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Post by chizcake on Mar 31, 2015 21:51:29 GMT 8
huwwaat ?
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Post by chizcake on Mar 31, 2015 21:53:09 GMT 8
anyare anyone please shed some light
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Post by Martin on Mar 31, 2015 22:43:13 GMT 8
anyare anyone please shed some light "With a heavy heart and after careful consideration, I wish to inform everyone that I have decided to resign my position as Kaya’s head coach, effective immediately, due to irreconcilable differences with the club." www.kayafc.com/statement-from-adam-reekie/
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Post by chizcake on Apr 1, 2015 22:13:09 GMT 8
anyare anyone please shed some light "With a heavy heart and after careful consideration, I wish to inform everyone that I have decided to resign my position as Kaya’s head coach, effective immediately, due to irreconcilable differences with the club." www.kayafc.com/statement-from-adam-reekie/hmmmm .... irreconcilable differences with the club kaya seems to be missing the Coach piece .. they seem to change coaches frequently
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Post by cjeagle on Nov 8, 2015 19:16:33 GMT 8
At Kaya FC Academy, grassroots football starts at a young age Kaya Academy, started by one man looking for a place for his son to play, now has 800 enrollees and is the model for sustainable grassroots football growth in the Philippines Ryan Songalia COACH CHRIS. Chris Greatwich's commitment to Kaya FC goes beyond coaching the main team. Photo courtesy Kaya Academy COACH CHRIS. Chris Greatwich's commitment to Kaya FC goes beyond coaching the main team. Photo courtesy Kaya Academy MANILA, Philippines - From the age they can walk, children in the Philippines are already dribbling a basketball. Relatively few places exist where youngsters can kick a football around with their friends compared to the facilities available for the de facto national sport. That was a big reason why Raffy Herrera decided to create what would become Kaya FC Academy in 2010. Herrera, who had once traveled to Europe to pursue his own interest in football, was simply looking for a place where his son, Nino, could play. Naturally, playing football alone can get boring, and other children joined. The squad was called FC Elite and consisted of 40 kids looking for a place outside of their school teams to play. They entered the Poten-Cee Cup, the first high quality under-17 youth tournament, in 2011. And won. It was then that Herrera realized he had something special on his hands. “A decade ago, or two decades ago, when you reach the age of 12-13, that’s it,” Herrera tells Rappler. “You play with your school, that’s the only football here. There’s no formal academy here. Kids have nowhere to go, that’s why I thought of FC Elite.” Success was measured, but in time the academy started drawing attention. One of those people who took notice was Santi Araneta, owner of the Kaya FC team of the United Football League (UFL). The academy merged with the team and took the club’s name. The academy, which began initially with 6 enrollees, became 120 before one of the key players on the country’s national team took a major role in the academy. Chris Greatwich had been around football all his life. Born in Westminster, England, the midfielder had spent time with the Philippine national football team known as the Azkals. Greatwich would joke often that he was a better coach than he was a player, despite his many achievements on the field. His commitment to the academy in 2013 was a game changer. “Chris came in, then it took off,” Herrera recalls. “He knew everything, he knew how to manage an academy. Basically he just did it from scratch and look at us now.” For Greatwich, working with young people comes naturally. Prior to relocating to the Philippines, he was based in New Jersey, teaching children as young as age 3 how to play football. “That’s hard coming from a professional background where things have come quite easy for me with elite level kids that I worked with before,” said Greatwich, the academy's director and the recently-appointed coach of the Kaya FC team in the UFL. “To teach little girls that have never kicked a ball in their life really teaches you to break down every little technical aspect. That for me was a very good grounding of how to teach kids.” The academy hopes to foster the interest of young footballers and - hopefully - create a sustainable club model similar to the standard in Europe, where young people grow up with their clubs before making the first team. “It’s a