Wet Wet Wet

Last week's hot temperatures are a distant memory as the wet weather is forecast to continue through next week. At least we managed to get most recreational games in on soggy but playable fields. The boys High School Rec Division game I saw at Ft Stevens featured a skillful Muffins team of Wilson HS players take on a team made up of the IDEA PCS students many of whom are relatively new to soccer. The athletic IDEA players, though out passed by the Muffins, kept their shape and discipline and scored the best goal of a six goal game direct from a kick off. Both teams looked like they were having a lot of fun.

Greater access to DC's excellent turf fields would be a big plus as the DC wet season continues. We pay for access to Roosevelt HS, Maret and Georgetownday schools as well as the permitted access to Palisades. With over 50% of our rec players coming from DC and MCPS we need to get a better balance in our field use, with more access to those DC public school turf fields.

Although most travel games were rained out, the wet weekend was capped by good comeback games for DCU and Washington Freedom . The Germantown SoccerPlex looked wetter than a moist Monday in Morecambe but that did not deter the largest home crowd of over 5,000 from enjoying a passionate Freedom rally late in the game led by French international Sonia Bompastor. Pregame, the City FC girls team got to meet the US Women's National coach Pia Sundhage who generously took time to chat to the girls and parents. (Picture to follow)