FlagMag Girls Mandy and Tara display the new Team USA Jerseys

FlagMag girl Tara with Team USA white jersey

Team USA-Shorts


Cuernavaca,Mexico-City of the Eternal Springs
Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos, is renown for its splendid private gardens and magnificent vistas of the surrounding mountains. It is located 85 kilometers (52 miles) south of Mexico City, and may be reached by car or bus, enjoying a pleasant drive through pine forests and small villages. At an altitude of 1,542 meters (5,000 feet) and its spring-like weather all year round, have made it a popular retreat since the days when the Aztecs nobility lived there.

the Plateresque architecture of the Cathedral ; the Palace of Cortés – now the Cuauhnahuac Museum – with its magnificent Diego Rivera mural ; the Tianguis Artesanal - a market for folk art; the studio of artist David Alfaro Siqueiros ; the historic Borda Gardens ; the Palacio Municipal ; and three archaeological sites - Teopanzolco, Xochicalco, and Chalcatzingo

Team USA men will travel to the Eternal Spring City to promote this years World Cup. The goal is to introduce 9man international rules and prepare the Mexican Men. Last years visit to Mexico Team USA won, but barely defeating Mikes of Texcoco in the Championship game 43-35, and in the semifinal defeating the Perros Negros 38-32. Both games came down to the final play. Both Mexican Teams are returning and seeking for revenge.

Team USA/FlagMag-Roster

1.Jim Dutra-Swarm-San Diego,CA-QB
2. Jason Vesco--Swam-San Diego,CA-WR
3. Nick Harline-Swarm-San Diego,CA-OL
4. Frank Idelbrando-Gulfcom Gators-Dallas,TX-WR
5. Brian Finn-Swarm-LA,CA-RB
6. Jim Wilson-Mr Steer-Londonderry,NH-WR
7. Arty Hazard-Mr Steer-Derry,NH-WR
8. Kevin Kurek-Raiders-Cleveland,OH-DE
9. Bob Hayden-Chargers-Woburn,MA-TE
10.Bill Madden-Chargers-Manchester,NH-OL
11. Jim Zimolka-FlagMag-Londonderry,NH-RB
12. Joe Adamson-Ravenous- San Fran,CA-WR
13. Tony Baker-Raw Talent-Miami,FL-WR
14. Jerald Hunter-Daygo-San Diego,CA-WR
15. Kyman Harris-San Fran,CA-WR

Fields are located in Centneario Stadium and Universidad Autonoma de Cuernacaca -Web Site-www.Morelos.gob.mx

March 26th-
Team USA pulls off another Tournament victory, but a Mexican team finally defeats Team USA in round robin play. Mikes of Texcoco defeated Team USA 12-0 on Saturday.Team USA had all its big guns including QB-Jim Dutra. But through adversity Team USA jelled and exploded on Sunday as it lit. up the scoreboard by defeating PIELES ROJAS 52-0 and in the Championship Game defeated Mexican National Champs Perros Negros 48-33. Perros Negros defeated Mikes 35-20 to knock them out of the tournament.

Friday-Team USA 38 Venados 0
Saturday- Team USA 26 Hijos de Sanchez 12; Mikes 12 USA 0; USA 28 Armadillos 0;

Note-*Jim Dutra,Jerald Hunter,Jason Vesco, Nick Harline did not show up until 5 minutes before the game vs Mikes. Jim Zimolka QB the first two games.


Sunday-
quarters-
Perros Negros 35 Mikes 20
USA 52 Hijos de Sanchex 0

Championship
USA 48 Perros Negros 33

Perros Negros led 19-14 at halftime.
MVP-Tony Baker

Top 6
1. USA/FlagMag-
2. Perros Negros-
3. Hijos de Sanchez
4. Mikes
5. Venados
6. Armadillos

Mens Teams
MIKES TEXCOCO
PIELES ROJAS- EDO MEX.
AGUILAS BLANCAS
TEXCOCO POWER
INCOGNITAS MORELOS
HIJOS DE SANCHEZ
ARMADILLOS-MICHOACAN
VENADOS - CUERNAVACA
PERROS NEGROS- NAUCALPAN
FlagMag/U.S.A.

WOMENS

Aguilas Blancas win again. This is no surprise as the World Champs won yet another tournament by defeating the home town favorite Venados 24-0 in the Champinship

Championship
Aguilas Blancas 24 Venados 0


Semis
Aguilas Blancas  38 Armadillos 0
Venados 20 Monarchs 6

Top 4
1. Aguilas Blancas
2. Venados
3. Armadillos
4. Monarchs

ARMADILLOS- MICHOACAN
POLITOS- LINDAVISTA
AGUILAS BLANCAS- MEXICO CITY
FANTASMAS-TOLUCA
MONARCHS-TEXCOCO
VENADOS- CUERNAVACA

 
Things to Remember-
Stranded at the Airport-Kevin,Kyman,Jerald, Jim,Jason, Nick-
Kevin,JZ,& Tony Baker attempt to eat a Mexican Soup,
Kevin was the only one not to puke.
Players stranded at the restaurant in minivan, Well be back in 5 minutes!!
$20 a beer??  OK the company was good but it  wasn't latinos!!
Harrys-No gringos!!! What???
Where's my tip for taking your hat???
Beer is $4, no $5 no $6, no however much we can get out of you.
The Buffalo club!!!Have to drink from your left hand.
Who paid $350 a night for a hotel room and then had to break in by scaling the wall???
The trophys and shirts were stolen???
Mexican Famous Words-In  5 More Minutes.
The Bus to cuernavacca, TV food and a waitress??  nice.
Hey Mamasita!!!
How much sleep??  What did you eat?? Nada!!!!
uno mas por favor!!
Who wanted to leave??? Everyone!!!!

Many thanks to our new mexican friends, the Venados team of Cuernavacca, Tournament director Rebecca Corchado and of course Mikes.A new rivalary has been created with yet another Team from Texcoco-MIKES. We look forward to playing you soon.

Photos



Last Years Mexican Challenge-Results/Photos


Next trip for Team USA men and Women-
May 30-June 2nd-France-
if interested in playing email-Staff@FlagFootballplayer.com