Ze Luis Curral Grande’s President has been suspended for 30 days!

Ze Luis Curral Grande’s President has been suspended for 30 days and a fine of $50 for improper attitude against the referees. Also Curral Grande’s head Coach Sueko has been suspended for 10 days with a fine of $25. All this happened last weekend in Brockton in a loss Vs Alianca CV.

The league finds Jose Barros of Desp. Curral Grande’s President Jose Barros guilty of violation article 459.01 a) therefore the following sanctions shall apply:
a) Suspension for 30 days
b) Fine of $50
The league finds Desp. Curral Grande’s head coach Marcelino Gomes (card # 322) guilty of violating article 459.01 a). Therefore the following sanctions shall apply:
a) Suspension for 10 days
b) Fine of $25.00
b) Fine of $25.00

SPIGA MIDJU HAS BEEN BANNED BY NELASA!

NELASA just announced today that the league has banned Spiga Midjus from this year’s competitions do to the fact that Spiga Midju has not yet register any players and for abandoned league’s competitions. NELASA’s president Carlos Amado said “to date they “Spiga Midju” have not signed a single player and the league has not received any communication from Spiga Midju stating their intent.” Spiga Midju is going to be left out of this year’s competitions and there are welcome to apply again next year if they choose to. NELASA has removed Spiga Midju from its schedule and the league has gone back to have only 15 affiliated clubs witch means one clubs will stay out each week for the remainder of the season.
For the past two weeks Spiga Midju forfeits its game Vs. Emigrantes and Tarrafal FC witch would of giving each team 3 points, but the league has taking those points away witch means Emigrantes and Tarrafal has only played one game this season.

Criolo
NELASA anucia oji ki Spiga Midju sta fora di campionatu 2010, pamodi es ka escreve nenhun jugadores e Spiga Midju abandona jogus di semana 1 e 2. Presidente di NELASA Carlos Amado fra “te oji Spiga Midju ka sina ninhun jugador e liga ka resebe nenhun comunicasão di parti di Spiga Midju ki ta fra ma es teni entensão na sina jugadores.” Spiga Midju ka pode juga nenhun jogu es anu li mas es pode encreve out bes na 2011. keli ta fra ma NELASA agora ten so 15 equipas sinadu pa epoca 2010, e di jornada 3 pa riba tudu equipa ta descansa un semana

Emigrantes disqualified from the US Open CUp 2010!

Emigrantes were disqualified from the US Open Cup. According to Emigrantes the reason why the team was disqualified is because one of the players did not present a valid player pass for the match Vs Brooklyn New York, but the player were clear to play . Also there is an allegation against USASA that was put on by Emigrantes and we contact USASA to learn more, but they said that they could not comment on the case until it is resolved. All they could comment on is that for the time been Emigrantes is out of the competition. The quarterfinal is schedule to be played May 2nd between Brooklyn NY and Go Soccer FC, even though Emigrantes is trying to prevent it from happening.

Week 3 Derby

Week three of 2010 NELSA season is here and its going to start Friday April 30th with the Derby , between the two Boston’s rival Nos Bandera taking on Tabanka at Ceylon Park in Boston, the game is schedule to start at 8:00pm. As we all know this should be a very intense game, with a lot of excitements not only for the fans but the player as well. Nos Bandera is going to probably line up with six or seven ex Tabanka players that were members of last year Championship team. Moises a ex Tabanka midfielder said “This is a must win game for us, we haven’t got a real test yet this season and to be the best we have to beat the best, we must win every Derby we get this season if we want to have any chance at the Championship.” Tabanka also have a strong squad, coming off their first win of the season last week in Brockton Vs Café de Fogo, there are also optimistic about the Derby, and there are looking forward to play Vs a very good team like Nos Bandera.
The weather looks good for this weekend’s Derby so please come out and support the Clubs and the league. This should a very good match you will get to see some of the best players NELASA is got to offer.

Week 2 Strela on top of the league for the second Week in a row!

Strela Negra on top of the league for the second Week in a row!

Week 2 of 2010 NELASA had a lot of big match ups where we saw Strela Negra rise to the top of the standings, and Fidjus Terra and Curral Grande sink deeper.

The week started in Boston where Nos Bandera took on Safira FC at Madison Park and come away with a 1-0 nail biter victory. Goal score by ex-Goalkeeper Bruno Brandão in the 6th minute of first half. Both teams had opportunity to score more goals but they just didn’t capitalize, Nos Bandera is perfect so far two out of two with 6 points fifth in the standings, while Safira slipped down to seventh place with 3 points.

