http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog A social soccer league in Philadelphia Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:43:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello Friends, This year, the Bella Vista Football Club Annual Indoor Benefit Tournament will be held on July 10th. We had a ton of fun last year, and raised money for a good cause. This year, all funds raised from the tournament will benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief! So, ready for ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2010/06/21/2009-bella-vista-football-club-annual-indoor-benefit-tournament-july-10th/ The Academy at Palumbo at 11th & Catharine is a small magnet high school who will have their first year of varsity soccer next Fall. As their coach, I am attempting to raise monies for uniforms. Our fund-raiser centers around the raffling off of two prize baskets: 1st Place Prize- 4 ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2010/05/07/the-academy-at-palumbo-fund-raiser/ View Larger Map As the snow is melting, and maybe falling again, we are preparing for Spring. There are two opportunities for volunteers to get involved at Starr Garden to prepare for the warm weather. The Mayor's Clean up day is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th, 2010 and the ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2010/03/24/starr-garden-spring-clean-up/ HELD AT MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL January 4th-March 17th Cost: $30 Registration Night: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9th 6pm-7pm AT STARR GARDEN PLAYGROUND 6TH AND LOMBARD STREETS CLICK LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 215-686-1782 FOR MORE INFORMATION http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/12/04/kid%e2%80%99s-soccer-starr-garden-playground/ Race St won the BVFC championship, but was it deserved? YES! ... From one point of view, one would ask, how could a team with 8 draws including both their playoffs (albeit winners from pks), eventually end up at the top. Race St won only 3 games in the ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/23/race-st-persistence-pays-off-8-draws-and-the-championship/ It was a double feature today at Sack's field for BVFC soccer. At noon, Vesuvio and Bonte squared off for the third place spot and a lively game was soon underway. The day was spectacular and the field had greatly improved since last week's mud-fest. The Waffles and Calamaris put on ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/21/race-street-cafe-wins-bvfc-chambionship-vs-el-fuego-in-pks-after-a-tight-hard-game/ In what will soon become another BVFC classic, Bonte Cafe and Race Street clashed in a thrilling match last Tuesday at palumbo field. At the end of a long night, after double overtime and Penalty kicks, Race St. came out on top. Both sides showed up in numbers, bringing their ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/18/video-race-over-bonte-3-2-in-pks/ 2nd Semifinal (Bonte v. Race St.) to be played Tuesday Nov 17 at 8pm at Palumbo. El Fuego and Vesuvio engaged in an epic battle on the muddy Sacks pitch on Saturday. Although the early game was cancelled, the captains for this one agreed to play. Conditions were improved by a ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/16/el-fuego-wins-3-2-over-vesuvio-to-reach-first-ever-final/ Bonte, even though they lost 5-3 to Vesuvio yesterday in an exciting match, had the best overall performance winning with 22 points.  Bonte is looking for their 3rd title in a row.  Standings have been updated El Fuego had the best defense only allowing 11 goals the entire season.  El Fuego ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/11/bonte-wins-league-title-race-qualifies-for-playoffs/ Vesuvio is now safely into the playoffs. Race St is also virtually into the playoffs, unless Brauhaus win 17-0 in their final game. So, the final spot is between El Fuego and Brauhaus.  Brauhaus must win.  El Fuego need only one win of their last 3 games.   The big showdown happens this ... http://www.bellavistafutbolclub.com/blog/2009/11/06/vesuvio-claims-2nd-playoff-spot-and-the-rest/