With tryouts well under way, the revival of the infamous "Fuego Dance Team", and the return of the "Brazilian Trio", Fresno looks to initiate the 2008 PDL season with a bang versus San Francisco Seals at home... Last years 2007 season ended in Laredo with a disappointing 1-0 loss at the "shoe box"...but, that's history and this is a new year. The fans in the valley are eager, the ticket sales are up, and the team is hungrier than the 2003 run to the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. FYI: That was the year that made history for Fresno Fuego by beating El Paso Patriots(then USL-1) 5-2 and earning a meeting with powerhouse LA Galaxy, which ended their run 3-1. Fresno Fuego has earned their respect in the USL and abroad... It is a team with a vision and anticipation for success. Know that when you come to our house you will be treated with class and respect...and by the time you leave our headquarters, you will leave with admiration and knowledge of how professionalism is determined. Good Luck to you all this 2008 season and can't wait to see my old friends back on the pitch... God Bless!
With all of the changes in the division/conference last year, it's a credit to the Fuego that they still finished up at the top. With the new teams, I think there seemed to be a more spread of talent across the teams. You saw a down season for both Orange County and the SeaHorses. Kudos to Fresno to continue to improve both on and off the field.
Hola Mauser! Good luck for the 2008 season... Quakes and Fuego for the playoffs again - but we want the Division this year Looks like we won't be meeting up until July, though... 2 big games in 8 days my friend! Although, looking at the schedule, you're playing Ventura on May 30th... I'll have to come along and cheer on your boys!
Hey Mauser, Who all on your 2007 got drafted pro? Surprised if at least Campos didn't get picked up ...
Hey SangreAzul Amaury Nunes went to Chicago Storm from the Major Indoor Soccer League. I don't think any Fuego players went to MLS.
Hey Sheff, Getting ready for the season? Oddly enough, we play both you and Fresno only once this season. I think both away. I thought I would see a couple of Fuego go to at least USL 1.
Yeah, I noticed that. We play you at Negoesco on June 14. But, yeah, gearing up... we're having our pre-season staff meeting soon, getting everything ready. We're going to be missing two of our best players, Franklin and Zaher, after they got drafted, but hopefully we will have a couple of decent new talents coming through the ranks to fill their boots Lets hope 08 is as competitive as 07 was, eh? What a finish to the regular season that was!
hello sheff- long time since last year but, there's a smile on my face again, how bout you? good luck to you as well in 2008! I'm looking forward in seing a great change this year as apposed to 2007... life is beautiful!!! butlerbob- you always have a keen eye for this game... looking forward toward your input... introduce yourself the next time we see one another... i always travel with the team... sangreazul- what can i say my friend? no fuego players are leaving us. these boys aren't only interested in winning on the pitch but also have a great head on their shoulders... they will not leave until it's worth the ticket! fuego eventually will offer more than any other franchise out there so, it's a great decision either way... looking forward in seing each other again...
Not sure if I will make it out to your area this summer. If I do, it will probably be your game with the SeaHorses. Hope you guys have a good season other then when you play them.
Good luck with everything in Fresno. I wish every team was run like yours. If I were you I'd try and start some kind of program/teaching method where you guys kind of gave a run down on how to do things in this league at the Tampa meeting.
Mauser, Thanks for the update. We had a great time visiting Fresno for the PDL playoffs that there is going to be a bunch of us coming up for the season opener. We are already looking forward to it.
shelts- thanks for the props! last november in tampa, we had a representative of the fuego organization give a seminar on how we run operations... to my knowledge, the pdl staff had to put a stop to the Q&A session because time ran out and others had to do their own presetation... we are open to any organization...especially if it is going to help soccer grow interest... good luck this season!
Fuego says good-bye to a long time dedicated GM... The Fuego, going into their 6th season in the PDL are looking forward to new horizons. It is unfortunate but, the game must go on and Fuego is ready!!! This years season opener is the PDL's first game of the year. San Francisco Seals come to Chukchansi Park on April 26, 2008 7pm... See you there!!!
