US Womens' Team Looks Good

Ok. Finished the US v. Ireland match I had recorded over the weekend. The women's team looks pretty darn good. They weren't spectacular, only dominant, over Ireland, a side ranked 32nd in the world. Ireland packed the back, leaving the US midfield to have their way across great swaths of green, and completely owned the side channels. The defense was rarely troubled. There were a lot of young players on the field and they looked promising. Heather O'Reilly, in particular. If she ever learns to finish, she's going to be a handful. UW's Tina Frimpong also looked good. Still as speedy as ever and played strong defense.

My post-World Cup ennui has been lifted with the realization that the Women's World Cup will be 13 months from now! And in this one, we get a US team with a real shot at glory.

Despite initial hesitation, I've shelled out the bucks to see Real Madrid play DC United at Qwest Field in 11 days. How could I resist?!

Bummer deal in Wednesday's game. 10 minutes in and the Quadriceps tweaks out. Muscle tear. And we started out the game playing so well. To quote the Jagger-meister, "What a drag it is getting old." Now, if I can only find some of those daddy's little helpers...