Scores
None…yet…
While Corona-Virus continues to run roughshod over the rest of the world and established institutions, there may be some reason to hope. Several countries have flattened the curve. Several more are carefully studying ways to return to something like normalcy. And most importantly, for our purposes and only our purposes, South Korea will start their season next weekend.
This is great news, especially after Mexico and France fully abandoned their seasons. While we don’t have a Korean side to root for, we may just be in the market for one as it would allow us to watch soccer without the bitter aftertaste of tolerating totalitarianism in Belarus and Nicaragua.
News & Notes
Making Ends Meet
We’ve seen record breaking unemployment claims in America and jaw dropping economic contractions around the world. Many people are in dire financial straights, and, so too are soccer teams.
The most notable case of this comes from Ross County, who has established “The Staggies Army” to create stabilized funds for the club when there’s no guarantee that they can even sell season tickets for the next campaign.
This system neatly mirrors another beloved institution in our home: National Public Radio. But in lieu of a tote bag, this comes with a welcome letter and club shop discounts. (Seriously, anyone reading this who is interested, please contact me to go in on a membership)
Meanwhile, SC Freiburg found another way to make ends meet: sell off your star player. Klara Buhl, the wunderkind who bombed goals in for both Baden and the national team is off to Bayern Munich’s women’s team. Good luck Karla, thanks for the memories.
Women of the Non-Matches
As a teacher, I love National Signing Day, the day in the spring when high school seniors announce where they intend to continue their education (and often times, athletic pursuits). I love seeing my students find their future, and it is in that spirit that we award this week’s honor to the six future Grizzlies who will for sure have some classes next fall (and hopefully some matches under the big blue Montana skies).
Shout outs to you Elizabeth Basile, Reese Elliot, Alejandra Melendez, Meredith Udovich, Josie Windauer, and Camellia Xu. Equal shout outs to the parents, teachers, coaches, family and friends who backed you up throughout the journey.
What’s Next
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
SC Freiburg v. Bayern Munich. (Okay , probably not, but we’re not giving up hope until Angela Merkel shakes a disapproving finger at the guys before sending them back home)
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