pretty monumental task,” Greatwich concedes. “Ultimately we want to be on a level where we can compete with the best teams of Southeast Asia, that’s the aim. The overview is to have a more sustainable club, more homegrown players coming through the system. “In terms of trying to build a club, we’re trying to get kids from a young age to buy into what we’re trying to do and hopefully year on year we’ll start to push kids into our first team and then it becomes a conveyor belt, it’s just a player factory, player after player who has come through the system, understands the culture, they understand the system, they understand what it means to play for the club. And that takes time.” Currently, the academy has 800 students at 4 locations at McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City and Alabang’s Cuenca Field, plus 20 special needs players based out of their location at One World School in North Forbes. Former Azkals player Chris Greatwich lectures groups of young players at Emperador Stadium. Photo courtesy Kaya Academy Former Azkals player Chris Greatwich lectures groups of young players at Emperador Stadium. Photo courtesy Kaya Academy The academy caters to serious footballers, but also has recreational teams for kids who want to play for fun. The youngest students are aged 6, with players in the KayaFC Elite team being comprised of 15-17 year olds. Kaya's U-19 team, known as KayaB or their second team, is applying for a place in the UFL's second division for next season. "Hopefully some of the boys there can play the first team. That’s the system Europe that we’re using right now," said Herrera. I think no other club in the Philippines is doing it. I think we’re the only one." So far 3 players from their academy have cracked the defending UFL Cup champions’ squad, including Nino Herrera, Rocky Plaza and Nico Cruz. All 3 are currently collegiate players (Herrera is from Ateneo, Cruz is at University of the Philippines while Plaza plays at Knox College in Illinois, USA), as are 27 other players. And when they’re ready to play in the pros, they’ll have a spot to return to. “When they come back, they’re still Kaya players,” said Herrera. On the field, the academy has racked up domestic titles. In the 2015 UFL Youth League, Kaya fielded teams in 5 age groups for boys and one team for girls. Of those 5 teams, 5 of them made the playoffs, 4 made the semifinals and 3 made the finals, while the U-17 team won the championship for the third straight year. Championships indicate the progress the academy has made, but it’s not the only way the academy is measuring success. “For me that’s not the barometer for success,” said Greatwich. “The barometer for success for me would be, how many players can we get progressing through into the first team? How many kids can we get on full scholarships to go to college?” “It’s not only football we instill," adds Herrera. “We push them to study hard in school, and after school, their Kaya family is here.” www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/football/111688-kaya-academy-grassroots-footballIt is nice to see our national team players contribute more to Philippine football than just playing for the Azkals. Their experience from abroad will hopefully give rise to the next generation of professionally trained players who have been trained from a very young age.
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Post by cjeagle on Dec 24, 2015 14:48:53 GMT 8
23 December 2015 Kaya signs new foreign players Kaya Futbol Club would like to announce more good news as the Kaya family grows bigger with the signing of Australian goalkeeper Matthew Acton, Ghanaian goalkeeper Isaac Annan, and Senegalese striker Robert Lopez Mendy. Matthew Acton, from Thuringowa Central, Australia, played for Olympic FC before joining Kaya. He previously played for Yangon United in the Myanmar National League and became the first Australian goalkeeper to join the league. Upon his arrival, he started in all 14 of his league matches, keeping five clean sheets, and eventually helped Yangon finish second in the league. Prior to playing overseas, he spent seven years with A-League team Brisbane Roar, where he returned for a brief spell before joining Olympic FC in 2015. He also represented Australia at the U20 level. Isaac Annan, from Accra, Ghana, established and developed his football career in Ghana, where he played for Unistar Soccer Academy, Pure Joy FC, and Charity FC, respectively. He also got called up to Ghana’s U20 team in 2010. He’s a fearless and formidable shot stopper, and we hope he can establish himself at Kaya as well. Robert Lopez Mendy, from