Showdown in Chinatown - Henry, Reyna, Nash Deliver

By: Dave Martinez | June 26th, 2008

Alot of things I didn’t think were possible happened yesterday.

#1 - A park in the middle of New Yorks infamous Chinatown district was packed on all ends by thousands of footie fanatics dying for a glimpse of some of their favorite stars.

#2 - I got to see TiTi Henry, Robbie Fowler, Kalou, Reyna, Altidore, Angel, Jason Kidd, Barbosa, Baron Davis and and the infamous Steve McManaman play some footie from about a half foot distance. Excitement? You know it.

#3 - Claudio Reyna scores in New York! And I was there!

#4 - Jozy and his official send off before becoming an international star in Spain.

#5 - Dave Disco Berger screwed up my pictures with Jozy and Reyna - all in one day ( oh you know Im messing with ya! ).

Overall, the “Showdown in Chinatown,” which barely received any media what so ever, was an enormous success. Before even finding the park, the number of Le Bleuz jerseys I saw walking in one direction let me know the way. People were climbing gates, standing on vans, making human pyramids - anything to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars.

Who says New York City doesn’t love it some footie?

Though everyone seemed to be there for Henry (obviously), alot of other players definitely left their mark as well.

Kalou wowed the crowd with his handling of the ball, pulling off some cheeky moves, and playing around defenders like they weren’t even there.

Baron Davis was a lovable clown. All smiles, kicking the ball all over the place, and even scoring a goal to the delight of the crowd. Its worth noting as well how many people were begging him to join the Knicks . . .

Jason Kidd, suprisingly, has some skill on the ball. But Steve Nash took the cake, rocketing a shot top corner for his blue squad and ending the game with that cracker. What can I tell ya? Point guards make great CAM’s!

And what a thrill it was for me personally to see Savarese, Jozy, Angel and Reyna playing on the same field, at the same time, on the same team. A Metro dream come true.

Here are some videos from the event. Pics will be up later on tonight. Share your experience with us as well!

Reyna Scores on a PK