[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11562-11563]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ALBUQUERQUE SOL

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to commend all those involved in assembling a remarkable and successful 
professional international soccer match that took place in Albuquerque,

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New Mexico on Saturday, June 27, 2015 between Lobos de la BUAP of 
Ascenso, Mexico and Albuquerque Sol Football Club (FC) of the Premier 
Development League.
  The Sore No More Summer Clasico was organized by PinVaca & 
Associates, LLC, a local sports marketing firm committed to bringing 
quality sporting events to New Mexico. Under the leadership of New 
Mexico State Representative Antonio ``Moe'' Maestas, a local company 
which manufactures and distributes a natural pain relieving gel, ``Sore 
No More,'' agreed to be the title sponsor.
  Professional Club de Futbol Lobos de la Benemerita Universidad 
Autonoma de Puebla is based in Puebla, Mexico and is a professional 
team representing the Autonomous University of Puebla. The club 
conducted a youth soccer clinic while in Albuquerque and brought 
several dignitaries from Puebla, including the University President.
  Lobos de la BUAP felt right at home, as the club's mascot is also the 
mascot of the University of New Mexico--where the match was played.
  Albuquerque Sol FC was founded in 2013 by Ron Patel, a native of 
Liverpool, England who played soccer with his local team, grew up 
playing soccer with his dad in the front yard and watching his national 
team compete for the European and World Cups. His passion for ``the 
beautiful game'' has contributed greatly to Albuquerque's growing 
soccer culture.
  The fans in attendance were treated to an exciting match featuring 
world class play. Both teams demonstrated exceptional defense and 
attacking offense that ended in a 0-0 draw. This type of competition 
brings the community together and emphasizes to New Mexico's youth the 
importance of dedication, teamwork and camaraderie. We look forward to 
more international friendlies in the future. I thank the sponsors for 
reaching out to talented soccer clubs around the world and bringing 
them to New Mexico.

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