2008 "FRESNO FUEGO" Official Thread Fuego and Chivas USA again Boys!!! check out the article: http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/story/429317.html
Re: 2008 "FRESNO FUEGO" Official Thread FIRE AND ICE PROMOTIONAL ADVISORY Fresno Fuego Soccer/Fresno Falcons Hockey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 5, 2008 FRESNO FALCONS & FRESNO FUEGO WELCOME Special Guest BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID MANN TO THURSDAY'S COMMUNITY FOOD BANK EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH, 5:30PM VALDEZ HALL, DOWNTOWN FRESNO http://www.communityfoodbank.net/ BRIGADIER GENERAL MANN TO ASSIST WITH UNVEILING OF THE NEW FUEGO LOGO! Brigadier General David L. Mann Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army Recruiting Command Fresno, Ca..The Fresno Falcons professional hockey team, a proud member of the ECHL, and the Fresno Fuego Soccer Club, the defending Western Conference Champions of the Premier Development League, proudly welcome special guest U.S. Army Brigadier General David L. Mann, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Recruiting Command to Thursday's Community Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Valdez Hall. General Mann will assist Fuego Coach Scott Alcorn with the unveiling of the new Fresno Fuego logo. Brigadier General David L. Mann assumed the duties of the Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Recruiting Command on October 1, 2007, after serving as the Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Defense Artillery Center at Fort Bliss, Texas. He was commissioned through the ROTC program at Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania upon graduation from Millersville University in 1981. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University and a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. For additional information on Brigadier General Mann please scroll down. Empty Bowls is the annual fundraiser to support the Community Food Bank which is currently serving more than 50,000 Central Valley residents per week. This year's Empty Bowls event features delicious soups created “Iron Chef Style” by students from the Institute of Technology. Empty Bowls guests and local celebrity judges will vote for their favorite soups, enjoy local entertainment, and take home a hand-crafted bowl made by community members from across the Central Valley. Silent Auction items featuring Fresno Falcons and Fresno Fuego merchandise and ticket packages will also be available at this event. Tickets for Thursday's Empty Bowls event are still available, for more information contact Ron Gregg of the Community Food Bank at (559) 237-3663 The Fresno Falcons are on the road battling the Utah Grizzlies in a three game series starting tonight. The Falcons return to home ice on Tuesday, March 11 against Idaho at 7PM for a Kids Day Celebration and Jersey Auction to benefit Children's Hospital Central California. The Fresno Fuego will battle Chivas USA in an exhibition match on Sunday, March 16 at Chukchansi Park at 5:00 p.m. This will be the third meeting between the two clubs in the last year. Chivas won the first match, 5-0 last March, and the Fuego shocked the MLS squad 3-1 in their last match-up this past November. Chivas USA will bring its entire squad to Fresno for this game, as a tune-up for the MLS season which begins on March 30. Tickets for Falcons games are on sale at the Save Mart Center and Ticketmaster. Tickets for the March 16 Fuego vs Chivas USA match are on sale at Chukchansi Park. For Falcons ticket information call (559)-485-PUCK, for Fuego ticket information please call (559) 320-4487. Thanks for your support of the Community Food Bank and the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event. http://www.communityfoodbank.net/ Brigadier General David L. Mann Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army Recruiting Command
check out www.fresnofuego.com our new state of the art web-site... my friends this is only the beginning... also, what do you think of the new shield?
I really like the new shield. I like the layout for the new site, now you just need content. I'm also one of those folks that think if you don't have content on a certain page, leave out the link or disable it. Also, in addition to providing a calendar version of the schedule could you also provide a basic list? That way someone doesn't have to go month to month to view the schedule. But overall like the new layout and structure.
thanks butlerbob- the site content is being worked on as we speak... it is still under construction... we'll have it done before before game time, we hope...