LONDON (April 2, 2011) – In the U.S. Women’s National Team’s first ever match in England, the U.S. fell to the hosts 2-1 in front of a boisterous crowd at Brisbane Road. Megan Rapinoe scored the lone goal for the Americans in the first half after the U.S. went behind by two goals early in the match.
Apr 4, 2011
Soccer Icon Pele secures visa and returns to the Cosmos
NEW YORK, NY— April 1, 2011 — Wildes & Weinberg is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Michael Wildes has secured an O-1 visa for Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known to millions as soccer icon Pelé, as he joins the New York Cosmos as Honorary President. As an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability,” who was recently hired to come to the United States to help rebuild the world-famous professional soccer team in New York City, Pelé was required to secure an O-1 visa before he was able to begin his employment for the team’s front office. U.S. immigration regulations require that certain athletes who desire to work or play for a professional sports team for an extended period of time obtain O or P visas.
Apr 1, 2011
WIN A TRIP TO SEE MANCHESTER UNITED!
Richmond, VA – (Friday, April 1, 2011) – The Richmond Kickers and HCA Virginia are pleased to once again host the fan favorite Frisbee Toss halftime contest at every Kickers pro home game this season. New in 2011, the grand prize will be a trip for two to see a Manchester United game in Manchester, England, courtesy of XL Soccer Tours. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the contest will benefit the American Heart Association.
“Kickers fans love our long-standing tradition of the HCA Virginia Halftime Frisbee Toss,” commented Shelley Sowers, Richmond Kickers General Manager. “Having XL Soccer Tours provide such a wonderful prize will certainly raise excitement in the stadium and will help us raise funds and awareness to benefit the American Heart Association.”
“Kickers fans love our long-standing tradition of the HCA Virginia Halftime Frisbee Toss,” commented Shelley Sowers, Richmond Kickers General Manager. “Having XL Soccer Tours provide such a wonderful prize will certainly raise excitement in the stadium and will help us raise funds and awareness to benefit the American Heart Association.”
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