portugal history of English soccer. icon has won the award Date of birth: February 5, 1985 Ronaldo became Manches- previously winning it in Height: 6 ft 1 in ter United's first-ever Por- 2008, 2013 and 2014 re- Weight: 80 kg tuguese player, who quick- spectively. Parents: Maria Dolores and José Dinis Playing position: Forward

Desde sus inicios en Sporting de Lisboa Sir Alex Ferguson, el entrenador legendario Portugal durante el 2016. Ronaldo jugó un CRISTIANO RONALDO hasta sus días de gloria en el Real Madrid, del United, quedó tan impresionado con el papel importante en el triunfo del Real Ma- Cristiano Ronaldo siempre estuvo destina- talento de Cristiano que el club realizó una drid contra su rival Atlético Madrid al lograr ICONO DEL do a la grandeza. Nacido como el quinto oferta de $ 15.9 millones. El fichaje convir- convertirse en los campeones extendiendo hijo de una humilde familia, su camino al tió a Ronaldo, en ese momento, en el juga- así su récord a once veces. De igual manera, SOCCER MUNDIAL éxito ha estado lleno de desafíos y dificul- dor adolescente más costoso en la historia apoyando al equipo nacional de Portugal tades. Dotado con una habilidad excepcio- del soccer inglés. Ronaldo llegó a ser el pri- en la Euro 2016 en Francia para ganar un Capitán de la selección nacional de Portugal y nal para vencer a sus oponentes y lograr mer jugador portugués en el Manchester trascendental trofeo internacional por pri- estrella del Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo es uno anotar desde cualquier ángulo, el jugador United, quien rápidamente se transformó mera vez. Después de 12 increíbles meses, de los jugadores de soccer más importantes en el portugués es rápido, astuto, potente y de- en el jugador más importante del equipo el camino de notables éxitos de Cristiano mundo finitivamente un héroe del soccer en la ac- hasta convertirse en uno de los más gran- Ronaldo continúa. La estrella del Real Ma- tualidad. des en la historia de la Liga Premier. drid ganó el Balón de Oro como el mejor jugador en el mundo. Es la cuarta ocasión Asombroso talento Un año brillante que el ícono portugués de 31 años ha ob- A la edad de 18 años Cristiano Ronaldo ya El atacante portugués ha anotado 51 goles tenido el premio ganándolo anteriormente estaba jugando para el Manchester United. en 55 juegos para su club el Real Madrid y en el 2008, 2013 y el 2014 respectivamente.

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WESTON TRYOUT “We are looking What is the De- velopment Aca- for players with demy Program? Following a comprehensive review of elite player development good technique” in the United States and around the world, U.S. Soccer created Santiago Bedoya, Weston’s the Development Director of Operations, Academy in 2007. The Academy Program's explains the club’s vision to philosophy is based on bring in new players through a increased training, less total games, and more high level tryout meaningful games using international rules of Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS competition. The Academy has 150 he year has just begun more technical kind of soccer. total clubs, comprised and Weston FC is start- of teams across five age ing on its right foot: on What can a kid expect at groups: U-12, U-13, U-14, January 18th they will the end of the day of the U-15/16, and U-17/18. Tbe having the first tryout to iden- tryout? The Academy Program tify players that can access the They can receive good training focuses on positively “Academy” Program on the 2017- and good advice. In case they are impacting everyday club 2018 season. selected, there are interviews environments to assist with the parents and informa- in maximizing youth What is the objective tive sessions, because the level player development of Weston’s tryouts this is demanding: training 4 times a across the country. year? week, playing a game at the end The Academy values To find the best players in South of the week, national and inter- individual development Florida and attract them to our national trips. For example, we of elite players over Academy Program. participated at the Beppe Viola winning trophies and Tournament in Italy in 2016, and titles. The Academy How many players does this year in April 11 to 16 we will sets the standard for Weston’s Academy Program be in the MIC (Mediterranean elite environments have? International Cup) in Barcelona. for youth soccer clubs Currently, the program has 8 This year we are travelling with nationwide and is a part teams, and we are working with all the Academy teams. It is a of U.S. Soccer's global an average of 200 players. We huge showcase, a great oppor- leadership position in are one of the few clubs in south tunity. Teams like Real Madrid, youth soccer that will Florida to have an Academy Pro- Barcelona, Manchester United, impact thousands of gram for boys and girls. We will Liverpool, Arsenal and others players. soon officially share information have competed there. Weston about the Academy Program for will be there! The Academy is girls. currently in the process Is there any future proj- of expanding its How many players do you ect of Weston that excites programming to include expect to attract? you? a Girls' Development It is our first year making this We are working with the PDL Academy that will begin specific tryout in January to link (Premier Development League), in Fall 2017. players to the Academy Pro- of the USL (United Soccer (Source: www.ussoccerda.com) gram, so we don’t have a history League), which is a league that yet. But we are sure that at least is linked to the MLS and can be 50 new players will have the big a good showcase for the players chance of joining our teams. to open a way to the big leagues of soccer in the United States. What are you looking for This would allow players to have specifically when you se- much exposition and opportu- lect a player? nities. And in February, we will Due to the cultural profile of a have our biggest tournament of big part of our community, more the year, and maybe the biggest Weston FC Latin American, initially we fo- in the United States, the Weston Academy cus more on technique. At first, Cup & Showcase 2017. We have we don’t see the kids’ physical registered 500 teams already Weston FC is one of the condition. We like to work on and we will be reaching more Clubs nationwide that ball possession, precise touch, a than 700 total. has been named by US Soccer as a US Soccer Development Academy WHO IS HE? Program. Weston FC Full name: Santiago Bedoya was accepted into this Age: 28 esteemed program by Origin: New Jersey, USA US Soccer in 2007, and Favorite Team: Arsenal has been consistently Player he admires: “Kun” Agüero recognized by US Favorite Food: Colombian Academy Soccer as one Favorite Place: Budapest of the top soccer clubs in Favorite Books: “I’m Zlatan Ibra- the country. himovic”, and “Leading” of Sir Alex (Source: www.westonfc.com) Fergusson 13 01.13.2017 | Year 1 | #17 | Miami, FL HEALTH

