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Mallozzi: ‘Come on Down and Join Us’ Sunday at Pop Up Park for U.S.-Portugal World Cup Match

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FIrst Selectman Rob Mallozzi on World Cup 2014 Pop Up Park
 

The United States opens World Cup 2014 at 6 p.m. (local time) Monday versus Ghana. The group from which the United States must advance, Group G, also includes Germany and Portugal—a set of teams that some have dubbed the “Group of Death” for its prowess (while others argue Group B is more difficult, with defending champions Spain, Netherlands, Chile and Australia). The U.S. squad has been ranked #13 overall by FIFA, while Germany is #2 and Portugal #4. Americans that many will recognize from the World Cup roster include DaMarcus Beasley, Brad Davis and Clint Dempsey. The question of who will advance will be open at 6 p.m. this Sunday when the United States plays its second group match, versus mighty Portugal.

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Q&A: As World Cup Begins, Plans Unfold for Pop Up Park Next Weekend

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USA: “I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!” (ESPN 2014 FIFA World Cup Commercial)
The World Cup opens at 4 p.m. (New Canaan time—complete schedule here) Thursday when host Brazil takes on Croatia in Sao Paulo. The United States opens at 6 p.m. Monday versus Ghana. The following weekend, June 21 and 22, will see the United States take on mighty Portugal in what’s being called a pivotal match for this very tough bracket—it’s 6 p.m. on Sunday the 22nd—and for that entire weekend, the Pop-Up Park at South Avenue (between Morse Court and Elm) will feature World Cup play on three large-screen TVs. (Additionally on Saturday, after the 6 p.m. match, say 8 p.m., “Air Bud: World Pup” will be screened “drive-in movie” style at the park.)

The weekend’s activities—which are all weather-safe, thanks to a huge tent that on site—is a collaborative effort of the New Canaan Soccer Association with support from the Local First Fund of the New Canaan Community Foundation, Town of New Canaan, New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, Realty Guild and ESPN.

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Penalty Kick Edges New Canaan Girls U10 Red Soccer 2-1 over Westport

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The following game summary of the New Canaan Soccer Association’s  Girls U10 Red team was submitted to NewCanaanite.com by Brian Flatow. If you have a youth sports write-up with photos, please contact Terry Dinan at terry@newcanaanite.com. The Girls U10 Red is coached by Barry Beattie, according to the association’s website, with sideline assistants George Mulry and Krista Tully, and manager Erin Perlitz. Perennial rival Westport came out strong in the first half pushing the New Canaan girls back on their heels. But tough defense and outstanding goaltending from Ashley Barton kept Westport to one score.