AMERICAN OUTLAWS IN WORLD NEWS
MAXIM MAGAZINE, World Cup Fever: Meet the American Outlaws
http://www.maxim.com/sports/world-cup-fever-meet-the-american-outlaws
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, American Outlaws' Growth Highlights Distinct Passion Among US Soccer faithful
http://soccer.si.com/2013/10/18/american-outlaws-usmnt-fans-grows-100-chapters/
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, American Outlaws Bringing The Party to US National Team Games
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/03/28/american.outlaws/
ESPN, Inside ESPN's "I Believe" 2014 FIFA World Cup Promo Featuring the American Outlaws
http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2014/04/american-outlaws/
NPR, American Fans Join the World Cup Party in South Africa
http://www.npr.org/blogs/showmeyourcleats/2010/06/14/127834680/sams-army-american-outlaws-world-cup-soccer
Press Contact: Dan Wiersema
(512) 992-7408
dan@theamericanoutlaws.com
MAXIM MAGAZINE, World Cup Fever: Meet the American Outlaws
http://www.maxim.com/sports/world-cup-fever-meet-the-american-outlaws
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, American Outlaws' Growth Highlights Distinct Passion Among US Soccer faithful
http://soccer.si.com/2013/10/18/american-outlaws-usmnt-fans-grows-100-chapters/
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, American Outlaws Bringing The Party to US National Team Games
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/03/28/american.outlaws/
ESPN, Inside ESPN's "I Believe" 2014 FIFA World Cup Promo Featuring the American Outlaws
http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2014/04/american-outlaws/
NPR, American Fans Join the World Cup Party in South Africa
http://www.npr.org/blogs/showmeyourcleats/2010/06/14/127834680/sams-army-american-outlaws-world-cup-soccer
Press Contact: Dan Wiersema
(512) 992-7408
dan@theamericanoutlaws.com
AOBLONO IN THE NEWS
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NEW YORK MAGAZINE, Is 2014 The Year Soccer In America (Truly) Goes Mainstream?
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/05/leitch-soccer-suddenly-a-major-sport-in-america.html
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/05/leitch-soccer-suddenly-a-major-sport-in-america.html
WBNQ 101.5 FM
Love soccer? Feel like you are the only one who gets how awesome Carlos Bocanegra or Landon Donovan is? You need to become an American Outlaw!
Eric Vogel and Christian Kang have teamed up to form a Bloomington-Normal chapter of the American Outlaws, a fan club of the United States men's national soccer team which is preparing for World Cup qualifying.
The Outlaws travel in groups to watch U.S. soccer matches together at local pubs and sometimes in person. There are about 80 chapters of the organization nationwide.
The local chapter, which gathers at Pub II in Normal to watch U.S. men's soccer, wants you to come watch a game with them even if you aren't a member. But there are advantages to membership, including travel discounts for trips to Mexico City, Panama City and Jamaica, where the U.S. team has World Cup
qualifying matches this year.
From the WJBC.com story about The American Outlaws:
"It amazes me when I talk to people at work about my passion for soccer and a lot of parents a little older than me have really gotten into soccer because of their kids wanting to know more about it," Vogel said.
"Even though we cover our faces and have this Wild West mentality of being outlaws, we're a very friendly group."
To hear the full WBNQ interview with Eric and Alex on February 12, CLICK HERE for the WBNQ podcast page.
Vogel said soccer already has a strong fan base in part because of the Prairie City Soccer League Become an official member for $24 dollars and get your own a Outlaws t-shirt and bandanna!. You can get more information at theamericanoutlaws.com.
Find The BloNo American Outlaws on Facebook and Twitter @AoBlono
Let me save you that google search to see how hot Carlos Bocanegra really is. This was the first photo that caught my eye on his Facebook page. Whew!
Eric Vogel and Christian Kang have teamed up to form a Bloomington-Normal chapter of the American Outlaws, a fan club of the United States men's national soccer team which is preparing for World Cup qualifying.
The Outlaws travel in groups to watch U.S. soccer matches together at local pubs and sometimes in person. There are about 80 chapters of the organization nationwide.
The local chapter, which gathers at Pub II in Normal to watch U.S. men's soccer, wants you to come watch a game with them even if you aren't a member. But there are advantages to membership, including travel discounts for trips to Mexico City, Panama City and Jamaica, where the U.S. team has World Cup
qualifying matches this year.
From the WJBC.com story about The American Outlaws:
"It amazes me when I talk to people at work about my passion for soccer and a lot of parents a little older than me have really gotten into soccer because of their kids wanting to know more about it," Vogel said.
"Even though we cover our faces and have this Wild West mentality of being outlaws, we're a very friendly group."
To hear the full WBNQ interview with Eric and Alex on February 12, CLICK HERE for the WBNQ podcast page.
Vogel said soccer already has a strong fan base in part because of the Prairie City Soccer League Become an official member for $24 dollars and get your own a Outlaws t-shirt and bandanna!. You can get more information at theamericanoutlaws.com.
