Recreational [European] Football in L.A.

[Stark Evade]

Can anyone tell me where I can find a group of Armenians with whom I can play football recreationally in the L.A. area. I haven't played since I was a kid but would like to start it up again just for fun.

[freakyfreaky]

Re: Recreational [European] Football in L.A.

How about Verdugo Park??? Just kidding.

I'd try calling Homenetmen or one of the other social organizations (i.e. AGBU) around.

I'm not endorsing them. As I recall, they have organized sports leagues and may direct you to others amongst them that have organized games here or there.

[freakyfreaky]

Re: Recreational [European] Football in L.A.

LA Galaxy signs player from Homenetmen's Ararat chapter.

Homenetmen press release:

HOMENTMEN - Glendale
Atineh Haroutunian
(818) 388-3136
[email protected]

PRESS RELEASE
May 13, 2008

Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Soccer Player Signs
Contract with LA Galaxy

GLENDALE, California - Homenetmen Glendale Ararat
(Ararat) Chapter`s star soccer player, Vardan Adzemian
just signed a one-year contract with the LA Galaxy
team. Adzemian, is part of the Ararat's A division
soccer team, that also traveled to Armenia last summer
as part of the Pan Armenia games representing the City
of Glendale.

Adzemian, a native of Armenia, is currently on loan
for a few months to play for Oregon's professional
team, Portland Timbers. Adzemian will be back in LA
to play along world class soccer players, David
Beckham and Landon Donovan. Adzemian's name is
already listed on the LA Galaxy roster and can be seen
on their web site,

http://web.mlsnet.com/players/roster.jsp?club=t106 (Galaxy roster)

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3822782.ece

("Last week he was asked about the acquisition of defenders Scott Bolkan and Vardan Adzemian and their subsequent loan to the Portland Timbers. Gullit looked blank. He had never heard of either player. Small wonder . . . that the dark storm clouds of rumour about coming upheaval and change continue to gather on the horizon.”)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw...,4498947.story (It appears that Gullit is not totally in the loop on the transaction front. Last week he was asked about the acquisition of defenders Scott Bolkan and Vardan Adzemian and their subsequent loan to the Portland Timbers. Gullit looked blank. He had never heard of either player. Troubling signs that things in Lalas-land really have not improved over the chaotic last two seasons.")

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2008/04/a_season_in_preview.html

("Vardan Adzemian 24 - LA Galaxy is paying his salary. He'll be sitting on our bench.")

http://www.theolympian.com/519/story/419160.html (Adzemian signed to development deal by LA Galaxy)

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/ore...410.xml&coll=7 ("The Portland Timbers have acquired defender Scott Bolkan and midfielder Vardan Adzemian on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer for the 2008 season...Adzemian, 24, began his professional career at 18 in Greece, playing for first-division teams AEK Athens and Panathinaikos.")

Apparently, he also fancies himself as a model. http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=244864
("Hi am Vardan.....born in Armenia and lived in Greece for the past 3 years. Also a professional soccer player, coach, and referee. Am looking forward getting started with my porfolio and working with various photographers. Looking for work in fashion, sport, underwear,etc. Not interested in nude modeling.")

http://la.galaxy.mlsnet.com/players/...atType=current (Played last with the Ventura County Fusion)

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/va...ian/2381876757 (gooaaaaalll!!)