Worst Own Goal Ever!

A hand ball then an own goal? Not this guy’s best game!

Congratulations Lionel Messi – Footballer of the Year 2012

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Congratulations to Lionel Andres Messi. He was named footballer of the year for the 4th straight year. No one in history has receive the prestigious award 4 times, let alone 4 times in a row.

 

Do you think he deserves the honor?? Let us know in the comments.

Ibrahimovic Bicycle Goal vs. England – Is This The Best Goal Ever?

Is this really the best goal of all time? Twitter seems to think so…

After Ibrahimovic’s goal Twitter blew up with tons of people saying this was the best goal in soccer history.

What do you think?

Best 100 Goals of the Year 2011 – What’s Your Favorite?

There some amazing goals in this video. Which one is your favorite?

Want to Play for the Harrisburg City Islanders? Tryouts January 4th

 MEN & WOMEN – U20 City Islanders Tryouts!Harrisburg City Islanders

  • Tryouts for the U20 City Islanders Super Y 2012 Men & Women’s Teams are Wed Jan 4 from 8:30pm – 10pm
  • Location:  In the Net (Palmyra)
  • Men’s team coach = Mike Lamarca & Bill Becher
  • Women’s team coach = John Abe & Denis Clarke
  • Players must be born on Jan 1, 1992 or later

Professional Soccer Right Here in Central PA – Harrisburg City Islanders

The Harrisburg City Islanders have some exciting home games coming up.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 @ 7pm:

Exhibition game versus the Philadelphia Union. This is a chance to see top level players right here in our back yard.

Saturday, September 3, 2011:

The USL PRO Championship

For more information check out the City Islanders full schedule

Philadelphia Independence to Host the 2011 WPS Semifinal: Saturday, August 20th

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Philadelphia’s premier women’s soccer team, the Philadelphia Independence are set to host the 2011 WPS Semifinal on Saturday, August 20 at PPL Park, at 4 p.m. Philadelphia will face either magicJack or the Boston Breakers in the semifinal. The two teams will battle for the semi-final slot on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Boca Raton, Florida. Tickets for the semifinal match are on sale now and can purchased by calling the Comcast Tix call center at 1-800-298-4200 or online at http://www.comcasttix.com

Union and Islanders and Final, Oh My!

This weekend is a big weekend for soccer. The Harrisburg City Islanders, the Philadelphia Union and the USA Women’s National Team all play this weekend.

Saturday, July 16th:

Wilmington Hammerheads vs. City Islanders

wilmington hammerheads VS   Harrisburg City Islanders

7:30 pm at Legion Stadium

 

Sunday, July 17th:

VS 

7pm at Gillette Stadium

 

The big game of the weekend is the US Women’s National team versus Japan for the Women’s World cup final.

Sunday, July 17th:

US Soccer Logo VS  Japan national team logo

2pm at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany

 

Who do you pick to win the games this weekend?  Are you getting together to watch any of the games? Post it here and let everyone know!

Philadelphia Union Game (Bus Trip) With Manheim Township Soccer Club

What: Reminder MTSC has booked a bus trip to Philadelphia Union Professional Soccer game!

When: ** Limited number of seats – Contact them ASAP **

Sat August 13 vs. FC Dallas (bus departs at 4:30pm)

Cost: $38.50 per person INCLUDING round trip bus & tickets in section 122

(The tickets alone are typically $40 – so this is a GREAT deal)

Contact: Email awoolley16@gmail.com for more information or to register!

City Islanders Bus Trip to see Philadelphia Union v. Houston Dynamo

Join the Harrisburg City Islanders on August 6th for a trip to see the Union play Dynamo.

What: Professional Soccer Bus Trip
When: Saturday August 6th: Leave @ 2:30pm,
Return approx. 1am
Cost: $50 per person (includes bus, and end-line ticket)
Contact: Jake@CityIslanders.com or 717-441-4625