tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21153736227295158612024-03-06T12:03:07.053-08:00Pitch Black UndergroundBringing Street Soccer to PortlandFoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-71659717954012868522011-08-11T21:49:00.000-07:002011-08-11T21:51:52.928-07:00Edgar Davids Street Soccer Tour: Episode 1<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dBNIrt0-wK8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="325" width="500"></iframe>
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<br />"Edgar Davids takes his team of Street Legends on a tour of Europe and Africa to battle against the best local teams. Who will be the undisputed rulers of the streets?
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<br />In Amsterdam East, the Street Legends face the Netherlands' finest talent. Edgar's friend Ryan Babel comes along to support."</span>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-32510366527943871642011-08-09T16:18:00.000-07:002011-08-09T16:22:46.395-07:00Don't Forget! 3v3 Street Soccer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8u6z98CisXyhj3S-qKhj4TusOHh42P7LoY52PbDDE_Ubs4eGEl498IYJh5PS8qfceYoxqkbqTnnfuXqCzpfcGhxT4L-w02nt1SV5bCZC-VzArOw8VdF15a9tSsSY7otJqJVAERVHyT8/s1600/tl3v3MAININFOEBLAST.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 420px; height: 720px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8u6z98CisXyhj3S-qKhj4TusOHh42P7LoY52PbDDE_Ubs4eGEl498IYJh5PS8qfceYoxqkbqTnnfuXqCzpfcGhxT4L-w02nt1SV5bCZC-VzArOw8VdF15a9tSsSY7otJqJVAERVHyT8/s400/tl3v3MAININFOEBLAST.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638999883113121426" border="0" /></a>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-74931057898041212012011-07-23T08:54:00.000-07:002011-07-23T08:55:50.680-07:00"David Beckam Would Get Jealous"<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="500" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6Ix9IhQO104" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-19471448656845983362011-07-21T23:55:00.000-07:002011-07-22T00:03:04.489-07:00Golazo. "It was about a movement."<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/23393082?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffff" frameborder="0" height="300" width="500"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/23393082">Golazo: Behind the Can</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/golazo">GOLAZO</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-76619116857893007272011-07-21T23:03:00.000-07:002011-07-21T23:08:01.252-07:00Speed Kills. Nyassi Hat Trick<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zonA7Xq8cfY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="325" width="530"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Nyassi could have been a Portland Timber had he been chosen in the expansion draft. It pains me to think about, especially after seeing this trio of goals. The kid has plenty of talent and loads of speed. Happy to see him have his coming out party against the Energy Drinks.</span><br /></div></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-27048854037613707472011-07-21T22:58:00.001-07:002011-07-21T23:01:23.794-07:00Rooney x 3 on Seattle<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-Tf0B3rENA" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="320" width="530"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hopefully we are about to witness a big year from Wayne Rooney. I predict a 20+ goal season after only finding the net 11 times this year.