DECEMBER TEAM OF THE MONTH

NEWPORT
THURSDAY: 0-55 D-1
MANAGER: ATTILA TORNALLYAY “AT”
ASSISTANT MANAGER: DEREK KIM
1. How was your team formed, and how long have you been together?
A bunch of guys who usually played pickup games decided to form a team. It was 25 years ago when the original Newport team started the GSSL’s 0-50 division.
2. How did you name your team?
The name came from the fact that most guys were from the Newport area (south of Bellevue).
3. Does your team have any main rivals?
Our main rivals are the teams in the D1 division, they’re all good teams.
4. Why do you choose to play in the GSSL?
We like GSSL because it is simply the best choice.
5. What is your goal as a team?
Our goal as a team is: "play as a team" (it is not always easy).
6. The best think about playing for your team is?
The best thing about playing for us is the unity we try to enforce.
We do not do much socializing off the field, but we are all good friends during the game most of the time.
7. What is your team philosophy?
Philosophy: Be competitive and try your best, but the same time have fun and enjoy the game.
We try to give everyone equal playing time, but that is not always possible.