Back in Action

After a brief break, Gremio returns to action tonight when the tricolor takes on long-time rivals Moxie FC at 10pm.
Lineup: GK-Berg, Jon B., Rick, Jon Elison, Kevin, Pete, Mauricio, Jack, Sory, and Brendan.

Gremio Ties Red Cards

In another intense game between Gremio and Red Cards, the teams battled through 40 minutes of play and ended in a controversial 3-3 tie. Red Cards scored early in the game but John tied the game, finishing off a pass from Mauricio. Red Card  made it 2-1 but GK Jesse sent a long pass to Berg who, off his chest, settled the ball to John, who scored again for 2-2 tie. Then, Mauricio, Karin and John connected on a sequence of passes and John  shot off the crossbar but Mauricio headed the rebound in for a 3-2 lead. Moments later Red Card would tie the game once again after a controversial free kick on the top of the box. Gremio Coed will be back in action next Wednesday against Average Joes.

Gremio Takes On Ursinus Tonight

Gremio plays Ursinus tonight at 8:15pm at field D.
Lineup: Berg (GK), Jon Elison, Rick, Scott, Pete, Brendan, Paul, Mauricio and Kevin.

Gremio Overpowers Plymouth



Paul scored 2 goals

 Gremio got back to the winning column after a short 2-game slide. After dropping two close games, Gremio defeated Plymouth 5-3 to improve to 4-2-0 in the season.

The tricolor had the return of forward Paul and Alex played his second consecutive game. Paul opened up the score and, shortly after, Pete made it 2-0. But Plymouth responded with 2 quick goals tying the game at 2. Mauricio made it 3-2 and Rick put Gremio ahead for good with his second goal in as many games. Plymouth scored again but Paul and Pete netted their second goal of the game to put final numbers, Gremio wins 6-3.

ACN United Blanks Gremio Coed

Gremio Coed was shutdown by ACN United, losing a close battle by the score of 2-0. The tricolor struggled to generate offense and could not capitalize in the few scoring opportunities. Mauricio missed three free kicks from the top of the box and Karin couldn't pull the trigger to finish off a great individual play. Defense was outstanding and kept the tricolor in the game due to solid efforts by Josh, Chris Cash, Kevin, Brian and GK Jesse.

Help From Sweden

Emma scored in her first game for Gremio

Gremio Coed defeated Platinum Balls 6-3 on a very special night. Short on female players, Gremio Coed called up Emma, Karin’s younger sister, and the Swedish help did not disappoint anyone. Emma capped a stellar performance with a goal late in the game. Gremio conceded an early goal by two quick strikes from Mauricio had the tricolor up 2-1. Berg scored twice and Kevin also found the back of the net, before Emma put final numbers in the game, Gremio wins by the final score of 6-3 and Emma was named the “player of the game”, as one of the few players to score in their first game for Gremio.

Tough Battle

Gremio was against all odds but was still able to put up a nice showing. Playing its second game in 3 nights, missing forward Paul, midfielder Kevin, and GK Chris Berg, the tricolor battled but ended up losing to WCU by the score of 5-3. WCU jumped into an early lead, scoring 3 goals in the first 10 minutes of the game. Gremio, however, survived the blitz and got back in the game.
Pete sent a beautiful pass to Mauricio who tapped it in for the first goals. Minutes later, Mauricio ripped a left foot shot past the GK and Rick tied the game at 3 moments later. Newcomer Alex had a solid game on defense, and GK Brian was outstanding between the pipes, but the tired tricolor squad gave up 2 goals and could not come back.

Gremio Flamed Out

Gremio's offense flamed out as the tricolor dropped the first game of the season to Hellenic Flames by the score of 2-1. Defense was outstanding throughout the night with GK Chris Berg making several important saves to keep Gremio in the contest. However, the offense struggled all night long, missing many opportunities with the lone goal coming on a PK taken by Mauricio.Gremio was missing the main weapon on offense, Paul, who leads the team in goals and assists.

Gremio Defeats UPenn 5-3

Gremio improved to 3-0-0 after defeating UPenn by the score of 5-3. Paul’s hat trick was the differential in a very close game. Rick and Pete also scored for the tricolor. Berg was solid in net and Kevin and Jon Elison provided a much needed boost on defense to control the young fresh legs of the UPenn squad.

Leading 3-2, Gremio put the game away on two quick goals by Paul, capping his hat trick. UPenn scored in the last minute but it was too little, too late.

Out of Time

Gremio Coed comeback attempt ran out of time, as the tricolor came up just a few seconds from tying the game against Multiple Scoregasms, dropping a 5-4 decision

Gremio had an unusual off game, with many turnovers and several bad passes. Down 5-1 with 10 minutes left, the tricolor put together a nice comeback effort to save the night

Led by John’s hat trick and a goal by Mauricio, Gremio reacted and made a game of nowhere. Down 5-4 with seconds left, the last desperation shot almost made its way into the net but time ran out.

