We got a call about 3 weeks ago from the coach of a nationally ranked soccer team (under 17 girls) wanting to know if my kid would like to go to LA with them to the Inaugural Women's Nike Friendlies. Well, that took about 1/2 a second to decide.
I put her on a plane yesterday early, she hooked up with some folks in Dallas, and then on to LA.
It's 20+ of the nation's top teams in 3 age groups and they each play 3 friendlies - no trophy, no standing. But, there's a boat load of college coaches scouting for potential recruits, which is the purpose for the event. (they've done the same thing for boys for 10-12 years now, in Florida).
Those of you who follow Women's soccer know that the US Women's National Team is playing Chinese Taipei (formerly Taiwan?) Sunday afternoon at the Home Depot Center in LA. I just received a text from daughter about an hour ago that said they are playing (1st game) right next to the WNT practice, and that she just saw (Brianna) Scurry in the restroom.
Needless to say, I'm pretty damn proud of her.
Keep ya'll's fingers crossed that she shows well!
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