june 23, 2010

I'm going for a run to burn off this energy. Wtf Just happened. You want some excitement? Go in the Long Room at Brit's when Landon scored that goal. Sitting through miss after miss of sitters in front of the net. I honestly thought the soccer gods were showing american fans (the nu lot) how fucking cruel this sport can be. I'll be back with a reaction in a bit. I am so proud of my boys though. God damn. Anyone that wants to go to brit's with me sunday just let me know. I'll be there when the doors open.

brb

Well I will try and briefly put some thoughts here. I couldn't sleep too well last night because I was nervous and it was thudering very loud. I woke up at 5:15 and thought it was almost time to get up until I came to my senses and realized I didn't need to get up until around 6;30. Finally woke up at 630, took a shower and set out on my way. I picked my brother up and we got to brit's around 7:15 (opened at 7:30). Watched some Wimbledon and waited.

The US had the majority of the play. especially in the 2nd half, but they just couldn't find a goal. I thought it was a wrap when it got under 5 minutes. I thought it just wasn't our day. I thought everyone who isn't a diehard soccer fan would see the pain and anguish that came with dominating a team, but not getting a result. Then donovan went on a run and ended up knocking the ball in the back of the net in the 91st minute.

Brit's was packed and we had one of the best seats in the house; big screen in front of us with a flat screen to our northwest with the england game on. The pop when donovan scored was unbelievable. It was screaming for about a minute straight. I had goosebumps for a few minutes after. When the final whistle went and we won it was glorious. I still feel amazing. The run I went on was because I can't just drink before work to calm down. I figured I would run and burn some energy off, which has helped a little bit.

I believe the next game is sunday. I will be at brit's bright and early if anyone wants to join for a day of football (I'll be there all day saturday as well me thinks).

What a great win for US Soccer! GET THE FUCK IN YOU YANKS!!!!