The USA women's team dominated Columbia today. Powerful strikes gave the US a 3-0 advantage at the time of this posting. Most inspiring, perhaps, has been the play of Megan Rapinoe. Having given up her starting spot to Lauren Cheney in game 1 against North Korea, Rapinoe has played at every opportunity. Against NK she got some late minutes, but did well. Against Columbia her strike put the game away.
It is easy to get down when a coach decides not to "start" a player. But it is every player's job to stay on course and try to help the team. Rapinoe has done that -- and then some.
Coincidentally, ESPN commentators began talking about Idianapolis, Indiana as the new "Mecca" of soccer. Pikefest in August.
No comments:
Post a Comment