</span><br /></div></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-33306576347694523522011-07-19T12:22:00.000-07:002011-07-19T12:30:51.264-07:00SoccerPlex Improving Mini Field<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweKfZK-x_hDPcvp5_XVHUu9ft2QDjRT8q-nEI786vCMW1FhrezGprk9q8DkrubB_Rh-U0_rTV9HtB37KbKaF9dHEHEmSXa0Q44V8GHfflWzOBySzi2JDGk3nNeUMaiK2LOxX_nvG7Cz0/s1600/280621_224947644209944_100000841301024_629724_6731503_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweKfZK-x_hDPcvp5_XVHUu9ft2QDjRT8q-nEI786vCMW1FhrezGprk9q8DkrubB_Rh-U0_rTV9HtB37KbKaF9dHEHEmSXa0Q44V8GHfflWzOBySzi2JDGk3nNeUMaiK2LOxX_nvG7Cz0/s400/280621_224947644209944_100000841301024_629724_6731503_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631146269757350210" border="0" /></a>Construction and renovations continue to take place at <a href="http://www.portlandsoccerplex.com/">SoccerPlex</a> these days. They added the <a href="http://www.portlandsoccerplex.com/kickin-it/">Kickin' It Lounge</a> a while back, and now they are relocating their office space in order to expand the mini field they previously had. They plan on having regular leagues on this new pitch in order to offer players a <a href="http://www.portlandsoccerplex.com/the-future/">unique soccer experience</a>. It appears they will still have walls wrapping the field, so it won't be identical to Portland Futsal's fields.FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-4155610131287628202011-07-19T12:04:00.000-07:002011-07-19T12:18:09.881-07:00Street Stadia Pricing Details<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-7ASMCndyVVzf_NU6zv-j7RVoiq4kY4EV2Eih1KgvrIJ0v9zUBK7hnT_VzehN8RQVRIrGyoxBGFswZv5tZmslfnDZdi4I6tXfIsojlX6uXWW4Pbk1YNNjpsAPojuSXFT8ccc_LHr7lo/s1600/Resize-Dynamo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-7ASMCndyVVzf_NU6zv-j7RVoiq4kY4EV2Eih1KgvrIJ0v9zUBK7hnT_VzehN8RQVRIrGyoxBGFswZv5tZmslfnDZdi4I6tXfIsojlX6uXWW4Pbk1YNNjpsAPojuSXFT8ccc_LHr7lo/s400/Resize-Dynamo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631144501133810530" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" lang="EN-GB">"Dear Mike ,</span><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Thank you for your inquiry.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">We see the Street Stadia product as a perfect complement to small sided soccer. The fact that the product is portable and can be assembled in a matter of minutes offers users a fantastic solution to setting up quick and easy small-sided games. </span><span style="Times New Roman","serif";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;" lang="EN-GB" ></span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">With regard to our product offering we offer three standard unit sizes:</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">18m x 12m Street Stadia</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> – best-selling product used for a range of soccer and sporting events, used mainly for community projects and academy coaching</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">15m x 10m Street Stadia</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> –used for community projects and junior soccer matches as well as smaller sided adult games</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">12m x 8m Street Stadia</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> – ideal for junior soccer events</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The retail price tags of the standard courts are as follows<br /><br />18m x 12m - $20,500<br />15m x 10m - $18,250<br />12m x 8m - $15,000<br /><br />This will give you an indication of the typical prices however we try and price according to what the customer’s requirements which are on an individual basis.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">We can customize pitch sizes, goalposts, netting, etc. Street Stadia can also be adapted to be used in a variety of different sports – basketball, tennis, volleyball.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Panels are provided blank and are ready to either have branded stickers applied to them or magnetic brandings. That can either be arranged by yourself or we can arrange on your behalf</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Kind Regards,</span></p><b style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Maren Perry"<br /></b><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></b><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span>15 - 20 thousand seems a bit steep for this field. I bet if I constructed something on my own with help from some skilled hands we could do it under 2 grand. However, if this field is as easy to put together as they say, and if its durable enough to last long enough, it could be a good investment. Also curious if it includes the trailer in the price. