Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Goal!

Atlanta has a new soccer team, and their season just started. 


I became interested in soccer (fùtbol, as it's called in Latin America) during a 2010 trip to Costa Rica. 


The World Cup was going on, and it was amazing to see how passionate the locals were about the game. No matter where you went--the cafes, the carnicerías, even the beach--soccer was playing on TVs and radios, and the crowds in the background were always going wild. I've wanted to go to a live soccer match since then, and last weekend we finally got our chance. 



Atlanta United was playing the Chicago Fire, and we bought tickets for what ended up being a sold-out game. 45,000 people going crazy for their team, shouting "A-T-L! A-T-L! A-T-L!" It was really exciting, and Atlanta ended up beating Chicago 4-0! 


The view of Downtown from the stadium was so pretty too.




Just another perfect Southern Saturday. 

~ Nel        
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16 comments:

  1. R's RueMarch 22, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    Great.

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 22, 2017 at 6:41 AM

    I would LOVE that! Hugs!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 22, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    We live north of Atlanta and my husband has been telling me all about the new team!!! So happy you guys had a chance to attend a great game. The view is wonderful!!!

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  4. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 22, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    So neat to see you and the hubby enjoying so much of your new location!
    You are such busy little bees:)
    Jemma

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  5. DUTAMarch 22, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    I'm not a soccer fan , but I can certainly understand those who are.
    I love your picture of the solitary tree on the beach.

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  6. janice15March 22, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Latin people love their soccer even here in San Francisco if its on their glued to the tv with love Janice

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  7. Walking the BeanMarch 22, 2017 at 3:39 PM

    Great shots! Love the people down in Costa Rica...{called Ticos}...they will do anything for you.

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  8. SusieMarch 22, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    Nel, You are such a pretty girl with your handsome man. I loved the sky shot in the last photo. I am not into pro sports so much. I like to watch the little kids play. My g.son played soccer when he was small.:):)Blessings to you both, xoxo, Susie

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  9. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenMarch 22, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    So much fun to attend, Nel. Thank you for sharing the excitement of your game in beautiful Atlanta. Our son used to live there. It's a wonderful place. Enjoy! ♥

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  10. TARYTERREMarch 22, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    Looks like a funfilled way to spend an afternoon.

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  11. Susie SwansonMarch 23, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    I didn't know about the soccer team but I'm looking forward to watching the Braves in their new field. xo

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  12. decorayadoraMarch 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    I deAr Nel ,,, qué bonito y entretenimiento dis ahí en ese partido

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  13. roughterrain craneMarch 24, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    It's so good to enjoy "just another ordinary day" and catch lovely words (^^♪.

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  14. Red Rose AlleyMarch 24, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    I'll never forget when Jess scored FIVE goals in one game! It was amazing!
    I'm glad you and Renecke get to see some wonderful things while living there in Georgia. : )

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  15. Carla from The RiverMarch 24, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Fun!
    When I visited Ukraine, they felt the same about "Football" aka Soccer ;-)
    My son Sam played for a local team when he was in Middle School.
    Carla

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  16. krishnaMarch 24, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    You've enjoyed a lot.. My husband is a avid fan of soccer...

    Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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