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Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico
Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2007 as a franchise of the Argentine club River Plate, the team plays in the Puerto Rico Soccer League, and is the reigning Supercopa DirecTV champion. The team plays its home games at Roberto Clemente Stadium in nearby Carolina. The club's colors are red, white and black. Their current head coach is Argentine Walter Zermatten. History On 27 June 2004, a group of 31 fans of C.A. River Plate of Argentina signed an affiliation document with the club. The event was led by the group's founder, Steven Alvarez. After several meetings, the group organized an in-door football team along with the team from a neighboring town Academia Quintana, finishing in the fourth place of an invitational tournament held in Bayamon which marked its debut. In August 2004, Club Atlético River Plate Corp registered in Puerto Rico's Department of State, founding its first of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fajardo (, ) is a town and municipality -Fajardo Combined Statistical Area. Fajardo is the hub of much of the recreational boating in Puerto Rico and a popular launching port to Culebra, Vieques, and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. It is also home to the largest marina in the Caribbean, called Puerto del Rey. The town contains various hotels and inns. Offshore, near Fajardo, a few islets can be found. These are Icacos, Isla Palomino, Palominito, and Diablo, among other uninhabited coral islands and barrier reefs. History Fajardo was founded in 1760, 1773 or 1774 (depending on the authority) as Santiago de Fajardo. It was one of the locations used by the American troops to invade Puerto Rico. On August 1, 1898 the USS Puritan under the command of Captain Frederic W. Rodgers, was sailing by the coastline of the city of Fajardo, when Rogers noticed the Faro de Las Cabezas de San Juan (Cape San Juan lighthouse) which was supposed to be the landing site for the US Army i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigantes De Carolina (football Club)
Carolina Giants are an association football club from Carolina, Puerto Rico. They were formed in 2008 as the football branch of the existing baseball side Gigantes de Carolina. They are founding members of the Puerto Rico Soccer League, the first nationwide football league on the island. They play their matches at the Roberto Clemente Stadium which is primarily a baseball venue. History Puerto Rico Soccer League 2008 Season Carolina Giants debuted on July 6, 2008, in a game against Guaynabo Fluminense FC, which concluded with both teams tied 2-2. On its second game the team defeated Tornados de Humacao five goals to one. On July 19, 2008, the Gigantes won its second consecutive game against Caguas Huracán. In their fourth game, the team lost to Club Atletico River Plate Puerto Rico, three goals to one. On the fifth date of the tournament the team tied with Academia Quintana, with both team scoring a single goal. On August 10, 2008, Carolina lost to Atlético de San Juan FC. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ponce (, , , ) is both a city and a municipality on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The city is the seat of the municipal government. Ponce, Puerto Rico's most populated city outside the San Juan metropolitan area, was founded on 12 August 1692Some publications/reporters have erroneously stated Ponce's date of founding as 12 December 1692 (see, for example, Jose Fernandez-Colon, The Associated Press, at "Noticias Online" on 24 January 2009, a''Noticias Puerto Rico.''Accessed 23 March 2019.) Another incorrect date sometimes found is 12 September 1692 (See, for example, Jorge L. Perez (El Nuevo Dia) and Jorge Figueroa (Ponce Municipal Historian), a''Historic Buildings and Structures in Ponce, Puerto Rico.'' at the text accompanying Drawing #20, titled "Tumba de los Bomberos". Puerto Rico Historic Buildings Drawings Society. 2019. Accessed 4 February 2019. See als''Mapa de Municipios y Barrios: Ponce, Memoria Numero 27.'' Gobierno del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico. Junta d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Montaner Stadium
The Estadio Francisco ("Paquito") Montaner (English: ''Francisco ("Paquito") Montaner Stadium'') is a multi-use stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is home to the Leones de Ponce team of the Puerto Rico Baseball League (LBPPR) and FC Leones of the Puerto Rico Soccer League (PRSL). The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 seats.''Francisco Montaner Stadium – Tribute to a Sporting Legend.'' Puerto Rico.com: Puerto Rico Channel. Accessed 6 February 2018 ''Archived'' by the WayBack Machine on 2018-February-07. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh Football Club is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that plays in the country's TT Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, Trinidad. History The club was founded in 1974, with the stated objective to "uplift the socio-economic and moral condition of the young people of San Juan and its environs." Upon the creation, by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, of a Semi-Professional League in 1994, San Juan Jabloteh converted itself from a youth organization into a professional football club. With the backing of CL Financial in 1996, the club significantly expanded its operations. From 1997 to 1999, the team finished fourth in the Semi-Professional League in three consecutive years. Upon the creation of Trinidad and Tobago's first professional league in 1999, San Juan Jabloteh became one of the league's founding members. Since joining, the club has been the league's most successful club, winnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primera Hora (Guaynabo)
''Primera Hora'' is a daily newspaper of Puerto Rico. History It was established on November 17, 1997, by Carlos Nido and Héctor Olave. Distributed free of charge through a print edition from Monday to Friday, readers can get ''Primera Hora'' through subscription, in establishments and at traffic lights throughout the island. Reaching more than 200,000 people with its regionalized distribution, Primerahora.com is also the second most visited local news website in Puerto Rico. ''Primera Hora'' also fleshed out questions raised by Puerto Rican politicians in 2002, by publishing research findings and even conducting its own research during a national controversy over music and , a popular dance move associated with reggaeton. ''Primera Hora'' conducted its minor survey on how dancing to reggaeton Reggaeton (, ), also known as reggaetón and reguetón (), is a music style that originated in Panama during the late 1980s. It was later popularized in Puerto Rico. It has e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primera Hora (Guaynabo)
