@thejapantimes Where were the calls to ban the Palestinian team after Hamas's murders, rapes, and kidnappings of civilians on Oct 7, as well as their continued holding and mistreatment of hostages--all similarly violations of international law? Or of Qatar for harboring Hamas leaders who directed those atrocities? Reminder: there weren't any, because Jewish lives don't matter. Kick out everyone involved, or drop this one-sided political nonsense.
Being able to support my friends who do fun stuff is good. ECS continues to run Pub League, a simple barely competitive set of two soccer leagues full of joy that embraces everyone. Once upon a time I sponsored them while I managed Sounder at Heart. Then I stopped because I didn’t manage Sounder at Heart. A year ago they had an empty slot that needed a sponsor. I was able to and that was when my team was a group of pirates. Last fall it was vampires.
Now it’s the Almost Full 90 FC, inspired by the era when I was a teen with Trapper Keepers and Peechees playing D&D hiding my inner nerd behind pastels (including my jeans).
Coaches: Bop it Throw it Pass it, That’s Brisk Baby, and Eat My Shorts
Players: WHAT’S THE 411, COOPER, FRESH PRINCE OF DEFENSE, SPORTY SPICE, FOOTBALL HEAD, THAT’S BRISK BABY, I DID NOT INHALE, EAT MY SHORTS, ON A BREAK, BOP IT THROW IT PASS IT, DOCTOR, BEANIE BABE, REPTAR ON TURF, TRUNCHBULL, D’OH!’, MIDAS, YOU’VE GOT MAIL, STREET SOCCER, TOO YOUNG FOR THIS, UGH, AS IF!, NEVERMIND, NON BLONDES.
I’m telling you, they’re going to win the ‘ship.
There’s a couple other cool bits. The Captain’s armband is inspired by iconic frogs from the era and unlike most soccer jerseys these days, the back is similar to the front — with a unicorn.
@n1vux@universalhub It's all the city. The city runs the golf course and the stadium. The ENC has been remarkably silent about XC teams trashing the wilderness every year, unsafe conditions at the bear cages, etc.
Nadia Nadim is a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. She’s feared by defenders worldwide. But there’s more. She’s also a doctor AND speaks 11 languages.
Moreover, her journey is filled with adversity.
She was born in Afghanistan. At age 9 her father was executed by the Taliban. 2 years later her family fled to Denmark. Imagine overcoming this to reach her heights. 🔥💪🏻
@jewishreader right? I remember when she played here in Portland. The players were talking about how she was going back and forth between the books and the pitch. That’s some serious dedication. And, of course, indicative of how professional female athletes need a backup career.
Despite Climate Crisis, Concacaf Signs Partnership With Saudi Aramco
In the midst of a climate emergency — which scientists fully agree is created and worsened by the extraction and burning of fossil fuels — Concacaf, the regional soccer governing body for North America, Central America and the Caribbean has signed a multi-year partnership agreement to make Saudi oil giant Aramco its official energy sponsor