Wednesday 25 June 2008 - Today was OFF THE CHAIN!!!! We attended "Showdown in Chinatown," and it benefited the Steve Nash Foundation and the Claudio Reyna Foundation. Alongside Nash, the two-time NBA MVP, and Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, were former Liverpool greats Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Rob Jones.
Playing with Reyna, Jozy Altidore and Gregg Berhalter were Jason Kidd and Baron Davis and Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, who played for Ivory Coast in a World Cup qualifier Sunday and was a late addition. But the real star of the day was (OUR HOMIE) Barcelona's Thierry Henry, fresh off playing for France in Euro 2008. Before the match even started Henry walked over to hook up with us and got a PANNA (nutmeg) in the process from "Gala Donna". Henry admitted to being scared and not wanting to come over here and get embarrassed. We got our peeps all over big up "Menk"!! It was a really dope event, we had front row seats on the field. There were some nice actions here and their. The NBA players actually got some game. Jason Kid did what he does best (giving out assists) and Barbosa and the other guys also were dope to be non soccer players. There were so many people it was a mad house, people climbing up in the trees and on the fence to see the match. The Vibe was perfect. After the match MOTG even got an exclusive interview with CNN - keep your eyes open. Everyone recognizes the skills of the players. All in all it was a lot of fun and love... check out the video footage that will be on YOUTUBE or MOTG TV real soon. One!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
MOTG games in Astoria
Yesterday we played some matches in Astoria. Shouts out to my man Xavier for hooking up this match. Well how do i put this... 30-4 in the first match. Second match was... just wait for the video footage to hit the streets. They are not called Masters for nothing.
But its all love and we had a blast. Big up to all the players that came out.. keep ballin! Special thanks and shouts out to www.FXPNYC.com for supporting and sponsoring this match. Stay tuned - word on the streets is that they want a rematch with us with their "REAL" squad. We are there... Saturday @ 12pm @ Chappetto Square Park which is a block away from Astoria Park across the street from the Basketball courts under the bridge. (On Hoyt Ave North between 21st & 23rd Street).. Be There!
But its all love and we had a blast. Big up to all the players that came out.. keep ballin! Special thanks and shouts out to www.FXPNYC.com for supporting and sponsoring this match. Stay tuned - word on the streets is that they want a rematch with us with their "REAL" squad. We are there... Saturday @ 12pm @ Chappetto Square Park which is a block away from Astoria Park across the street from the Basketball courts under the bridge. (On Hoyt Ave North between 21st & 23rd Street).. Be There!
Issy Hitman back in Amsterdam
Friday 20 June 2008 - We have some disappointing news - Issy Hitman is the first player to leave the tour and head back to Amsterdam. He was a bit homesick and disppointed about certain things concerning the tour. He has been to the USA numerous times before and being only 19 years old is not as free here as he is in Amsterdam. You have to be 21 to get into clubs and he wanted to have more fun and the competition here for him is also not on a level. He also has a problem to get out of his bed at 10am (hahaha). So he said he wanted to go home so we put him on the plane back to Amsterdam on Friday night. There is no drama so dont go putting rumors on the street. Its going to be disappointing to some of the fans that wanted to see him. He will be back soon!!! I heard that he was spotted in the club on Saturday Night so he is back in the zone. Issy we are going to miss you on the rest of the tour but hold your head and dont party too much! This is life on the road, its hard at times.
Taking it easy WEEK
This week we have been focusing on playing a lot of pick up games, taking in the city and chilling a bit. We have been shooting a lot of footage and we have some surprises for you guys. We have been hitting a lot of courts all across the city. So be on the look out, if you see someone rocking a MOTG shirt. Its really us! We are here.
On a personal note some of the players are getting a bit homesick. We have been out now for like 3 1/2 weeks and everyone misses his own bed and family. Its hard to stay in a house together with 8 MEN! Luckily everyone is cool with each other otherwise...
On a personal note some of the players are getting a bit homesick. We have been out now for like 3 1/2 weeks and everyone misses his own bed and family. Its hard to stay in a house together with 8 MEN! Luckily everyone is cool with each other otherwise...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
MOTG Clinics in China Town & Boston Futbolito
The Tour...
