Watch Out!!!

I wanted to share this clip from a recent soccer game I attended. Keep your eye on what happens to the ball when it goes out of bounds and is put back into play

And that is a Wrap!

With the RSL Season ending in a loss to the Red Bulls at the Western Conference finals, one was to wonder what if. What would have happened if RSL didnt have 4 shots ping off the goal posts? They would be playing Columbus.

All n All it was a good game to watch. The best part was I had the oppurtunity to sit next to Marcelo Balboa and help with stats. It was a once in a lifetime oppurtunity.

Sportmanship

Being a good Sportman and Sportsmanship.....IMO it goes beyond the textbook definition: " as fairness, courtesy, being a cheerful loser."

I bring this up becuase, Today as with most Saturdays I had the opportunity to go play co-ed soccer at a local indoor facility. The team I am currently on is not the greatest, but suffices until my knee is back to 100%. Well....the team we played against a (green) team that had about 15 people to our 8. We were up for the challenge. No sooner had the game started than we netted 3 goals. I have never played against a more pathetic team. A the game progressed, the one-eyed ref continuously favored the other team by not calling fouls for hand balls, flying elbows or a combo of other tactics used to gain the upper hand.

It was not our fault that the other team sucked and were no better than a groups of 12 yr olds. You would think that by paying the ref to call the game in your favor was enough...it wasn’t. Should one be a poor sport if they or their team suck and continously lose? Gracefully lose and we a shining example of what a good sportman is. Instead of calling out to direct and motivate team members, the green team was complaining. If my team even bumped a player on the green team they were all over the ref. These people needed a lesson in how to lose gracefully.....I think there is a book by Al Davis (Raiders Owner) on this topic.

I think my team was a perfect example of true sportsmanship. After all we were fair enough to let them score twice so they wouldn’t leave without scoring. We barely managed to walked away with an 11-2 victory. I won MVP of the game due to my acrobatic leap to block a shot and manage to get a knee in the back at the same time.
Now that is a perfect example of a true sportsman....taking one for the team to protect the slim lead we had.

Bend it Like Who?

To protect her idenity, Jane Doe managed to hustle $100 from me.

On our recent trip to California to visit Auntie Posh and Uncle David, we were out for a walk with some friends. An idea came up and soon a wager of $100 was made for the first person to complete the feat. I cut out the part where I embarassed myself.
Here is the better attempts

Soccer Donut Stunt

Back in the Saddle AGAIN!!!

(The old song by Gene Autry, remade by Aerosmith is playing in the back ground as I am getting ready for my game)

After 8 long months of the pitch due to a minor knee injury ( Another proven fact that blondes dont belong playing soccer...lol) I decided to once again lace up the boots, cinch the gloves on and take the field. This time in a more skillful leage than before. The fist game back went well, the knee still needs some work. I think I need to worry about getting in better playing shape then worry about the knee after. Wait...maybe its the extra 30lbs I gained by being inactive.....Does Jenny Craig help overweight soccer players???

Joke of The Day

A blonde gets a job as a teacher.

Watching the kids play she notices a boy in the field stood by himself while all the other kids are running around having fun with a ball.

She takes pity on him and decides to speak to him.

"Are you ok?" she says

"Yes" he replied.

"You do know that you can go and play with the other kids", she says.

"Its best I stay here" he said.

"But why?" says the blonde.

The boys says "Because I'm the goalie"

Check This Out!!!

I am the one in the Red shirt.

A Proud Moment for a Father

My boys know how to keep me happy. At a recent session of Jordan's Soccer School the parents were invited to come join the kids on the field. Deidra was manning the camera so took the field. I was shocked to see the lil one following me out. To have both of my boys interested in soccer and becoming professional soccer players was more than I could handle. My boys want to be able to provide the best for me in my Golden Years. Watch out Brooklyn and Cruz....Jordan and Carter are ready to take the pitch with you.

Nice Shot!!!

I think this shot could be comparable to a half-court shot in basketball. Way to go Becks!!!

Following in the foorsteps of others

Without any prompting from others, Jordan decided he wanted to start training for Soccer. As I held back the tears, I enjoyed the moment as a proud father. For once in his young life Jordan is making the right decision. (LOL) I can only hope in a matter of 10 years he will have mastered the game of soccer and will be attracting big name sponsors....if not there is always McDonalds. To be Continued.....

2008 MLS Miracle

After 3 less than perfect seasons, RSL managed to pull off one of the biggest upsets in Professional Sports History. This trumps the recent (2008) Super Bowl XLII victory for the NY York Giants, Rulon Gardner overpowers Alexander Karelin for Greco-Roman wrestling gold, RSL shut out 4 time MLS Cup winners DC United. RSL soccer 4 goals in 90 minutes and held United to no goals. Things might be finally looking up for the new sports franchise in Utah.

Sympathy Please!!!

I had the unfortunate luck hurting my knee while stumbling of the curb while being drunk. LOL I recently joined an over 30 Co-Ed Soccer League. During my last game I hurt my knee 1/2 way thru my game. Somehow while making a save, a chic on the other team ran into my leg. I didn’t think much of it. I taped my knee and continued playing. Upon professional evaluation, it was determined that I tore MCL. This was not what I was hoping to here. Because of this I get to take an unexpected break from playing soccer.

What was he thinking???

It makes no sense that the US Women's Coach would keep a 1st string goalie on the bench during an important game. Hope had gone over 300 minutes without allowing a goal. (That is almost 4 games, 3 of which were shut outs)

Brianna made the start against Brazil because 3 years ago she helped the US defeat Brazil. Why didn't the coach pull her out after the 2nd goal.

Keep your head up Hope. We love you!!!

Becks makes His MLS Debut

Uncle David made his much anticipated MLS Debut. After recovering form an ankle injury suffered when playing in Madrid. And the stupid doctors for RM, managed to screw up things that it delayed his debut. Stay Tuned for more highlights thruout the season. Trust me, there will be many!!!

WOW!!!

I am hoping that Jordan and Carter will be interested in soccer. I would love to post a video clip like this of them playing soccer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG47FDenyXw

Back in the Saddle

At my old age, I have managed to strap on the boots, gloves and trot onto the field. My return was not the best, we lost the game and I managed to get an early escort to the bench with 2 yellow cards. Looks like I still have a little bit of fire left in me.

A Dangerous Rivalry

TALK ABOUT CRAZY!!!!

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Two Brazilian soccer fans accused of planning to throw a grenade at a bus full of rival supporters after a league game were arrested.
The two Palmeiras fans were stopped at a highway checkpoint Sunday night following the team's 3-1 loss to Cruzeiro in Sao Paulo, the federal highway police said.
The fans were carrying an American-made grenade and confessed they were going to throw it at the bus taking Cruzeiro fans to the team's hometown of Belo Horizonte, about 340 miles from Sao Paulo, police said.
The Palmeiras fans -- 22-year-old Jefferson Ferreira Lima and 26-year-old Jorge Luiz Sampaio Santos -- had been following the bus since it left Palmeiras' Palestra Italia stadium in Sao Paulo, police said.