A big congratulations to Brazil for winning a extremely hard fought Futsal World Cup. It took a Penalty Kick Phase to beat a extremely tough defending Champion Spain. Nice goals and some nice blocks by the goalie. Both teams should be proud but Brazil, you showed the world what the beautiful game of Futsal is all about.
Now it is time to prepare for the next World Cup in 4 years. US and other nations need to learn from this experience and build on it. US needs to build a solid Futsal program. From the Youth to the Adults. I am very disappointed on how US Media has covered the sport. Tape delayed coverage which was broadcast (in the most part) very late. Very little promotion on the Futsal World Cup. US Soccer Federation needs to push the game of Futsal much harder. I know Futsal can succeed in many levels in the US if given chance. I feel as though if we do not win something, we do not promote the sport. US in previous years has done well this time they had a very poor showing. Playing 10-15 games in a year will not cut it. Many nations have league's which they play over 100 games in a year. I stated before "Futsal should become a High School and College Sport". Plus in the future, Futsal would make a great Winter Sport during MLS and USSL off season. Maybe it is something MLS and USSL should get involved more. USSL does have a partnership with Super F League. See link to article: http://www.superfleague.com/affiliatedleagues/newstext.php?newsid=77&id=42 . According to one article, Iran maybe the next host of FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012.
Super F league's Website States "Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly basketball court sized) with a smaller (size 3-4) ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play. Futsal develops better skills and promotes quality touches. Super F League quotes "A small field with lines puts players constantly under pressure from other players and out-of-play boundaries. Players must learn to settle the ball rapidly, cut sharply, shield effectively, pass quickly and move into space". Futsal places a greater premium on ball control".
I have read there is a bid to bring Futsal to 2012 Olympics which would be great. More to follow on that subject.
A Big Soccer fan who is involved with United States Youth Futsal and United States Adult Futsal. I produce Futsal Video's and I am in charge of their social media. Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small sided game (5v5) played on a smaller field (roughly basketball court sized) with a smaller (size 3-4) ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play.
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