We have been playing a lot of pickup games, hanging out and enjoying NYC, you know the players have been buying shoes, shades, and whatever else is hottt plus there has been a battle royal in the house on Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. The question is who will be the champion. Lenny Netteb talked a good game out the blocks but so far issy hitman is the master. I guess his skills are not only on the pitch.
Wed 11 June 08 / Friday 13 June 2008
Since our last update things have been going great. We did 2 incredible clinics down at the courts in Chinatown. The kids attending the camps always have a lot of fun and enjoy themselves. But more importanly the LEARN something about football. Thanks to the NYC parks department for supporting MOTG! Good looking Cory and the rest of your team.
Sat - 14 June 20089
Its 4am and the alarm clock goest off. We have a 3 1/2 drive up to Boston to compete in the Futbolito tournament. We arrived around 0845 and our first reactions were not good cause the surface was grass and we at least expected artificial turf. Top make matters even worse the the grass was at least 3-5 inches tall. The grass litterly covered 1/4 of the ball. After a mad search we went and bought some shoes for Lenny MacNack, Edward decided to play in his street shoes... Games were slow and the competition was mixed. The organization told us that the referees didnt show up so they used people from the audience and offered to pay them $20 per game. Do the math. There were friends calling games of friends and this was a professional tournament!!! We got there early and breezed through all the prerounds. We were there with 2 teams, the official MOTG team and the other was with our crew from NYC (edward and issy played on this team). Shouts out to TONY and the rest of the crew!! Fast forward to about 2 pm after a disappointing match and breathing down a quick pizza... we were on the sideline chillin just watching the game from Tony's team and all hell broke lose. One bad call by a ref (friend on the competing team) and a disagreement lead to someone throwing a water bottle from somewhere in the crowd. We have video footage but its not too nice for the Boston Police department. Long story short we all came together so we left together due to comments of a "racist" Boston Po Po telling one of players from our NYC team that they didnt want their kind there and to Go HOME! Can you picture it... Stay tuned we may leak it on youtube... All in all we had a good day and some fun.
We have been playing a lot of pickup games, hanging out and enjoying NYC, you know the players have been buying shoes, shades, and whatever else is hottt plus there has been a battle royal in the house on Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. The question is who will be the champion. Lenny Netteb talked a good game out the blocks but so far issy hitman is the master. I guess his skills are not only on the pitch.
Wed 11 June 08 / Friday 13 June 2008
Since our last update things have been going great. We did 2 incredible clinics down at the courts in Chinatown. The kids attending the camps always have a lot of fun and enjoy themselves. But more importanly the LEARN something about football. Thanks to the NYC parks department for supporting MOTG! Good looking Cory and the rest of your team.
Sat - 14 June 20089
Its 4am and the alarm clock goest off. We have a 3 1/2 drive up to Boston to compete in the Futbolito tournament. We arrived around 0845 and our first reactions were not good cause the surface was grass and we at least expected artificial turf. Top make matters even worse the the grass was at least 3-5 inches tall. The grass litterly covered 1/4 of the ball. After a mad search we went and bought some shoes for Lenny MacNack, Edward decided to play in his street shoes... Games were slow and the competition was mixed. The organization told us that the referees didnt show up so they used people from the audience and offered to pay them $20 per game. Do the math. There were friends calling games of friends and this was a professional tournament!!! We got there early and breezed through all the prerounds. We were there with 2 teams, the official MOTG team and the other was with our crew from NYC (edward and issy played on this team). Shouts out to TONY and the rest of the crew!! Fast forward to about 2 pm after a disappointing match and breathing down a quick pizza... we were on the sideline chillin just watching the game from Tony's team and all hell broke lose. One bad call by a ref (friend on the competing team) and a disagreement lead to someone throwing a water bottle from somewhere in the crowd. We have video footage but its not too nice for the Boston Police department. Long story short we all came together so we left together due to comments of a "racist" Boston Po Po telling one of players from our NYC team that they didnt want their kind there and to Go HOME! Can you picture it... Stay tuned we may leak it on youtube... All in all we had a good day and some fun.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
No More Drama Part 1
Thursday 5 June 2008 - Well the tour is moving along but not without its share of drama. We all know that communication is the key to life and we have been getting our share of life lessons with communication. Today Nordin Wooter and Kiki Musampa flew in to spend a few days with us on the tour. When they arrived we were in in Jersey at Giants Stadium so they had to hang out in Manhatten until we could hook up later. We did some promo work for the NY Red Bulls with kids in the bubble before the game and all was well. They asked the players to do more things during the half time show. After leaving the field Edward van Gils was approached by a dutch player and long time friend Dave van den Bergh. Well this was against the rules (even though he came over to us) and "that day" one of the managers was having a bad day! But it doesnt matter - long story short, we did what we had to do and left the stadium as soon as possible. One day you guys may find out what really happened.
