2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup Update

Here are the round of 16 results of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup.  
Winning teams advances to the quarter finals.  

Portugal 4-1 Paraguay Highlights
Ukraine 6-3 Japan Highlights
Spain 7-1 Thailand Highlights
Colombia 2-1 Iran Highlights

Italy 5-1 Egypt Highlights
Brazil 16-0 Panama Highlights
Russia 3-0 Czech Republic Highlights
Argentina 2-1 Serbia Highlights

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Here are the Quarter Final Matches that will be held on Nov 14
Games Streaming via ESPN3. 

11/14 3:48 AM EST Argentina vs. Brazil (Quarterfinals) ESPN3
11/14 6:18 AM EST Colombia vs. Ukraine (Quarterfinals) ESPN3
11/14 6:18 AM EST Portugal vs. Italy (Quarterfinals) ESPN3
11/14 8:48 AM EST Spain vs. Russia (Quarterfinals) ESPN3

Wow.  These matches will be a barn burner.  Super Match Up's.  

Info courtesy of FIFA.com and ESPN

Results So Far-2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup

First 2 days results of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup.  Plus link to FIFA.com Video highlight of each match.
Day 1 Results
Ukraine 3-3 Paraguay Highlights
Thailand 3-1 Costa Rica Highlights
Portugal 5-1 Libya Highlights
Brazil 4-1 Japan Highlights
Day 2 Results
Italy 9-1 Australia Highlights
Argentina 5-1 Mexico Highlights
Panama 8-3 Morocco Highlights
Spain 2-2 Iran Highlights

2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup Group Schedule

From FIFA.com: Below is the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup Group Stage Schedule. The times listed are Bangkok Time.  Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of New York. The Futsal World Cup runs from November 1-18, 2012 in Thailand.  24 National Futsal Teams are participating in this exciting tournament.  Sadly US did not qualify for the 1st time.
Brazil has won the Fusal World Cup 4 times while Spain has won twice.  Brazil won the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in PK over Spain.
For more information visit FIFA’s website.

Group A

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 1	17:00	Ukraine	Paraguay
Nov 1	19:00	Thailand	Costa Rica
Nov 4	17:00	Paraguay	Costa Rica
Nov 4	19:00	Thailand	Ukraine
Nov 7	19:00	Costa Rica	Ukraine
Nov 7	19:00	Paraguay	Thailand

Group B

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 2	19:00	Panama	Morocco
Nov 2	21:00	Spain	Iran
Nov 5	19:00	Morocco	Iran
Nov 5	19:00	Spain	Panama
Nov 8	19:00	Iran	Panama
Nov 8	19:00	Morocco	Spain

Group C

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 1	19:00	Lybia	Portugal
Nov 1	21:00	Brazil	Japan
Nov 4	19:00	Portugal	Japan
Nov 4	21:00	Brazil	Lybia
Nov 7	17:00	Japan	Lybia
Nov 7	17:00	Portugal	Brazil

Group D

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 2	17:00	Italy	Austrailia
Nov 2	19:00	Argentina	Mexico
Nov 5	17:00	Austrailia	Mexico
Nov 5	19:00	Argentina	Italy
Nov 8	17:00	Mexico	Italy
Nov 8	17:00	Austrailia	Argentina

Group E

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 3	19:00	Czech Republic	Kuwait
Nov 3	21:00	Egypt	Serbia
Nov 6	19:00	Kuwait	Serbia
Nov 6	21:00	Egypt	Czech Republic
Nov 9	19:00	Serbia	Czech Republic
Nov 9	19:00	Kuwait	Egypt

Group F

Date	Time	Team	Team	Link
Nov 3	17:00	Guatemala	Colombia
Nov 3	19:00	Russia	Solomon Islands
Nov 6	17:00	Colombia	Solomon Islands
Nov 6	19:00	Russia	Guatemala
Nov 9	17:00	Solomon Islands	Guatemala
Nov 9	17:00	Colombia	Russia

Information from FIFA.com

Drawing of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup

The fever is on for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup.  The drawing for the upcoming Futsal World Cup took place in Bangkok this morning.  Here are the groups.

