That joyous eruption reverberating from Chukchansi Park you may have heard around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning was a crowd of 300-plus energetic local soccer players and fans cheering as executives from USL (United Soccer League) announced Fresno as the home of its newest professional team—the Fresno Football Club. I knew the significance of the momentous occasion as I walked into the stadium … [Read more...]
Mr. E: Fire Squad Fresno Shows Support Clubs How it’s Done
There was one point or another, in my life, when I had aspirations of becoming a professional athlete; whether that was baseball, football (American), basketball, golf, hockey, or even fútbol (soccer), I dreamed of playing "under the lights.” I can recall being all of 5'5" and out-jumping guys who were A LOT taller than me. There was a want, which I had/have to measure up to or surpass what was … [Read more...]