Finally, Chicago is able to train, like the other MLS teams who have been at it for weeks now, they kick off their voluntary training at SeatGeek Stadium as Phase 1 continues, they have been off since March 12. They are subject of course to all local regulations and the MLS ones, so onto the field in 1/4's, no sharing gear etc.
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Robert Beric, courtesy Chicago Fire.
readThe Kicking & Screening Soccer FIlm Festival has made their latest selection for this evening and it is, After the Cup:Sons of Sakhnin United, by Roger Bennett from Men in Blazers. This fine film descirbes Israeli soccer team B'nei Sakhnin and how their taking the Israeli Cup one year brought so many together.
This moved Shimon Peres then Israel president to state "Sakhnin changed the relationship between Jews and Arabs in Israel."
readThe tables are now turned as the judges are judged by guest judges, Stu Holden, Alejandro Bedoya & Lynn Williams. Joining Charlie Davies and Susannah Collins the typical ones to pass judgment are Jillian Sakovits of Atlanta United & eMLS star Stephen Keel, all showing off their talents.
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readThose folks at the Kicking and Screening Soccer Film Festival have once again made their weekly choice and it is a great one. We were lucky enough to be present when they viewed this and as stated it brought down the house of closing night a few years ago.
readLike all other teams, these sessions are voluntary and individual at their training center. NJ Executive Order 148 is what allows the team back as it does all pro athletes to do their occupation once again, including person-to-person contact. The previous safety measures we have detailed are to be followed as well as whatever the Gov't/municipality may mandate. NJ was similar to NY hit hard by this and thusly are almost 3 weeks behind the MLS is getting back to business.
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