Keith Rados and his wife have built a mecca to futbal where attendees are devoted to the 5-A-Side variety, where smaller teams compete on smaller pitches with smaller goals and pelotas resulting in a high-speed, extremely flowing, infinitely beautiful game. The communal vibe is centered around a pure, untainted love for the sport (don’t you dare call it soccer), plus newcomers and seasoned footballers are welcome — the only requirements seem to be an open mind and willingness to check your ego at the door. 5305 E. Henry Ave., Tampa, 813-621-2444.
This article appears in Sep 19-25, 2013.
