SECAUCUS, NJ - The bracket is set. The first round pairings for the Red Bull Futbol de Calle finale have been unveiled, with the 16 freestylers competing head to head in a battle to be crowned the King of All Freestylers, "The Maestro".
- Jayzinho (Toronto, Canada) vs. The Energizer Benny (Monsey, NY)
- Abuelo (Chicago, IL) vs. Tim Donnely (Los Angeles, CA)
- Angelo Storms (Taberg, NY) vs. Jefferson Hinds (Copiague, NY)
- Mr. Skillz (Brooklyn, NY) vs. Moy (Los Angeles, CA)
- Noe Cornejo (Washington, DC) vs. The Touch Master (Greenwich, CT)
- Alan Acevedo (Elmhurst, NY) vs. Oscar Villegas (Inwood, NY)
- Victor Escobedo (Skokie, IL) vs. Buck (West Hempstead, NY)
- Victor Bertini (Newark, NJ) vs. Eli Freeze (Toronto, Canada)
During the first and second rounds, each competitor will have 90 seconds to showcase their skills. The winner will be determined by the panel of five judges, including current New York Red Bulls Jozy Altidore and Todd Dunivant, professional skateboarder Benny Fairfax, DJ Alex Sensation from MEGA 97.9 FM and one of the true pioneers of hip-hop, Grandmaster Caz. After the field is narrowed down to four, the freestylers will battle back and forth, alternating two one-minute routines each.
The Red Bull Futbol de Calle Finale brings the nation's top-flight freestylers together for a night of unrivaled soccer skill and flair. This elite group prevailed over more than 150 trialists to earn their place in the Finale.
This innovative event is a unique fusion of freestyle soccer, music, dance and urban culture on one stage, for one night, at one of New York City's most famous venues.
Crazy Legs of the Rock Steady Crew will host the final rounds, while renowned NYC DJs Cosmo Baker (The Rub) and Bobbito Garcia - aka "Kool Bob Love"- will energize the anticipated capacity crowd of 600. Between competition rounds, special guests including the Dynamic Diplomats of Double Dutch, Elephant Samba Band and Capoiera Nago will deliver spectacular performances.
What: Red Bull Futbol de Calle Finale
When: Sunday, February 25, 2007
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM
Where: Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street (11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
New York, NY 10003
There is no cover change, but space is limited. Visit www.redbullfutboldecalle.com or call 1-877-RBSOCCER for further information.
