UEFA Champions League Action

The Semi-finals of the UEFA Champions league started off yesterday with a 2-0 win by Manchester United of England over Schalke of Germany.  Manchester United were by far the more dominant side in this match.  They controlled most of the possession during the game and just seemed like the strong club.  Schalke’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, was called into action frequently; he seemed to be the other thing standing in United’s way of being up 3-0 in the first half.

The smaller Germany club was only able to keep the game level for about half of the second period.  Ryan Giggs opened up the scoring in the 67th minute and was shortly followed by a goal by Wayne Rooney in the 69th.  This put Manchester United in to a dominant position with only 20min left in the match.

The second leg of this semi-final is scheduled for May 4th at Old Trafford, Manchester.  Schalke will have to put on a brilliant display if they open to advance to the finals.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to play later today the second semi-final match.  The teams are all too familiar with one another.  They just played for the Copa del Rey, where Real Madrid claimed the title.  This is a much anticipated semi-final match up between two very talented Spanish sides.  Stars like Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid and Lionel Messi for Barcelona should shine bright in these next two matches.

Adidas FIFA World Cup 2010 Official Match Ball

Official Match Ball of 2010 FIFA World Cup™

JABULANI, meaning “to celebrate” is the 11th adidas World Cup ball featuring 11 different colors representing the 11 players in every team, the 11 official languages of South Africa, and the 11 South African communities. The colorful design brings together the tremendous diversity of the country in harmonious unity. The match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ features a completely new, ground-breaking technology.

• Aero grooves create the clearly visible profile on JABULANI’s surface
• JABULANI has a futuristic texture with fantastic grip, giving players full control over the ball under all weather conditions
• Comprising only eight, completely new thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically moulded, the ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before
• Highest FIFA rating
• 100% polyurethane
• Imported

Get yours today at Siegy’s Soccer Shop.  Click here to buy online.

The World Cup Stage is Set

The pools have been set for this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. The United States has received a fairly favorable draw, being grouped with England, Slovenia, and Algeria. In the US’s last nine meetings with England, they have lost seven times and won only twice. In the most recent meeting between the two last year, England beat the US 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. The US has never faced either Algeria or Slovenia, but they are figured to be the favorite in both those matches.

The US has several players that play in the English Premier League against many of the players on England’s roster. Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, and Carlos Bocanegra are all US players that play in Europe. Another interesting thing will be Landon Donovan and David Beckham playing against each other. The two are teammates on the Los Angeles Galaxy and were part of an early season dispute that caused many people to question their relationship as teammates.

The world’s number one ranked team, Brazil, drew a rather tough group. It will face the Ivory Coast, Portugal, and North Korea. Both the Ivory Coast and Portugal are ranked in the top 16 of FIFA’s world rankings.

The US will open up its World Cup campaign on June 12^th in Rustenberg, South Africa against England. Be sure to keep up with Team USA as it prepares for the world’s most popular sporting event and hopes to “go for the gold.”

Win a New Soccer Jersey!

For every $40 you spend at Siegy’s on either November 27 or November 28 you will receive 1 entry into the give-away. The more you spend, the more chances you have to win! For example: If you spend $120 you get 3 chances to win! If you are the lucky winner you can choose any one of the jerseys we have in stock!

Choose from teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more!

    

Places to Play Indoor Soccer around the Hudson Valley, NY

With the outdoor season wrapping up, the indoor season is just beginning. As everyone knows, indoor facilities aren’t as abundant as outdoor fields and may be more difficult to find. Here are some locations in the area that offer indoor soccer.

Brewster Sports Center
Nice synthetic turf field. Offers both adult and high school leagues
For more information, click Here.

Sports Underdome- Mount Vernon, NY
Three 190′ X 80′ turf fields that can be turned into one regulation-sized field. Offers leagues from the U9 age groups all the way up to adult, both men and women.
To find out more about the Sports Underdome, click Here.

Armonk Indoor Sports Center
Dome facility featuring 120′ X 190′ of space. You can rent out the entire space, 1/2, or 1/3 of the facililty. Offering leagues and tournaments. Also offers clinics during the week for younger children.
Click Here for additional information.

Hudson Valley Sports Dome- Milton, NY
Large indoor facility with multiple turf fields. Offering multiple leagues and tournaments for all age division.
For further information regarding the dome, click Here.

