Quick news update

Hello everyone!

This is just to keep everyone updated on what is going on behind the scene at the Football Club. A lot is in progress and soon we will see the fruits of all our hard work. Here is a quick summary:

• Men's 11-a-side team: The selection is almost complete with about 20 players confirmed and a couple more to come. Monday 2nd March will be the last tryout opportunity to fill the empty spots.

• Spring Fling: The men's and women's team that will be going to the tournament have been confirmed and will meet on Friday to buy their tickets and arrange accomodation together.

• Sponsors: Our marketing presentation is finally finished and has now been distributed to all the people with potential contacts. Let the search for sponsors begin! Jeremy had the chance to meet the President of Pepsico Europe this Thursday but could only briefly present him what the IE Football Club was all about as he was in a hurry, but the conversation will be continued over email very soon.

• IE league: The league is going strong and up next will be round 6. Two games to watch out for will be between the current leaders Atletico Taladro Vs Skeletor (2nd vs 1st) and Wenger's Dream Vs All Nations (4th vs 3rd). The pressure is building as the league is coming to an end.

• GreenLaces: THEY HAVE ARRIVED!!!! Some of the men's 11-a-side players are already wearing them so look out! Soon the whole team will be equipped, as well as the women's team and the basketball team. Thank you to Natalie Spilger for sending them so fast and to Luis Arreaza for bringing them over in his suitcase from Boston.

• Grassroot Soccer: Jeremy just got off the phone with Lukas, one of GRS' employee, to try to find out how the IE Football Club can help. Plenty of ideas were exchanged including having the team wear GRS shirts during training and warm ups to raise awareness, having the team mobilize the IE student body to support one of GRS' "Nike GameChangers" project, and many others... We will be hearing from GRS very soon. In the meantime, Jeremy will keep wearing his yellow Grassroot Soccer shirt on campus!

• Carbon Rally: We have been in touch with them and they are very excited for us to join their site. We are actually waiting for them to finish the international option on their site before setting up our personal team page on their site. It looks like we might be the first international users. Oh, and also since we are associated with GreenLaces, we will have our team's page amongst other GreenLaces supporters which includes some professional teams!

I think that's it for now! If I think of something else I will update you.

Exciting times guys and girls.

IE Football Club: Online Auction takes you to Santiago Bernabéu

As part of our fundraising efforts, IE Football Club auctioned two tickets for the Real Madrid vs Real Betis match at Santiago Bernabeu, the winner, Luca del Dottore tells us his experience.

I participated in the bid for the first time last week and I have been so lucky! I want to thank the IE Football Club for giving me the chance to enjoy a really great game.

Real Madrid were incredibly 6-1 up at home to Real Betis at half-time after the incredible 45 opening minutes. In fact, all seven goals were scored before the break, with captain Raul and Huntelaar both scoring braces for Madrid to add to further efforts from team-mates Higuain and Sergio Ramos.

"El Madrid" moved within seven points of Barcelona and took another chunk out of historical rivals' lead at the top of the Liga table. Now that the Liga is open again to all possible final results, the remaining games are going to be even more exciting.

Before last Saturday I had only dreamed of sitting at magnificent Bernabeu Stadium. It is by far the most emblematic stadium I have ever visited: its unparalleled atmosphere make it the Europe's most spectacular footballing stage.

League Standing - Post Sunday 15th Feb Games

Here is the info you have all been waiting for. As you might notice, some of the teams still have a game in hand that will be played as soon as possible. Enjoy the table as it stands... anything can happen until the end, so let's see if Atletico Taladro and Skeletor can keep their form.

First training for the men's team

This Thursday 19th of February the men's team will be having their first practice at the Green Canal fields from 11am to 1pm. Unfortunately, a lot of the players will not be able to join us because of class conflicts but we had to get started as the first tournament is getting nearer. 

We will also use this training as a second chance for some people to tryout for the team... we'll have to see how many people show up!!!!

Online Auction for tickets to Real Madrid vs Racing de Santander, February 7th

ACCESS TO ONLINE AUCTION - CLICK HERE

GENERAL RULES

1) The auction starts at €30
2) The minimum amount you can bid is €2 more than the previous participant
3) Be responsible! Make sure you are committed before you bid!
4) When you bid, remember to include: NAME - EMAIL - € (personal bid)
5) The highest bid on Thursday Feb. 5th at 23:00, WINS!
6) The winner gets 2 tickets to see the match Real Madrid - Racing de Santander (each valued at approximately €80)
7) The match has been rescheduled and will take place on Sunday Feb. 7th at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Ready? Set? Bid!