Anyone who knows me, know I am an extreme soccer nut, always have been. This year after the US beat France in the Women's World Cup to move on to the final I went insane. I was running and jumping around my apartment like a nut job. Within 10 minutes of the final whistle I was online looking to book a flight to go home for the final. I live in Los Angeles now and home is Syracuse, NY. I decided I wanted to be at home with some of my old soccer friends and family to enjoy this final. After all, I have been waiting literally half of my life to see them in the Women's World Cup final again. So I called my friend, told her to pick me up at the airport the next morning at 10 and it was all set. I would fly out that night. Soccer possesses me to do crazy things.
We all know how the story ends though. We know that their brilliant run came to an end against Japan and they brought us the silver. When Alex Morgan scored our first goal I think everyone watching the game with me was actually genuinely concerned for my health. I went bat shit crazy. However, when Japan scored their final PK that clinched it for them, I think they were equally as concerned for me. I couldn't move. I was paralyzed with my US soccer ball stuck to my head where I was holding it. Literally didn't move or speak for 5 minutes. I am so extremely proud of this team and what they accomplished, and I will more then happily cheer for the fact that they brought home a silver. But oh man did that one hurt. It really did feel like they had it all game. It was theirs. They played one hell of a game. And to anyone who says they choked...I want to know who you are, so that I can then choke you. The people saying that are obviously people who don't understand the beautiful game, or sports in general, or possibly how to tie their shoes in the morning.
Now that it is back to business as usual and they are back with their WPS teams it drives me crazy not being able to watch all the games. Fox Soccer Channel does a great job of airing games on Sunday, but that's it. We need some more support for these athletes and this league.
I have an idea I am working on getting to Ellen Degeneres. Its fun, its funny, it promotes the sport, and would be perfect for her show. I will explain more in blogs to come, but I am here on out, making it my mission to not only made my voice heard in comedy but also help promote the sport of women's soccer in this country. I know what a bold statement that must seem, especially since I am making it on a blog I just started 2 days ago that currently has 3 followers. (Yes, I know one of the 3 is me, but come on...saying 2 followers would just be pathetic)
I have said it once to a friend and I'll say it again...I am pouring lots of time and effort into an idea to help myself succeed and to help women's soccer in this country. Lots and lots of time and energy. I am even having dreams about it. One of which ends with Alex Morgan and I eating In N Out Burgers on bouncy exercise balls. Another where Ellen Degeneres is very concerned over the size of my couch telling me it is far too small and I must get a new one. Its gotten out of hand. But with all of this time and effort on one idea, I know one of two things will happen. Very soon I will end up one of two ways. I will either be famous and living my dream...or I will be a shut in with plastered walls of the US Women's National Team and Ellen Degeneres while eating beans from the can telling everyone I am president of Whiskey Town.
Lets cross our fingers for the first option.
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