We Are The Champions!

Yesterday was the boyfriend's birthday, but more importantly it was his soccer team's playoff tournament. His 7v7 Wednesday night co-ed league was having their season playoffs, and his team, Trix, were in 1st place heading into it. He has been playing on this team in different leagues (7v7, 9v9, 11v11, weeknight and weekend leagues, summer, fall, winter, and spring leagues, and even indoor and outdoor leagues). Needless to say, he plays a lot of soccer! Trix is just like the Caps in that they always seem to be in 1st place heading into the playoffs but never make it to the end to win it all.

Last night's playoffs started off with a game a 6:30. If they won this, then they would go to the semi-finals. If they lost, they would go home, empty-handed. I arrived at halftime and it was tied 2-2. Things were tense as Trix just didn't seem to be "on". The game ends and it's still tied 2-2 so it goes into overtime. Sudden death overtime followed by penalty kicks, if necessary. About 2 minutes into overtime, Trix scores! Hooray! Game over and they move on!

They have a bye for the next game so there's an hour of downtime which means nap time for the boyfriend:

Before you know it 8:30 comes along and its time to start the semi-finals. Our friend Julie shows up with her friend Jason to cheer on Trix as well. Trix dominated the game from the start with a quick goal by the boyfriend, and end up winning the game 4-0. Julie has to leave and I hope she doesn't take her good luck with her. 

The next game, the finals, starts right after the semi-finals. Some players have to go, leaving just one male and one female sub. Hope no one gets hurt! First half Trix scores leading 1-0. Second half starts and they get another one, 2-0. The last few minutes of the game Trix is looking great, they have possession and I just keep hoping they don't blow it. Time ticks down, the whistle blows, and Trix are CHAMPIONS! They finally did it - they won! After all this build-up, you would think they would have won some sort of amazing prize or something. Nope - just their picture on the league website and bragging rights. Victory nonetheless. Couldn't ask for a better birthday present for the boyfriend :)

Here they are for you, Trix Are For Kids, 7v7 Co-Ed League Champions, 2011 Spring Season, in all their glory: