It was wicked fun to watch the USA/Italy match on (a huge-ass) TV with a bunch of other people. There weren’t that many people there for it, but it was enough to make it fun. I like to hear other people’s comments. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one swearing at the Ref’s. Seriously, though, a red card for a yellow card offense? I didn’t even see our second red card. I got up to use the toilet and I get back and we’ve only got 9 guys on the field! Crazy! Still, for only having 9 players, we got some good shots on goal. No team has ever scored with only 9 players, though. A tie game was as good as we were going to get, and the USA defense did a fantastic job keeping Italy from scoring, even though they were clearly exhausted.

The Rev’s tied with DC United, 1-1. It was a good game, too. The crowd wasn’t very boisterous, though, so that was a bit disappointing. Down at the other end, in “The Fort” seats, was a different story. They had drums, banners, chanting– fantastic! The second half was more rowdy. We didn’t score ’til pretty late in the game (70-something minute, I think) and the crowd was getting anxious. Then when we did score, they played that song that they usually play over the loud speakers. You know, the one with the oh-oh-ohs that makes you sing the saxaphone part of “The heat is on” if you’re not careful. I don’t know the name of it, but I’m sure Miss Kitty remembers it from aerobics classes back in the day.

I can’t even remember the last sporting event I went to. Perhaps homecoming football in my early college days? I can’t remember. The last professional sports game I went to was to see the Oakland A’s when we lived in California. I was eight or nine then. I think I’ll go to more soccer/football games when I have a job. That was too fun! And we had pretty good seats for $18! They had half of Gillette Stadium closed off, because there weren’t enough butts for all those seats. I’ve heard that they’re looking for another venue, or building their own venue to accomodate the smaller crowds.

Anyway, super-fun times all ’round.