I was just so sad when we lost the playoff game in El Paso. I know it was a big deal because I could see how everyone was so stressed out and, how upset everyone was when we lost. I was super frustrated after the game because the players played so hard, like played their hearts out, and they must have been extremely tired. It was a long, exciting game, and also they played their whole season away from home. The season did not feel very long at all. But no matter how long it was, whenever I am at a game, it feels like my home away from home, even if it is another town, and I really missed that feeling this year. I missed the chants, the drums, the noise, the flags, the feeling at the tailgates, playing NM Street Soccer, signatures on my scarf, and people like the Winn Family or Jacob, Jeremy, Vanessa, and Tati, or the Flores Family. I did not miss the smoke bombs! I miss going to events with the guys and getting big hugs from my favorite players and jumping on Peter’s back. I only got to go to two games, but I feel lucky about getting to do that. I got to go that playoff game in El Paso and to Colorado Springs to visit Weidner Field and watch our first Home Match since all of this COVID business started. Can you believe it had been almost a year since I had been to a game in person? It felt so good to see everyone again because I had not seen them in what felt like forever. I got to give lots of people hugs (we all had masks on), but it was lots different, because everyone was wearing masks, and we had to sit far apart, so that was kind of sad too. But hey, whatever we had to do to be together, right? We lost that game, and I hate that, but no matter what happens, I love watching my team play. My favorite part about the games this year was being able to see people in person, even if it was with a mask.
On the way back from El Paso, Mom and I were feeling kind of sad that the season ended, and I thought that it would be nice to talk about the good things, and the best thing about United is the people. So that is what I am going to talk about. First of all, it’s the players, how they played all of their games on the road this year and still gave it their all. I did not get to know all of them this year like I did last season because of darn COVID, but my favorites, like Brucey, David, Cody, Devon, Juan, Austin, Tetteh; every time I see them, they are so happy and nice. I miss getting to hug them and spend time with them at some of the events outside of games.
I was just so sad when we lost the playoff game in El Paso. I know it was a big deal because I could see how everyone was so stressed out and, how upset everyone was when we lost. I was super frustrated after the game because the players played so hard, like played their hearts out, and they must have been extremely tired. It was a long, exciting game, and also they played their whole season away from home. The season did not feel very long at all. But no matter how long it was, whenever I am at a game, it feels like my home away from home, even if it is another town, and I really missed that feeling this year. I missed the chants, the drums, the noise, the flags, the feeling at the tailgates, playing NM Street Soccer, signatures on my scarf, and people like the Winn Family or Jacob, Jeremy, Vanessa, and Tati, or the Flores Family. I did not miss the smoke bombs! I miss going to events with the guys and getting big hugs from my favorite players and jumping on Peter’s back. I only got to go to two games, but I feel lucky about getting to do that. I got to go that playoff game in El Paso and to Colorado Springs to visit Weidner Field and watch our first Home Match since all of this COVID business started. Can you believe it had been almost a year since I had been to a game in person? It felt so good to see everyone again because I had not seen them in what felt like forever. I got to give lots of people hugs (we all had masks on), but it was lots different, because everyone was wearing masks, and we had to sit far apart, so that was kind of sad too. But hey, whatever we had to do to be together, right? We lost that game, and I hate that, but no matter what happens, I love watching my team play. My favorite part about the games this year was being able to see people in person, even if it was with a mask.
On the way back from El Paso, Mom and I were feeling kind of sad that the season ended, and I thought that it would be nice to talk about the good things, and the best thing about United is the people. So that is what I am going to talk about. First of all, it’s the players, how they played all of their games on the road this year and still gave it their all. I did not get to know all of them this year like I did last season because of darn COVID, but my favorites, like Brucey, David, Cody, Devon, Juan, Austin, Tetteh; every time I see them, they are so happy and nice. I miss getting to hug them and spend time with them at some of the events outside of games.
