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Jun 25, 2012 Freedom Set for Clash with Rivals from North of the 49th Parallel In preparation for the 49th Parallel Cup in Dublin, Ohio on August 4, the USA Freedom held their annual training camp in Minneapolis, Minnesota over the weekend of June 15-17. There was a great turn out by women from all across the USA with many returning players from the 2011 International Cup squad and a number of new faces. Read more » |
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Jun 24, 2012 Burley Sekem Official Supplier of the USAFL The USAFL and Burley Sekem have reached an agreement to continue the long-standing relationship. Burley Sekem is the official supplier of footballs and apparel to the USAFL, including the USA Revolution and Freedom representative teams. In addition, Burley Sekem will sponsor an alumni game at the 2012 National Tournament in honor of the League’s 15th Anniversary. Read more » |
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Jun 24, 2012 USAFL Appoints New Treasurer The USAFL has appointed Keith Nelson as league treasurer effective June 1, 2012. As planned, former treasurer Adam Coleman stepped down from his duties after a three-year term that had seen significant financial organization. The league had several candidates for the open position. Executive board members and USAFL Advisory Board member Gary Lerch conducted interviews during the two month-long search before recommending Nelson’s appointment. Read more » |
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Jun 17, 2012 Jacks Fall to ‘Roos in Away Game The Columbus Jackaroos (4-1) traveled south on June 16 to face the Nashville Kangaroos (6-1) in a pivotal MAAFL game. In what turned out to be a heated contest the Nashville Kangaroos defeated the Columbus Jackaroos 13.14.92 to 8.6.54 in order to move to 7-1 on the season and hand the Jacks their second loss of the year. Read more » |
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Jun 16, 2012 Buffaloes trail on scoreboard but come out way ahead. On a warm but overcast morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Coach Dustin Brasel was smiling. He carried that smile all day long...for good reason. The Tulsa Buffaloes were scheduled to host the Dallas Magpies and the Kansas City Power. Going into the game he was worried that he would need players form both visiting teams to round out his team. Game day had arrived and he was surrounded by 16 eager Buffaloes. It was decided to play 16's. He had a full team (bolstered by 2 blokes from Wichita). 17 total players ..."magnificent" he thought. Read more » |
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Jun 9, 2012 Dave Zitko from St Louis Blues Goes Down Under Back in January, I received a message on Facebook from a guy I played footy with on the U23 Revolution team a couple years ago. The Revolution is the U.S. National team and the U23 team is the team for players 23 years old and younger. He asked me if I was interested in playing in Australia for a season. I replied back and said I was interested, and shortly after got an email from the Revolution head coach, Matt Bishop. At the time, I had no idea what was happening, but several people were working to find a team for me in Australia. Read more » |
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Jun 7, 2012 Dallas Top Dogs The Dallas Magpies continued their strong start to the season defeating the Denver Bulldogs and the Austin crows comfortably on June 2nd in Allen, TX. In what was expected to be the biggest game in club history, the pies went into the first game confident but wary of the Bulldogs winning history and on-field strength and experience. Perfect conditions for football on a calm Saturday morning made for a great contest and from the very first bounce it was a fierce contest. Read more » |
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Jun 5, 2012 Columbus ARFC Featured in Local Online Magazine The Columbus Jackaroos and Jillaroos were featured in 614 Magazine, promoting the club and upcoming events including the 2012 49th Parallel Cup and future Nationals. Read more » |
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Jun 2, 2012 Jackaroos Top River Rats On a cool June afternoon the Jackaroos went down South to take on the 2011 Division 4 champions, the Ohio Valley River Rats, in the home of the 2012 national tournament, Cincinnati, Ohio. The first ever opponent of the Jacks in 2008, this matchup has always held special importance for members of the club and is awash with emotions despite the lopsidedness of this rivalry with Columbus’s only loss coming during the regular season of 2010. Read more » |
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May 27, 2012 Denver's Lara Porter Heads Down Under for the Season Denver Bulldog and USA Freedom player Lara Porter is heading off to Australia this weekend to play a season of football in Brisbane, Australia. Lara participated in the 3rd placed Freedom squad at the 2011 International Cup in Australia. After discussing an idea with Leigh Barnes, Freedom Head Coach, long time Brisbane resident, player, and coach he set Lara up to play a season with the Yeronga Devils. Lara will return to the USA in time for the 49th Parallel Cup on August 4. Read more » |
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May 23, 2012 MHz Networks Launch AFL Channel on Roku MHz Networks announced today that they have launched an AFL channel on Roku. "MHz Networks is elated to join forces with the USAFL in promotion of Aussie Rules in the U.S. After nearly 20 years of supporting and broadcasting the sport nationwide, as well as working with the Baltimore-Washington Eagles in our local TV viewing area (Washington, DC Metro), it seems fitting to expand our involvement even further. We congratulate the USAFL in all of the outreach they have done for the promotion of the sport in the U.S." - Stephanie Misar, Marketing Director, MHz Networks Read more » |
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May 17, 2012 The Rising of the Sacramento Suns The Sacramento Australian Football Club (SAFC) is pleased to announce that the men’s and women’s representative teams are now officially named the Sacramento Suns. The SAFC is excited that the club will now boast both a men’s and women’s, nicknamed the Lady Suns, representative team that will participate in the 2012 USAFL National Tournament to be held in Mason, OH, during the weekend of October 13-14. The Suns and Lady Suns first official games will be against the Las Vegas Gamblers and the Arizona Lady Hawks, respectively, in Las Vegas on July 28. Read more » |
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May 16, 2012 Join the Magpies Women's Campaign to Tackle Violence
The New York Magpies are joining the Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) in Brooklyn, New York to raise awareness about violence and build stronger communities through our participation in the 2012 Punch-a-thon. On June 3, 2012, the Lady Pies will punch 1,000 punches representing confidence and empowerment for all survivors of violence. Read more » |
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