Routine Sleep habits of great athletes The relationship between sleep and sports performance Text & PHOTO: NEWSROOM/MEDIAPLUS f you want to make cred for Real Madrid and to Littlehales, “Now Ga- great plays and the resting discipline is reth works according to score many goals, very strict in their field the time the game starts. you might need to of training. Every day, He has a routine before Iimprove your sleep hab- between one and three in and after the game. If the its. Of course, you must the afternoon, the players game starts at 7:45 pm, also train, but to have a and their coaching staff his sleeping time is 2:00 better performance in take a nap to recharge en- am. He wakes up at 6:30 any sport, it is important ergies and put forth their am and eats his breakfast. to get good rest. best effort in the soccer If he is still tired, he takes field. a 90 minute nap at the Important role times mentioned before Many sport teams, in- Bale’s case until he gets all the sleep cluding Real Madrid, have Soccer player Gareth Bale he needs.” discovered the important used to go to sleep and role that sleep plays in wake up really late, with FAST FACT athletic performance, little energy in the morn- Sleeping poorly for 64 and that is why they are ing, before he reached hours reduces the body’s using new training meth- his highest performance. strength and power; ex- ods. According to one of This is very common cessive fatigue can force the leaders of Madrid’s among athletes, espe- the body to consume its medical services, sleep cially after competing in protein reserves, affect- and rest must be a part games. ing muscle mass and in- of training. They recom- Real Madrid hired a rec- creasing the risk of tears mend players to have ognized sleep specialist, to the muscles. healthy sleeping habits. Nick Littlehales, who cre- ated a sleep profile for Besides, naptime is sa- each player. According

It is recommended to start a prep routine 90 minutes before going to sleep, turning off the T.V., mobile devices and other electronic gadgets that radiate light. Taking a shower before bed allows the body to relax, as does drinking a glass of warm milk, for dairy is rich in tryptophan, which stimulates the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and melatonin, which help boost sleep. 14 PLANETSOCCERNEWS 01.13.2017 | Year 1 | #17 | Miami, FL

BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP 2017 THE BALL IS ROLLING ON THE BEACH Bahamas gets ready for beach soccer world cup hosting with CONCACAF finals

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ahamas, host of the 2017 Beach six times. Mexico has staged the event on Soccer World Cup, will also wel- four occasions, while Costa Rica and Brazil come the 2017 CONCACAF Beach hosted the competition once each. Soccer Championship on Febru- aryB 20-26 which will qualify two teams for U.S. Team the World cup. The Bahamas, pre-quali- The U.S. beach soccer national team, who fied as host as one of the three CONCACAF previously competed in Beach Soccer countries at the World Cup, will welcome World Cups in Brazil and Tahiti be- 16 teams for the regional competition. tween 2005 and 2013, is seeking to qualify for the competition for the Four groups & four teams fifth time. CONCACAF has host- The beach soccer teams will compete in ed its own beach soccer qualify- round-robin play in four groups of four ing competition since 2006. The teams each. Following this, the winner and Stars and Stripes has won both the runner-up from each group will advance 2006 and 2007 editions. The U.S. to the quarterfinals. The third- and fourth- started 2013 by winning the CONCA- placed teams from each group will also play CAF Beach Soccer Championship in Baha- in positioning matches over the final three mas. The team qualified for the 2013 FIFA match dates. Barbados beach soccer team Beach Soccer World Cup after defeating has replaced Guatemala in the champion- Costa Rica 4-2 in the semifinals. ship. Guatemala is currently suspended by FIFA from taking part in international com- Experience petitions. An experienced coaching staff will lead the U.S. squad at the CONCACAF Beach Soccer A party in the Bahamas Championship. As Head coach, Eddie Soto In the words of Anton Sealy, President of brings enormous experience to the team. the Bahamas Football Association, “We He has great passion for beach soccer and are very proud to welcome once again the is a true winner at the highest level of every CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship. tournament. The Assistant coach is Francis The fans will have an extraordinary oppor- Farberoff, former captain of the U.S. beach tunity to see the best teams compete for soccer national team. Farberoff- who is also the title. Bahamians have embraced beach President of FBS-FC in Aventura, Miami- led soccer and we are confident that this tour- the team to three CONCACAF Champion- nament will help generate greater excite- ship triumphs during his years as captain. ment and anticipation for the 2017 FIFA He played for the USA team in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.” The CONCACAF Beach Soccer World Cup in 2005, 2006, Beach Soccer Championship has been held 2007, and 2013.

FIFA BEACH QUALIFIED TEAMS CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship 2017 SOCCER WORLD • Nigeria Group A CUP BAHAMAS 2017 Bahamas Jamaica Belize Guyana USA beach soccer team welcomes Japan national • Senegal team to play two friendly matches at the • Italy Group B Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event Mexico Barbados Canada Guadeloupe will take place • Poland on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 at 10:00 am in front of B • Portugal Group C Hotel. USA is in United States Trinidad & Tobago Antigua and Barbuda US Virgin Islands the final stage • Switzerland of preparation for the world cup qualifying round • Bahamas Group D to be played in Bahamas from El Salvador Costa Rica Panama Turks & Caicos Islands February 20 to 26. • Tahiti 15 01.13.2017 | Year 1 | #17 | Miami, FL hALFTIME

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