As an adult, when I was somehow completely free of social and personal pressure, I would often sit in my car after a soccer game, removing my muddy cleats, reflecting on how truly joyous it is to play just for the love of it.
Last week I sat on the sidelines as my daughter played soccer and found myself surrounded by a number of vibrant moms.
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But my sons are huge soccer fans and we always go to games when we visit London (I recommend this to anyone visiting).
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So I played soccer in sixth grade, and followed it like a typical American sports fan up until my oldest son got really into Premier League soccer.
Uninterrupted Mom Reaction: I lost my patience with my four-year-old on the soccer field, was too lazy (aka depleted of energy) to kick a ball with my son on the sidelines and like a broken record I kept telling him to stop sucking on ice instead of providing an alternative.
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My daughter was complaining that she was too hot to play soccer and kept walking off the field to sit in my lap.
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There are three quotes that guide my work in the field of soccer analytics.
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My favorite sports story is the youth soccer coach who offered a dollar to each player who scored a goal.
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With that in mind, I shared my guilt-ridden admiration for the Germans with my father, who knows nothing about soccer but a lot about history.
I've done some riding around New York City, I've commuted intermittently to work on my bike, done some running and played soccer.
Obviously I know that all of you have been spending most of this week rooting for our unbelievable athletes in London. (Applause.) On the flight over here, I've got to admit I was spending most of my time watching U.S. women's soccer.
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Youth-soccer programs didn't explode until long after my sell-by date as a youth athlete.
And a couple of Major League Soccer teams were interested right at the end of my career but I was busy in the media and it was not the right time to go.
The only other North American soccer facilities that come close in terms of atmosphere for my money are Red Bull Arena and the Home Depot Center.
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My kids wear orange shirts and black shorts when they suit up for soccer matches.
And I was playing soccer and I was at practice, and this kid on my team kicked the ball really hard when I was goalie.
And some of you know, I am a soccer dad myself. (Laughter.) I have watched my share of games over the years.
Later, when I wrote about soccer in Italy and spent time with the players, they not only confirmed my impressions but expressed doubt that things could ever be otherwise.
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My kids love the outdoors and all of three of them play sports of some description (rugby, soccer and field hockey are our current favorites).
Lastly, the Frauen Bundesliga is the most professional leauge in womens soccer, with Turbine Potsdam, FFC FRankfurt, Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and my personal favorite, SC 07 Bad Neuenahr leading the way.
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