Group A: Thailand, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Paraguay
Group B: Spain, Iran, Panama, Morocco
Group C: Brazil, Japan, Libya, Portugal
Group D: Argentina, Mexico, Italy, Australia
Group E: Egypt, Serbia, Czech Republic, Kuwait
Group F: Russia, Solomon Islands, Guatemala, Colombia
Brazil is the defending Futsal World Cup Champion as they defeated Spain in PK, in Brazil, in 2008.

Information courtesy of fifa.com/futsalworldcup

Naples Futsal on Local TV

Telemundo affiliate WWDT (Telediario Deportes) and Azteca America affiliate WTPH LP (Dimenzion Sports). Featuring Naples Futsal Premiere A Grand Final Ecuador vs. Atletico Peru. Some great Futsal in beautiful Southwest Florida.  Naples Futsal is the only Futsal League in Southwest Florida sanctioned by US Soccer.  Playlist

Naples Futsal on Telemundo 43

Link-Naples Futsal on Telediario Deportes

Naples Futsal on Azteca America SW Florida

For more information on Naples Futsal, visit their website at www.naplesfutsal.com

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FUTSAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPAIN

US Youth Futsal, through adidas International Training Program, has arranged a trip to the home of the defending Futsal World Cup Champions to attend a custom coaching training program. The program is targeted at coaches who want to increase their futsal expertise. The training will be conducted by the Technical Staff of Liga Nacional Futbol Sala, the Spanish National Futsal League and you will also attend Spanish Futsal Super Cup games.
We will be traveling to Madrid, La Coruna and Segovia
Program runs from September 6 - 11, 2012 and is organized by adidas International Training Program
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM CLICK HERE
Attendees are responsible for their flights. For questions, call Jon Parry 913-271-4064.

EL POZO VS BARÇA ALUSPORT 3 - 6 "EL BARÇA CAMPEON 2012"

EL POZO VS BARÇA ALUSPORT 3 - 6 "EL BARÇA CAMPEON 2012"

UEFA Futsal Cup.Final Four.Marca-Dinamo.Barcelona-Dinamo.27-29/04/2012

UEFA Futsal Cup.Final Four.Marca-Dinamo.Barcelona-Dinamo.27-29/04/2012

Here are the countries that qualified for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup that will be held in Thailand November 1-18, 2012.


AFC: Austrailia, Japan, Iran and Kuwait
CAF: Egypt, Morocco and Libya
UEFA: Czech Republic, Portugal, Serbia, Ukraine, Italy, Russia and Spain
CONCACAF: Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama
OFC: Solomon Islands
Conmebol: Argentina, Columbia, Brazil and Paraguay
Host Country: Thailand


For more information visit FIFA's website-Link

Courtesy of FIFA

2012 CONCACAF Futsal Championship Final Today

Today is the Championship Final of the 2012 CONCACAF Futsal Championship. You can watch the game on line (streaming) via CONCACAF TV. Register for free. US residence can watch it on TV via Univision Deportes Network.

• 3rd Place Match is Panama vs. Mexico at 6PM ET.
• Championship Final is Defending Champion Guatemala vs. Costa Rica at 8PM ET.

All 4 teams, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala qualify for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup. November 1-18, 2012 in Thailand.

US National Futsal Team Schedule-2012 CONCACAF Futsal Championships

Courtesy of US Soccer


Here is US National Futsal Team's schedule for the upcoming 2012 CONCACAF Futsal Championships.  July 2-8, 2012 in Guatemala City.  Top 4 finishers qualify for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup November 1-18, 2012 in Thailand.

Date	Matchup	Time
July 2	US Futsal vs. Panama Futsal	8PM ET
July 3	US Futsal vs. Canada Futsal	8PM ET
July 4	US Futsal vs. Guatemala Futsal	10PM ET

U.S. Futsal National Team Wraps Up Training Camp in Guatemala - U.S. Soccer

The U.S. Futsal National Team wrapped up a training camp in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with a 3-1-0 record against local professional futsal teams.
U.S. Futsal National Team Wraps Up Training Camp in Guatemala - U.S. Soccer

My 2012 US Futsal National's Higlights

Here is the Highlights of the 2012 US Futsal Nationals that was held last February.  109 teams, 19 Divisions, Six Courts under one roof at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS.  Ages U8 through High School for the girls and U9 through High School for the boys.  US Futsal Nationals is the only National Futsal Tournament sanctioned by US Soccer.

