The UrbanHonking AC Futsal Team
Posted by: kmikeym | From: November 1, 2006
UrbanHonking is proud to present the UrbanHonking.com AC, our first official sports team playing in the Portland Futsal League.
Futsal dates back to 1930 when the indoor 5 on 5 style was played in Uruguay and Brazil. Originally governed by its own body, Futsal is now run by FIFA. The main differences in Futsal other than the number of players (5 compared to 11) are that Futsal is played with a ball that is smaller and heavier, and there are no walls (as is typical with indoor soccer). With the smaller field size this makes for a very fast paced game.
The UrbanHonking AC is playing its inaugural season in the Men's Division 3 League, with the first game being played on November 9th against AC Felonious Kick. We had our first practice this past Sunday and I spent some time getting to know the players:
With only eight confirmed players we do have room for two more on the roster. Interested players should contact Ryan Wise or Mike Merrill (or post here in the comments).
The UrbanHonking AC plays a total of eight games each against a different team; AC Felonious Kick, The Starters, Relentless, Wendy's Flyers, Dudes FC, Legion of Doom, Astro Glide, and Samba Boys. The top two teams at the end of the season play for the division championship, and the winner is promoted to the Division 2 league.
Also, we should start making cheers. I start by proposing: " S ! C ! O ! TUH-TEE! SCOTT WITH TWO TEES !"
It's sure to catch on.
Posted by: freddy at November 2, 2006 9:44 AM
Cheers are a great idea!
"Can I get a U?" "Can I get a R?" "Can I get a B?" "Can I get a A?" "Can I get a N?" "Can I get a H?" "Can I get a O?" "Can I get another N?" "Can I get a K?" "Hey, where is everyone going?"
Posted by: Mikey at November 2, 2006 9:56 AM
As an out-of -town supporter of all things UrbanHonking, I'd like to know if there's a game scheduled around the weekend of Nov. 17-19.
And are there bobbleheads available?
Posted by: Momcat at November 2, 2006 6:32 PM
Alas, my multimillion-dollar contract with Albina Going FC runs until 2008.
Posted by: Adrian at November 2, 2006 8:00 PM
MC, we've got a game Thursday the 16th, I'm afraid you won't be here yet. Maybe Mikey will take video.
Posted by: josh at November 3, 2006 11:36 AM
Gene- My husband might be interested in playing. Email me with info! Molly (fellow Vector Alum)
Posted by: Molly at November 15, 2006 2:20 PM
Post a comment:
Hey, who's that cutie in the hoodie? Since he "prefers not to say," maybe he'd go out on a date with me. Can you ask him if he's free on the evening of Nov. 8?
Posted by: freddy at November 2, 2006 9:42 AM