All of you know that Christian is an avid (chronically injured) soccer player and has played for years and years. We moved here in July so Christian was unable to finish his season back in Michigan with the Livonia Thundercats (by the way took the championship again this year.) Soon after moving, Chrisian got right on the horn to find a team here in Brussels that he could play with. Things take a lot longer around here to figure out, so about 6 weeks ago he finally got the call and said there was room for him on a local British team. He was told to show up at training on Monday and Wednesday of each week and he might get picked up to play once his player pass was approved. I remember the first day he came home from training, he looked as if he had just had his butt kicked. He told me they do no take this lightly and he had his work cut out for him if he was going to get the chance to play.
So for the past 6 weeks he has been training with them and this past week he was finally given the go ahead to play in his first game. We got to the field and it was an absolute mud pit. This is right as the game started (that is CG in the middle)
By half time, Christian was getting pretty dirty.
After half time, it rained, sleeted & then snowed making the field even worse. All the guys were just covered in mud, it was digusting! Anyways, it was a great game, but Christian's team lost 2-0. There is always next week...and more training!
3 comments:
Playing futbol with the Brits must seem like a dream come true for you Christian. Funny how things work out in ways we cannot even begin to imagine. Good luck in your season.
They didn't have #93? That's a shame. Field conditions look less than ideal....
I'm sure David Beckham went through the same process, played in the same conditions.....so you are certainly in good company.
If Granddad was here he certainly would be proud to see his Grandson playing soccer with a British team.....just like he did!!!
Stay healthy...... Mum
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