USWNT

On Wednesday night, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Columbia in Hartford and we were lucky enough to see it live.  Emily's soccer club made a group purchase of 600 tickets, which landed us free-for-all seating in the end zone.  There were more than 21,000 people at the game, in unbelievably frigid temperatures.  It was such an awesome experience, I can't even begin to describe it.  Emily had so much fun with her friends and watching her idols, up close and personal.  What an amazing memory for us both!!

Outside of the stadium.

 

Emily and some of her Magic teammates with Coach Goran.

For some reason, they wet down the field before the game started.  It was so cold that the players were slipping and sliding during the entire first half.

Hope Solo

17 year old Mallory Pugh (pink headband) is Emily's favorite player.  Before games, we often tell her to "Play Like Pugh".  Pugh started, scored and had an assist in only 45 minutes of playing time.

Allie Long scored her first two international goals in Hartford!

Kristen Press (Lee's favorite USWNT player) also scored.

Magic Girls

Gianna and Emily - classmates and teammates

Emily and me at halftime.