The Net- LaGrange, NY
An indoor facility located in LaGrange, New York. It houses three fields, which host several tournaments and can be rented out for practice during the winter.
For more information about The Net, click Here.

The Soccer Coliseum- Teaneck, NJ
This armory turned soccer facility holds many tournaments throughout the winter season. The facility is separated into four fields, or two larger fields for the older age groups.
For more information about tournament schedules, click Here.

Club Fit Jefferson Valley
Men’s soccer. Pickup soccer games from 7:30pm-10pm in the gym on Friday nights.
Free with club fit membership. Fee without a membership.

Indoor Soccer Shoes for Kids

With the indoor soccer season quickly approaching, now is the time to start looking into which indoor shoes would be best for your children.  There are different types of outsoles available depending on how much you are looking to spend. Synthetic can start around $25 for a pair, while kangaroo leather outsoles can start around $70.

Here are some shoes that we offer that are great choices for your son or daughter this indoor season.

Puma v5.08 IT Jr.
The lightweight v5.08 Jr sets a new design benchmark for entry level boots. Picking up on the looks and details of the v1.08, this product features a soft synthetic upper and an anatomic fit. The unique side lacing adds further interest to this low maintenance and versatile product.

Nike JR Total 90 Shift Plus I
A core-level boot junior inspired by the Air Total 90 Supremacy shoe. For use on indoor
surfaces. Upper: Soft, supple PVC-free sythetic leather. Off-center loop lacing and
traditional tongue creates a superior fit. Midsole: Injected Phylon midsole. High-density
Die-cut recycled EVA sockliner. Outsole: Articulated gum rubber combines unique pivot traction pods in the forefoot and heel. Herringbone pattern provides optimum traction.

 

Puma v-Kon II IT Jr.
The v-Kon II addresses the confident player who is looking for an affordable performance solution that combines great fit, durability, and low maintenance with today’s aesthetics. Upper: Soft PU, quilted vamp, asymmetric lacing, GripTex ankle lining, foldover tongue construction. Midsole: EVA. Outsole: Rubber non-marking indoor outsole.

Sale Going on Now! Hurry!

Come to Siegy’s Soccer Shop or visit our site online for unbeatable deals. You can save 15% on all Calle brand footwear and apparel, 15% off all referee jerseys, 10% of all goalkeeper gloves, and 25-50% off all firmground cleats.

Be sure to act fast on these great deals, this sale only lasts until Saturday, November 14!

Chelsea v Manchester United Preview

The match is a clash of the two top teams in England at the moment.  Both are battling to hold the top spot in the league and Sunday’s match should be action packed.  Kick off is at 11am EST, Nov. 8 and the game is airing on Fox Soccer Channel.

Deco has stoked the fires ahead of the clash with Manchester United by claiming that he thinks Chelsea have too much fire-power for Manchester United to contend with.The Premier League’s top two meet in the top clash at the weekend, and Deco is backing the Blues – currently top by two points – to extend their lead. The Portuguese midfield maestro is going into the game fully confident that Didier Drogba….[read more]

New adidas Predator X TRX FG

Champion looks and spectacular play combine for the world’s top boot.  With an energy-returning powerspine, top swerve and big control on firm ground.  Features newly developed opti-fit upper construction that creates the ultimate ergonomic performance fit, providing maximum control in movement and ball control.  All-new developed Taurus full-grain calf leather combines a natural look, high-tearing and high-abrasion features, resulting in a high-end supreme touch football performance leather. The newly engineered and revolutionary PREDATOR element is placed in an optimized position for ultimate and absolute constant swerve, control and accuracy in any weather conditions.   A newly developed internal chassis construction holds the revolutionary powerspine, providing never-before-seen shooting power by minimizing the energy loss while shooting.

These boots are now in stock at Siegy’s Soccer Shop.  Currently available in two colorways.  Hurry and pick up a pair today.  Click here to see both colors available.

Welcome to our New Blog!

Welcome to our new blog for Siegy’s Soccer Shop. We are happy to offer this new feature to our customers and to continue to better the way we offer our products and services online.  We will begin to use this blog as a way of letting you guys know when we have received new merchandise and to any other offerings that we may have.

With this new blog you will be able to comment on our posts and express any thoughts or concerns you may have. We are always wanting to hear what our customers are saying so now you can let us know!

Make sure to check back to our blog often as we will continue to develop our site and keep you updated and informed on all things related to Siegy’s Soccer Shop!