It's officially soccer season! This year is different than last because this year both Mateo and Lucia will be participating in the Hoboken Soccer Recreation League. It took a little convincing, but Lucia finally agreed to it. Mateo, of course, was into it from the start. Unfortunately, a lot of their games this season will take place at the same time, so we are going to have to split up. Today, however, both Mommy and Papi decided to attend Lucia's 1st game because it was her first real game and we wanted to show her undivided support. Mateo was ok (or at least understood) with going to his game with a friend.
We arrived at the field early to meet her coach and get her uniform. A few items that convinced her to play - new pink cleats and pretty black/purple shorts...
Not sure she was so excited about the dull gray jersey, but we will make it work
After a little practice the game begins...
...where Speedy Gonzalez made her move!
Luckily, Lucia ended up being on a team with one of her good friends from school, Lea, which made her experience even better.
So technically at this age group, in the Hobokenn Rec League, there are no goalies and no score is kept, but with all of the helicopter parents and Type A personalities we did keep score in our heads and Lucia's team won.
Go Cheetahs!
(By the way, Mateo's team -Flash Tech- also won)
Later that evening, we all went to Mateo's travel game where Lucia played on the sidelines (per usual) with Shyam. Full day of soccer. This is the new normal for the next few months.