Gremio Coed Speeds Past SpeedWalkers

Gina scored a goal, and Jesse had some important saves

Gremio Coed started the winter session on a winning note defeating SpeedWalkers by the score of 5-3. Led by a 2-goal performance by Karin, the tricolor also had goals from Kevin, Gina and Berg. Gremio established a 4-0 lead but had to hold off SpeedWalkers comeback attempt to make it to 4-3, until Karin scored the insurance goal for the final score.

Helluva a Win

Mauricio netted the game winner with less than a minute left

No subs, no problem. Gremio displayed one of the best outings in recent years defeating Chi City Chi Rats by the score of 2-1 last night. A very shorthanded squad was missing Sory, Evan, Brendan and Jon B. With no subs for the entire game, the tricolor found itself playing against a bunch of young guys and plenty of subs but Gremio stepped up. A long ball and a tricky header flick put Gremio down 1-0 but the response came quickly. Paul took a corner kick and found Pete in front of the net for the tying mark. Pete continues his solid play and scoring streak, netting a goal per game. Late in the game and running out of legs, Gremio was content with a tie but a great counter attack set up by Rick and Paul ended up with a poor clear and Mauricio ripped home the game winner with one minute left in the game. GK Chris Berg was the man of the match with a dozen of great saves and Kevin and Jon Elison get honorable mention for their solid and steady effort on defense. Gremio will be back in action next Tuesday versus U Penn at 6:09pm.

Gremio Wins Season Opener

Gremio kicked off the winter session 2 with a solid 4-3 win over ReUKnighted. Paul scored for the tricolor but ReUKnighted responded with three goals.  Trailing 3-1, Pete and Jack scored to tie the game and set up a sensational finish. With less than 2 minutes in the game, Pete found Mauricio wide open on the top of the box, Mauricio fired a shot but it was blocked, Paul grabbed the rebound and scored the game winner. The game would end with a controversial call, when the referee blew the whistle for a foul with seconds remaining, ReUKnighted had no time to take the free kick, and it was all over. Gremio wins 4-3.

It's Party Time

Gremio will be hosting its annual party to celebrate 5 years of tricolor soccer.

The event will be this Saturday Jan 28th at Cactus Restaurant and Bar, 4245 Main Street Manayunk, PA 19127, from 8pm-10pm.Enjoy the Gremio party specials: $2 Miller Lite, $3 drinks, $5 Margaritas and half price appetizers.

Gremio Coed Sweeps Double Header

Karin scored 3 goals in the double header night

Gremio Coed received a boost from returning players to sweep a double header with two convincing wins. Fresh from overseas, Karin from Sweden and GK Jesse from Venezuela provided goals and saves for the tricolor, as Gremio defeated Mike is a Maybe by the score of 6-3 and Craic Addicts Too by the score of 5-2.
Led by Karin's two goals, Gremio Coed also had goals by Matt, Mauricio, John and Jesse for the first win of the night.
On the night cap, Gremio has 5 goals from 5 different players, starting with Karin, followed by John, Gina, Melissa, and Kevin. Sory really tried to score but it just didn't happen.

Gremio Splits Double Header

Paul scored two goals for Gremio

Gremio walked away with split on the double header night as the tricolor lost the first game to Andy Kelly's by the score of 7-4 but rebounded in the second match with a 4-1 victory over Roslyn.
Pete led Gremio in the first game scoring twice, Mauricio and Paul also netted goals but the tricolor felt short as the troops were late getting to the pitch.
Gremio bounced back in the second game led by stellar goaltending by Chris Berg, who made many incredible saves. Paul opened up the score on a turn and shoot play. Pete made it 2-0 before Rick and Mauricio stretched the lead to 4-0. Unfortunately, Berg lost the shutout in the last minute of the game but the tricolor walked away victorious 4-1.

Back to the Winning Column

Gremio Coed got back to its winning ways with a 3-2 defeat of Penalty Box Munchers. After a loss and a tie, the tricolor stepped onto the field ready for a battle with nothing in sight but a victory.

Evan got things started sending a perfect pass to Mauricio, who on a partial breakaway just had to pick a corner for a 1-0. PBM tied the game but Matt put Gremio ahead once again, finishing a rocket shot from John, off the crossbar. PBM continued to play aggressively and tied the game at 2 but Evan finished it off scoring the game winner in the late stages of the game.

After that, Gremio played strong defense the rest of the way to ensure another win for the season.

That Was Ugly

Gremio had a rough one. The tricolor had one of the most off games in recent history dropping a 9- 4 decision to UGH. Gremio was competitive half way through the game. Brendan tied the game at 1 off a corner kick and Jon Elison also scored off a corner kick to tie the game 2-2. Then, things derailed.


No subs and a pretty depleted squad and the tricolor just allowed a bunch of goals. There was, however, a highlight, as Brendan struck a beautiful upper 90 shot for his second goal of the game.