Find The BloNo American Outlaws on Facebook and Twitter @AoBlono
Let me save you that google search to see how hot Carlos Bocanegra really is. This was the first photo that caught my eye on his Facebook page. Whew!
WJBC 1230AM
American Outlaws of Bloomington-Normal co-founders Eric Vogel (left) and Christian Kang are hoping to attract enough members to become an official chapter. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)
By Eric Stock
NORMAL - Bloomington-Normal's new outlaws are actually friendly.
In fact, that's the term their favorite sport uses for exhibition games.
Christian Kang and Eric Vogel play along with the stereotype of soccer as a thuggish sport while stressing their fledgling group is all about fun and camaraderie.
"It's about coming out and supporting soccer. This is not a hooliganism thing, looking to start fights or anything that would come to mind with the culture," Kang said.
Kang and Vogel have teamed to form a Bloomington-Normal chapter of the American Outlaws, a supporters' group for the United States men's national soccer team which is preparing for World Cup qualifying.
The Outlaws, distinguishable by their red t-shirts and American Flag bandannas, travel in groups to watch U.S. soccer at friendly watering holes and, when possible, in person. There are about 80 chapters nationwide, mostly in
larger cities.
The local chapter, which is still a few members short of official designation, will gather at Pub II in Normal for the U.S. men's soccer, starting with a Jan. 29 'friendly' against Canada. "Pub II is, for a sports fan, just a great venue. It was great for the World Cup last time, the place was packed," Kang said.
The Outlaws also secure travel discounts for trips to Mexico City, Panama City and Jamaica, where the U.S. team has World Cup qualifying matches this year. These soccer fanatics say they need to organize to let others know they aren't alone in Bloomington-Normal.
"A lot of people follow soccer, it's just a problem of awareness and getting that awareness out there," Kang said. "Everybody knows where to go for Monday Night Football, that's an entrenched part of our society," Kang said.
Vogel said soccer already has a strong fan base in part because of the Prairie City Soccer League. "It amazes me when I talk to people at work about my passion for soccer and a lot of parents a little older than me have really gotten into soccer because of their kids wanting to know more about it," Vogel said. Vogel said the group includes members from various walks of life, all bound by a passion for what's been called 'the beautiful game.' "It's almost kind of a geekish mentality," Vogel said.
Vogel said he was concerned initially about any perceived association with the American Outlaws Motorcycle Club, but said that hasn't been an issue. "Even though we cover our faces and have this Wild West mentality of being outlaws, we're a very friendly group."
Membership costs $24. Team members get an Outlaws t-shirt. You can get more information at www.theamericanoutlaws.com.
Eric Stock can be reached at eric.stock@cumulus.com.
By Eric Stock
NORMAL - Bloomington-Normal's new outlaws are actually friendly.
In fact, that's the term their favorite sport uses for exhibition games.
Christian Kang and Eric Vogel play along with the stereotype of soccer as a thuggish sport while stressing their fledgling group is all about fun and camaraderie.
"It's about coming out and supporting soccer. This is not a hooliganism thing, looking to start fights or anything that would come to mind with the culture," Kang said.
Kang and Vogel have teamed to form a Bloomington-Normal chapter of the American Outlaws, a supporters' group for the United States men's national soccer team which is preparing for World Cup qualifying.
The Outlaws, distinguishable by their red t-shirts and American Flag bandannas, travel in groups to watch U.S. soccer at friendly watering holes and, when possible, in person. There are about 80 chapters nationwide, mostly in
larger cities.
The local chapter, which is still a few members short of official designation, will gather at Pub II in Normal for the U.S. men's soccer, starting with a Jan. 29 'friendly' against Canada. "Pub II is, for a sports fan, just a great venue. It was great for the World Cup last time, the place was packed," Kang said.
The Outlaws also secure travel discounts for trips to Mexico City, Panama City and Jamaica, where the U.S. team has World Cup qualifying matches this year. These soccer fanatics say they need to organize to let others know they aren't alone in Bloomington-Normal.
"A lot of people follow soccer, it's just a problem of awareness and getting that awareness out there," Kang said. "Everybody knows where to go for Monday Night Football, that's an entrenched part of our society," Kang said.
Vogel said soccer already has a strong fan base in part because of the Prairie City Soccer League. "It amazes me when I talk to people at work about my passion for soccer and a lot of parents a little older than me have really gotten into soccer because of their kids wanting to know more about it," Vogel said. Vogel said the group includes members from various walks of life, all bound by a passion for what's been called 'the beautiful game.' "It's almost kind of a geekish mentality," Vogel said.
Vogel said he was concerned initially about any perceived association with the American Outlaws Motorcycle Club, but said that hasn't been an issue. "Even though we cover our faces and have this Wild West mentality of being outlaws, we're a very friendly group."
Membership costs $24. Team members get an Outlaws t-shirt. You can get more information at www.theamericanoutlaws.com.
Eric Stock can be reached at eric.stock@cumulus.com.
