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February 26 – March 4, 2015
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Table of Contents
February 26 – March 4, 2015
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Editor-in-Chief Phillip Morales
Contributing Writers Rebecca Aguilar, Fabian Campos,
Elizabeth Barriga, Olivia Hernandez, Robert Leal, Phillip
Morales, Rikki Rincón, Patricia Rodriguez, Sonia Salas
Layout and Design Darren Smitherman
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Dallas City FC New Jersey....................................................... 4
The Face of Emerging Dallas Fútbol........................................ 8
Mis Motores..................................................................... 9-10
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HIGHLIGHTS
What We’re Listening To: José González
Although born and raised in Sweden, José González is of Argentinean descent
and his music over the past decade has transcended nationality, culture and
locale. If you aren't familiar with his name, you've probably heard his music on
the radio, on films like "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and Rockstar’s Red Dead
Redemption video game. His sound can be hard to categorize but it borders on
Alternative Soft Rock and Indie, making for some thought provoking music. His
newest release Vestiges & Claws isn't quite as mellow as his previous work but
he does stick to his winning formula. His music has the ability to make you feel
nostalgic and, for better or worse,
solitary – but there is some bite in
some of his new work which sounds
right at home with his whispery
voice. Vestiges and Claws will make
you think and contemplate your life,
which is a nice side effect compared
to the lifelessness of some modern
music. To listen to a track off of José
González new album visit our website
at www.MercadoBilingue.com.
Wal-Mart and Mexico announce initiative to
improve lives of farm laborers
Wal-Mart and the Mexican government recently announced
plans to improve the lives of farm workers. Mexican
Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez y Martínez said the
government and Wal-Mart will work to enforce wage laws and
improve housing, schools and healthcare for the more than
1 million laborers at the farms that supply produce to U.S.
markets. The announcement came after The Los Angeles
Times published a series of stories following an 18-month
investigation that revealed laborers were not being properly
paid and were being held in labor camps, many of which did
not have beds, reliable water or adequate food supplies.
Latino Bridal & Quince Girl Expo
Sunday, March 1st, Strategic Events is bringing its annual Latino Bridal & Quince
Girl Expo to Fair Park in Dallas. If you’ve never been to this expo, it is the best one
stop shop in town if you have an upcoming quinceañera or wedding you’re planning
for. The highlight of the events are undoubtedly the fashion shows that present the
latest styles of gowns, tuxedos and accessories. You’ll also find professional consultants, event professionals,
quinceañera planners and
service providers. Many of
these service providers will
conduct workshops to outline the new and traditional
styles and approaches to the
wedding and quinceañera
experience. Tickets to enter
are $8 at the door and $5
online. The expo takes place
at the Automobile Building in Fair Park from noon
to 5pm. For more info visit
www.quincegirlexpos.com.
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The Season for Lentil Soup
This time of year, lots of people will be enjoying a large
bowl of Lentil Soup and we don’t blame you. Not only is it
delicious but also nutritious – lentil soup is a great source
of protein, dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Do you have a
killer lentil soup recipe that you wish to share with others.
Send us your recipes to [email protected] or send
us a message at www.Facebook.com/MercadoBilingue. We
may even print your recipe here in the pages of Mercado
Bilingüe! ¡Buen provecho!
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DALLAS CITY FC GETS A NEW
JERSEY SPONSOR FOR 2015
When the Dallas City FC suits up this year to
take the field, they will be wearing new squad
and practice jerseys with a familiar sponsor
name on them: MetroPCS. The popular telecommunications
company became the first sponsor this year to be added to the
Dallas City FC jersey and training gear.
“In soccer, the jersey becomes the shield, skin, an emblem
of pride to the player and the fan,” says Nicolas Ayala, president
of Dallas City FC. “A hero sponsor is extremely important for a
club because it has to share the same values.”
Ayala and the entire Dallas City FC organization agree that
MetroPCS is that “hero sponsor”.
“MetroPCS has had incredible growth in the past years and
it’s a company that is always looking for ways to give back and
connect with the community,” says Ayala. “Our community is
extremely important to us at Dallas City FC and partnering up
with MetroPCS is a definite golazo!”
To see more photos of the new jerseys visit the Dallas City
FC website at www.dallascityfc.com or visit their Facebook page.