At Ceylon Park the new and improved and the leader on the standings Strela Negra hosted Boston FC and come away with their second victory of the 2010 campaign. Strela went up 2-0 early goal score first by Brito then 8 minutes later Rolando add another one. In the second half Boston FC held Strela scoreless an got one goal back from the league’s leader in goal score Toti from the penalty spot, Toti has 4 goals in two games.

In Brockton Dinamo whom despite winning week 1 game 3-0 Vs Alianca CV has forfeit according to Nelasa do to using ineligible players, was in Borckton to take on Mindelo Assoc. and managed to come out with a tie 2-2 even though their two best player didn’t play because of suspensions. Ivan scored two goals for Mindelo he now has two goals in two games.

Spiga Midju again forfeit game two of 2010 season, they still can’t field a team and Tarrafal FC picked up 3 points and the 3rd place in the standings with 6 points.

Aliança CV hosted and beat Curral Grande 2-1 despite been down in the first half 1-0. Curral went up on a goal scored by new comer Denny, but that didn’t hold up as Aliança tied in the second half on a goal scored by ex Café de Fogo, Adilson. Late in the game Curral Grande defender Jair had an unfortunate mistake and scored on his own goal to give Aliança the victory and 2nd place in the standings. Curral Grande is now sitting in 15th place with 0 points so far.

Café De Fogo hosted Tabanka at Pic Park and loss their second game 1-0 goal score by Tito who has scored two goals in two games for his new Club. João de Lele had a chance late in the second half to tie the game from the penalty spot but were denied by goalkeeper Lito.

In R.I Sporting got their first victory of the season Vs Juventude a 2-0, goals scored by African #23 Moly.

Sunday in Brockton Fidjos Terra took on Emigrantes at Pic Park, in a game that was control from minute 1 to minute 90 by Fidjos Terra but, still came out on the losing end. In the 22nd minute of the second half Danny got a break away and scored the games only goal. Fidjos Terra hit the post three times in the course of the games the ball just wouldn’t go in for them. Fidjos Terra has 0 points in two games and they have a very steep mountain to climb to the top. Emigrantes has now 6 points and 4th place in the standings.

Here are Week 2 Power Rankings
1-Strela Negra -
2-Nos Bandera +5
3-Emigrantes +2
4-Tarrafal FC +2
5-Clube Tabanka +4
6-Aliança CV +7
7-Boston FC -4
8-Sporting RI +3
9-Mindelo Assoc. -1
10-Safira FC -6
11-Dinamo -9
12-Café De Fogo -2
13- Fidjos Terra -1
14-Curral Grande +1
15- Juventude -1
16- Spiga Midju -

BOTA FOGO PODE COSIQUI “DOBRADINHA” NA FOGO!

Onti Quarta fera equipa di Bota Fogo ganha Taça di Fogo dipos di fora Academica 3-1 na final. Bota Fogo pode consiqui “dobradinah si es ganha o enpata Academica na ultima jornada di campionatu di Fogo dia 24 di April. Bota sta lidera campionatu pa tres pontu frenti Academica es so mesti un empate pa es ser Canpeão de Fogo 2010. Bota tamben qualifica pa Taca di Cabo Vede de futebol.

An impressive win by Boston FC

Boston FC a team that has been constantly improving every single season on and off the field since joining NELASA back in 2005 has started the 2010 season on the right track. Their best season yet was last year (2009) when they had a record of 8-2-9 26 total point and missed the playoffs by just two points, and the winner of the Fair Play Award . Having said that they didn’t win their first regular season game until Week 9 Vs Spiga Midju, but that dint stop them. This season every thing looks to be different as they hammered Juventude 3-0, three goals by the 19 years old sensation Toti on their opening game of 2010 NELASA season. Toti is tied with Strela Negra’s forward Placido as the league’s leader in goal scored with 3 apiece. Boston FC has improved in every level of the game, with much more experienced players like Danny, Paulino and Ze, and the addition of Manny “Bate Bola” as the head coach as really improved the clubs expectations for the 2010 season, and they could very much be the surprise team of 2010.

