Two for Two

Saturday - America 2:1 Tormenta
This was a good game for us, although our defense struggled a little early on. Tormenta didn't have a full squad, which I find incredible, considering they were playing against us. I would think they would want to beat us into the ground, not give us a chance to pick up points against them. Thankfully it wasn't a particularly nasty game--games against Tormenta generally aren't, at least not to the level of Independiente or Pumas. Judging from what I've seen now so far, I think the Saturday champions will, unfortunately, be Independiente. They bring a really strong squad on Saturdays, with a lot of ability to get forward and finish chances.

Sunday - America 4:1 Pumas
The score really should have been America 5:1 Pumas because the ref failed to see the ball go over the line while in the keeper's hands. We moved the ball really well all game--Pily got forward a lot at right back, which really helped our attack, and she also got back to help on defense. I also think moving the ball quickly helped keep tempers calm--fewer chances for people to get physical with each other and spark a fight.

In the end, I think we'll be in it to the end on Sunday. I know we're better than Independiente and Pumas. I think we can take it to Rey de Francia with a full squad. I think the only team that really stands in our way is Tormenta. They are a much stronger team on Sundays than on Saturdays, and they are much more difficult to play against.

It's been a long time since America last won a championship. I think we have the ability and the mentality to get it done this season. Arriba la America!

Shaking it Up

Me, Saby, Cecy and Evelyn in my car, driving back cruda from a weekend up at the lake, reggaeton, salsa, bachata and everything in between blasting from the speakers as we roll through the heart of Minnesota's farmland, past streets with names like Feldspar Street and towns with names like Hill City.

That's incongruity of the best kind.