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Do U like models?  Do U like soccer?  If yes, this is for you.

VMAN held its first MALE MODEL WORLD CUP.

The gorgeous morsels took over the Chelsea Piers golf driving range on Memorial Day Weekend.

The VMAN blog reports:

Not since Volleypalooza in South Beach in the 90’s has there been an industry competition of this sort, and the stakes were high (look for a future spread of winning team in next issue of VMAN—tear sheets make the best trophy). With so many European boys in town and on the field (with screaming girls, photographers, editors and agents off the field) the level of play was not only impressive as hell but kept the crowd interested in more than just ripped abs and cute hair. Germans, Swedes, Brazilians, Brits, Italians, and yes, even a few Americans…this match had ‘em all.

Ford Models, New York Models, Request, DNA, VNY, and Major were all given two chances to make it to the finals and with each match lasting only 10 minutes the play was fast and furious. “Dominate the ball” was the name of the game (and quickly) and in the end it Major Models with team captain Oraine Barrett who proved able to do it best. But not without a fight from DNA and team captain Matt Loewen, who also had a stellar team. Semi finalists were FORD and VNY and all four teams rallied hard til the end.

If not for meeting for the first time just 5 minutes before receiving their uniforms (I know because I introduced them) and with only 20 minutes to get a game plan together, New York Models may have had a better shot. Thankfully, like myself, and all the other spectators (who, when not watching the sweaty bodies run up and down the field were dancing away to Lady Gaga while swiggin’ free Akvinta Vodka) team captain and event chairman Mathias Lauridsen stayed for all the fun. A big fat honorable mention to Request and team captain Arthur k who had an amazing team and even started the night off bangin’ out the first goal of the tournament against VNY within the first 30 seconds of the match.

Speaking of players, without their competitiveness, skill, and ability this event would not have been what it was. All models and team members played excellent soccer. VNY new face Mike Boyd from Texas was impressive to watch as was DNA NYer Wes Phillips who was all over the place. Robin Scott, FORD team Captain Marcus Anderssen, Oraine Barrett, Brazilian Issa Tomalen, German George Paul (who scored the one and only point in final match) and Fred Laatsch all get “holy shit dude you can play soccer!” shout outs. But really all the guys played really well.