Saturday 7 June 2008 - We were picked up in a stretch limo and were driven over to Newark, New Jersey. Welcome to the Portuguese Day Parade - 2 days of almost 100 degree weather, food, music and more than 600,000 people walking the streets. Like always we did the do, distributed pannas, walked in the parade, played games, taught moves, had a lot of fun and promoted the game of street soccer/football. Big up to Hugo, Nuno and the rest of the team at Benfica Soccer Schools for all the support and love. They really took care of us. Thanks guys - C U again soon!
The players came back to the hotel after a long and tiring day and a few of them grabbed a limo and went Uptown to hang out. Big up and shouts out to Danni Moe and Johnathon for the hook up at BODY. We heard it was off the chain.
Monday 9 June 2008 - Lenny Netteb and Lenny MacNack were invited to play on a team in the Calcetto 7v7 Tournament. It was hilarious and disasterous all at the same time!!!! The team was in bad shape and they expected that our two guys were going to come and play with them to ensure that they would win. NOT!!! THAT IS WHY ITS CALLED A TEAM. Ronaldinho was on the team (at least someone thought he was dinho or maybe it was maradonna, I couldnt tell). Anyway long story short NEVER again! There were a few guys on the team with skills. You know who you are anyway..thanks for the opportunity. Drama no. 2
We have done 2 promotional things now on this tour that we VOW never to do again. But then again i should never say never cause its not about the opportunities its about the people that you have to deal with and this week we had to deal with both Beavis and a major Butt-head.
All in all things are going great. The players are enjoying the weather and especially NYC. Stay tuned...
Saturday 7 June 2008 - We were picked up in a stretch limo and were driven over to Newark, New Jersey. Welcome to the Portuguese Day Parade - 2 days of almost 100 degree weather, food, music and more than 600,000 people walking the streets. Like always we did the do, distributed pannas, walked in the parade, played games, taught moves, had a lot of fun and promoted the game of street soccer/football. Big up to Hugo, Nuno and the rest of the team at Benfica Soccer Schools for all the support and love. They really took care of us. Thanks guys - C U again soon!
The players came back to the hotel after a long and tiring day and a few of them grabbed a limo and went Uptown to hang out. Big up and shouts out to Danni Moe and Johnathon for the hook up at BODY. We heard it was off the chain.
Monday 9 June 2008 - Lenny Netteb and Lenny MacNack were invited to play on a team in the Calcetto 7v7 Tournament. It was hilarious and disasterous all at the same time!!!! The team was in bad shape and they expected that our two guys were going to come and play with them to ensure that they would win. NOT!!! THAT IS WHY ITS CALLED A TEAM. Ronaldinho was on the team (at least someone thought he was dinho or maybe it was maradonna, I couldnt tell). Anyway long story short NEVER again! There were a few guys on the team with skills. You know who you are anyway..thanks for the opportunity. Drama no. 2
We have done 2 promotional things now on this tour that we VOW never to do again. But then again i should never say never cause its not about the opportunities its about the people that you have to deal with and this week we had to deal with both Beavis and a major Butt-head.
All in all things are going great. The players are enjoying the weather and especially NYC. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The MOTG Team is COMPLETE
Today Issy Hitman and Lenny Netteb arrived in NYC. The MotG Team is complete. These two players had to come in a bit later due to other obligations in Europe but its on and poppin now. Other street football players, BEWARE - you have been warned. The most dangerous street football team in the world is about to make the streets of America unsafe. Stay tuned....
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