Clarkson - Senior Year Begins + Preseason

In mid August, we moved Emily back up to Clarkson for her final year of undergrad. She is graduating in May (completing undergrad in only three years), but planning to return next fall to get her MBA and finish out her NCAA eligibility. 

She and Brooke are in an on campus apartment this year. Shopping for and budgeting groceries, as well as cooking all of their own meals, is a new life skill for both girls, but they seem to be handling it well so far.

Media Day pics

Ice bath

Season Preview

Preseason game at the University of Rochester

Team bonding

Summer Vacation 2026

Summer vacation 2026 looked a little bit different this year - much more low key, melancholy and reflective. Considering all that was going on in our lives, it was nice to be in Rye and away from it all. 

Lee and I got in a long walk every morning, exploring new areas each day.

Emily joined us for three days and was able to get in some long (for her) runs. Pretty certain she would be a marathoner if she lived at the beach full time.

There were jellyfish everywhere on the beaches this year. And they were huge.

Brown's did not disappoint.

After all these years, I finally learned that the key to getting Lee to go out for breakfast is to walk there!

Summer Soccer 2026

Emily had another great summer with Sporting's WPSL2 team. She was able to get in a few trainings with the team before we left for France and then jumped right back in when we returned. Despite working a full time job, she was able to make all of the trainings and games. As she returned to fitness form, she earned more and more playing time, as well as confidence. She played CDM, ACM and F over the course of several games, serving up several assists and scoring two goals from distance while playing CDM. We are grateful for the time that she had training with such great players and for the coaching she received from Tiff and Matt. The Sporting WPSL training environment is like no other. 

The great thing about playing with adults is that when you get injured, there is likely to be someone studying to be a PT or a doctor who is willing to practice on you.

Last day for the 06s. This photo is so bittersweet because you never know when it will be the last time they train together - and they've been playing together since they were 7.