From left to right: Jesus Garcia, Luis Reynoso, Nicolas Ayala,
Peter Slater, Antonio Herrera
DALLAS CITY FC 2015 SCHEDULE
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NPSL- SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE
HOME/AWAY
OPPONENT
KICK-OFF
OPEN FOR PUBLIC
WEEKDAY
HOME
5/9 vs. Ft. Worth
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SATURDAY
AWAY
5/16 @ Tulsa
7:30PM
HOME
5/23 vs. Tulsa
7:15PM
AWAY
5/28 @ Joplin
7:15PM
HOME
6/4 vs. Joplin
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
THURSDAY
HOME
6/6 vs. Wichita
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SATURDAY
AWAY
6/9 @ Wichita
7:30PM
TUESDAY
AWAY
6/12 @ San Antonio
7:30PM
FRIDAY
AWAY
6/14 @ Houston
TBD
SUNDAY
AWAY
6/16 @ Liverpool
TBD
TUESDAY
HOME
6/20 vs. Liverpool
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SATURDAY
HOME
7/4 vs. San Antonio
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SATURDAY
HOME
7/5 vs. Houston
7:15PM
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SUNDAY
AWAY
7/9 @ Ft. Worth
7:30 PM
SATURDAY
GATES OPEN AT 6PM
SATURDAY
THURSDAY
All Home Game are played at Bishop Lynch High School
THURSDAY
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presented by
SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH |1-7PM |GILLEY’S DALLAS
1135 SOUTH LAMAR ST.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with family, food and entertainment! Musical Talent featuring: LOS TRAILEROS DEL NORTE
Arrive early for an exhibition futsal game featuring USA vs. Mexico
Free and Open to the Public
Visit mavs.com/festivaldelosmavs
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A solo $9.99 diarios,
tu fin de semana
empieza aquí.
Solo $9.99 por día, de viernes a lunes. Se aplican restricciones.
Visítenos en el Festival de Los Mavs el 15 de marzo de 2015.
Válida solamente en las sucursales participantes de los vecindarios en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico, para alquileres reservados por adelantado. El alquiler debe comenzar el 5 de septiembre de 2014 o después de esa fecha, y finalizar el 20 de mayo de 2015 o antes de esa fecha. La tarifa en oferta
de $9.99 por día aplica al alquiler de un vehículo de clase Económica o Compacto durante un viernes y finalizando el próximo lunes, e incluye 100 millas por día. En algunas sucursales, puede haber tarifas de menos de $9.99 al día. Para saber si hay una tarifa más baja disponible, ve a la ruta de
acceso principal de reservaciones en la página inicial de Enterprise.com o contacta la sucursal directamente antes de ir a tu sucursal más cercana o hacer tu reservación. Es la responsabilidad del que alquila verificar si hay una tarifa más baja. Enterprise se reserva el derecho de suspender la oferta
o cambiar los términos en cualquier momento. Lo sentimos; esta oferta no es válida en las sucursales de los aeropuertos y la disponibilidad es limitada. Las tarifas serán las vigentes al momento de la reservación y las podrás consultar en enterprise.com. Esta oferta no puede utilizarse junto con
otros cupones, ofertas o tarifas de descuento. Se aplican los requisitos estándares de alquiler. La tarifa en oferta no incluye el 23%, impuestos bajos ni recargos adicionales; $0.20 o menos por milla por cada millas recorrida en exceso; tarifas por licencias de vehículos de $4 o menos por día; cargos
por llenado del tanque de gasolina; tarifas adicionales para el conductor; ni la rescisión opcional por daños de $29.99 o menos al día, que son responsabilidades del arrendatario. Verifica tu póliza de seguro y/o tu contrato de tarjeta de crédito para comprobar la cobertura para vehículos alquilados.
Otras restricciones, incluyendo días de fiesta y fechas bloqueadas, podrían aplicar. El servicio de recogido está sujeto a las restricciones geográficas, entre otras. No es válido donde se prohíba.
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DALLAS CITY FC:
THE FACE OF
EMERGING FÚTBOL
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t’s a great time to be a soccer fan in Dallas/Ft. Worth. We have FC
Dallas, the Fort Worth Vaqueros and now a new team is returning
for their second season of fútbol: Dallas City FC. Competing in the
National Premier Soccer League, the 4th division of Us Soccer under
the United States Soccer Federation, Dallas City FC is drawing on
local talent to provide the community with a unique soccer club that
represents the “true face of Dallas”.
“Dallas has always been known for talented soccer players and
great soccer atmosphere, those components made our decision to
invest in soccer in Dallas easier,” says Dallas City FC President Nicolas
Ayala. Ayala comes to the Dallas City FC with some heavy hitting
sports experience: he spent a year obtaining his Sports Management
MBA working alongside the Real Madrid CF management staff. He’s
used the expertise he gained in Spain to bring world class talent to
Dallas City FC.
“I’ve always wanted to contribute to the growth of this sport
in this great country and we are doing exactly that at Dallas City
FC. Our players are the true face of Dallas, a multicultural group
of people. In our roster we have players from Mexico, El Salvador,
Colombia, Bosnia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, USA, and more,” says Ayala.
A year ago, Dallas City was holding tryouts for their 2014 inaugural
season and Ayala says he’s proud that the club is providing a platform
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for local and international talent. This year,
the squad has a roster of key players that
include the likes of Marlon Duran, Bryan
Leyva, and Alex Molano. Marlon Duran
played a U-17 World Cup in Nigeria where
he defended the U.S. colors. Meanwhile,
Bryan Leyva has previously played on the
Mexican National team at the U-15 age
group and played professionally with FC
Dallas. Alex Molano also played with the US
National Team U-20 and played in Croatia.
