Saturday, June 29, 2013

Budweiser Commemorative Bottles


TORONTOFeb. 21, 2013  - To kick off the 2013 Major League Soccer season, Toronto FC and Labatt Breweries of Canada have announced a new, exciting partnership under the Budweiser brand, the official beer partner of Toronto FC and BMO Field. The partnership, among other things, gives Budweiser - along with Bud Light, Stella Artois, Alexander Keith's and Michelob Ultra - the pouring rights at BMO Field.
To help celebrate this new partnership, Budweiser will launch a commemorative Toronto FC-branded Budweiser aluminum bottle at LCBO locations in the GTA beginning February 25.

A special edition, commemorative Budweiser bottle in collaboration with Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be available this summer. This limited edition aluminum bottle is specifically designed with influences from Whitecaps FC’s 2013 kit and will appeal to every passionate ’Caps fan. It incorporates Whitecaps FC’s color scheme, mountain peaks from the logo, stripes from the kit, and the ‘Caps slogan, “Our all. Our honour.”
The official launch party for the limited edition Budweiser Whitecaps FC bottle will be at the away match viewing party this Saturday, June 29 at The Pint Pub

Friday, June 7, 2013

New England Revolution - Kevin Alston : 2013

2013.06.08
A limited number of bobbleheads will be distributed at the entry gates Sunday June 8 when the Revolution face DC united. Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium early!

The Soccer Man - Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated June 10, 2013...It is not unusual for SI to have some small soccer blurb in the magazine, but this issue features 4-stories. As part of the scorecard portion of the magazine mention is made of Brian McBride's goal in the 2002 World Cup against Portugal. Next is a fine article on Jurgen Klinsmann selection of Clint Dempsey as US team captain in "Captain In a Crunch" by Grant Wahl. then there is the Dan Patrick Interview "Just My Type" with LA Galaxy's Robbie Rogers.

By far the most touching story comes on the back page Point After feature by Phil Taylor "The Inspiring, Tragic Journey of The Soccer Man". Richard Swanson had planned to dribble a soccer ball from the Space Needle in Seattle to Rio for the World Cup, using a One World blue soccer ball. The walk came from the passion of the game and to promote the One World Futbol Project. Unfortunately 14 days into his journey, in which he found generous public support, he was killed when he was hit by a truck on the roadside...

A sad ending to a hopeful dream, one that will touch the lives of may people for years to come...