AuburnChick's Adventures

Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand, you already know that the last couple of weeks have been all about World Cup (soccer, that is).

I did not grow up playing soccer.  In fact, I don’t remember ever watching a game when I was growing up.  It was a game that was played in other countries.

I thought soccer was boring.

Until I became the mom of a soccer player…a very good soccer player.

And then I understood.

I know I am an American, where football is king; however, it is my belief that FUTBOL is the top dog of sports.

How can you not get excited when you are primed by the following trailer…

That was the prelude to the US Men’s World Cup team’s entry to the tournament of all tournaments.

Did you notice the way those guys moved the ball down the field…criss-crossing it between their legs?  Did you notice all of the hard work they put in during practices?  I got chills when I watched it as I’ve seen Chicky practice drills like that for years.

Such athleticism.

Such gracefulness.

Because I am not working this summer, I have been able to watch almost all of the games (thank you DVR).

I watched as the American team won in stoppage time to top its group and go forth into the Round of 16.

So exciting!!!

Of course, today’s game was a heartbreaker, which is soccer for you.  One moment you’re up, and the next, you’re down.

I know from experience.

You might remember that I watched Chicky’s high school team make it to the state Final Four.

Her travel team also made it to the State Cup Final Four.  That’s the state playoffs for travel teams.  She’s been there three times, if memory serves me correctly, and never come home with the BIG trophy (although she’s always been a winner in my book).

Such high’s and low’s.

I’m proud to say that I am a soccer fan…not because I’m a soccer mom, but because I truly love the game…the beautiful game.

Here’s a video my friend, Mary, posted on her blog a few days ago.  It’s too good not to repost.

The song is “Represent” by Weezer (whoever that is, I have no clue).

Though the men lost today’s game, they truly “represented” as they maintained their composure and showed incredible character in the face of great challenges.

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