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> .</span></span><b style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></b>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-63640107537662661562011-07-15T09:55:00.000-07:002011-07-15T09:58:51.833-07:00Street Stadia + Pitch Black<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpUOy6Gw2U4X4KlplcGZs4lTzoINkgwa307K7Cbr6c1lqf-bBrnC8zZs4hgiNJAeyU2eaX-Ni0B2vzF-u_MOXsILpUtz3qEZifdF3arQAzhJX65NZ5WL-qIJwR0eL6dhqVIVDh2ABivI/s1600/header.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpUOy6Gw2U4X4KlplcGZs4lTzoINkgwa307K7Cbr6c1lqf-bBrnC8zZs4hgiNJAeyU2eaX-Ni0B2vzF-u_MOXsILpUtz3qEZifdF3arQAzhJX65NZ5WL-qIJwR0eL6dhqVIVDh2ABivI/s400/header.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629624320701301346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The wheels are turning. <a href="http://www.premiersoccersolutions.com/">Street Stadia</a>, you have officially caught my attention. Looking into unit cost.<br /></span></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-83750597052156650842011-07-12T17:55:00.000-07:002011-07-12T18:07:14.064-07:00Thirsty Lion 3 v 3 Street Soccer Tournament<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaG3aETCezlTlMIlnL4yBv3tUrGGSxXu96mC5gnmKrgvhT0LvpUaGBkRp_6iZrGTZiM5PJP20BhUQqo0w7ZYmRkibB9e97uZy0hYLtCh-8DyFnbN3wXC-mLTOmd_72CfxDU5f4gEcJy8/s1600/27550_114544135233143_6816_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcaG3aETCezlTlMIlnL4yBv3tUrGGSxXu96mC5gnmKrgvhT0LvpUaGBkRp_6iZrGTZiM5PJP20BhUQqo0w7ZYmRkibB9e97uZy0hYLtCh-8DyFnbN3wXC-mLTOmd_72CfxDU5f4gEcJy8/s200/27550_114544135233143_6816_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628636101525808610" border="0" /></a>For the third year in a row we are having a 3v3 street soccer tournament here in Portland. The first year it was held <a href="http://pitchblackunderground.blogspot.com/2010/10/inspiration-thirsty-lion-3v3.html">downtown at the Thirsty Lion</a>, followed by last summers event in Pioneer Square. This year the event will be held in Tigard at the new Thirsty Lion location. Should be the perfect opportunity to showcase some of your new freestyle moves.<br /><br />I had the pleasure of participating in the inaugural event outside Thirsty Lion, and it was part of my inspiration to start this blog. The idea of Pitch Black was born after playing under the lights at this tournament in front of the large crowds. I would highly recommend putting a team together for this event. Be sure to visit the website for all the details:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><a href="http://www.3v3streetsoccertourney.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">WASHINGTON SQUARE THIRSTY LION 3v3 STREET SOCCER</span><br /></a></blockquote></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dates: August 20 and 21</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Time: 9 AM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost: $150 per team</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Registration deadline is August 17th</span></span><br /></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-43028766847664995182011-07-12T17:52:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:55:20.399-07:00King of Clubs TIFO<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ih-RWOvl_Ko" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="375" width="500"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Not bad Timbers Army. Not bad at all....</span></span><br /></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-122537324974801712011-06-09T08:50:00.000-07:002011-06-09T08:55:06.445-07:00Pitch Black Beverages ReleasedTwo recent beverages sharing the Pitch Black name have hit store shelves recently. With a name like that, they will be offered exclusive privileges to sell at my street soccer facility. Anyone tried either of these drinks? Let me know what you think.