U.S. Futsal National Team Travels to Guatemala City for Training Camp - U.S. Soccer

U.S. Futsal National Team Travels to Guatemala City for Training Camp - U.S. Soccer

U.S. Futsal National Team Travels to Guatemala City for Training Camp U.S. Futsal National Team head coach Keith Tozer has named a 16-player roster to travel for a training camp June 3-9 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Tozer’s squad will face four professional teams as it prepares for the 2012 CONCACAF Qualifying tournament, which will take place in Guatemala City from July 2-4. The top four finishers at the CONCACAF Futsal Championship will go on to compete at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012.

The 2012 US Futsal Nationals Results

The results of the 2012 United States Futsal Nationals that was held this past weekend has all been posted. Congratulations to all the winners and finalist. Some beautiful futsal action this past weekend. Special Thanks to Sport Court, Overland Park Convention Center, Our Sponsors, USYF Staff, all The parents, coaches and teams that made it possible. We look forward to seeing you next year as it will be even bigger and better.

Division	Champions	Finalist
Boys U9/U10	BVSC STARS Sundowns 02/03	GLF All Stars
Boys U10	GLF All Stars	BVSC STARS Nautico 01/02
Boys U11	GLF All Stars	BVSC STARS Toros 00/01
Boys U12	BVSC STARS Porto 99/00	BVSC STARS Generals 00/01 White
Boys U13/U14	Sporting KC U13 Croatia	99 SportsTutor Ligers
Boys U14 Super Group	Sporting KC Juniors - Italy	Magical Futsal Academy
Boys U15	Sporting KC Juniors - Portugal	Sporting BVSC U15B
Boys U16 Premier	AVFC Premier Black	DCFA BU16 Boca Jrs
Boys U16 Super Group	BNC Revolution A	U16s Sporting KC Jrs
Boys High School Super Group	U16 Sporting KC Jrs-Uraguay	Sporting BVSC 94/95
Girls U8/U9	Panathinaikos U9G - Academy	BVSC STARS Sun City 02/03
Girls U10	Rockers	KC Select Fury
Girls U11	BVSC Stars Cosmos00/01	Lou Fusz Elam-Red
Girls U12	00 SportsTutor	BVSC Stars Benfica 99/00
Girls U13	Pink Panthers	DCFA GU13 Santos
Girls U14	Sporting BVSC 97/98	Samba 14 Black
Girls U15/U16	PASA FC	Sporting BVSC 96/97 White
Girls U16/U17	Fury	KC Strikers Black
Girls High School Super Group	Re-United	DCFA GU18 Palmeiras

Spain-2012 UEFA Futsal EURO Champions

Spain wins the 2012 UEFA Futsal EURO Championship as they came from behind 0-1 to win 3-1 in extra times over Russia. Pula (Russia) scored in the 33:15 minute. Barcelona FC's Lozano (Spain) scored 39:26 just before the game ended sending into extra time. Lozano scored again in the 7:58 (extra time) to give Spain the lead. Luis Amado (Spain) scored just before the extra time ended to secure Spain's victory. This is Spain's 4th straight UEFA Futsal EURO Crown and 6th total crowns since the launch in 1995/1996. Total attendance of around 90,000 for these finals smashes the record -


More at www.uefa.com/futsaleuro

Futsal Clinic at the 2012 US Futsal Nationals

Come join us for our Futsal Clinic with Ivan Pico Martinez at the 2012 United States Futsal Nationals.


When: Friday February 17, 2012.  Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Overland Park Convention Center


Ivan’s Futsal Experience: Coach in all lower categories of Futsal in Azkar Lugo Futsal (about 1200 training sessions and 500 matches)


Player of Azkar Lugo F.S. from 1995 to 2002 in all categories (from 12 years to 20 years). Debut with the first team of Azkar Lugo in the First Division on September 2002 vs Inter Movistar.


Ivan Pico Martinez Resume

2012 UEFA Futsal EURO

Just 2 days until the 2012 UEFA Futsal EURO.  Final Tournament-Group State.  Final 12 teams in Europe compete for the big prize.  Spain is the favorite.


