Freddy Adu is coming to Salt Lake

Freddy Adu, the teenage soccer star of the MSL, has been traded from D.C. United to my local team, Real Salt Lake. This is great news. Freddy hasn't received much playing time in D.C., but of the little time he has had, he has shown flashes of brilliance. In Salt Lake, I'm sure he'll receive all the playing time he wants and we'll see him grow into a true superstar. I know I'll be going to some Real Salt Lake games next year.

Farewell Mia

I enjoy watching soccer and I especially enjoy watching the U.S. National teams, the men and the women. Women's soccer is the only other women's sport besides tennis that I enjoy watching.

Last night was the farewell match for Mia Hamm, the Pele of women's soccer. She has scored more goals than anyone, even among men. In her time, the U.S. Women's team reigned supreme, winning two gold medals and two World Cups. She has been a great role model for many around the world. It is sad to see her go.

Watching the women's team is a lot of fun because they play together so well. I play soccer as well and my team can't put together more than two passes at a time before losing the ball. A great team is always better than a bunch of great players. Mia is a great player as well as a great teammate. She didn't score any goals last night, but she had two assists and is practically always involved in someway when the U.S. scores. Joy Fawcett and Julie Foudy are also retiring. They as well as Brandy Chastain and Kristin Lilly all played a part in the 1999 World Cup victory in Los Angeles over China. They made us all proud.