“In less than a year we were able to
catapult players from our team to sign
professional contracts in Europe and
Mexico,” says Ayala. “Recently, our club
has signed partnerships with Chiapas Jaguar FC of the Mexican 1st
Division and Turkspor Augsburg of the German 5th Division. Dallas
City FC is a true international soccer organization.”
Last year, Dallas City FC helped to create what should remain an
entertaining city rivalry with the Ft. Worth Vaqueros. In a two game
series (home/away) dubbed the DFW Trinity River Cup, Dallas City
FC defeated the Vaqueros twice to earn the title of 2014 Champions.
Ayala calls their rivalry with Ft. Worth Vaqueros a friendly one.
“It has been a good rivalry for us but our biggest rival is Tulsa,
since they eliminated us at last year’s conference semifinal,” says
Ayala. “We always strive for the best so we want to beat the best, so
Tulsa Athletics is our biggest rival.”
Dallas City FC kicks off the 2015 season with a game against
the Ft. Worth Vaqueros on May 9th followed by a rematch game with
Tulsa Athletics on May 16th. Home games are played at Bishop
Lynch High School in east Dallas. Aside from the Premier League
team, Dallas City FC also has a soccer academy system for youth
player development.
For more information on Dallas City FC visit www.DallasCityFC.com.
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MIS
MOTORES
Lexus knows “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix
it”. That’s why when it came to the 2015
IS 250, Lexus merely had to build upon a
solid redesign from last year to make this
sporty sedan seem brand spanking new. I
realize many of you sports car enthusiasts
are eyeing the IS C coupe, but the overall
design wasn’t refreshed for 2015 – I’ll admit, that might not matter when it comes
to the IS C. However, the updates in the
four door IS 250 are welcome additions
that crank up the cool a few notches and
are worth a second look. But does the IS
driving experience keep up the pace?
Before I dive into the driving experience, I’d be hard-pressed not to mention
the new design feature Lexus brought to
exterior and interior of the 2015 IS 250.
It all starts with the “spindle grill” that
makes its first appearance on the IS this
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2015 LEXUS IS 250
By Fabian Campos
year. I’ve said before, I’ll say it again: I
love the “spindle” grill design and here
in the IS, it compliments the car’s design
perfectly. The F Sport package kicks the
grill into ultra “hip” mode with a very
modern but sporty all-black mesh grille.
Lexus typically does a fantastic job of
balancing the right amount of class, style
and aggressiveness and that’s the first
thing you’ll notice in the 2015 IS. The
body of the vehicle sits at a lower, grounded stance that leans closer to the ground
near the front of the car, which gives it
the appearance of always being ready to
take off. Look at the IS head on and you
get a contempary , slightly menacing front
end that is uniquely Lexus. Look at the
IS from the side, in a profile view, and the
fluid angles and smooth curves remind
me of a blade – a sharp exterior indeed,
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no pun intended.
Inside, the IS offers a cabin filled with
refined comfort and enough tech goodies
to keep you entertained on the road. I’ve
never been specifically disappointed with
the build quality of the IS interior and
again in 2015, Lexus has improved in
many areas. With a few exceptions – like
the buttons on the steering wheel - none
of the materials feel cheap or flimsy. Lexus also managed to squeeze a few more
inches of legroom for both front and back
passengers. The trunk space leaves much
to be desired so keep that in mind.
Under the hood, not much has been
changed from last year’s IS and this
comes with some positives and negatives.
The familiar 2.5-liter V-6 is back with the
204 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque.
There is an all-wheel drive model that
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combined with the F Sport package can certainly add a
more robust driving experience. The IS 250 is rear-wheel
drive and while it was pleasant to drive, the “fun factor”
didn’t really kick in until I switched into “sport mode”.
Meanwhile, I found gas mileage to be so-so.
It’s a shame that the 2015 IS 250 isn’t a more “threatening” driving experience because I feel like this car has
potential to compete with the likes of its German target
competition. I also found the nearly 4K “luxury/technology” package to be a little steep but then again it’s hard
not to fall in love with the LED headlamps, leather trimmed
interior and the long list of features you get for that price.
Even without this package, at around 38K the 2015 Lexus IS 250 is arguably a competitive value for the type of
sporty luxury sedan you get. It’s a well-balanced car and if
you’re willing to shell out the extra cash for the amenities,
it can zip you around in style.
See you on the road,
Fabian Campos
ENGINE: 2.5L direct injected V6
POWER: 204 HP / 185 lb-ft torque
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic
DRIVETRAIN: Rear Wheel Drive
MPG: 21 City/30 Highway - 24 Combined
MSRP: $38,550 base - $44,420 as tested
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