A Goalies Eyes

I was listening to the news (my fault, I know), when I heard about the American Women's Soccer team Goalie, who spoke out and complained about not being played in a big game. I think it was against Brazil. Honestly, I don't care. It was several weeks ago. Again its my fault for listening to the radio sports losers anyway. But here's the thing. She was the starter. She put up the numbers. She was benched for a game. It pissed her off. When the US lost the game. Badly. It pissed her off more. So she said some things that were offensive to people.

Yawn. Walk with me. Here's a kid, who is playing a position in which she is the last thing between the hopes and dreams of more people than if China and India had a group hug; who's existence is defined by wins losses and goals. People skills? No? Was she aspiring journalist? I don't know. Still don't care. All I got from her rant, was that she was competitive. Very. I don't know about you, but one of the traits I look for in a team-mate is Competitive.

I'm sure if people read this (they don't), then someone would come back and say something about sportsmanship and loyalty to the team........ bla bla bla. If she doesn't have rapport with her teammates enough that they don't see her passion for the game; and if her teammates actually listen to or read the press, or care. Then that's their issue.

Anyone who has been in a locker room should get that. Its not about opinion. Its not about what happens off the field. Its about doing your best for your team. To me, this is someone who hangs it out to dry and leaves the field tired.

Maybe I'm just projecting my issues because I have a big mouth and am prone to saying stupid things. However, I am competitive, and I always leave the field tired. What was it the Spartans said," Come back with your shield... OR ON IT.