Carnaval SoccerFest

Carnaval SoccerFest Press Release

April 18, 2008

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO - The US Beach Soccer National Team kicked off the 2008 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship in style with a 7-2 victory over Costa Rica. A win on Friday against El Salvador would guarantee the United States their 3^rd consecutive trip to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will be held in Marseille, France in July.

Jevin Albuquerque and Mario Anthony Chimienti scored two goals each while Ronald Silva, Brendon Taguinod and Yuri Morales added goals for the two-time defending CONCACAF champions. All seven of the goals scored by the US team were scored by players who will be making appearances at Carnaval SoccerFest 2008. In addition the starting goalkeeper for the US, Luis Montanez, will also be making an appearance SoccerFest.
 

About Carnaval SoccerFest
Carnaval SoccerFest is a fun, interactive Soccer event designed to encourage and support young people in discovering and developing their athletic talents. SoccerFest is dedicated to celebrating Soccer, the world’s most popular sport and pastime, while emphasizing participation, teamwork, respect, and leadership. For more information, visit http://www.carnavalsoccerfest.com/

About Carnaval San Francisco
In 2008 Carnaval San Francisco will be celebrating its 30^th Anniversary of music, dance and artistry with an emphasis on showcasing the Latin & Caribbean American culture.  With annual attendance of well over 450,000, this two-day outdoor cultural Festival and Grand Parade is the largest multi-ethnic community based artistic celebration on the West Coast. For more information, visit http://www.carnavalsf.com/