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSR1Du2452ADy_7DJgwLRvZKg5Y-tyq1D4j8p3uZlr6q5bFUfvRUJsLDiPNsQLki-Jres7rTZGPjIK2UBnTAqoM81spnc6dLuXMperIgBm4ElGuRZKKRmTcFe6SBav0w0z5r93QG0RYk/s1600/image_mountaindewpitchblack1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSR1Du2452ADy_7DJgwLRvZKg5Y-tyq1D4j8p3uZlr6q5bFUfvRUJsLDiPNsQLki-Jres7rTZGPjIK2UBnTAqoM81spnc6dLuXMperIgBm4ElGuRZKKRmTcFe6SBav0w0z5r93QG0RYk/s400/image_mountaindewpitchblack1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616248651326359906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrH6zGQD8WrE2sbiPRIcz4DFj7p4bSwWzVLJ4Z_E3-Et43ZmZalzpvBmJX6h9lsRGLE53CjZPrsKw3e_I4Rn8PAPl3plwDfPctSnnUh_kVcKJaBBQEdFgQy8LpqpWSzLBUIQBJAsKu6E/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrH6zGQD8WrE2sbiPRIcz4DFj7p4bSwWzVLJ4Z_E3-Et43ZmZalzpvBmJX6h9lsRGLE53CjZPrsKw3e_I4Rn8PAPl3plwDfPctSnnUh_kVcKJaBBQEdFgQy8LpqpWSzLBUIQBJAsKu6E/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616248647067599298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8_4hUN5n7pWVN2pvnAwXmeQWwsZ-BN3qjsscuPM8l7m5zuQTk6Lsg9opyoZ39d7m-stiVLYHWYNycw7gcKKoycvJEf6MpoyiFp7L44PVvdEUTSgnAtG8-7-JDRbt7dXMSwoRLEnWL9A/s1600/Widmer-Pitch-Black-e1298953178890.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8_4hUN5n7pWVN2pvnAwXmeQWwsZ-BN3qjsscuPM8l7m5zuQTk6Lsg9opyoZ39d7m-stiVLYHWYNycw7gcKKoycvJEf6MpoyiFp7L44PVvdEUTSgnAtG8-7-JDRbt7dXMSwoRLEnWL9A/s400/Widmer-Pitch-Black-e1298953178890.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616248656015440434" border="0" /></a>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-2352651673089350152011-06-09T08:39:00.000-07:002011-06-09T08:45:34.749-07:00Nike5: Street Gato. Your Thoughts?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0J9v76XII56ZtAx6BabadiQ5HaJGh7fVvLW9rhUEAyTbvG5sM1Fva-y2H-bJXAQXSCRWdQvBTxzazZGUO3NL0r8-58stLfc_3Nb_vdQI4JgbMOJxe-Ej_FxxPptmQsn35UEajEDl3qUU/s1600/Ap-Gato-Final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0J9v76XII56ZtAx6BabadiQ5HaJGh7fVvLW9rhUEAyTbvG5sM1Fva-y2H-bJXAQXSCRWdQvBTxzazZGUO3NL0r8-58stLfc_3Nb_vdQI4JgbMOJxe-Ej_FxxPptmQsn35UEajEDl3qUU/s400/Ap-Gato-Final.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616245447988045586" border="0" /></a>Who out there has had a chance to try out the new street gato from Nike? Let me know what you think about the shoes in terms of feel, touch, and durability. I'm probably most interested in the durability of these shoes. I've used my lunar gato boots outside on tennis courts and pavement and they have really taken a beating.<br /><br />My personal favorite colorway would be the all black upper with white outsole. The little touch of neon green/yellow circling the boot completes the look.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwjUoViokjEDB17jmNmuOU20a5Zj1BQIeXqkGFiObsYpZsdDrpbo8Uh4Cf_L-JnJdugKuW4FVI87kSTc5tcjBzZZ0H5H422RCvATeTUxgsffVAml2oilWcGA-jpPRXq-CkqeEawgzlyU/s1600/gato-black.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwjUoViokjEDB17jmNmuOU20a5Zj1BQIeXqkGFiObsYpZsdDrpbo8Uh4Cf_L-JnJdugKuW4FVI87kSTc5tcjBzZZ0H5H422RCvATeTUxgsffVAml2oilWcGA-jpPRXq-CkqeEawgzlyU/s400/gato-black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616245543487870210" border="0" /></a>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-87768222226616491142011-06-02T16:28:00.000-07:002011-06-02T16:42:39.329-07:00Bumpy Pitch Collaboration with PTFC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GXmka7xD3q-Jw7pXU2lB9DHwXj-F_rQQTI_a5ZyAlgdxIuIy6oOXbx0jgXT1vk03Sj5Xx-a1bh1N1DBS7ysELTGF4p7KsLmTd7SnAF1Ba_y3PngQ9QBp_NdtLptavcrLwCpgXfeUBC4/s1600/yhst-16105519682424_2156_1075154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3GXmka7xD3q-Jw7pXU2lB9DHwXj-F_rQQTI_a5ZyAlgdxIuIy6oOXbx0jgXT1vk03Sj5Xx-a1bh1N1DBS7ysELTGF4p7KsLmTd7SnAF1Ba_y3PngQ9QBp_NdtLptavcrLwCpgXfeUBC4/s400/yhst-16105519682424_2156_1075154.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613770407941063058" border="0" /></a>I've been meaning to post this for awhile now, but if you follow The Original Winger or Bumpy Pitch you have probably seen this <a href="http://store.bumpypitch.com/rosecity.html">shirt inspired by Clive Charles and the Portland Timbers</a>. Here is the copy from the official press release:<br /><p><em>"This graphic and shirt hold a particularly special place for us (the BPFC team) as the inspiration for it can be found in a figure that played a huge role in our lives.