Links Regarding UEFA Futsal EURO
Teams in The Final Tournament
Schedule for The-Final Round Group Stage
2012 UEFA Futsal EURO News


According to Gol TV's May 17, 2011 Press release.  Gol TV will televise select matches in the USA and Canada.  
In Europe Eurosport and Eurosport 2 will cover all the events live or delayed.


UEFA Futsal EURO-Facts and Figures

Naples Futsal on SWF Telemundo 43

Deportes Telediario on Telemundo 43 out of Ft Myers/Naples featured Naples Futsal.  A affiliate of United States Adult Futsal and United States Youth Futsal.  Going over the finals as Ecuador defeated Atletico Peru in the finals of Naples Futsal Premier A in the Men's Division. Plus covering more.  See the video which is 2:04 into the video.  Video is in Spanish.





Link To Video From Start of Discussing Naples Futsal

Coming Feb 18-20, 2012 US Futsal Nationals

United States Futsal Nationals is taking place February 18-20, 2012 in Overland Park Kansas. Join the best youth and adult futsal teams from across the country in the only US Soccer Sanctioned National Futsal Tournament. US Futsal Nationals only uses experienced US Soccer Futsal Certified Referees. New this year is non stop high energy Futsal Action all under one roof at the Overland Park Convention Center. 6 FIFA Official size courts provided by Sports Court. For more information visit US Futsal Nationals Website at www.usfutsalnationals.com 
Below is the latest promo video

Northeast Regional Tournament-US Futsal Regionals Results

Here are the results of the 2012 Northeast Regional Tournament-US Futsal Regionals that was held this past weekend in the Boston Area.  Congratulations to all the winners.  Champions and Finalist automatically qualify for the 2012 United States Futsal Nationals that will be held in Overland Park, Kansas next month.  Congratulations to all the winners

Division	Champions	Finalist
U10 Boys	AUFC-Belmont Cosmos U10	Explosion FC Medeiros
U11 Boys	AUFC-Belmont Cosmos U11	Massachusetts U11 boys
U12 Boys	AUFC-Belmont Cosmos U12	Brazilian United FC U12
U13 Boys	Revere FC U13	Victoria FC
U14 Boys	Extreme Heat	Massachusetts U14 boys
U15 Boys	Revere FC	Koji United
U16 Boys	Explosion FC - Gomez	Celtic United
U10 Girls	Newton Storm	Fuller Hamlets Wildkatz Brazil
U11 Girls	Explosion FC Black	Explosion FC Orange
U12 Girls	PASA FC U12	Brookline Flyers
U13 Girls	Dream Team FC	Futbolistas United
U14 Girls	Samba Black	Explosion FC Force
U16 Girls	PASA FC U15	Explosion FC Elite Orange
U18 Girls	Explosion FC Orange Crush	Explosion FC Summerville

US Futsal Regionals-Midwest Regional Tournament Results

Here are the results of the 2012 US Futsal Reginals-Midwest Regional Tournament Results that was held this past weekend.  Congratulations to all the winners.  Champions and Finalist automatically qualify for the 2012 United States Futsal Nationals that will be held in Overland Park Kansas.  February 18-20, 2012.

Division	Champion	Finalist
U10 Boys	Total Demize 01/02	Panathinaikos U10B Green
U11 Boys	Caleca/Geerling	STL Hooligans
U12 Boys	SL SG-Celtic	Barcelona
U13 Boys	99 SportsTutor Ligers	Lou Fusz Butz
U15 Boys	Celtic FD	Avalon 97
U16 Boys	Lou Fusz Poupard	Premier Red
High School Boys Blue	Lou Fusz Geerling	Metro Strikers Red
U9 Girls	Panathinaikos U9G-Academy	Viva La France
U10 Girls	Rockers Premier	02 Sports Tutor
U11 Girls	Lou Fusz Elam-Red	01 SportsTutor Yellow
U12 Girls	United Elite	00 Sports Tutor
High School Girls Blue	ReUnited	Total Demize 93/94

2 More US Futsal Regionals (Tournament) This Weekend

With the great success of the Great Lakes Regional Tournament (US Futsal Regionals) last weekend, this weekend there are two more US Futsal Regionals.


