RCU Presser at Monaco

I was terribly sick yesterday, but an overwhelming sense of curiosity got me out of bed and into a sweatshirt and jeans and over to Monaco Pictures for the Rocket City United press conference. Here's a brief rundown of the event...
RCU owner and GM, Andy Zorovich, opened with a nice introduction in which he announced the following...

• There will be 5 teams in the NPSL Southeastern conference with two teams located in Atlanta, one in Birmingham, Chatanooga, and Huntsville each.
• League will run from May to July
• RCU will play all home games at John Hunt Park in Huntsville
• RCU will take place in US Open Cup qualifying
  
• RCU is in talks to play several international friendlies: talks with Mexican U20 National team, Pumas and Monterrey of MFF, and Comunicaciones of Guatemela
• RCU will continue it's player developement relationship with Hoffenheim (currently first in the Bundesliga)
• Looking to set up similar relationships with Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester United

This was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries. Then, two players and the coach were introduced for a Q and A session.

From left to right, Rafa Barbosa (player), Greg Petersen (Technical Director), Derek Pirtle (player).

This was followed by FREE BEER from team sponsor and local brewery Olde Towne and a viewing of the USA v Mexico match. I didn't stick around for those because my bed was calling, although, I would have loved the free beer. Next time... sigh...

I also took some video from the event, but I'm still feeling like crud. So, I'll have to save them for later along with some other interesting tid-bits from RCU.