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More Custom Shoes

We have done some great work on customizing shoes over the past month. Here are some of the highlights.

Shoe Customization

We have completed a couple new designs of shoe customization. One of which will be seen this summer in the Gold Cup. The shoes came out very nice and I can’t stop looking at them. Every day I realize how much we can do to customize a shoe and really make it special for an individual. I honestly don’t know of anyone who can customize shoes like this. Unless of course you are someone like David Beckham who is paid millions of dollars and has their shoes built from the ground up adding special touches along the way. Anyways take a look at our designs in the video so you can really see that we actually do this stuff on a daily basis and it is not just photoshoped.

Custom Soccer Tournament Ball

We just finished customizing a grande trainer for a local tournament. Needless to say it was a very big thing to customize. It really turned out great!!! On the left is the clubs logo, on the right reads “PALM BEACH CUP” “MATT DEORSEY TROPHY” and at the bottom is our company logo. All three logo placements are different materials. The club logo is done is a felt/faux suede material. The tournament name is done in a thin film and our logo is also done in a film which has been printed with our company logo. We do this stuff daily but I wanted to post this picture because it has almost all the different materials that can possibly go on balls, shoes, gloves, hats, jerseys, shorts, and more!

Nike Vapor Superfly Cancelled For Spring

There has been no answer to the actual release date of the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly. Needless to say that this has been a big let down for many players. But ther are some positives that can be seen. First of all the problem with the shoe was caught early on so that Nike can make the proper modifications to ensure the durability of the shoe. Secondly we can look forward to the July 1st release of the next Superfly color. This shoe is crazy lite and paired up with the Mercurial Blade Carbon Fiber Shin guard you might even feel like you are floating across the pitch.

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly

FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 Groups

The official draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup was conducted in Johannesburg on Saturday and what a great draw it was. With 900 guests in attendence the suspense was ended with a shocking draw. Take a look at the results.

Group ASouth Africa

Iraq

New Zealand

Spain

Group BUSA

Italy

Brazil

Egypt

With the announcement of the two groups also came the release of the official 2009 Confederations Cup Kompanya Ball.

Official Match Ball

Replica Glider and Mini Ball

FC Bayern Munich History and Information

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Club Facts Full name: FC Bayern München Nickname: Die Bayern (the Bavarians), FC Hollywood Founded: 1900 Ground: Allianz Arena Capacity: 66,000 Chairman: Franz Beckenbauer Manager: Ottmar Hitzfeld League: Bundesliga 2003/04: Bundesliga, 2nd 2004/05: Bundesliga, 1st 2005/06: Bundesliga, 1st 2006/07: Bundesliga, 4thHonors German Championships (20): 1932, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 German Cup titles (13): 1957, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006 League Cups: (6) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2007 European Champions’ Cup/League titles (4): 1974, Atletico de Madrid 5 - 1 1975, Leeds United 2 - 0 1976, AS Saint-Étienne 1 - 0 2001, Valencia 5-4 penalties European Cup Winners’ Cup: 1967, Rangers 1 - 0 UEFA Cup title: 1996, Bordeaux 5 - 1 Intercontinental Cup: 1976, Cruzeiro 2 - 0 2001, Boca Juniors 1 - 0Famous Reds Klaus Augenthaler - Raimond Aumann - Michael Ballack - Franz Beckenbauer - Paul Breitner - Ali Daei - Bernd Dürnberger - Stefan Effenberg - Giovane Elber - Dieter Hoeneß - Ulrich Hoeneß - Oliver Kahn - Jürgen Klinsmann - Thomas Linke - Bixente Lizarazu - Sepp Maier - Roy Makaay - Lothar Matthäus - Gerd Muller - Hans Pflügler-Franz Roth - Claudio Pizarro - Karl-Heinz Rummenigge - Mehmet Scholl - Georg Schwarzenbeck - Roland Wohlfarth - Rainer Zobel

Official Soccer Jersey Customization

Striker Soccer Supply which presents AuthenticSoccer.com has a huge selection of authentic official names and numbers for soccer jerseys from mls, siere a, epl, la liga, and more leagues. We also can customize almost any national team jersey with the proper name and number kit. We really have it all when it comes to the official names and numbers.

If you need a name and number kit from a previous season, AuthenticSoccer.com has back stock of names and numbers since 2004. Also, if we do not have the exact official name and number kit we have the neccessary equipment to replicate the font style that you need. Take a look at some of our customization guides.

