PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP: The Big Lead...

Osaka Crowned Pan-Pacific Champions

Posted 2/25/2008 on The MLS Zone

In a result few people saw coming, Gamba Osaka rolled to a stunning 6-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the final of the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship. Brazilian striker Bare put on a show for the 23,087 in attendance - the largest crowd to watch a professional soccer game in Hawaii - by scoring four times for the J-League side, two in each half. The Dynamo looked set to continue ...

Hawaii Six-One: Dynamo Gets Gamba'd, Fate of the Galaxy Not So Terrible

Posted 2/25/2008 on Unprofessional Foul

There are more people on the podium than in the stands. Mea culpa: we here at Unprofessional Foul hasn't exactly kept up with the Pan Pacific Championship that concluded late Saturday night. We've been too busy praying for Eduardo da Silva, and honestly, some of us are too old to stay up late watching games broadcast from Hawaii. Here's what you need to know - Gamba Osaka beat Major League ...

Pan Pacific Championship: Hawaii Five-Oh!

Posted 2/25/2008 on Soccer City FC

Over at Soccer City FC's Corner Kicks, I give you five points to ponder after the conclusion of the inaugural Pan Pacific Championship. Hawaii Five-Oh!

Soccer on TV - Champions League Week - From Soccer America

Posted 2/18/2008 on The Far Post Report

Soccer on TV GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV The knockout stage of the European Champions League begins this week. There's also Libertadores Cup action in the midweek and the Pan-Pacific Championship, the Hawaii-hosted tournament at which MLS clubs Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy face Sydney FC and Gamba Osaka. (All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always ...

Brian Ching to Return to Motherland

Posted 2/15/2008 on The Offside Rules

Can we take a moment to get all sentimental and happy for Brian Ching. When the Pan Pacific Championship kicks off next, dude gets to play his 1st game in his native Hawaii in 12 years. It will also be his 1st there with an MLS or national team. That's just going to insane for him. He's like the Jackie Robinson of Hawaiian soccer. For this reason I am throwing my lot in with Houston in ...