Criolo

Boston FC un di kes equipa ki sta ta midjor des ki es entra NELASA na 2005 dentu e for a di campu, dja comensa epoca NELASA 2010 na un bon caminho. Ses midjor anu foi anu passadu (2009) undi ki es fica 8-2-9 26 ponto quinto lugar na group B e es mestiba 2 ponto pa es baba Playoffs, tamben es foi vensedor di "Fair Play Award". Ku tudu kela, Boston FC ka ganha ses primero jugo di campionato 2009 te jornada 9 contra Spiga Midju (1-o). Mas es anu li tudu sta parsi deferente, kantu es pila Juventude 3-0 na abertura di canpionato 2010 di NELASA. Craki di bola Toti marka 3 golo e el sta na lideransa comu midjor markador enpatadu ku Placido di Strela Negra ki tamben teni 3 golo markado. Boston FC dja midjora na tudu nivel di jogo, ku jugador di experencia sima Danny, Paulino, Ze e tanben ku adisau di Manny “ Bate Bola” como treinador dja muda e midjora Boston FC espectativa pa es epoca 2010, e es podi ser kel supresa di epoca 2010.

Nelasa Week 1 full of surprises!

The NELASA 2010 season has officially started, the opening day match was against the two Boston rivals Curral Grande Vs Strela Negra and it turn out to be a 5-1 blowout by Strela Negra. Christian Lopes open the scoreboard in the 4th minute of first half and Strela Negra never looked back after that. Palcido Teixiera scored three times in the second half for his first Hat trick of the season and Briaman added another one, Curral Grande got one back in the 90th goal score by Mario Rocha .

Saturday the remainder of the teams got to have their openers, Nos Bandera is back in the league and back to its wining ways a 2-1 victory over Café De Fogo goals by Zidane form the penalty spot and Tony, Café de Fogo got one goal back late in the game by #15.

The defending Champs Clube Tabanka faced off against a very good Mindelo team and got out played but come out with a 1-1 draw. Mindelo jump ahead in the first half with a goal by Amancio, and Tito tied the game in the second half.

Boston FC got a very impressive win 3-0 against Juventude 3 goals by Toti.

Tarrafal FC beat Sporting RI 1-0 on the road goal by Sosa.

Dinamo Da Brava spanked Alianca CV at home 3-0 two goals by Daniel and one by Jimmy.

Safira FC the late added Brazilian team won their first NELASA game Vs Fidjus Terra in Brockton with a score of 2-0.

Spiga Midju forfeit (3-0 loss) against Emigrantes for not having enough registered players to play.

Here are the NELASA Power Rankings for WEEK 1

1.Strela Negra
2.Dinamo Da Brava
3.Boston FC
4.Safira FC
5.Emigrantes
6.Tarrafal FC
7.Nos Bandera
8.Mindelo
9.Clube Tabanka
10.Café D’Fogo
11.Sporting
12.Fidjos Terra
13.Alianca CV
14.Juventude
15.Curral Grande
16.Spiga Midju

Spiga Midju does not have enough registered players to play its first game of the season

Spiga Midju could lose 3 points to Emigrantes in its first game of 2010 NELASA season, for not having enough registered players. According to NELASA their will be no game between Spiga Midju and Emigrantes Saturday April 17.

Criolo
Pamodi inda Spiga Midju ka teni jugadores sofisiente inscrevedo na NELASA is podi perde 3 ponto na primero semana di capionato NELASA contra Emigrantes. Di acordo ku NELASA jogu entri Spiga Midju e Emigrantes dia 17 di Abril dja sta cancelado.

2010 NELASA SEASON IS HERE!

In an effort to bring more fans to the game NELASA has introduced to us Friday Night Soccer. The young talented Strela Negra and fast pace Curral Grande will launch the 2010 NELASA season April 16, at 8 pm in Ceylon Park. Strela Negra has gone from a veteran team to a much younger team in just one year, they have loss the head coach and 10 of last years’ starting 11 players, and Curral Grande for the most part has kept their team together and added some key players like ex Emigrantes Deto and others.

Saturday the remaining teams will have their opener.
In Boston the defending Champs C. Tabanka will host a much improved Mindelo team 5:00 pm at Medison Park , Nos Bandera will take on Café de Fogo at home 4:30 Pm at Madison Park "feild #2" , Boston FC will host Juventude from Providence at Ceylon Park the game will start at 5:00pm.

In Brockton, Spiga Midju will host Emigrantes time TBD, Fidjos Terra will take on the newcomers Safira FC at Pic Park 5pm.

In RI there will be two games last year runners-up Sporting RI will host Tarrafal FC the game is schedule to start 4:00pm at at Marting Middle School and Dinamo will host Alianca CV 5:00pm at gallego Court.

The opening day will conclude in Brockton, with NELASA annual season opener party at Joe Angelo’s.

