Today's game was enjoyable to watch. They lost but I enjoyed watching my little now young man play soccer. I don't know how long Richie will be playing soccer..... you never know when they will hang up the cleats. Lynne Grandma and Grandpa G watched the kids play under the hot New Mexico sun. Thunder clouds were off in the distance and occasionally covered the intense sunshine. Wind from the thunderheads came rushing down and disappeared as fast as they arrived. Here are a few images of Richie doing his thing.
A little give and go play developing with Richie and Jake.
Can you say through ball....
After a foul Jake and Richie discuss strategy. It turns out that they decided to have Richie take a shot. The ball was hit hard but over the top of the bar.
Blocking the ball with his chest Richie turns with the ball and heads up field.
It was very hot and at the half they lowered the nearest fresh water reservoir
Number 20 (in red) was in the way of a perfect slide tackle shot.
Richie played in the midfield and one of his jobs is to serve the ball up to the strikers. In high school he plays striker and on his club team he plays middle.
Richie had two great shots but they just did not get into the back of the net. You did an excellent job Richie. Keep it up.
I am glad Richie played well! How could he not be awesome while wearing those spiffy shoes. Hopefully next tournament it will be somewhere other than in the middle of a desert.
ReplyDeleteYea who picked this spot. I would choose a coastal town with the cool westerlies blowing mildly across the field. Temps in the mid 70's...somewhere around Monterey California.
ReplyDeleteThey are playing the National Champs (Nevada) today at 4:00, wish us luck
I choose soccer! Richie is looking great, like usual :) I really wonder why they had the tourny in New Mexico... I think I would faint if I had to play in that kind of heat... HA! Keep it up Richie!!
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Lookin good Richie!!! I cant imagine how hard it is to play in that kind of heat so your amazing! Love ya and miss ya! See ya soon, keep up the good work!!
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