The weather was just right to start the day for our first session at 7am. Everyone arrived and was in good spirits and not too sore after the previous evening session. After a group warm up we moved on to the main part of the session with the goalkeepers benefiting from working with the experienced and very youthful Coach Felix. Didn't see any demonstrations from Felix in the goal but maybe he's saving that for later in the camp.
Irizarry still seemed to be struggling with his foot injury although we did see him lace up the boots for the PM session only to take them off early doors and put an end to the rumor he was going to join in the shooting today. Probably for the best after seeing him shoot at camp this summer.
More importantly, the players looked sharp in both sessions despite the high afternoon heat. The games slowed at times but there were moments of great soccer and some good goals to show for it. Abaie almost shocked the crowd (Marta, Danny, Matty, the passing Vern express and overhead airplane passengers) by almost scoring with a header.
Rudolph scared the staff limping off at one stage but to the relief of all he just needed his shoe lace tied by Marta. Who needs goal line technology when you have Ripperger-Suhler running the sideline (actually standing) and Almodovar in goal having another solid display the senior class had a great day at the office and led by example.
Tomorrow is already lining up to be another great day. Will Holleran finally score?? A return for Irizarry? Rumors of Coach Jones making his preseason playing debut?? Lunch from Jimmie Johns?
Cannot end the day without saying congrats to the USA Womens National Team on their 2-1 win over Japan and another Olympic Gold.
Magic Moment of the Day:
Coach Felix technical warm up and demonstrations
"Chop Chop", "Roll Roll", "slide touch slide touch"
Do I see dancing with the stars in the near future??
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