Carlinhos no longer with Strela Negra.

Newly acquired Strela Negra's head coach Carlinhos as been let go just days before the first game of the season. According to one Strela Negra's source the Carlinhos showed a lot of potential to what the Club wanted to do this year, going to a much younger squad but lately that wasn’t the case and for the best interest to the team and player the unfortunate decision had to be made. Carlinhos whom coach Fogo All-Stars to their second Inter Ilhas Championship last season was looking to make a comeback into Nelasa for the 2010 season, Carlinhos first coached Curral Grande back in 2008 and will have to wait and see if another opportunity will be presented to him.

Emigrantes 3-2 over Brooklyn Italians

Emigrantes traveled to NY to take on Brooklyn Italians on the first round of the 2010 US open cup and came home with a well deserved victory. Emigrantes started the game well with two goals from newcomer Zorru in the first half, but the Italians turn the game around with two goals of their own. Then in the secound half Ze Veiga score a goal that turn to be the winning goal for his club.

Criolo

Emigrantes ben di NY oji ku un vitaria merisida na ses primero jogu di US Open Cup 2010. Emigrantes comensa ben ku dos golo di novu Jugador Zorru na primera parti. Time di NY Brooklyn Italians vira resultadu ku dos golo tamben mas depos Ze Viega marka tersero pa Emigrantes ki foi golo da vitaria.

Emigrantes das Ilhas to take on Brooklyn Italians in the first round of 2010 US Open Cup

The 2009 Region I Open Cup Champs Emigrantes Das Ilhas will travel to New York State this weekend April 11, to take on Brooklyn Italians on the first round of US Open Cup. By qualifying last season, Emigrantes Das Ilhas is the first Cape Verdean team to ever qualify to the Lomar Hunt US Open Cup, and they automatically qualify for this years’ competition. Emigrantes were two games away last year to face off against New England Revolution, but they had an early release from the competition when they loss 3-2 to Western Mass Pioneers in the first round of Lumar Hunt US Open Cup. They loss their coach/player Ze Jorge to Mindelo that help them tremendously last year but, Emigrantes front office has been working hard during this off season to get the team ready for this year’s Open Cup and NELASA season. They have signed Coach Topa to replace Ze Jorge and they have signed one of NELASA best player Ernesto Lopes ex Dinamo Da Brava med-fielder whom has sign with Emigrantes for the 2010 season campaign, and he could be that extra kick that they need to make it farther in the competition. Ernesto has also brought with him to Emigrates Zico and Miguel whom they have played for more than five years together as members of Dinamo. Emigrantes looked in good shape this past weekend when they won their second Annual Tournament, by defeating current NELASA Champs Clube Tabanka 5-0 in the first game and Fidjos Terra 3-0 in the second game. The team looks to be ready to go and we wish them luck in this year’s US Open Cup Tournament.

FUTEBOLCRIOLO.COM DINNER GALA

By MAteus "Muhammadah"
On Friday April 02, 2010, Cape Verdeans Soccer fans and supporters came from various parts of New England to show their love to the game and their support to Futebolcriolo.com first Dinner Gala at Restaurant Cesaria. In an interview with the CEO of Futebolcriolo.com Salomao Afonseca stated that the event was very important for the website and he was contented to see the amount of supporters who took the time out their busy schedules to come out and support the website. Mr. Afonseca also stated that it was important to see that people are supporting the beautiful game and are interested to see what is going on in NELASA and in Cape Verde in general. In the audiences, there were NELASA’s President Carlos Amado, FIFA agent Tonny Araujo, and most of the NELASA clubs representatives, form Brockton, Rhode Island and Boston. The night was for the most part a tribute to some of NELASA’s Clubs and staff for their outstanding contributions, dedication and hard work they put in throughout the 2009 NELASA season.

In addition Mr. Afonseca said “It’s sad to see these talented individuals, and organizations work and efforts been wasted and that’s the main reason they’re been honored tonight”. Mr. Afonseca started the night by thanking the audiences and those who had show their supports but couldn’t make it. He shared with the audiences his vision and purposes to have a website that brings information about Cape Verdean sports around the world to the community. He also informed the audiences that his vision going forward is to make sure he connects the Cape Verdean communities around the world. He also addressed the importance of the youth in Brockton, Boston and Rhode Island to stay connected with the older guys and to learn the values and roots of their culture. Soccer gives young adults the opening to interact with the older adults and it gives the older guys the opportunity to teach the youngsters discipline, respect, and brotherhood. Mr. Afonseca’s vision is to use soccer as a method to connect the community with the youth and the older generation with the young generation.

