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That looks great. I could never send my daughter to something like that though. As soon as they found out that she doesn't do headers, they'd probably drop her like a hot potato. Lol.
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When she first started as keeper she used to cry when her team would lose a game, thinking it was her fault.
yep. and then they learn to be aggressive and "own the box"! Strikers beware!
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How is your son doing with this?
He's doing well, thanks. I have found that it's hard for me to watch at times because the team is so disjointed. It's like a team full of "guest players" not really sure what each other is doing.
On a related note...
I took him to Chicago last weekend to guest play for a Peoria team who's keeper broke a finger. Pardon me, but I think I've become kind of a soccer snob. The team had some decent players but all they played was "long ball". We play "possession" and "build from the backfield". It keeps the keeper far more involved and integrated into the game. This other team, well it became obvious that they leave their keeper on the goal line unless he's punting the ball.
That said, my boy had some terrible miscues, one that cost a goal. From then on, it was obvious he'd lost the trust of his teammates and he seemed to k8nd of partially "check out". He still ended up with some beautiful saves and he was definitely better than any inexperienced kid they would have thrown in goal, but it wasn't the same. Probably good experience but it's nice to be back with his team.
But we were notified that he's an alternate to go play in Ohio with the ODP team so we may be taking a trip out east this summer.
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'Fragile' Roy Hodgson accepts full responsibility for England's shock Euro 2016 exit as inquest begins
England, with the wealthiest soccer clubs in the world, was dealt a humiliating 2-1 loss to the tiny underdog country of Iceland in the Euro yesterday. Looks like they were too over confident.
England, with the wealthiest soccer clubs in the world, was dealt a humiliating 2-1 loss to the tiny underdog country of Iceland in the Euro yesterday. Looks like they were too over confident.
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Soccer and hockey. Anything can happen.
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Another major upset in the EURO.... Wales just beat Belgium 3-1. No one ever expected it. They are going to their first ever major tournament semifinal. The Belgians are stunned.
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I LOVE IT!!
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Me too. I love when the underdog wins. Did you watch it?
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Wales, can you believe it? They're in the Euro semifinals
The Welsh fans were there long after everyone else was gone, singing their national anthem and celebrating.
The Welsh fans were there long after everyone else was gone, singing their national anthem and celebrating.
No. covering a vacation but will look for a rerun.
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You're on road?
Was.
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http://nypost.com/2017/10/11/this-was-the-darkest-moment-in-us-soccer-history/
Many upset people this morning over this debacle. No way the US should have lost to a 99th ranked team.
Many upset people this morning over this debacle. No way the US should have lost to a 99th ranked team.
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