</em></p> <p><em>We had the pleasure of playing for Clive Charles on the US Olympic Team back in the day (Dunny much longer than myself). Clive was an amazing human being and coach. I’m sure anyone that ever met him, played for him, was a teammate, etc would tell you the exact same thing.</em></p> <p><em>We’ve wanted to pay tribute to Clive in our own way for quite awhile. But it’s never been an easy thing to do and finding the right medium and message always needed to be done correctly. As a Portland institution and Timbers legend, the launch of the Portland Timbers in MLS this year seemed to provide the right time for us to do something for Clive. </em><em></em></p> <p><em>We partnered with the Timbers Army and the 107ist on this to help continue to build the movement that these good folks have been building for years.</em></p> <p><em>For those that dig into design elements, we made sure we put in a couple that pay tribute to Clive. His initials and retired number are featured on one of the axe handles, with the opposite handle seeing a nod to 2009 and the year that Portland was awarded an MLS franchise."</em><em></em></p><p><em><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQq3k-WLacU92Jr9v9a51agGIm5M7htraeKUWy7Tfg7RVpyK6UCD4K1x4hqy1_5ltwala89OveY-3xcEJuBWOQj282l0kronAM7YqbwzDB2_wDywdfu9l2hdDMlBRdNkc3AdgF5bTfEQk/s1600/Portland-Rose-City.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQq3k-WLacU92Jr9v9a51agGIm5M7htraeKUWy7Tfg7RVpyK6UCD4K1x4hqy1_5ltwala89OveY-3xcEJuBWOQj282l0kronAM7YqbwzDB2_wDywdfu9l2hdDMlBRdNkc3AdgF5bTfEQk/s400/Portland-Rose-City.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613771519061118546" border="0" /></a></em>Shirt costs $30 which may be a little steep for some people, but it's unique and a portion of the proceeds goes to the 107st to help build the Timbers atmosphere we all love.</p>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-55698977353670413042011-05-23T13:39:00.000-07:002011-05-23T13:44:50.324-07:00Undefeated. 5-0<div style="text-align: left;">If you have never experienced a Portland Timbers home game, here is a taste of what your missing out on. Game this WED against AJAX... go buy tickets now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24088434?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="290" width="500"></iframe><br /></div></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-6880747477881952452011-05-09T23:48:00.001-07:002011-05-09T23:51:15.959-07:00Mr. Cooper preparing for Portland BrewFest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuwC2tahhJMC1HIR1adyL5RhmrdodmLzKViwapu4uM4vPFXZpxtvL6feUcaQBHrXL88koYdtowHQsclfxXzDj1eKHo0WVLQrXOHTAOOqB0yAv9ebRp7CEcj7FmAEOJZfSX4IQBHpc4S4/s1600/coop2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuwC2tahhJMC1HIR1adyL5RhmrdodmLzKViwapu4uM4vPFXZpxtvL6feUcaQBHrXL88koYdtowHQsclfxXzDj1eKHo0WVLQrXOHTAOOqB0yAv9ebRp7CEcj7FmAEOJZfSX4IQBHpc4S4/s400/coop2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604975974602106658" border="0" /></a>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-11930377124368321392011-05-09T09:56:00.000-07:002011-05-09T10:06:54.160-07:002011 MLS Player Salaries Revealed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqBtQ1fUn5NpFDcipv3JDbRli4KxpAYWTk-ybwc6ttruEXJVIMQG_Bmvj8hwq0Iq8gjR5zMww2bnEt5U1MjATgyRpbvSfKxbR7ndx3k8MDuJVkpYbzJCP4ErLPqCJNf7gKJNE_WqpiuE/s1600/MLS%252BPlayers%252BUnion%252B-%252BLOGO%252BWEB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqBtQ1fUn5NpFDcipv3JDbRli4KxpAYWTk-ybwc6ttruEXJVIMQG_Bmvj8hwq0Iq8gjR5zMww2bnEt5U1MjATgyRpbvSfKxbR7ndx3k8MDuJVkpYbzJCP4ErLPqCJNf7gKJNE_WqpiuE/s320/MLS%252BPlayers%252BUnion%252B-%252BLOGO%252BWEB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604762061262569506" border="0" /></a>The MLS Players Union released the goods today. The 2011 salary information for every player in the league is now in public view. It's always interesting to compare salaries amongst players, as there are certainly individuals who don't deserve the figures they get.