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Yet another Soccer World Cup is around the corner. World Cup Qualifying Matches are in full swing and fan’s frenzy has already started building up and most of the football freaks must have already booked their travel packages
for their much awaited soccer trip. 2010 Soccer World Cup is expected to be one of the most spectacular events of this most loved and widely played game in the world. The world has already witnessed some dramatic results in the 2010 Soccer World Cup Qualifying Matches recently. Australians were the underdogs for many years but this time they are all set to have back to back appearances in the upcoming world cup. They are on the verge of qualifying and must have started planning for their soccer travel too. But may be Argentina has other plans, the way they are playing it seems they have plans of booking some other travel packages. Chances are they won’t be there for playing but they can always register there appearance as tourists in the picturesque South Africa. After all the country has something or the other for anyone visiting this proud nation which is honored to host the Grand Event for the very first time.

Even though people who are least interested in the game have found another reason to get their travel packages booked well in advance as bookings for the soccer travel are already on a high for South Africa. South Africa is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world. This is one of the reasons why people who won’t be watching any football matches are queuing up for bookings under soccer travel packages fearing they are not left behind in the rush and perhaps for while they would be unconventional football fans having an unexpected soccer trip to Africa. But nobody is complaining and there is no reason to. People are taking full advantage of various soccer travel packages on offer. So, this time around the whole world seems to be preparing for its “soccer trip” to South Africa.

There is every reason why one should spent a bit over budget on his travel packages. This glorious country has so much to offer that even if your teams or players didn’t do well, your hard earned money spent on soccer travel packages won’t go down the drain. Whether you are looking for a wildlife, beach or adventure holiday with family, it is all there. So your dream soccer trip cannot just end at the soccer stadiums. African Safari must find its place on your soccer travel destinations.

And your soccer trip just doesn’t end there. You must book your soccer travel packages for the iconic and adventurous Kruger Park. A visit at the Garden Route would be memorable which is spread out along the coast, like a giant natural theme park, it is a rich tapestry of very large trees, freshwater lakes etc. It won’t be a bad idea if your soccer trip also includes a visit at Devil’s Peak in Cape Town, Nature Reserves of St. Lucia and Drakensberg in Durban and Shamwari Game Reserve in Port Elizabeth to say the least but South Africa has far more to it what you can imagine and it is up to you, how much you can add to your soccer trip. One thing is assured that your 2010 soccer trip to this glorious country of South Africa would be one you would cherish for the rest of your life.

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The sports and recreation market of Los Angeles, CA touts many sports teams. Currently the leagues represented include the National Basketball Association, with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers; the WNBA, with the Los Angeles Sparks; and the Major League Soccer, with the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA.

Major League Baseball has the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, with the National Hockey League promoting the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. The American Football League has the Los Angeles Avengers and Major League Lacrosse has the Los Angeles Riptide. In the growing Hispanic community, there is great fan interest in Mexican soccer teams. Of these, the most popular are ‘Chivas’ and ‘America,’ who have developed an intense team rivalry.

In the national collegiate ranks, the two most well-known sports teams in Los Angeles are the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins, of which both have winning football programs.

The Staples Center hosts the Clippers, Lakers, Sparks and the Avengers in their home games. The Home Depot Center is the venue where the Galaxy, Chivas USA and the Riptide play. The Dodgers host their games at Dodger Stadium, while the Angels of Anaheim play at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Lastly, the Anaheim Ducks play their home games at the Honda Center, previously known as the Arrowhead Pond Of Anaheim.

The National Football Association at one time had a dynamic presence with both the Rams and Raiders LA. The American Football League formerly had a presence with the San Diego Chargers, now part of the National Football League. Los Angeles is currently seeking a new stadium to attract professional football to return.

In other leagues, the Los Angeles Wolves were once a part of the United Soccer Association, which started its first season in 1967. The Los Angeles Toros of the NPSL also began in 1967. Both leagues merged to form the NSL, after which the Wolves remained in Los Angeles and in 1968 the Toros relocated to became the San Diego Toros in 1968. However, when the first season ended, both teams folded. Later, the National American Soccer League returned a team to LA by starting the Los Angeles Aztecs in 1974. Unfortunately, the Aztecs folded in 1981.

Matt Paolini is a recreation editor for CityBook, the family-safe Los Angeles Yellow Pages, which carries an extensive directory on Los Angeles clubs and organizations.