Dakar, Senegal, previously played for Green Archers United FC. Having scored for the Archers on numerous occasions, he helped the team reach its goals through his goal-scoring exploits and fantastic performances in the United Football League (UFL). We would like to give a warm welcome to our new signings, who are a testament to our intentions to strengthen our squad, continue where we left off from last season, and start the year with hope and promise. www.kayafc.com/kaya-signs-new-foreign-players/23 December 2015 Antonio Ugarte returns, is joined by new Filipino players Kaya Futbol Club is delighted to announce the return of former Kaya player Antonio Ugarte and the addition of five new Filipino players—Shirmar Felongco, Julian Matthews, Sean Kane, Vito Tanton, and Charlie Beaton. Antonio Ugarte joined Kaya in August 2012, and after donning the club’s colors for two UFL Cups and one league season, he left the club in December 2013 with our sincerest gratitude and respect. After two successful years in Thailand, during which he played for Nara United and Pattani, respectively, the midfielder returns to Kaya FC. “It was an incredible experience. I feel like I’ve matured a lot since I moved there … I think it made me an all-around better player,” narrated Ugarte. He has always had the qualities of a Kaya player, and we are delighted to have him back on the team. “It’s amazing being back. Kaya has always felt like family to me, so I’m so comfortable with this group. It’s made the transition really easy, and after only a month, I know I made the right decision coming back,” he admitted. Shirmar Felongco, born in Calinog, Iloilo, is not new to the Philippine football scene, having played for UST and two United Football League (UFL) teams, Pachanga and Stallion, prior to joining Kaya. In addition, he was recently called up to play for the Philippines’s U23 side this year when he participated in the 2016 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in Thailand and in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Singapore, where he scored his first international goal against Myanmar. Eager to prove his skills, the Ilonggo player is thrilled to be part of the Kaya family. “Nag-sign ako dito kasi gusto ko pa ma-enjoy ang football life ko, at saka gusto ko pa na marami pa akong matutunan sa paglalaro. Masaya ako na naging part ako ng team kasi isa rin sila sa malakas na team sa UFL. … Maglalaro ako bilang isang utility player sa team. Para kahit anong position ang ibigay ng coach, kaya kong patunayan na kaya kong maglaro,” said Felongco. Julian Matthews, born in Manila, moved to Australia in 2007. The youngster has played for different teams such as Real Valladolid, Gold Coast Reps, and Queensland. He won the league with his most recent team, Palm Beach SC, in Australia, and he is now set to make his debut with Kaya. “Kaya is a great team. I felt comfortable when I was training. It feels great to be part of the Kaya family. Everyone is really friendly and nice. That’s why I decided to sign for Kaya—because I felt part of the family and I’d fit in with the guys,” shared Matthews. Sean Kane was born in Pasay, Philippines, and moved to the Netherlands when he was six years old. At just seven years old, he played for a small club in Veldhoven, Netherlands (RKVVO). Two years later, he moved to Sweden and started playing for Lerums IS, where he received multiple awards such as Player of the Year and Coaches’ Award. At 16, he rose through the youth ranks to become part of the first team, which paved the way for his development and steadfast commitment. “I got the opportunity to move up to train and play together with some experienced players that gave me so much knowledge of the game and formed me into the player I am today,” said Kane. He later moved to the States to study and play for Menlo College and is now a Kaya player. “I had a great feeling about Kaya from the moment I had my first tryout. I felt welcomed from the first moment, and despite me not being in the team yet, it felt like I had been there for so long already …” Vito Tanton, born in Freeport, Illinois, brings to the club his football experience from Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) in the States and Unió Atlètica d’Horta (UA Horta) in Barcelona, which shaped him to become a committed player. “I think I can add some maturity, creativity, composure, and physicality to Kaya’s midfield and also just add to the depth of quality of the squad,” said Tanton. He also had a brief spell at Loyola Meralco Sparks but was unfortunately sidelined due to an injury. He is now back in the game as a Kaya player and will play alongside