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The hottest thing is soccer

Clearly, the USWNT has caught the imagination of the soccer world. People in the United States are even pretty sure that soccer exists. I am very happy for Jill Ellis and the whole team. They played outstandingly. But…the Women’s World … Continue reading

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Soccer Triple Header this Sunday

8:30 AM — We play at McCarthy Turf — Television rights still being negotiated 11:00 AM — USWNT plays The Netherlands in the final of the Women’s World Cup — Televised by Fox 9:00 PM USMNT plays Mexico in the … Continue reading

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With all this rain the field should be very green

I know that these posts can often be confused for the “Weather Channel”. But…it may or may not rain tomorrow. Sounds like every other day this year. However, there may be scattered thunderstorms. I will play in the rain. Being … Continue reading

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Different field and different time. McCarthy Turf at 8:30

We are moving to the McCarthy Turf this week. Kick-off at 8:30. NOT 9:00. 8:30. The earlier start time when we are on the turf helps us deal with the summer heat a bit better and helps us to secure … Continue reading

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Dad’s goals count for two points this week

Happy Father’s Day weekend. See you at Murphy for a 9:00 AM kick-off this Sunday. Lawrence

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Goal keepers can wear grey

Good game last week. Wasn’t quite as sunny as I’d been led to believe. Okay. It rained. No worries. I didn’t melt. Weather in New England is kind of tough to predict. Wondering if some of you folks who are … Continue reading

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Soccerpalooza this Sunday at 9:00 AM — Murphy Field

Before we talk about mundane stuff — like shirt colors — I think that it is important to address the rumors. Always good to clear the air. It is true that two Sundays ago that I scored a goal. Actually, … Continue reading

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Don’t think. It can only hurt the team.

Just play. My advice is not to make it a debate or a decision each week. “Sunday morning? That means I am playing soccer.” See how simple that is? 9:00 AM at Murphy Field. We had a really good game … Continue reading

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The drought may be over

Murphy at 9:00. Back field. White shirt, dark shirt, no grey shirt. Same as always. Bring water. Same as always. Somebody bring a properly inflated soccer ball. Same as always. The weather forecast says that it may be raining all … Continue reading

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Smaller games mean more soccer

If we get to 24 players, we are sticking to our plan and splitting into two games. Last week we thought that people would leave because it was Easter. They didn’t. This week, be prepared. Smaller games mean more touches … Continue reading

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