Don't know if you all have heard about this game: Le Bonheur All-Star Game Friday, November 1 Mike Rose Soccer Complex Memphis, TN SCHEDULED TO APPEAR (thus far) Carey Talley Ross Paule Ryan Nelsen (he may still be injured) Richard Mulrooney Nick Garcia Bo Oshoniyi Eddie Pope Richie Williams Steven Armstrong Billy Walsh Eric Quill John Harkes Tom Presthus Brian Kamler Jimmy Conrad Steve Ralston Preki Jeff Agoos HISTORY: KC defender (and former DCU fan favorite) Carey Talley has organized the second all-star charity game to benefit the Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center's Pediatric Neurological Center. Le Bonheur is located in Carey's hometown of Memphis. In March of this year Talley's dad, John, passed away due to a cancerous brain tumor. Before his death Carey created a foundation in his honor and they selected the Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center as the benefactor. Carey was inspired to organize an exhibition game in honor of his father who has made many contributions to the Memphis soccer community. John was very involved in the creation and operation of the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. Last year in lieu of a roadtrip, the SEs collected contributions to purchase tickets for underprivileged children to attend the game. We raised over $1,000. ROADTRIP A few of us SEs are going to attend the game this year and see some of Memphis, you're welcome to join us. Below are some suggestions for booking your trip. FLIGHTS The Mike Rose Soccer Complex has a deal with Northwest Airlines (you can get 5% off). Go to the Mike Rose website, http://www.mikerosesoccercomplex.com and go to airline for instructions on how to get the discount. HOTEL We're staying at Holiday Inn Express 4225 American Way Memphis, TN 38118 http://www.mikerosesoccercomplex.co...yexpamerway.htm To get a discount through the sports complex, follow these instructions at http://www.mikerosesoccercomplex.com/reservations.html Along with this hotel, they have contact with several other hotels in the area (check their website). These are all in a safe part of town. You can also see if other online discounters (like hotels.com) have deals at these recommended hotels. GROUND TRANSPORTATION It seems many hotels have airport shuttles but from what we've read public transportation is a bit of a novelty in Memphis (hey, the King didn't have all those big Caddies just for show!) so plan on renting a car. GAME TICKETS Reserved seats $16 General Admission $10 IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE TRIP BUT WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND: The SEs are going to make a corporate donation and we have invited DC United supporters to contribute as well. We essentially going to be buying tickets so that underprivileged kids can attend this game. Our deadline to contribute is Oct 14. I was wondering if the KC fans were up for a challenge (SEs vs Mystics) on who could raise the most money. Maybe the loser would have to do something embarrassing at the MLS Supporters Bash in Boston (like wear a Marco wig for the night, you all could come up with something for us; anything involving Meola is good, we STILL hate him!) Just trying to do something fun, raise some money and support a good guy. If you're up for the challenge or have any questions, shoot me an email at kim@screaming-eagles.com K
Uh, no. The Screaming Eagles are a centralized organization with 200+ members and years of fund-raising experience. The Mystics are a beer-soaked supporters' section. I like it better our way, and we're not going to take the Screaming Eagles on in a venue that is to their advantage.
Line-ups have now been set: Explorers (Red) Player Team Position # Armstrong, Stephen KC Wizards M 16 Beasley, DaMarcus Chicago Fire M 7 Conrad, Jimmy San Jose Earthquakes D 17 Donovan, Landon San Jose Earthquakes F 10 Gonzolez, Luchi San Jose Earthquakes F 15 Howard, Tim NY/NJ Metrostars GK 18 Kamler, Brian NE Revolution M 5 Klein, Chris KC Wizards M 17 Kotschau, Ritchie Colorado Rapids D 33 Lisi, Mark NY/NJ Metrostars M 8 Paule, Ross NY/NJ Metrostars M 11 Petke, Mike NY/NJ Metrostars D 12 Coach - Richard Mulrooney (San Jose) #8 Expeditions (Blue) Player Team Position # Agoos, Jeff San Jose Earthquakes D 12 Akwari, Nelson NY/NJ Metrostars D 21 Garcia, Nick KC Wizards D 3 Henderson, Chris Colorado Rapids M 19 Mathis, Clint NY/NJ Metrostars F 13 Olsen, Ben DC United F 14 Oshoniyi, Bo KC Wizards GK 25 Presthus, Tom Columbus Crew GK 22 Quill, Eric KC Wizards F 19 Radosavljevic, Preki World Cup '98 F 11 Ralston, Steve NE Revolution M 14 Talley, Carey KC Wizards M 14
HUGE Silent Auction List of items, you must be present to bid http://www.mikerosesoccercomplex.com/lebonheursilentauction.htm K
Re: HUGE Silent Auction Do you take orders? Can I get you to bid on one of the jerseys for me? I can PayPal you some cash.
Now this is pretty funny. The lineup page has 10 MLS team logos. Anyone else notice something real funny? http://www.mikerosesoccercomplex.com/lebonheurplayers.htm
something else that I noticed is that Preki is not listed as a wizard, but as World Cup 98'. Everyone else has a team affiliation.
Re: Re: HUGE Silent Auction Yes, a local Ford dealership put up some cash (and they're having a drawing for an Expedition so maybe I'm driving home!) Contact Dave re being a proxy, you all can probably settle up at the El Sal game. K
Re: Re: Re: HUGE Silent Auction I guess I got confused. I thought you were the one going. Oh well. Thanks!
Re: Re: Re: Re: HUGE Silent Auction Yeah, we're both going (plus another SE) but I can't be trusted with my own money at these things nevermind someone elses (and heaven help some little kid who tries to outbid me!) K
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: HUGE Silent Auction 1) Who? 2) Hard to play a pickup soccer game when nobody shows up for one team, and the other gets only three players.