Northeast Regional Tournament January 13-16, 2012 in the Boston Area.  U10-High School for both the boys and the girls. Keep up to date with the schedule, scores and standings via this link. Good luck to all the teams. US Futsal Regioanls are the only Regional Futsal Tournament sanctioned by US Soccer.


Midwest Regional Tournament January 14-15, 2012 in St. Louis.  U10-High School for the boys and U9-High School for the girls. Check schedules, standings and scores through this weekend via this link. US Futsal Regionals are the only Regional Tournaments sanctioned by US Soccer. Good luck to all the teams

US Futsal Nationals Feb 18-20, 2012

United States Futsal Nationals is taking place February 18-20, 2012 in Overland Park Kansas. Join the best youth and adult futsal teams from across the country in the only US Soccer Sanctioned National Futsal Tournament. New this year is non stop high energy Futsal Action all under one roof at the Overland Park Convention Center. 6 FIFA Official size courts provided by Sports Court. US Futsal Nationals only uses experienced US Soccer Futsal Certified Referees.
Premier and Super Group for boys and girls. U8-Adults. Registration deadline is January 31, 2012. For more information, website www.usfutsalnationals.com.
Link-Futsal Nationals Newsletter

Naples will be representing Florida in the "U.S. National Futsal Tournament"

Naples will be representing Florida in the 2012 United States Futsal Nationals. The only National Futsal Tournament Sanctioned by US Soccer. The tournament will all be under one roof at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park Kansas. The dates will be February 18-20, 2012.
Naples will be representing Florida in the "U.S. National Futsal Tournament"

US Futsal Nationals is coming

Get ready for High Energy Futsal Action.  The 2012 United States Futsal Nationals in Overland Park Kansas.  February 18-20, 2012 at the beautiful Overland Park Convention Center.  All matches under one roof.  Age groups U8-Adults, both genders.  Because this exciting event is all under one roof, will guarantee a more festive, high energy futsal tournament.  United States Futsal Nationals (Formerly known as Super F Champions Cup) is the only National Futsal Tournament Sanctioned by US Soccer.  US Futsal Nationals is operated by United States Youth Futsal and United States Adult Futsal.  Futsal is the only form of indoor soccer approved by FIFA.  For more information on this exciting tournament and to register your team, go to their new website www.usfutsalnationals.com.  I work for the United States Youth Futsal and United States Adult Futsal.  US Youth Futsal's new website is www.usyouthfutsal.com
Stay tuned for continuous coverage and video highlights.

2012 Great Lakes Regional-US Futsal Regionals Results

Here are the results of the 2012 Great Lakes Regional Tournament-US Futsal Regionals

Division	Champion	Finalist
U12 Girls	Challenger Crew Jrs	The Orange Crush
U11 Boys	Barbosa	Devils FC
U14 Girls	HOS/Everest	Everest/HOS
U14 Boys	Barbarians	Orange Crush
U17 Girls	HOS Futsal	Ohio Select
U17 Boys	NEO Select	Twinsburg
U18 Boys	Barbarians FC	Louisville Futsal Club

Congratulations to all the winners.  
Source: e-mail from Great Lakes Futsal

Futsal Replay-The Weekly Series

New weekly Futsal Video Series breaking down a specific play for that week.


Episode 3: Cool Saves

Episode 2: Blocks-Follow Up Goals

Episode 1: Headers

Best Goals-2011 La Liga Futsal

Best goals of 2011 in La Liga Nacional futbol sala. Futsal League in Spain.

2012 US Futsal Nationals-Big Coverage

For the 4 year in a row, I will be the official videographer of the United States Futsal Nationals that will be held in Overland Park, KS. February 18-20, 2012. All games will be under one roof at the Overland Park Convention Center. Stay tuned for the biggest coverage ever via blog, podcast, videos and more.

The Junior Way: Video: U13s Futsal Action

The Junior Way: Video: U13s Futsal Action
Sporting Kansas City Juniors taking their winter seasons indoors with the US Youth Futsal Affiliate Futsal KC.
Click on link to read more, plus a cool video.