Soccer

23 Sep Soccer

For the past several years, we’ve been spending the last part of summer and the first part of fall at soccer games.  I’ve gradually learned more and more about the game, except for off-sides.  I could probably fake an explanation that you’d believe–unless you actually understand it yourself.  I’ve learned the elation of a goal, the emotional struggle of a bad call and why people end up in fights in the stands.  However, this is all from a mother’s perspective  Plus, I know what this is and how to say it.

Besides all this, there’s also the enjoyment of experiencing various weather conditions.  Many times, here in Kansas, the soccer season starts out with temps above 100 degrees.  Another thing here in the midwest is the wind.  It’s interesting how the players can use the wind (or not use it) in the game to their advantage.  In one game I saw the goalie kick the ball and as the ball got to the height of the kick, it just hovered in the air for a second, then, forgetting the rest of the arc, dropped straight down.  Then there was the game with the sleet…it was over an hour after getting home that I could feel my feet again.  As tough as it is in the stands, I certainly admire the players on the field.  But for the majority of the games, the weather is beautiful.  For some reason, I tend to remember the extreme conditions.  This was taken in August during the first week of practice.

If the lights went out, the moon would be bright enough for the game, right?

Whatever your sport, I hope you stay warm, or cool, at the game.