Soccer Goal Buying Checklist

Many soccer goals look alike. However, it is important to evaluate all the aspects of a soccer goal before making any

decisions. Most companies publish the basic specifications in their literature, and Kwik Goal is no different. This should

allow some basic comparisons (price, material, size, accessories included, etc.). Unfortunately, the following details are

usually revealed AFTER a goal is purchased, so makes sure you look into these specific areas before making any decisions.

Yes No

( ) ( ) 1. Does the product meet ASTM standards in all field conditions?

( ) ( ) 2. Are all warning/safety labels affixed to goal when purchased? Including labels with a goal does not guarantee

that maintenance personnel or volunteers will apply them properly or even apply them at all.

( ) ( ) 3. Can the goal post be easily inspected by officials or coaches prior to the game without moving the goal or using a

step ladder? Are all fasteners visible?

( ) ( ) 4. Does the product have sharp edges? Particularly near the playing area?

( ) ( ) 5. Does the weight factor of the goal pose a problem in moving or storage?

( ) ( ) 6. Does the product have child entrapment or potential pinch points?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

( ) ( ) 8. Is the goal “field surface friendly” if being utilized on synthetic turf? Is bottom smooth so it does not damage the

synthetic surface when the goal is moved? Is the goal resting on a level surface? Are surface appropriate anchors available?

( ) ( ) 9. Will the anchoring system included with the goal function in all soil or field conditions?

( ) ( ) 10. Do the assembly instructions include directions on how to test your goal after anchoring to make sure it meets

all standards?

( ) ( ) 11. Have there been options added to the goal so that alternative anchoring system can be applied?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

( ) ( ) 12. Are the wheel options that are available functional and are there loose parts when moving them? Example, you

should not have to remove or replace fasteners when putting down or lifting wheels?

( ) ( ) 13. Is there more than 1 bolt at each joint so there is always a safety backup at the joint?

( ) ( ) 14. Is there proper overlap length (at least 3 inches) for parts that telescope together?

( ) ( ) 15. Are manufacturing imperfection hidden by paint coating (i.e. wrinkle finish)

( ) ( ) 16. Has a wrinkle finish been put on the product to cover up imperfections in manufacturing?

( ) ( ) 17. Are all parts through-bolted so the goal can’t come apart even if fasteners become loose? Example, even though

a set screw is in place, the associated parts may not be properly connected.

( ) ( ) 18. Is a high quality finished used (i.e. powder coated)?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

( ) ( ) 19. Can the goal be put together using simple hand tools only, or are power tools and special expertise required for

safety?

( ) ( ) 20. Are there many small parts to assemble?

( ) ( ) 21. Can multiple goals be easily broken down for storage and be reassembled using parts from a like-model goal?

Example, some companies require the customer to drill holes in each goal to finish assembly; failure to put a part back in the

same goal and even the same side will prevent the goal from being put back together.

( ) ( ) 22. Does the design allow the goal to be disassembled in sections for storage and ease of reassembly?

( ) ( ) 23. Are comprehensive instructions provided with the goal?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

Soccer Ball Sizing By Age

AuthenticSoccer.com brings to you more information regarding your wants and needs for the beautiful game of soccer. Finding the correct size soccer ball depends on your age or the age group that you are playing. We have broken down the sizes of soccer balls and assigned them to the appropriate age groups. The size you use does not change from a training soccer ball or match soccer ball.

Goal Keeper Glove Sizing Guide

Let’s face it; buying most fitted items online is harder than one would think. All manufacturers have their own sizing and slight variances to cause an item like gloves to fit different. There is a general method to finding your glove size which is listed below in an easy step by step process. This step by step process is also on every goalie glove page. Also, there are more detailed attributes of the glove sizing listed underneath the picture of the gloves. Feel free to browse our selection of gloves http://www.authenticsoccer.com/soccer-goal-keeper-gloves.aspx

step1 Measure the circumference of the fullest part of the palm, excluding the thumb.

step2 Round up to the next highest inch. Then add 1 to the measurement to determine your glove size: (ex. 8″ + 1 = 9) Thus 9 would be the glove size.

step3 Measure both hands to determine if one hand is bigger than the other. Take the bigger size and open up our size chart and find the corresponding glove size. This size is very generic, you must do one more step.

step4 Look down the list of the gloves attributes to see the specific sizing of the product. If a glove runs a “half size small” then move up to the next size. Remember: Goalkeeping gloves should be worn big, as much as 1.5″ over the length of your fingers.