NMI Soccer Training Center Opening
PHOTOS By JON PEREZ
- TanHoldings Football Club coach Jessica Costales, right, assists players in some activities prior to the opening of the NMI Soccer Training Center in Koblerville last Tuesday.
- Players from different clubs participate in some drills before the opening ceremony.
- Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, left, and NMIFA president Jerry Tan listen to the opening remarks of event host and new club Fiesta FC president Alex Sablan.
- NMIFA general secretary Ross Zapanta delivers his speech as CNMI officials listen.
- Marianas Visitors Authority managing director Chris Concepcion, second left, accepts a plaque from NMIFA president Jerry Tan, left, and general secretary Ross Zapanta. MVA product development manager Tatiana Babauta, fourth left, and MVA board member Chris Nelson are also in the photo.
- NMIFA president Jerry Tan, left, congratulates Korean Football Association and East Asian Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu, center, after handing over a special plaque of appreciation to the visitor, while NMIFA general Secretary Ross Zapanta looks on.
- From left, NMIFA president Jerry Tan poses with Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, and NMIFA general secretary Ross Zapanta after the association recognized the governor’s help in the construction of the facility.
- Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Secretary Robert Hunter details how their partnership with NMIFA began.