Soccer Saturday

Today was the last game of the season for the Chargers soccer team.  These kids did great today.  Absolutely great.  All season long they've been playing in the Catholic Youth League against some really good teams.  It's been said before, but we're pretty sure the Catholic teams have been practicing together since before they could walk.

We've watched the Chargers improve each game this season.  They've come to work well as a team.  Each player has started to find the position he's most comfortable playing.  For Christian, that position seems to be back playing defense.  He's becoming fearless--he's not afraid to go after the ball, to run down an opposing player, or to kick the ball out of the way.  It's really fun to watch him and the rest of the team come into their own on the field.

After a game a few weeks ago I suggested that maybe he didn't want to be dancing in the backfield.  "I wasn't dancing Mommy, I was filling the space."  He was getting ready.

The fun part about today's game was that the Chargers kept the action away from their end of the field and stayed in scoring position most of the game.  The last time we played St. Michael's it was quite the opposite.  Our defense got a huge workout that game.  Today, our defense, including Christian had some time on their hands.

More time.  All the action was at the other end of the field.

Yep, see the defense down there.  They've got it easy today.

After working so hard on defense, they subbed out and cheered on the Chargers.

Connor talked Opa into taking him over to the playground.

Christian gets set to take a penalty kick.

Connor wasn't happy about having to leave the playground.

Proud Charger parents line the sidelines.

And that's the game.  Chargers tied 1-1.

Way to go team!  We're proud of you.

Stay tuned for the indoor version of Soccer Saturdays.  Several of the boys on the team wanted to keep playing after the season ended, so one of the parents formed an indoor team for the kids.  The next installment of Soccer Saturdays will feature The Breakaways.