The Big Game!

 We have a busy day ahead of us . . . but wanted to take a moment to give you the results from the big game last night.

One of our team members conceived of the idea of a soccer game between the USA and Mexico teams. From the moment we had the idea, the creative juices of the group went into high gear. Team members designed flags represent All Saints and Casa Hogar. They also created flags to represent all the countries of the players and uniform shirts for each team.

 The All Saints flag includes a wave graphic to represent our "Soak it all in" theme for the week.


A photo of both teams before the game got started.

 We played the game on a concrete field that was a short walk from Casa Hogar. Obviously, we were a little nervous about the lack of a grass field, but it all turned out all right.

We had a big cooler of ice and gatorade for the players as this was an intense match of athletic abilities.

Here team USA is huddling preparing their game strategy against the Mexico team who had a lot more experience playing together.

 Luckily, the USA team had two subs so members could call for a sub. The game was fast and intense!

 As you can see, there was a whole row of spectators cheering for both sides.

 Everyone played well but Team Mexico showed their fabulous footwork and ball handling skills.

Team USA had Steve (nicknamed "Calves") in the goalie and he was able to deflect numerous attempts on the USA goal.

 The game was attended by family members cheering on their player. Here is Cristina, the wife of Team Mexico's goalie, Isaac.

Issac with Penny holding Issac's new baby son.

 Each side had cheerleaders, too, leading respective cheers for Team USA and Team Mexico.

The USA team fought valilantly but in the end, were out played by Team Mexico.

The final score was 17 (Team Mexico) to 3 (Team USA). Nick scored two of the USA goals and Lewis scored the other.

The entire event was fantastic — everyone had so much fun preparing for the game, playing and celebrating our friendships together. At the end, after the final photos were taken, players traded game shirts and we spent the rest of the evening reliving the top game moments. We are so happy to have had some extra time here this year so we could take the time to quit working for a while and play together!