''Primera Hora'' is a daily newspaper of Puerto Rico. History It was established on November 17, 1997, by Carlos Nido and Héctor Olave. Distributed free of charge through a print edition from Monday to Friday, readers can get ''Primera Hora'' through subscription, in establishments and at traffic lights throughout the island. Reaching more than 200,000 people with its regionalized distribution, Primerahora.com is also the second most visited local news website in Puerto Rico. ''Primera Hora'' also fleshed out questions raised by Puerto Rican politicians in 2002, by publishing research findings and even conducting its own research during a national controversy over music and , a popular dance move associated with reggaeton. ''Primera Hora'' conducted its minor survey on how dancing to reggaeton Reggaeton (, ), also known as reggaetón and reguetón (), is a music style that originated in Panama during the late 1980s. It was later popularized in Puerto Rico. It has e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hubentut Fortuna
SV Hubentut Fortuna is a Netherlands Antilles football team based in Curacao, The club is based in the town of Seru Fortuna, north of Willemstad, and plays in the first division of the Curaçao League. Overview The side topped the league in 2010 Curaçao League Final as well as in 2009 and also finishing third in the 2007–08 season behind CSD Barber. Achievements * Netherlands Antilles Championship: 1 ::2009 *Curaçao League: 3 ::2009, 2010, 2011 Performance in CONCACAF competitions * CFU Club Championship: 2 appearances 2010, 2012 :: CFU Club Championship 2010 – First Round group stage – (Caribbean Zone) – hosted by CSD Barber in Netherlands Antilles. :: CFU Club Championship 2012 – First Round group stage – (Caribbean Zone) – hosted by Alpha United in Guyana. Current squad, 2013–14 International friendly matches *May 21, 2010 – SV Hubentut Fortuna vs AFC Ajax Amsterdamsche F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centro Social Deportivo Barber
Sport Voetbal Centro Social Deportivo Barber is a Curaçao football team located in northern town of Barber, and playing in the Curaçao League First Division. Achievements * Kopa Antiano: 8 :: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 * Sekshon Pagá: 6 :: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2014 *Sekshon Amatùr: 1 :: 1995 Performance in CONCACAF competitions * CFU Club Championship: 6 appearances 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 ::2003 – First Round – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost against Portmore United 3–1 in the global result. ::2005 – Semi-finals – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost against Portmore United 3–2 in the global result. ::2006 – First Round group stage – (Caribbean Zone) – hosted by Harbour View in Jamaica ::2007 – First Round group stage – (Caribbean Zone) – hosted by San Juan Jabloteh in Trinidad and Tobago ::2009 – First Round – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost against Inter Moengotapoe 3–2 in the global result. ::2010 – First Round group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Racing FC (Gonaïves)
Racing Football Club, usually known as Racing Gonaïves, is a professional football club based in Gonaïves, Haiti. History Racing des Gonaïves was founded on 7 April 1962, by a Catholic priest named Louis Simon. He named it after Racing Haïtien whom he was a fan of and donned the same yellow and blue colours. Honours *Ligue Haïtienne: 3 ::1996, 2008 F, 2016 O International competitions *CONCACAF Champions League: 4 appearances ::1985 – First Round (Caribbean) – Lost against Golden Star (football club) 1 – 0 on aggregate (stage 1 of ?) ::1991 – Second Round (Caribbean) – Lost against US Marinoise 4 – 3 on aggregate (stage 2 of 7) ::1993 – First Round (Caribbean) – Lost against Aiglon du Lamentin 4 – 0 on aggregate (stage 1 of 5) ::1994 – First Round (Caribbean) – Withdrew against FC AK Regina (stage 2 of 7) *CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup: 1 appearance ::1991 – Fourth place * CFU Club Championship: 1 appearance ::2010 – Second Round – Group E – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 CFU Club Championship
The 2010 CFU Club Championship was the 12th edition of the CFU Club Championship, the annual international club football competition in the Caribbean region, held amongst clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU). The top three teams in the tournament qualified for the 2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League. Qualified clubs The following clubs were all entered into the competition. ;Notes * † Three clubs, as the three highest placed finishers of the 2009 CFU Club Championship among the qualified clubs, were awarded a bye into the second round. W Connection, the 2009 CFU champions, did not qualify for the 2010 tournament. * ‡ Elite SC and Bath Estate withdrew before playing any matches. * The following CFU member associations did not enter a club into the tournament: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supercopa DirecTV 2010
The 2010 Puerto Rico Soccer League season (officially known as the SúperCopa DirecTV 2010 for sponsorship reasons) was a one-off competition that served as a qualifying tournament for Puerto Rican teams to the 2011 CFU Club Championship. It was won by CA River Plate Ponce, who qualified to the Caribbean tournament alongside the Puerto Rico Islanders FC. Competition format For the competition, the eight teams were divided into two groups of four. The teams will play within their group in a double round-robin format. The top two teams from each group advanced to the playoffs, where the winner of each group will play the runner-up of the other group. The playoffs consisted of a semifinal and final stage, each contested over a two legs. The two teams that advance to the final will qualify to the 2011 CFU Club Championship The 2011 CFU Club Champions’ Cup was the 13th edition of the CFU Club Championship, the annual international club football competition in the Caribbean regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