Gremio will try to rebound next Tuesday with a double header scheduled for 10:20pm and 11pm.

No Juice?

Window Juice was no call no show but Gremio didn't care as the tricolor took a beating on the Already Drinkin FC. This squad was no threat to Gremio and other then, "turn and shoot" tall forward playing with a ziper jacket kind of open, showcasing his chest, no player could do much against the blues.
Mauricio took advantage and scored another hat-trick, padding up the stats, Rick also had 2 goals and 2 helpers and Pete scored for the 4th consecutive game.

A Solid Win

Gremio played its best game of the season defeating the very good squad of WCU Predators.
The Predators scored early but Gremio quickly responded with a goal by Mauricio. The tricolor let another goal in but then defense came alive in the second half of the game. Pete scored on a beauty to tie the game, grabbing his own rebound off the post. Then, Jack, who was called up earlier in the day, scored two goals for a 4-2 win.

Gremio Torches S.A

Gremio walked away with a 6-2 blowout win over S.A. Led by Mauricio's hat trick and Pete's 2 goals and 2 helpers, the tricolor had no problems to beat a struggling S.A team. Scott also scored as Gremio scored early and often for another win. Kevin had two assists and Sory missed his first game of the season.

Moxie Edges Gremio in Questionable Call

Moxie beat Gremio 4-3 but it wasn't without controversy. The winning goal was scored after the ball went clearly out of bounds but the ref chose not to make the call.
Moxie went up 3-1 but Gremio fought back with 2 goals by Paul to tie the game 3-3. Late in the game, Gremio had quite a few chances but could not score the tying goal. GK Chris Berg was the man of the match with a handful of incredible saves to keep Gremio in the game.

Shades of Tebow

What does Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow and Gremio striker Mauricio have in common?
They both do nothing for three quarters of the game and they play hard for the last couple minutes.
With Shades of Tebow, Gremio defeated ACN United by the score of 5-4 with 2 goals in the last 2 minutes, after trailing the entire game.
John and Matt scored for Gremio but ACN United led 4-2 in the first half of the game. Then, Gina took a corner kick and Chris Berg with a blazing header made it 4-3. The ball went upper 90 and was clocked at just a bit faster than ludicrous speed.
Then John sent a perfect feed for Mauricio, who turned on the defender and fired a low shot to tie the game at 4 with 2 minutes left. ACN United still had a chance to win, but Rick blocked a game-saving shot and Mauricio collected the rebound, went down the field, passed by a couple defenders and fired a rocket high shot for the game winning goal, 5-4.

Sory Amazing Block Saves The Game

Sory was the hero. With only a couple seconds left in the game, El Zanjon had a chance to score the winning goal but Sory Toure AKA "Not in My House" came up huge, blocking a shot from the top of the 6 with a sensational chest block.
Gremio and El Zanjon had yet another great battle. El Zanjon took an early 3-1 lead before a couple Chris' put the tricolor back in bizz. Berg score a left foot goal to make it 3-2, then Cash tied the game with his first goal since returning to the line up. Gremio and El Zanjon traded goals late in the game before Sory stood up with a the most incredible goal line stand in Gremio's history.

Gremio Coed Runs Out Time

Gremio Coed slow start proved to be costly as the tricolor dropped another one-goal decision, losing to Red Cards by the score of 5-4. Down 5-1, Gremio started another comeback on a highlight reel goal by returning player Mbiso. Evan scored his first goal for Gremio making it 5-3 before Mauricio made it 5-4 scoring off a turnover. But time ran out and tricolor couldn't come up with the tying goal.

Gremio Coed Comeback Falls Short

Down 5-0 with 10 minutes left in the game, it looked like Gremio Coed had nothing left in the tank. Not the case. The tricolor never-give-up attitude generated a furious comeback, scoring 5 goals in 9 minutes but falling short 6-5 to the Mutts. Mauricio scored the first two goals off passes from Gina and John respectively. Then, Jesse came out of net (replaced by Kevin) and netted his first ever goal for Gremio. Mauricio added 2 more, off passes from Karin but time ran out for what could have been one of the greatest comebacks ever.
"If we had another 3 minutes, we would have won the game," said MM.

Gremio Drops Close Game

It was a close one but Gremio fell to Wilco 5-3 snapping a 3-game winning streak. An early own-goal gave Gremio a 1-0 lead, but Wilco scored 3 unanswered to take over the game.
The tricolor rebounded, Mauricio made it 3-2, scoring off a free-kick, after Paul was fouled right on the top of the box. Wilco scored again but Gremio didn't give up, Mauricio received a perfect pass from Paul and shot low and the GK made a great save but Brenday finished it off to cut the lead once again.
Then Pete had an incredible chance to score but pulled a "Jon Elison" clear and missed it wide.
Player of the match award goes to Chris Berg (the only player who reads the team blog, and complains when I don't post it), with a good number of great saves, particularly early in the game.