his brother Miguel Tanton. “Kaya has a style of play created by the players they have and have had that made it a very easy decision to join. There is a commitment to humility and hard work at the club, which was also very important to me in not just a sporting aspect. It feels great to be here,” he explained. Charlie Beaton was born in Cavite, Philippines, and moved to London when he was two years old. While growing up in England, he played for amateur clubs and even got the chance to play for Watford for two years despite not making it into the first team. He eventually moved back to the Philippines to play for Loyola Meralco Sparks and represented the Philippines at the U23 level in the 2016 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in Thailand. “I have admired Kaya as a club since I first got here. I think the club is run really well with great coaches and a bunch of talented players. I’m happy to add to that. They have been very welcoming,” said Beaton. “I look forward to playing with the players and working alongside Chris to bring the best out of the squad and myself.” We hope everyone will extend a warm welcome to the new members of the Kaya family, who will stand in good stead for the challenges ahead. There may be new faces, challenges, and experiences, but we will uphold the same values and qualities that we are known for as we move forward in this journey together. We are pleased to be bolstering our squad with our new signings, and we look forward to seeing them in action in the UFL, 2016 AFC Cup, and beyond. Welcome to Kaya! www.kayafc.com/antonio-ugarte-returns-is-joined-by-new-filipino-players/
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Post by cjeagle on Feb 21, 2016 15:04:17 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 4, 2016 16:14:56 GMT 8
KAYA Futbol Club In March, we have two AFC Cup home games in Manila. We take on New Radiant on March 8 and Balestier Khalsa on March 15, both at Rizal Memorial Stadium. It would be nice to see all of you out there as we carry on making history. Don't miss out! Wear yellow! Let's show them that we are a force to be reckoned with. Tickets can be purchased through MaC2 Group Manila, by phone or SMS at 0917-5387589, or via e-mail at info@mac2groupmanila.com.
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 7, 2016 2:31:31 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 7, 2016 14:20:54 GMT 8
KAYA Futbol Club 6 hrs · Thank you for cheering us on at our UFL games! Now let’s do the same at our AFC Cup home games starting tomorrow, March 8. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform everyone that on March 8, one lane of Adriatico Street will be closed starting at 9:00 a.m. There will be barricades set up as well. Please be mindful of the potential traffic situation so you can arrive on time at the game. Food will be sold outside. Likewise, Kaya shirts and jerseys will be sold. We advise everyone to observe stadium rules and guidelines (same stadium code of conduct at goo.gl/8uFI2F). Lastly, let's enjoy a great night of football as we cheer on Kaya FC! Thank you and see you tomorrow! #UnaKaya
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 8, 2016 22:44:27 GMT 8
Kaya wins 1-0 over New Radiant on a last minute Porteria goal in extra time.
MOTM is given to Al Borromeo
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 9, 2016 13:29:44 GMT 8
AFC Cup: Kaya 1, New Radiant 0 – The Youth Movement delivers Porteria led Kaya's youngsters to victory. OJ Porteria's heart-stopping one-time volley finish with mere seconds left will be the defining moment of this match. At the age of 20, Porteria has already etched his name into Kaya lore with that historic strike off Junior Muñoz's cross. But Kaya's other fresh-faced players also stepped up. Dominic Del Rosario, still just 19, came on as a second-half substitute for the injured Janrick Soriano and turned heads with some neat plays, like a perfect short square pass to Porteria in the box, and a lovely 1-2 with Woody Ugarte minutes later. Then he nearly connected on a longer pass to Kenshiro Daniels. Daniels, who just turned 21, was a threat on the right flank all game long and combined well with the rest of the midfield. Nonoy Felongco, 22 showed his trademark pace out of left back and looked dangerous bombing forward. I still prefer him at left wing to left back though. He let the New Radiant right winger slip past him for a few frightening moments late in the game with the score at 0-0. A move upfield will also help showcase his offensive skills, which include a rare ability to score from either foot. These 3 players still have their best ahead of