Furthermore, Mr. Afonseca asked the audiences, clubs and NELASA in general to continue to support the website and to continue to do everything they can to promote Cape Verdean Soccer in the United Stated and abroad. He stated that it is extremely important that the clubs work together and support each other going forward. “Few years back, not many knew about NELASA, not many went to the games and not many cared about the game. Now when you go to the games you see people from all over supporting their teams and having a good time, that’s what is all about. As a member of the community when you see someone invite him to the game, when you see an young adult try to convince him to come to the game so he can interact with others. ” (Afonseca)
As a member of the community I’m very pleased to see this type of initiative and I believe that we all should take this chance to encourage those who do not know about what’s going on around them to come to the games with us. I think if we all do our parts we can really use soccer to get some of our youths out of the streets. Mr. Afonseca cannot do it alone and he cannot change every youth’s lives but if the community as a whole do support him and embrace him change will be made and some of our youth’s lives will be saved.

Futebolcriolo.com did not forget to recognize those who did a marvelous job last season Carlos Amado received a “Thank You” plaque in appreciation of the relationship that the league and Futebolcriolo.com has over this short period of time. Mr. Amado, took the time to thank everyone and he informed the audiences that this season NELASA will be a great success and he encouraged everyone to show their supports to the league and to others who are doing tremendous job bringing us information about the beautiful game. He also stated that the open day for this season will be on April 16, 2010. Mr. Amado dedication and integrity to NELASA is undeniable. His commitment to a better league and a better environment is beyond every ones imagination, we should support him and embrace him as The President of NELASA.

Clube Tabanka was honored as Team of the year and Offensive Team of the Year. Clube Tabanka had an outstanding 2009 season, their success last year showed us how important it is to have a strong group of people who are willing to work together. They are a perfect example for the younger teams that are trying to reach higher. They leaded the league in goals scored with 58 goals in 19 games. They won the NELASA Championship and the Supper-Cup. Job well done and good luck this year.

Aliança CV from Brockton was awarded Futebolcriolo.com 2009 Defensive Team of the Year. Aliança CV had the best defense in the league. They managed to concede only 15 goals during the regular season. The group had a good run last year and they are ready for the new season. Keep up the good work and good luck this year.

Curral Grande received 2009 Comeback Team of the year award. During 2008 season they were one of the worse teams in the league. They ended the season with two wins and 10 points last place in their respected group. But their pride, dedication and hard work turned everything around last season. They managed to make the playoffs and not one wanted to play them during the season or in the postseason. They ended the season with 26 points and made the postseason for the first time.

Sporting RI coaching staff Jorge and Tiago Monteiro received 2009 Coach of the Year award for the job they did with Sporting RI and for the amazing 2009 season. Jorge and Tiago helped Sporting RI won a very difficult group that had Emigrantes, Dinamo, and Strela Negra. They tied Aliança CV for the league best record 12-5-2, (41 points). Sporting RI, had an outstanding home record with not loss, they were the only club with a perfect home record during 2009 season. The two coaches also helped Sporting RI to the league’s Championship game for the first time. Good job coaches, good luck this season.

Futebolcriolo.com 2009 MVP went to Nilton “Pirochu” Pina. In his first year in NELASA Pirochu played for Strela Negra where his team finished 4th in their respected group and the 4th best team in NELASA during 2009 competition. Pirochu scored 12 regular season goals according to NELASA stats, and he was also honored by Soccer Schedule committee as New England Champions League (NECL) 2009 MVP.

Emigrantes Das Ilhas received Futebolcriolo.com Recognition Award for their outstanding 2009 season. Emigrantes won Back to Back Mass State Cup Champions, 2009 USA amateur soccer Region I Open Cup Champions. They were the first Cape Verdean’s team to ever qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and they were 2 games shy of facing New England Revolution in the Open Cup. These are just some of the accomplishments that Emigrates were able to achieve during their 2009 season, and we wish them luck as they try again this year in the Open and Amateur Cups.

Mr. Afonseca closed the night with these words “ with these awards that Futebolcriolo.com has giving out this year I hope I have encouraged NELASA players, coaches and staff to dedicate more to this game that we all love, and I look forward to do this again next year.” With that the night was concluded with Live DJ music.

Futebolcriolo.com and everyone who were honored with the Awards are to be congratulated on a job well done and GOOD LUCK DURRING THE 2010 SEASON.