Saturday, July 2, 2011

Heather O'Reilly....

I was very impressed by Heather O'Reilly's goal today. That was just so well struck. I don't know what else to say.

I'm waiting for Abby Wambach to start scoring. It's coming...although I can't believe she didn't score.

I loved Megan Rapinoe's goal celebration. It was cool to see some excitement and dare I say cockiness when she went over to the microphone and screamed "USA GOOOAAAALLLL." I liked that.

The Columbian keeper made some big saves early on, but I don't know what to say about the one she let in against Carli Lloyd. I guess mistakes happen...and she was also battling finger issues??

I really like Hope Solo and her attitude. Overall I think she is a great personality for the game. She has a little bit of spunk and edge to her. She could be used as a villian figure in WPS, which would also be good for the pro league to generate some buzz. Anyway, I just like Hope Solo for some reason, and a lot more since this tournament began than before.

I felt really bad for Schelin on Sweden...I mean you got to get the ball on frame. She just seemed out of sorts today. For her countries sake I hope she can figure things out.

If you can't tell I have been paying attention to the Women's World Cup this year, which is something I have never done before. I have gotten really into it, but that's no surprise since I have/had a connection to the sport at elite levels. I enjoy watching the game, and I can understand why it's called the "Beautiful Game."

I also really enjoy watching the games for learning purposes. I learn a lot about soccer and tactics etc. just by watching the game. I brought my laptop with me and ended up taking a couple of notes while watching the game...Very nerdy of me.

I also found that I really enjoyed watching the Women's World Cup more than the Men's World Cup last year. I enjoyed the Men's but I have watched several full games from start to finish for the women. I often turn on sports events but do other things in the background. I've watched atleast three games from start to finish.

I think this World Cup has more buzz than the past few and I think ESPN is doing a great job covering the event by having people like Bob Ley, Ian Darke and Julie Foudy announcing games. The USA vs Columbia game was a lot of fun too watch.

What I am looking forward too in 2015 is to knowing a few of the players playing in it, besides the one there now, and possibly in 2015 too, Steph Labbe. I'd like to see a few others I know, on television, so that I can point to them and tell everyone watching that I know what kind of post game drink they prefer.

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