them, and the same is true for other Kaya players who did not get into the game, like Charlie Beaton, (20), and Carlo Liay, (23). If this Kaya team stays together for a while, they could do a lot of damage locally and internationally going forward. Next assignment for the Kaya scouts: to find young but promising Filipino centerbacks. Julian Matthews, a Filipino-Aussie defender, could be one for the future if he continues to develop. He turns 22 in two weeks. Kaya found a way to win despite being badly shorthanded. Not only was Ugarte not fit to start, but Kaya was without two of their biggest scoring threats, Louis Clark and Robert Lopez-Mendy. The Northern Ireland-born Clark, who played collegiate soccer in Syracuse University, aggravated a quadriceps strain when he was brought out as a late sub versus Kitchee. Thus on Tuesday he was in street clothes. However, he is hopes to train later this week and contribute next Tuesday for the second game of the AFC Cup home stand against Balestier Khalsa. Kaya was was unable to get Lopez-Mendy's paperwork straightened out and it appears he could miss the whole competition. The Senegalese is an imposing, fast-improving forward who came over from Green Archers in the offseason. The fact that Kaya came out on top without these key cogs in the match proves they have the character to succeed in the AFC Cup. No doubt they will need to keep their noses on the grindstone. There will likely be other bigger challenges than this Maldivian club who were defensive and bereft of ideas for much of the night. www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/football/125203-afc-cup-kaya-wins-new-radiantPlease check above link for complete article.
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 10, 2016 3:51:01 GMT 8
Kaya FC notched its first ever AFC Cup win after a goal from OJ Porteria deep into injury time gave them victory over a defensive minded New Radiant SC in Manila. With the game looking headed to a scoreless draw, Porteria met a cross from Junior Munoz and took it first time to the top left corner, sending the crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium into delirium. Here are three points from Kaya's famous victory. 1. Kaya never knows when to quit Kaya FC has always been known as a 'never say die' team, and that attitude came to fore once again in its 1-0 victory over the Maldives' New Radiant. A sizable crowd braved Manila's weekday traffic to see Kaya play its very first AFC Cup match at home and they would be encouraged by an aggressive start from the home team, an approach that was worlds apart from the one against Kitchee on Matchday 1. A speedy Kaya attack featuring Porteria, Jovin Bedic and Kenshiro Daniels caused some problems for New Radiant, but Kaya would be frustrated as the Maldivian Premier League leaders' resilient defence would hold its ground. Midway through the second half, New Radiant had a glorious chance to take the lead off of a Kaya defensive lapse and that served as a wakeup call for the home team to step their game up a notch. With time running out, Kaya channelled coach Chris Greatwich's penchant for the dramatic by creating what would be the final chance of the game - with OJ Porteria volleying an unstoppable shot past the goalkeeper. "We're known for our battling qualities, our never say die team spirit, and I think it came out today", says a visibly pleased Kaya Player/Coach Greatwich. "I don't think it was our best performance, but ultimately we got the three points because we persevered and we got through our difficult moments and came up trumps in the end." Head Coach Joel Villarino adds: "The players never gave up. Sometimes the plan doesn't work out, but they didn't give up till the last minute." 2. Experience with youth propels Kaya With most players in their early twenties, Kaya Football Club version 2016 is one youthful bunch, and they have channelled the exuberance of youth to great effect on the field. But while youth surely has its advantages, experience also matters on the field and this is where Kaya's veteran players stepped up to the plate. Former Azkals Captain and long-time Kaya skipper Aly Borromeo's partnership with Kaya veteran Masanari Omura in the heart of defence provides considerable stability for the team at the back. Central midfielders Alfred Osei and Miguel Tanton were the team's midfield warriors, thwarting New Radiant's passing game while letting very few balls get past. While new Australian goalkeeper Matthew Acton is relatively young at 24 years old, he has had a wealth of experience, playing at Brisbane Roar and for the Australian U20s. Captain Aly Borromeo explains: "As a defensive line, we didn't want to concede and get caught out in the counter attack. They have fast forwards, but we were organized." "You can see the down spine of the team were the veterans, so we made sure that we're secure." Kaya FC supporters Kaya's next match will be against S-League club Balestier Khalsa on March 15. (Photo credit: Kaya football club) 3. Despite win, Kaya need to improve Prior to the match, New Radiant head coach Iordan Stoykov said of Kaya: "I'm thinking that Kaya is the best team in the group. Others will just be fighting for second place," While Kaya's win over New Radiant leaves them level on points with second placed Kitchee, it might not be time to consider the Manila based club 'the best team in the group.' Even Coach Chris Greatwich admits post-match, "(The result) was more of a relief, more than anything. I think the second half, we didn't really play to our full potential. New Radiant made it very difficult to penetrate their defence, they were well organized." "Majority of that 2nd half, I couldn't see ourselves scoring a goal if I'm being perfectly honest, but when you got players of the calibre of OJ Porteria, then anything can happen and ultimately he came up with a fantastic goal late on." Overall Kaya will be the first to admit they could do better, but on the club's first ever AFC cup match at home coinciding with its 20th year founding anniversary, Kaya struck when it mattered, giving the club a massive debut win and the momentum to go forward. Kaya next face Singapore side Group F leaders Balestier Khalsa in Manila on March 15. www.espnfc.com/blog/football-asia/153/post/2825469/philippines-kaya-claim-famous-afc-cup-win-vs-new-radiant
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 10, 2016 3:55:52 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 14, 2016 18:24:08 GMT 8
Continental club football resumes tomorrow, March 15, 2016, as matchday three of the 2016 Asian Football Confederation Cup group stages kicks off. Kaya Football Club take on Singaporean team Balestier Khalsa Football Club in what promises to be an exciting clash, with both teams separated by a solitary point. Balestier currently lead Group F with 4 points, while Kaya are behind them in third place with 3 points. With Group F so tight, tomorrow’s encounter becomes more significant, as every point counts. Balestier coach Marko Krajevic said, “It will be very tough. Hopefully we can win the game, it will be a very good result. A draw would be not bad.” Krajevic’s counterpart, Kaya coach Joel Villorino, likewise agreed with his statement. Villorino said,”Expect a very tough game tomorrow because everyone wants to win the game tomorrow and then we will take advantage of home game.” The two teams are relatively new to the AFC Cup. The current edition is Kaya’s first year of participation, while Balestier had participated in the previous season. Villorino admitted that Kaya still have a lot to learn when it comes to the competition. “Yeah since this is also our first participation with AFC (Cup) so we need to do more adjustments, really.” Villorino was vague when asked about how his side will play tomorrow, while Krajevic felt that in-game adjustments will be inevitable. “How we’re going to play depends on (Kaya) also.” Krajevic added that Rizal’s artificial pitch won’t pose any problem to Balestier as they regularly play on that type of surface. Kaya midfielder OJ Porteria opined that the winner of tomorrow’s match would have one foot in the next round. For Villorino, it was all about using every advantage possible. Villorino said, “As I said, we will take advantage of the crowd tomorrow and then it really motivates us also, the fans. What we want is just too play hard hard tomorrow because I think Balestier Khlasa is one of the strongest in our group.” For Krajevic, the game will be all about getting a point or three after ninety minutes. “Depends on the situation in tomorrow’s game. I can say one of us will be sure go for next round. Don’t lose away will be a big advantage at home. It will be a very good game for the fans.” As mentioned earlier, Balestier lead Group F with 4 points, while Kitchee Sports Club of Hong Kong are behind them at 2nd place with 3 points. Kaya have to make do with third place despite having the same number of points as Kitchee because of the head-to-head record. New Radiant Sports Club are bottom with a point. The match shall be played at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Kickoff time is 7:30PM. tiebreakertimes.com/tbt/kaya-and-balestier-ready-for-crucial-afc-cup-encounter/52605
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