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...]
Rappler.com – Lexton Moy on Azkals’ steep climb in Nepal
by LEXTON MOY Posted on 03/29/2012 12:42 PM Source: http://www.rappler.com/sports/3136-lexton-moy-on-azkals-steep-climb-in-nepal In February of 2011, the Philippine National Football team started their quest to conquer the 2012 Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup.What was once glorious dreams of making it to the actual tournament held this year in Nepal were met with … [Read more...]
Back From Another Country to Reunite with Club
After a long trip to Dubai and Qatar with the National Team, we returned to the Philippines to rejoin our clubs efforts in taking on the UFL League. Jason Sabio, Joshua Beloya and myself landed late Friday night with a couple things on our minds. With a 8 hour flight behind us, the main focus was rest and recuperation, but more importantly we had a very crucial Kaya FC match to … [Read more...]
Falling Short of a Turn Around Rematch
In the 2011 UFL Cup, Kaya FC faced Loyala Meralco Sparks in the Cup Semifinals for the first time since the revival of the UFL. With each team riding high on the wave of the football boom in the Philippines and recruiting big named players to the league, both have ramped up for the intense competition. Up until the semifinal rounds, the Loyola-Kaya match-up was one of the most … [Read more...]
Kaya FC Escapes form Sinking versus Navy
Just this weekend Kaya FC faced Philippines Navy in our 3rd game of the 2012 season. After our close win over Green Archer's last weekend, the team was in high spirit. We came ready to hit the bumpy field of the University of Makati, and to display a performance different from the match before. We knew we had just barely escaped a one pt upset with Archers, and we knew that … [Read more...]
Kaya-Archer Match-up on the Eve of Chinese New Year
Yesterday marked the eve of Chinese New Year. As the day approached, I continued the tradition of cleaning the house and preparing for the New Year. With our Kaya FC vs Green Archers match to focus for, I was in the midst of thinking about family and home, and New Year preparations with the big game in the back of my mind. In many ways, the turn of the new year, really gave me … [Read more...]
Playing Cup Champions: Philippines Airforce
Last night Kaya FC played Air force in the United Football League opening game. With the league ceremony and excitement level sky high prior to kickoff, our team seemed pretty focused and determined to play the defending League and UFL Cup Champions. For me, it was the first time we've faced any armed forces team in competition. During the Cup we seemingly missed the … [Read more...]
New Season-New Look: 2012 UFL League Opener
Moving through the Holidays and out the New year, there has been so much buzz around the 2012 United Football League. Today marks the opening ceremonies and the League opening match between two much talked about teams, Kaya FC and current UFL Cup Champions Air force. Prior to this day, Kaya FC was in need for some regrouping after suffering a touch loses in the UFL Cup, first … [Read more...]
