19-year-old Thomas Rhodes has set up Cumbria’s first deaf football club.
Having noticed the need for deaf representation in this part of the country, Thomas wasted no time in trying to implement change by himself.
“I decided to set up a team in late February because there are many deaf players from Cumbria wanting to be involved in football but the closest team is Sunderland Deaf AFC which means it takes a lot of time and travelling,” former Sunderland player Thomas said.
Source: Cumbrian Football
By Laura Hale
Earlier today, the draw was held for the 2016 World Deaf Football World Cup in Salerno, Italy. It was attended by Italian men’s national team player Lorenzo Insigne.
The women’s competition is only seven team’s deep, and there were no qualifying events. Group A includes Italy, Turkey and Great Britain. Group B includes the United States, Russia, Poland and China. In the men’s competition, Italy, Iraq, Germany and Belgium were drawn in Group A. Group B consists of Russia, Japan, Greece and the United States. Ukraine, Iran, Great Britain and Egypt were drawn in Group C. Group D rounds out the men’s side with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Argentina.
Read more: http://www.parasport-news.com/2016-world-deaf-football-world-cup-draws-announced/10483/
Source: ParaSport
By Jared Pendak
Norwich — About 20 seconds into a newly created promotional video for the United States Deaf Soccer men’s team, Yosef Osheyack points both hands at the camera and announces “speed,” one clip in a string of segments showing players describing elements of the team.
Indeed, speed has always been an important part of Osheyack’s game, ever since the Norwich resident and 2009 Hanover High graduate helped the Marauders win three straight NHIAA Class I championships from 2006-08.
Read more: http://www.vnews.com/Sports/osheyack-jp-vn-032416-1123766
Source: Valley News
By Rosie Bonass
Luton Town Ladies first team coach Mike Nolan has landed a national role as Team manager for England Men’s Deaf team.
Nolan, who is based in Bedfordshire began his role in February admits he is privileged to be appointed and is very much looking forward to the challenge.
Read more: http://citiblog.co.uk/2016/03/23/hatters-coach-lands-national-role/
Source: Citiblog
By Olivia Jennings
LAWTON, OK (KSWO) -A MacArthur High graduate is kicking his love for soccer into high gear as he prepares for the 2016 Deaf World Cup, but he needs your help to get there.
Read more & view video: http://www.kswo.com/story/31514047/macarthur-grad-prepares-for-2016-deaf-world-cup
Source: KSWO
By Ben Smith
Fulham Deaf Football Club are sitting comfortably at the summit of the Surrey Intermediate Division Two on the verge of their most successful season to date, but it hasn’t always been like this.
The Whites are four points clear of second-placed Holmesdale, with 41 points from 17 league games and 59 goals.
Read more: http://www.swlondoner.co.uk/everything-together-fulham-deaf-football-club-cusp-treble/
Source: South West Londoner
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