the footy queen
Footy love.
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nikhak nikhak -
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julielineberry Julie Bowers Lineberry -
kibarra56 ~fiftysix~
Last night was one of those nights that you know is going to be amazing but you just hope that it lives up to the high expectations that you have set.
When US Soccer announced that they would be holding a watch party for last night’s World Cup Qualifier I marked it on the calendar immediately. As strange as it sounds, US Soccer doesn’t hold that many events in Chicago like these despite their offices being right down the street from Grant Park. The crowd was great, I had some great company even though my partner in crime Nicole was out of town, and US pulled out the win in the second half - with a goal from Jozy no less. Look out. Here we come Brazil, that Altidore boy is on fire.
One can only hope that there will be more watch parties like this to come.
ps - not to gloat but I predicted that we would win 1-nil with a point from Jozy in the second half. I need to start placing bets on these things…
I recently took a part-time job in addition to my full-time one to work for a soccer organization in Chicago called Kick It Social. I’d been playing in Kick It Social leagues for the last year, and I’d really been enjoying my time with them. I appreciated the owner’s passion for the game (every time he steps on the field, his eyes light up with happiness), the relationship he built with teams & players in the league, and the level of play that the leagues had to offer (from beginners to competitive).
I was especially thankful for the risks he took in starting up women’s leagues through Kick It Social. Even though Chicago is a massive city - since I started playing adult leagues in the city in 2006, it seems that there has never been a lasting women’s league no matter how many organizations have tried to get one up and running. As a female player, I’m hopeful that a great women’s league can last and continue to grow in years to come - Chicago is certainly not short on female players.
I’ve always been an advocate of adult soccer in Chicago especially women’s adult soccer, so I’m happy to have the opportunity to help the game grow in a different setting now - other than just spreading the word individually, through friends, teammates, etc.
If you’re in Chicago and looking to join a league, hop on a team, or play a little pick-up - please feel free to reach out, as I’d be more than happy to help you find a league, team, or pick-up session that suits you best.
Happy to be helping grow the game.
Footy love, nikhak
[Photos: Top Left: My coed team - Team Decent FC. Other two photos: Saturday afternoon pick-up.]
Sigh.
Don’t go, Marouane. Don’t go.
Footy love & sometimes sadfaces, nikhak
It’s all but inevitable that the Belgium is headed to Chelsea this summer. He will be a monster for them, as his versatility in midfield is exactly what they are lacking.
Yes, this. ^^^^^
See the link below for more regarding football against homophobia.
Footy love, nikhak
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Just a little hand soccer to wish you a Happy Friday…
Now that the international break has come to an end, what games are you looking forward to this weekend?
Footy love, Julie
Last night was beyond stressful watching our boys take on Mexico but we came out with a point. Defending on our end was amazing. A job well done for sure. This photo pretty much sums up the game.
On to the next one…
Footy love, Julie
It’s almost time my friends…
Our US Men are taking on Mexico in t-minus 10 minutes. Best of luck to them. Fingers crossed for a goal from Altidore.
Footy love, Julie
And here we have it folks…
The dates and venues for the four remaining 2014 World Cup Qualifying matches have been released - along with the Centennial Celebration match! I’m beginning to think that my summer is going to be nothing but soccer matches. Something that I am complete okay with! Right now I’m shooting to be at the US v Mexico, US v Jamaica, and the US v Germany matches.
Any one else plugging in dates on their calendar?
Footy love, Julie
I just wanted to take a moment and ‘swoon’ over a player…
Since arriving to MLS in 2010, I have missed every game that Mr. Thierry Henry has played at Toyota Park against the Fire. This trend is about to come to an end and I shall be seeing him come April 7th.
Being a Liverpool supporter since I was about 7 and now in my-cough-late twenties, I know it is odd that one of my favorite players would be Henry but hey, what’ya gonna do? The first EPL game I ever watched was Arsenal v Newcastle since that day I have had him up on my ‘soccer pedestal’. You can’t fight fate…
Footy love, Julie
What were we doing last weekend, you ask? Well, Smash was cheering on her FC Dallas boys at home in Dallas with her girls, and Julie and I were bundled up in Chicago trying to bear the cold weather and terrible soccer being played by Chicago Fire - at least the tifo by Section 8 Chicago was off the hook.
Losses & sadfaces. Hoping this weekend is better for our teams. MLS weekend #3 of 2013 is upon us - happy soccer watching.
Footy love, nikhak
