My daughter's soccer team got the girls together for one last tournament last weekend. These girls have been playing together for 5 or more years. None of them go to the same school. They are just girls who love the game, and wanted some good training to improve. Over the years we have seen some girls come and go. Some girls graduated, some got busy with other things, and some just moved to other teams. Which leaves us with half a team, struggling to play a game.
Over the years they have built a strong bond. They always have fun when they play, even if they don't win, you can see them having fun. They have traveled together to different tournaments. Us parents as well as the kids have all formed our own family. They attend each other's high school games to cheer each other on. They send cards and visit when one is injured. They have played many a game, short a few players, while the team they played kept their full 11 on the field. It all made them tough kids, and tough players.
I think the world of these kids, and love them all. I will miss seeing the yellow jersey on the field. Good luck in what you do girls. Im sure we'll be catching some games this year!
