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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Futsal Grand Prix Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow begins the 2011 Futsal Grand Prix in Brazil.  The Grand Prix de Futsal is an international futsal competition of the same kind of the FIFA Futsal World Championship but with invited nations and held annually in Brazil. It was first held in 2005.  There are 16 teams in 4 groups.  This year US Futsal National Team is participating in Group C.  Among in their group is Iran, Uruguay and Belgium.  US will have a very tough task as Sunday USA takes on Uruguay then Monday USA faces a very tough Iran.  On September 12-15, US had it's first ever Futsal ID Camp then Futsal Training Camp September 24 through October 1 in Torrence California.  For more information on this exciting tournament and watch on line webcast, go to www.cbfs.com.br.  You can also visit Futsal Grand Prix Website as well.

Announcing The US Futsal Nationals

United States Youth Futsal and United States Adult Futsal is proud to announce the United States Futsal Nationals February 17-20, 2012.  The only National Futsal Tournament Sanctioned By US Soccer.  The United States Futsal Nationals will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park Kansas.   For more information log on to our website at www./usfutsalnationals.com

Announcing The US Futsal Regionals

US Youth Futsal is proud to present the US Futsal Regionals. The only Regional Futsal Tournament sanctioned by US Soccer.

• Southeast Regional (Naples)-December 16-18, 2011 
• Great Lakes Regional (Cleveland)-January 7 and 8, 2012
• Northeast Regional (Boston)-January 13-16 2012 
• Midwest Regional (St. Louis)-January 14 and 15, 2012
• Atlantic Regional (Sewell, NJ) February 3-5, 2012

JOIN ADULT AND YOUTH FUTSAL TEAMS FROM YOUR AREA TO COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AND A BID TO THE US FUTSAL NATIONALS IN OVERLAND PARK KS, February 17-20, 2012.