Sports

Picture this: It’s a drizzly Saturday morning, and little Tommy—my nephew, all of seven years old—is out there on the soccer field, mud caking his cleats, chasing a ball that’s more interested in puddles than goals. He’s tripped twice already, face-planting into the grass, and the other team just scored because he missed an easy … Read more

Picture this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and I’m lacing up my cleats for a pickup soccer game with old college buddies. The sun’s out, the field’s buzzing, and I’m feeling invincible after a week of desk-jockey life. One quick sprint, a sloppy pivot—bam. Twisted ankle, game over, and a month of hobbling around like … Read more

Picture this: the sun dipping low over the dusty fields of Moi Air Base, the air thick with cheers and the sharp squeak of sneakers on the gymnasium floor. It’s May 1, 2025, and the crowd— a mix of uniformed airmen, families, and wide-eyed kids— is on its feet. The final whistle blows, and suddenly, … Read more

I remember the first time soccer grabbed me by the collar and refused to let go. It was a rainy afternoon in 2010, huddled under a leaky umbrella in my uncle’s backyard in Manchester—well, okay, it was actually a park in suburban Chicago where my family had transplanted, but the spirit felt the same. My … Read more

Hey there, picture this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and I’m lacing up my cleats for a pickup soccer game with folks from my old marketing team. We’re a ragtag bunch—me, the guy who crunches numbers like they’re candy, and our creative director who’s more at home with a sketchpad than a soccer ball. We … Read more