Kaya FC's last group stage match was against Dolphins FC. After having draw Green Archers in the first match and beating Forz FC in the second match, Kaya was faced with a familiar situation. WIth a head to head tie with Archers in first place of the group, the standings within the Group B now relied on goal differentials and goals scored. Kaya's difficulties in front of the … [Read more...]
2012 UFL CUP: Forza!
In Kaya FC's second group stage match up, they were set to play second division team Forza FC. With a change in venue both teams took the Sunday afternoon out in Nuvali. To most the match felt like a weekend camp tournament where youth teams from around the country gathered for a day of soccer. It reminds me of youth club team days, where friends and family gathered in a new … [Read more...]
2012 UFL CUP: Group Stage 1st Match
In the 2012 UFL Cup Campaign, Kaya FC kicked off with Green Archers in their group stage opening match. having drew a decent group, Kaya FC knew the mighty Green Archers were no push over squad. With fierce and heated games in previous match ups before, Kaya was in for a competitive cup opener. With Kaya's first game back since the end of the 2011-2012 UFL leagues season, … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Title on Points
After a successful undefeated second half of the season, Kaya FC managed to sneak back up the rankings to solidify a first place position by the last day of competition. With the title on the brink, Kaya FC's fate would lay in the hands of another team Gloal FC. Just having finished a long match against Stallions FC, the ecstatic Kaya Boys watched impatiently as they needed … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Luck of the Draw
The sudden cancellation of the Kaya FC versus Stallions UFL game, due to lighting and unplayable field conditions, caused much controversy about the league’s existing rules and regulations. The contentious decision to replay the match from the start, cause quite an uproar among the teams and supporters of the league, considering Kaya FC’s 1-0 lead in the second half of the … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Violence
Since I was introduced to the beautiful sport two decades ago, there has been a lot of memorable learning experiences that reach far beyond the technical and tactical aspects of the game. All the components of development and growth within learning any discipline is likewise prevalent in the success in football. The amount of discipline, persistence and strategic training … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Kaya’s diversity is faced with adversity
For the longest time, football has been regarded as the world’s sport. Captivating for it’s style, speed and creativity, football has created its profile as the leading sport used to unite nations around the world through magnificent displays of competition. People and countries are identified by unique tactics and skill. Diversity in playing style is something embraced and … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Coach Cuto
There always comes a time when the road leads to a fork. The decision to continue or to change course is always a difficult one. With obstacles and bumps in the road very leg of the journey, the ride is far from smooth in the world of football. With missions to rise to the top of the UFL standings, getting to the top remains just a small milestone in comparison to the grueling … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Kaya’s World Turned Upside Down by Global Attack
The first round of the UFL proved to be somewhat of a challenge for Kaya FC. As the 2012 league reached midpoint, the bumpy road ahead led the team into uncertain territory. Having missed the opportunity to gain a result against Loyola Meralco Sparks, with unfinished business lingering from the UFL Cup, Kaya FC continued to push forward. Despite, the second loss to Loyola, … [Read more...]
Four Generations of Men
I have been lucky enough to have a grown up in a household with both my parents and my grandparent from my father's side. In a humble five story walk up across the street from Columbus Park, my family has held a strong presence in Chinatown for four generations. When my great grandfather migrated to the United States about a century ago, he brought with him the traditions of … [Read more...]