<br /><br />As a Portland fan I'm pleased to see our management has assembled a squad with a low salary total. This gives us the ability to resign our younger players to more lucrative deals as they develop. <a href="http://www.mlsplayers.org/files/May%201,%202011%20Salary%20Information%20-%20By%20Club.pdf">Click over to this page</a> to see all the teams in alphabetical order.FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-31739330095217699922011-04-07T21:10:00.000-07:002011-04-10T17:40:55.629-07:00Golazo, Welcome to Portland<div style="text-align: left;">If you haven't noticed I have been absent for about 2 weeks now. The explanation is simple. I have been stuck at 199 posts since I started this site, and I wanted to celebrate my 200th post with something truly special. Well here it is folks!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.golazoenergy.com/">Golazo Energy</a> is set to make its much anticipated debut in the Portland market this month, and I have been given permission to post the debut commercial! The spot is brilliant and it's sure to create a buzz around the drink. Let me know what you think!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22195560?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="500" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/22195560"></a></p><a href="http://vimeo.com/22195560"></a>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-56167617160095050382011-03-24T16:53:00.001-07:002011-03-24T16:58:47.028-07:00Paint the Plane Entry: Joshua Guerra<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YBQcWL21xMPsOQBEvURT9KfyvFFi30mA4vENGs_n5EC_ydyaSi9hgcY2ctI5WIPIEqiilQeOC-CRMxKFe08Ot9PHepJoe02A_BZtZ9iqn6ne8L5I0CS_Z8tjvqo8LX4MJxycq7a7e94/s1600/PaintThePlane_Josh_Guerra_Entry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YBQcWL21xMPsOQBEvURT9KfyvFFi30mA4vENGs_n5EC_ydyaSi9hgcY2ctI5WIPIEqiilQeOC-CRMxKFe08Ot9PHepJoe02A_BZtZ9iqn6ne8L5I0CS_Z8tjvqo8LX4MJxycq7a7e94/s400/PaintThePlane_Josh_Guerra_Entry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587799054503795138" border="0" /></a>Earlier this week the <a href="http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/03/timbers-alaska-airlines-announce-winners-paint-plane-contest">Portland Timbers announced the winner's</a> and honorable mentions for the Paint the Plane Contest. There were some good plane designs on display, but I'm sure there were many other worthy contestants. Here is a submission I received via email from Joshua Guerra, a fellow Timbers supporter. What do you all think of his design?FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-77138642733077825342011-03-21T17:11:00.000-07:002011-03-21T17:14:55.852-07:00Inspiration: Panyee FC<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="310" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jU4oA3kkAWU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-11773661235559177962011-03-20T22:42:00.001-07:002011-03-20T22:50:57.218-07:003/19 Boot Spy: Clint Dempsey<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3h7WwJjCYZpoGDrtrdhMvXz7yKw0mel8koTTHxiZPZaqNjmFCCFtRLxOieAxd9qGyCcfA6r66uzy0E440qTuPN17vQyyxYwkKhKBwR43Cxrbr4LqPyDuJ1iVIsC4qxTIFk6-q7h4a0UQ/s400/200534_190833397620368_101825269854515_404817_1572619_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586404625558886258" /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUOD_Bsy-PpKnpMzMY23_zZ7OCEIZU3WrCxVRmMsHD0GRURMxFHdDGSOJwkI1UBDbNVW59DDF2VdmsUfJAz9ULhX-oztEYWT1FNN_nbya8nZhoZuKG3vW8ZldW2oVrCoiLkjNqyyzrBv8/s400/mercurial.