The soccer frenzy not over in the Bay Area:
EO Copa still underway
With the World Cup celebration over, the party continues in the surrounding area of San Jose. El Observador is proud to announce that EO Copa is only half way done.
There are several teams that are competing for the cup, presented by EO. The winner is determined on their efforts to beat the rest. Some of the teams are named after European teams, like Chelsea but there are also teams like the Halcones and Nueva Italia.
It’s not too late to join the fun. On Sunday, July 25, you will have the opportunity to watch the teams in action and can pick a favorite by checking out the games:
8:30am Jaguares FC vs. Chelsea
9:50am Ramales FC vs. Nueva Italia FC
11:10am Tiburones FC vs. LeonGT FC
The games are held at Robert Randall Elementary, 1300 Edsel Dr. in Milpitas. El Observador Foundation and La Liga Pacifica Futbol 8 (LPF8) sponsor the tournament. The final and fiesta will take place on August 22.
To see more photos of the tournament, visit: www.el-observador.com
Viewing Party for World Cup Final Set for SoFA District of San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes, the City of San Jose, the San Jose Sports Authority and the San Jose Downtown Association announced that they will host a viewing party in the SoFa District of San Jose for the World Cup Final match on July 11. The free event is slated to begin at 9 a.m. PT. The game will kick off at 11:30 a.m. PT.
The block from 1st St. and San Carlos Ave. will be blocked off and a giant video display will broadcast the game facing South from San Carlos. Additionally, there will be an Earthquakes festival area with inflatables for families near 1st Street and San Salvador. Verizon Wireless will also have a fan interactive area. Most of the local businesses in the district, including Original Joe's, Café Trieste, Blue Chip, Bayonne, Brix, Eulipia, Wet and Café Shellana, will be open for the event.
The World Cup has been immensely successful so far with millions tuning in to watch the event. An American record 14.9 million people tuned in to watch the game between the United States and Ghana on ABC on Saturday, June 26. An additional 4.5 million Americans tuned in to watch the game on Univision. ∆
