(Middle row from left) Siegfried Dietrich, Ambassador Murphy, Uwe Becker and Dr. Henry Reynaud

Frankfurt Kick-Off for Ambassador Murphy
September 16, 2009. On his first official visit to Frankfurt, Ambassador Philip D. Murphy took the opportunity to attend the season opening press conference of 1. FFC Frankfurt, one of Germany’s leading women’s soccer clubs.  Ambassador Murphy, a passionate soccer fan and co-owner of the Sky Blue soccer team, this year’s U.S. national champion, met with the three U.S. players of 1. FFC Frankfurt: Ally Krieger, Gina Lewandowski, and Emily Means. The Ambassador attended the friendly between 1. FFC Frankfurt and French national champion Olympique Lyon that afternoon at the Stadion am Brenatonabad, together with the leadership of 1. FFC Frankfurt, Frankfurt City Treasurer Uwe Becker as well as French Consul General Dr. Henry Reynaud and U.S. Consul General Ned Alford. | Photo gallery