2010 BSWW Mundialito Tracker
Most recent news and press releases from 2010 BSWW Mundialito:
Beach Soccer WorldWide Press Release - August 6, 2010
US Soccer Press Release - August 2, 2010
Although the USA Beach Soccer Men's National Team went home win 3 disappointing results, the team gained valuable international game experience against the world's top opponent's. Follow the links below for match highlights:
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US Beach Team to Portugal: "BSWW Mundialito" Roster and Schedule Released
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has released the official roster of American players to represent the USA in Beach Soccer World Wide (BSWW) Mundialito tournament. BSWW has also released the participating teams, tournament format, and schedule. The participating teams are Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and USA.
2010 BSWW Mundialito: Schedule
Date Match Time Matches
Friday 06th August 1 14:00 – 15:00 Brazil vs Argentina
2 15:00 – 16:00 Portugal vs USA
Saturday 07th August 3 14:00 – 15:00 Brazil vs USA
4 15:00 – 16:00 Argentina vs Portugal
Sunday 08th August 5 14:00 – 15:00 USA vs Argentina
6 15:00 – 16:00 Portugal vs Brazil
2010 BSWW Mundialito: USA Beach Soccer National Team Roster
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birth Date Hometown Club
Albuquerque, Jevin F 5-10 170 12/13/71 Santa Cruz, Calif. Pugg BS Club
Cartlidge, Joe D 6-2 185 01/15/79
Garcia, Giovanni D 6-2 195 02/15/77
McAndrews, Mike GK 6-1 180 07/02/84
Morales, Yuri F 6-0 170 09/30/81 San Francisco, Calif BST Zurich
Roman, Austin D 6-0 175 09/14/79 San Diego, Calif. Pugg BS Club
Silva, Ronald F 5-7 170 11/11/82 San Francisco, Calif. Santa Cruz BS Club
Taguinod, Brendon D 5-9 160 02/12/79 Santa Cruz, Calif BST Zurich
Valentine, Lewie D 6-1 180 04/12/79 Oceanside, Calif. US Sand Soccer
Valle, Sergio GK 6-1 185 10/05/83 Union City, Calif. Bay Area Ambassadors
Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2); Mike McAndrews (UC
DEFENDERS (5): Joe Cartlidge (So Cal Beach FC;
FORWARDS (3): Jevin Albuquerque (
National Team Staff:
Head Coach: Eddie Soto
Team Coordinator: David I. Gálvez, Sr.
Morales ties Swiss Beach Soccer League single-season goal scoring record
July 26, 2010 -- The SBSL season ended on a high note for Yuri Morales and Brendon Taguinod, while BST Zurich advanced to the final stage of the league. The American beach stars successfully concluded their first season in the SBSL with 4 wins over the league's top teams to help Team Zurich clinch a spot in the SBSL finals to be played in Zurich's Main Station on August 7 & 8. Taguinod and Morales will not be available for the finals since they have been called in to the US Beach Soccer National Team to play in the Mundialito tournament in Portimao, Portugal that same weekend. Morales scored 35 goals in 12 games for BST Zurich to match the SBSL single-season goal scoring record. Brendon Taguinod finished the season with 9 goals, many assists, and consistently solid defensive play. In an exclusive interview with SantaCruzBeachSoccer.com, Morales said, "I owe all of my success here to my teammates and to the BST Zurich club. The team did everything to make us feel comfortable and I am happy to have been able to repay them by helping the team win games. It was a great experience."
Swiss Beach Soccer League Standings --> SBSL A Standings
Swiss Beach Soccer League Top Scorers List --> SBSL A Top Scorers List
Interview with Yuri Morales --> http://www.topsport.com/
Interview with Brendon Taguinod --> http://www.topsport.com/videocenter/?ak1189
BST Zurich match photos click here --> BST Zurich Photos - Basel 6/26/2010
BST Zurich Photos - Bern 6/3/2010
2010 SBSL A Top Scorer List
Updated July 26, 2010
| Place | Last Name | First Name | Team | Goals |
| 1. | Morales | Yuri | BS Team Zürich | 35 |
| 2. | Castelli | Dominic | FC Basel 1893 | 22 |
| 3. | Früh | Romano | BSC Scorpions Basel | 18 |
| 4. | Frutiger | Marco | BSC Naters | 15 |
| Maissen | Nicola | FC Basel 1893 | 15 | |
| 6. | Miranda | Danilo | Sable Dancers Bern | 15 |
| 7. | Caputo | Francesco | Sable Dancers Bern | 13 |
| Furlan | Michael | BSC Havana Shots Aargau | 13 | |
| Zurwerra | Daniel | BSC Naters | 13 | |
| 10. | Garassini | Juan Pedro | BS Team Zürich | 12 |
| 11. | Heim | Basil | BSC Riverside Bern | 12 |
American Duo lead the way for BST Zurich
July 10, 2010 -- Brendon Taguinod scored 3 goals and league top scorer Yuri Morales added 6 goals over the weekend in Liestal, Switzerland to give BST Zurich 2 more important victories. With just 4 games remaining to be played in Lausanne this weekend, the team must continue their winning ways in order to qualify for the championship stage of the Swiss Beach Soccer League.
