Jugadores y jugadoras de fútbol base forman parte de esta Peña de California que el martes estuvo en el Camp Nou.
Un numeroso grupo de la peña que tiene el Barça en California, radicada en Los Angeles, estuvo en el Camp Nou para ver el partido contra el Werder Bremen. La expedición de The California FC Barcelona Soccer Fundation, creada en 1999, la componían 63 personas, con su presidente Paul Walker y su eficaz enlace en Catalunya Jaume Sués al frente.
El grueso estaba formado por los miembros de los equipos juveniles de la peña, tanto masculino como femenino, familiares y entrenadores. El Barça programó una recepción para ellos, presidida por el componente de la Comisión Social Jacint Borràs. Se les entregaron diversos obsequios y posteriormente inauguraron la placa con el escudo en la rampa de la puerta 76 del Camp Nou.
El sábado habían visto el partido Madrid-Barcelona en el amplio local social de la Penya Barcelonista Collblanc-Torrassa, donde fueron muy bien acogidos por su presidente Joan Pérez.
Los equipos de la Peña de California se enfrentaron ayer a los juveniles masculino y femenino del FC Barcelona y hoy los chicos jugarán contra el Europa a las 19.00 horas en los campos de la UBE, al inicio de la Diagonal
La recepción se adelantó al partido de Champions, cosa nada habitual, porque la peña iniciará el regreso antes del encuentro contra el Racing y por tanto no podrá participar en la recepción general prevista para el domingo
THE INAGURATION (11/22/05) 12/28/05
When we arrived at the Nou Camp, a contingency from the Club met us and ushered our group into the Club's reception hall where all twelve Penya Directors as well as the President were waiting for us. Also in attendance were reporters and photographers from El Mundo Deportivo, the number one sports magazine in Spain. The President began with introductions as well as a brief discription of what was in store for us that evening. He spoke about how it was an honor for the Club to have it's first Penya from the U.S. in it's 107 years of exisitence. Not only a Penya (Fan Club) but an Escola (Soccer School). He expressed his feelings, as well as the Club's, that hopefully in the near future this would be the beginning of a long term relationship that would enable the Club to enter the U.S. market. Once all the gifts were exchanged and all the photo opps were done, we were then ushered out to the stadium, to Tunnel 76, to view the unveiling of our Penya's plaque. It was an emotional moment for all in attendance when the veil was lifted. Our plaque was now mounted on the Nou Camp Stadium forever. For all those who were in attendance this will be a night to remember for an eternity.
Barcelona Inaugural Trip 10/24/05
On November 18, 2005, a contingent from our Boys U15 and our Girls U16 teams will be traveling to Barcelona, Spain, to be introduced to the FC Barcelona Academy Staff. During their week-long visit they will be trained under the guidance of the Barca Staff, as well as compete in friendlies against the Academy's age appropriate teams. In addition to training and friendlies, all the kids will be treated to a tour of the premises including the stadium, Nou Camp, as well as attend the sold out Champions League Game between Barca and Werder Bremen of Germany. Our Club's representatives will also be on hand to receive our Official Plaque at a ceremony held at the Stadium prior to the Champions League game which will be taped and broadcasted by the local media. This plaque will be placed at the stadium amongst all the other official affiliates to the Club. FC Barcelona is focusing its efforts to expand the Club's exposure throughout the world, and the U.S. is one of its top priorities. Since we are their U.S. representatives, it makes it convenient for them to get involved with our Club. This is the beginning of a relationship which we hope to further in the years to come.
