The US men's team was knocked out today by Nigeria. Within the first 3 minutes a US player received a red card for a cheap elbow. What I want to comment on here is not the first 3 minutes where errors in judgement were made, but what happened the next 87.
Given the fact they played with 10 players, the team never gave up. Granted, some couldn't walk off the field. They played the last 4 minutes as hard, if not harder, than the first 4. They Scored late in the game and had numerous opportunities fall short to tie the game. This team ran on heart and emotion, on guts and a belief that they could/would win regardless of their situation. They never gave up or backed down to their opponent.
This, lady warriors, is what I try to convey to you week in and week out. To never stop giving 100%. If you are down by 5 or up by 5, never let up or give up. Put the pedal to the metal the entire game. I saw you do it against PCU Impact. Down by a goal early you never let up. You pushed yourself again and again until you had scored 2, and won. That is a sign of a true team. A true champion.
Just like the men's team, never stop believing, never stop pushing, never stop giving 100%. I am so looking forward to this coming weekend.
GO SODIUM!
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