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Published on 02/01/1999 All articles from this issue

Sports On The Side

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New name for USISL

The United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL), which the local Silicon Valley Ambassadors are a part of, has changed its name. The organization is now called the United Soccer Leagues. Commissioner Francisco Marcos, who founded the USISL in 1986, said the new name reflects the growth of the league. It started as a five-team indoor league in the Southwest and now has 135 teams in 41 states. The Ambassadors, a men's minor league team that plays at Foothill College, opens its second season this spring.

Soccer tryouts

February is the month for spring league soccer tryouts, and the following area teams are seeking players:

The Mountain View-Los Altos Menace, an under-11 Class 1 CYSA girls soccer team, is holding open tryouts Saturday and Sunday for skilled players born after July 31, 1988. The team, coached by Karen Chili, went undefeated last season. For tryout times, location and more information, call 949-4055.

Two CYSA under-12 girls soccer teams, both Mountain View-Los Altos based, will hold tryouts this Saturday on the field at the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. One team will play Class I and the other Class 3. Players must be born after Aug. 1, 1987, to be eligible. For tryout time and more information, call 948-5011.

The Mountain View-Los Altos Magic and Magic No. 2, a pair of CYSA boys soccer teams, are looking for dedicated players born between Aug. 1, 1987 and July 31, 1989. Tryouts will be held Feb. 13 and 20. For times, location and more information, call Mike O'Farrell at 599-2295.

Bike rides for seniors

The Bicycle Outfitter, 963 Fremont Ave. in Los Altos, holds free bike rides for seniors at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 948-8092.