Comments on: George Capwell, Pioneering…American?

By: Clasico del Astillero Countdown: 1 Day - FIFA World Cup 2006 - Ecuador World Cup Team Blog

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:07:48 +0000

[...] Emelec gets it odd name from it’s early days of representing the EMpresa ELectrica del ECuador. Electrcity is still a theme of the club. Barcelona gets its familiar moniker from the fact the club, although founded by Ecuadorians, was originally financed by Spanish immigrants from Catalonia. The club was named after their favorite team from back home. [...]

By: Clasico del Astillero Countdown: 2 Days - FIFA World Cup 2006 - Ecuador World Cup Team Blog

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:35:17 +0000

[...] As noted, Emelec recently played its first match in the new and improved George Capwell Stadium. This Sunday, Emelec hosts cross-town rivals Barcelona in the Shipyard Derby. As you can see from the photos below, Emelec fans don’t really get into the matvhes all that much. [...]

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:28:44 +0000

THE VIDEO IS AWESOME!!! …AND SHOW THE GREAT PASSION FROM THE PEOPLE OF EMELEC …CUZ IS THE BEST TEAM OF ECUADOR!!!

By: estadio capwell

estadio capwell — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:11:40 +0000

if you want to learn about Emelec´s history and their stadium, please visit : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Sport_Emelec where you´ll find all the info you need, and thanks for the article

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:49:43 +0000

Is it too late for me to switch my Ecaudorian football loyalties, which I have had for a full week? That video is unreal. Cool story about Capwell.