Send-Off Ceremony for CNMI Men’s and Women’s Teams

PHOTOS By ROSELYN B. MONROYO

By Contributing Author

Posted on Jun 29 2016

: CNMI men’s and women’s squads players pose for a group photo at the conclusion of a send-off ceremony for them last Monday at Kanoa Resort. The two teams will be playing in the EAFF E-1 Football Championships 2017 Round 1 in Guam this week.

: Blue Ayuyus team captain and goalkeeper Johann Noetzel delivers a brief message.

: CNMI women’s team captain Gabrielle Race acknowledges the supporters of their squad.

: NMIFA president Jerry Tan, second left, congratulates Lucas Knecht, right, for making it to the team during the introduction of members of the Blue Ayuyus. Looking on is Gov. Ralph DLG Torres.

: Gov. Ralph DLG Torres shakes hands with CNMI women’s team member Mikky Vargas, while NMIFA president Jerry Tan presents the team uniform to Guinevere Borja.

: Sarah Allen is congratulated by Gov. Ralph DLG Torres.

: Gov. Ralph DLG Torres addresses the CNMI players and coaches during the send-off ceremony for the two squads.

: NMIFA president Jerry Tan explains the importance of the EAFF E-1 Football Championships 2017 Round 1 to the CNMI.

: The CNMI men’s and women’s coaches and officials, back row, listen to Gov. Ralph DLG Torres’ message.

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