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586405656068655122" />Dempsey helped Nike unveil the <a href="http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikesoccer/2011/03/17/the-new-mercurial-superfly-iii">Superfly III</a> on Saturday. The boot doesn't seem all that different from the previous model, so it will be interesting to see how it is received by the soccer market. Clint was able to bury a sweet left footed shot past fellow American Tim Howard in the new cleats. The goal was his 10th of the EPL campaign, making him the first American in history to reach double digits in a season.FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-83443342108807379222011-03-18T16:15:00.000-07:002011-03-18T16:25:24.738-07:00Real Salt Lake Declares War<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><iframe title="YouTube video player" height="310" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/imeSVxXSXRw" frameborder="0" width="500" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Good commercial? Or overly cheesy? Either way, Salt Lake has been the most dangerous squad in the league the past couple seasons. They have countless playmakers, a solid group of young talent, and as the video illustrates, Rio Tinto Stadium has become a fortress. Unbeaten at home in 33 games is unbelievable considering the parity that exists in MLS. </div></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-21908908429066073992011-03-14T23:44:00.001-07:002011-03-14T23:48:37.153-07:00Must read article on ESPN.com<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uhounkcZhYpwGiCHf_YscptHud9JgpvN8-0LitfOiDyqW3125lTsXusMZWqlMFKYNCgRN9fW9580ywvU3EHFWzskk8y_MkIZH3oIGmsMWCpORd1YAhYUm9JsHFLCZy3S7Ei0XJffTds/s400/portland-timbers-seattle-sounders-7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584194461481000514" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/columnist/carlisle_jeff/id/6202255/portland-where-dream-soccer-lives-on">Where the dream of soccer lives on</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>by Jeff Carlisle</b></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-81125615745148950882011-03-10T19:22:00.000-08:002011-03-10T19:25:20.745-08:00The Beautiful Game<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="310" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cRZMjHzWXQc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>A beautiful piece of animation from </b></span><a href="http://twitter.com/rikkileaks"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Richard Swarbrick</b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>.</b></span></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115373622729515861.post-57007486792987842052011-03-10T17:56:00.000-08:002011-03-10T19:51:40.616-08:00Two More Players Released from Camp<div style="text-align: left;">In the latest article from the Portland Timbers website it has been announced that <a href="http://portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/03/timbers-notebook-preparing-san-jose">Quavas Kirk and Taylor Mueller</a> are no longer training with the team. I started to think Gavin and Spencer would consider taking Kirk, because of the Gilbert situation at right back. That hasn't been the case however, and now we are left with 5 players still vying for a spot and 24 (23 if Gilbert is no longer in the picture) signed members of the team. Here's who we've got left:</div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Rodrigo Lopez</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Bim Ogunyemi</span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://portlandtimbers.com/player/chris-taylor">Chris Taylor</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://portlandtimbers.com/player/spencer-thompson">Spencer Thompson</a></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Brian Umony</span></li></ol><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91vVjfd67-VewAP_002VmdrbR5TxKYebJftVGO4os0sanss1CdZ6KsYP1CjxKIcKQWbS_CDu53uwS1pdU7aGTyuUEbL2BlKggrkuT72-3S1dp6-NOEyGIFhWjEezg9R6F8A3nMkN-uKc/s400/194517_10150121941952236_182844932235_6457359_7167075_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582638304781207234" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Who do you see</span> earning the final spots on the team? Last week I picked my <a href="http://pitchblackunderground.blogspot.com/2011/03/5-roster-spots-left.html">five remaining player signings</a>. Roster is expected to be 28 players for the inaugural season.</div></div>FoggMachinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520765345657438105noreply@blogger.com0