Yuri Morales takes over as top scorer in Swiss Beach Soccer League
July 10, 2010 -- With 17 goals in 6 games with BST Zurich, Yuri Morales now sits at the top of the goal scorers list. With 2 important matches this weekend in Liestal, Morales and Brendon Taguinod hope to lead Team Zurich into the next stage of the Swiss League.
Beach Soccer Team Zurich win 2 crucial league matches
July 5, 2010 -- Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Club players Yuri Morales and Brendon Taguinod helped Beach Soccer Team Zurich secure 2 important wins and take home 6 points in Swiss Beach Soccer League action this past weekend. BST Zurich is now tied for 4th place in the SBSL with 9 points on 3 wins and 3 losses. With 3 games remaining before league playoffs, Zurich is in a good position to qualify for the 6 team round robin to determine the final league standings. The top 4 teams advance to the SBSL Championship in the Main Train Station in the center of Zurich. Yuri Morales has been in good goal scoring form netting 11 Goals in 4 SBSL matches. Morales added 2 goals in a Swiss Cup match en route to an 11-4 victory. Brendon Taguinod has also been in good form in his defensive role, providing stability, producing assists, and scoring 3 goals this season coming forward out of the back.
Team PUGG Wins North American Sand Soccer Championships
US Beach Soccer National Team to play in "Mundialito"
Team 99 Wins 6th Consecutive Pro Am Beach Soccer Championship
June 6, 2010 -- Team 99 continued their winning tradition this past weekend by defeating Club Marin Brazilians of the Bay in the final match of the 2010 Pro Am Beach Soccer Championships. Congratulations to Team 99 and special thanks to Jahan Jaferian and Christopher Myren for your continued support of beach soccer in Santa Cruz.
Congratulations also to the San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club team for winning the U12 Boys Championship!
Brendon Taguinod and Yuri Morales sign with Swiss Beach Soccer League
May 25, 2010 -- Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Club players Brendon Taguinod and Yuri Morales have agreed to terms with BS Team Zurich of the Swiss Beach Soccer League for 2010 season. The American duo are expected to join the club before the first SBSL match day on June 20, 2010 in Jona, Switzerland. The SBSL is a well-established league that has produced quality players for the Swiss Beach Soccer National Team. Earlier this year the Swiss took 2nd place at the 2010 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, falling short to Brazil in the final.Santa Cruz BSC to train SF Vikings and Mid County youth teams in preparation for Beach Soccer Tournament in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz BSC coaches have agreed to give private beach soccer trainings to teams from San Francisco Vikings Youth Soccer Club and Mid-County Youth Soccer Club. SC BSC's experienced coaches will prepare the SF Vikings teams to compete in the Pro Am Beach Soccer Championships. Through these fun and challenging training sessions players will learn beach soccer specific skills and techniques.
For more information about private beach soccer training for your team, please contact Yuri Morales - SantaCruzBSC@gmail.com
SC BSC takes 3rd Place at Oceanside Beach Soccer Championships
May 17, 2010 -- Santa Cruz BSC won 4 out of 5 games and took 3rd place at the 2010 Beach Soccer Championships in Oceanside on May 15 and 16. SC BSC fielded a strong team with many players from the US Beach Soccer National Team pool. SC BSC defeated the Japan National Team, SoCal Beach FC, Hampton Roads Elite, and Shoreline Soccer. The team's only loss came in the semi-final match against the San Diego Sockers professional indoor team.
SC BSC Roster for 2010 Beach Soccer Championships - Oceanside:
1) Jevin Albuquerque
2) Ronnie Silva
3) Brendon Taguinod
4) Yuri Morales
5) Luis Montanez
6) Rafael Xexeo
7) Alan Grady
8) Matt Skenazy
9) Mikey Lawton
10) Dave Quesada
11) Kely Jacobson
