The Seals will be playing this Saturday @ 2pm at USF against the San Fernando Valley Quakes. Make it a double header, and come to the Seals home game Saturday, show your Earthquakes vs. Galaxy ticket and receive entrance to the Seals game for only $4.00!

The Seals battle to regain the conference lead against the SFV Quakes on Saturday.

At the last home game we had some 06ers who made the trip out there and it was a fun time so it would be great to see more at this game.

The timing works out perfect to head out afterwards to Oakland to watch the San Jose Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Galaxy @ 7pm.

Hope to see you at Negoesco on Saturday!

All paid 1906 Supporters and friends will be able to get into all Seals games this year at the same discount price we had last season, $5 instead of $9.

The 1906 Supporters and the San Jose Ultras will also be hosting a viewing party for the Earthquakes game v. the New England Revolution at the Pig and Whistle pub a close walk away at 4:30 p.m.

Come enjoy some beers watching the Quakes and then walk over and support the Seals. The game Saturday is a US Open Cup qualifier, and its essential for the team’s chances to get all three points against OC!

Come on you Seals!

Here are some USL VP Tim Holt’s words:

“There have been two groups that have engaged us in dialogue about the possibility of restarting in San Francisco in 2009, however there is nothing imminent. We have an obligation to be very thorough in assessing the viability of any USL-1 initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving forward again, particularly as the return of the San Jose Earthquakes fills the void left by their departure for many fans.

Regardless of whether or not we return to San Francisco in 2009 or beyond, we are bullish about USL-1 expansion on the West Coast. There are several very professionally managed and well-established PDL franchises in key markets that have the wherewithal to make the jump to the professional division, as well as other interested groups in the aforementioned target markets which we believe are very strong candidates to join our league in 2009 or 2010.”

With the future uncertain, The 1906 Supporters will still be active supporting soccer throughout the bay area. Our initiatives include:

- Joining forces with the San Jose Ultras to support the San Jose Earthquakes this season. Visit: http://www.sjultras.com/ for more information

- The 1906 plans to support the San Francisco Seals fully this season as well. More information is to come!

- We are still working on the Save The Victory campaign as well trying to help facilitate the team’s returning to Kezar!

The USL has announced that a new investor group is interested in running the California Victory. The team will be on hiatus for the 2008 season with an eye on returning for the 2009 season.

“Although disappointed the Victory will not be a part of our 2008 competition, we continue to make progress towards bringing USL-1 soccer back to San Francisco with a new ownership group conceivably to be introduced prior to the commencement of the 2008 season,” Holt added. “However as a reflection of our confidence in and respect for the long-term health of the league, the importance of providing adequate preparation time to ensure the success of any new ownership group was prioritized above all else. Considering we are also in advanced stage dialogue with prospective franchise ownership groups in several major markets within the States of California, Texas, and Florida, the 2009 season is shaping up to be a key expansion year for USL-1.” Full text of the press release here

Stay tuned to 1906supporters.com for information as it becomes available!

With the return of the San Jose Earthquakes the 1906 Supporters have joined forces with the San Jose Ultras to form a supporters section next season at alll Earthquakes home games. You can follow updates of the 1906 Ultras at the website: http://www.sjultras.com

With the Victory, Earthquakes and the San Francisco Seals the future is looking bright for soccer in the Bay Area!

The 1906 Supporters celebrated the final home game of the season in peak form ending the first season of the Victory in San Francisco. After a great tailgate before the game with Sully’s famous burgers, the crew, with the help of the Ultras from San Jose were loud and crazy all game long supporting the Vics.

Although the game ended with a loss, it was still a celebration as the players made their way with the supporters to enjoy all the work of a long, crazy season at the Kezar Pub

Team and 1906 Supporters at Kezar after the game

Our fearless leader Mike Alonso leading the cheers!

California Vics fans player of the year Eric Reed with Sam K.

If you want to see all the photos click on Nap’s Flicker FC Project

and more photos from Matt Cohen

In an effort to keep the 1906 going, we will be planning monthly activities during the off-season that reflect our philosophy of supporting soccer throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free to email me at bigbruiser650@yahoo.com

Currently on the list for consideration:

Brazilian Beach Soccer Festival, USF, CCSF, SFSU, EPL mornings at Kezar Pub, California Cougars, etc.

Its been a fun ride and we hope everyone that has been supporting the team all season will come on by! We will be tailgating in the same spot on the west side of Kezar stadium as we did last time starting at 4:00. Everyone is invited as Sully will be manning the grills again. Come on down as we had a great time last time and this time will be better. Please post here or email 1906supporters@gmail.com if you are interested in attending so that we make sure we have enough food for all.

We will have soda and water as well as all the food and some beer, but we will always need people to bring some beer. Come on down and watch the Vics stomp the Carolina Railhawks!!

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Its time for us, the 1906 to have its say in Saving the Victory!!!

We’re still discussing our strategy but if you are interested in joining in the movement to Save the Victory and professional soccer in San Francisco please reply to this post or send an email to 1906supporters@gmail.com

Lets go VICTORY!!!

For this game 1906 Supporters will be holding the viewing party at the Pig and Whistle at 2801 Geary Blvd at Wood St. (one block west of Masonic Ave.)

The guys at the Pig and Whistle are big supporters of the Seals and the Victory and are looking forward to hosting the 1906. Feel free to bring any noise makers and new chants to try out during the game! There is plenty of street parking or on Wood street behind the Pig and Whistle you can park on the rooftop of the Bank of America.

By bus, if your heading from downtown SF take the 38 or 38L and get off at Masonic, cross Geary, than cross Masonic and the Pig and Whistle will be right in front of you. I will be in downtown SF before the game so if anyone needs a ride to the game from there email me at deedougie@yahoo.com.

See you there!!

Hey all its time for another 1906 tailgate. We will be tailgating in the same spot on the west side of Kezar stadium as we did last time starting at 4:00. Everyone is invited as Sully will be manning the grills again. Come on down as we had a great time last time and this time will be better. Please post here if you are interested in attending so that we make sure we have enough food for all. We will have soda and water as well as all the food, but we will need people to bring some beer. Come on down and watch the Vics stomp the Islanders.

Map of the location on the jump: