“We are proud to add PILA to our growing list of first-class partners,” said Graham Munro, chief executive officer of GOLME. “They share the same commitment to performance and outstanding customer service, and will serve their respective markets well.”

PILA will start offering GOLME products, including its award winning Professional Training Goal, in June.  Customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands can visit www.pilagroup.com.au for more information.

The SPY Awards, emceed by Mike Jerrick, host of Good Day Philadelphia morning news program, were developed to celebrate the best and most innovative soccer products available. Winners of the first annual SPY Awards include:

• Awards & Trophies: Skillzys®, Tagzyz™ & Bragzys™
• Coach/Team Equipment & Training Aids: Kixsports America, Kixkube
• Web & Software Services: iSoccer
• Soccer Balls: Adidas, 2010 Official World Cup Match Ball
• Goalkeeper Gear: Under Armour, Eliminate MPZ Goalkeeping Top
• Goals: GOLME, Golme Professional Training Goal
• Field Maintenance & Equipment: Expand-A-Sign, Horizontal A-Frame pop-up
• Player & Team Apparel: CALLE, Herrin Windbreaker
• Protective Gear: S1 Sport, Revolutionary Shin/Ankle/Achilles Protection
• Boots Category: Adidas, Predator_X Boot
• Best Product of the Year: Adidas, Predator_X Boot

Additionally, the SPY Awards featured a few of soccer’s most notable names, including:

• Bill Nuttall, President of Diadora
• Caleb Porter, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, University of Akron
• Dani Collins, Philadelphia Independence 2010 draft pick
• Becky Burliegh, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, University of Florida