Then, there is the staff. Tyler—I just cannot say enough about him because there is just too much that he has done to make me happy (plus he always shares his snacks). Clint—because him and his family are so sweet, and I love them, and I know he loves me, and I can tell he is smiling underneath his mask. Peter—because he always takes the time to talk to me even when he’s a busy man, and he always gives me a big hug and takes a selfie with me, and he makes me feel important too. David—he does a lot for me, the team, the fans, and he made sure I had my press pass. Even when I bug him. Coach Troy—he is always thrilled to see me, and he is proud of me, and he takes time to spend with me for a few minutes even if he is busy. He is a super nice guy. And now he is a dad too! Caity—she is so nice, and she cares about me. All of the staffers do!
Plus, there is my United family. They are really the best people I have met, and I know a lot of people. Mom says they are not the family we were born into, but they are the family we choose. Cody Teeters is the one person that listens to me, makes me face my fears, yells at me if he needs to, worries about me and makes me behave. He is also really fun. Gerry, Yvonne, and Leo treat me like I’m their real family and love me. And I love their dogs. Charles and Rachel—Rachel is really nice. She spends time with me. Charles is like a big, giant, forest tree-sized big brother that gives the best hugs ever. Carlos, Danielle and Ayla because Danielle watches out for me and Ayla doesn’t treat me like a baby even though she’s a bigger kid. Robert (Stone) because he is happy to see me, and he also ratted out my Mom for taking a picture of me sleeping in the car. Now that is a good friend. Billy and Tina because they always show the biggest and best Somos Unidos spirit. Lindsay and Nate because they are always nice, fun to hang out with and are both very good to my family. The Gray Family—because they might as well be my family I love them so much. All of the Jaramillos—I just love them. They are fun, and care about me and Mom. The Winns always look out for me like I’m their kid. The Sombrero Family are the best ever. The kindest, most fun, funniest, silliest, just the best. And Uncle PJ. He has my back. All of these people love me, care for me, watch out for me, treat me with kindness, and treat me and Mom like family. So see? It’s not such a sad ending. Until next season, we still have our United Fam. Somos Unidos!
Then, there is the staff. Tyler—I just cannot say enough about him because there is just too much that he has done to make me happy (plus he always shares his snacks). Clint—because him and his family are so sweet, and I love them, and I know he loves me, and I can tell he is smiling underneath his mask. Peter—because he always takes the time to talk to me even when he’s a busy man, and he always gives me a big hug and takes a selfie with me, and he makes me feel important too. David—he does a lot for me, the team, the fans, and he made sure I had my press pass. Even when I bug him. Coach Troy—he is always thrilled to see me, and he is proud of me, and he takes time to spend with me for a few minutes even if he is busy. He is a super nice guy. And now he is a dad too! Caity—she is so nice, and she cares about me. All of the staffers do!
Plus, there is my United family. They are really the best people I have met, and I know a lot of people. Mom says they are not the family we were born into, but they are the family we choose. Cody Teeters is the one person that listens to me, makes me face my fears, yells at me if he needs to, worries about me and makes me behave. He is also really fun. Gerry, Yvonne, and Leo treat me like I’m their real family and love me. And I love their dogs. Charles and Rachel—Rachel is really nice. She spends time with me. Charles is like a big, giant, forest tree-sized big brother that gives the best hugs ever. Carlos, Danielle and Ayla because Danielle watches out for me and Ayla doesn’t treat me like a baby even though she’s a bigger kid. Robert (Stone) because he is happy to see me, and he also ratted out my Mom for taking a picture of me sleeping in the car. Now that is a good friend. Billy and Tina because they always show the biggest and best Somos Unidos spirit. Lindsay and Nate because they are always nice, fun to hang out with and are both very good to my family. The Gray Family—because they might as well be my family I love them so much. All of the Jaramillos—I just love them. They are fun, and care about me and Mom. The Winns always look out for me like I’m their kid. The Sombrero Family are the best ever. The kindest, most fun, funniest, silliest, just the best. And Uncle PJ. He has my back. All of these people love me, care for me, watch out for me, treat me with kindness, and treat me and Mom like family. So see? It’s not such a sad ending. Until next season, we still have our United Fam. Somos Unidos!
