“Great moments are born from great opportunity. That’s what you have here tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight.” – Kurt Russell as Herb Brooks in ‘Miracle’
When the final whistle blew, the boys and coaches on the Crew sideline jumped and stormed the field to join their ecstatic teammates who were already there. The team that had hung with Juventus and lost, the team that hung with the Falcons and lost, the team that hung with the Fire and lost, was the first and only team to beat Vancouver United Blue this season.
This wasn’t a game for stats. There was only one that was important and that was the final score, 4-1. It was a championship-caliber win that was earned in pouring rain by 13 hard-working boys. It was a win earned one diving muddy save after another by Nick. It was a win earned one tackle at a time by a stout defensive rotation of Austin, Luke, Miguel, and Ryan Aton. It was a win earned by the quickness of Andrew and Bryce. It was a win earned by the tenacity of Michael, Colton, and Ryan Wessel. It was a win earned by Justin’s unselfish passing. It was a win earned by Jonathan’s foot and Grayden’s head.
The Crew pounded United Blue one goal at a time and never relinquished the lead. The pressure that the Crew applied was so relentless that United Blue players became frustrated at their inability to dispense with the Crew like it had all other challengers.
The Crew ended their season in 4th place with a respectable 6 wins and 4 losses (2 to first place Juventus). Counting summer tournaments and friendlies, the Crew have 16 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, including 2 semi-final appearances and 1 championship tournament run.
Preparations for the Commissioner’s Cup will begin next week but for one timeless day, the Crew played to their potential and demonstrated what the parents knew all along. This team is something special and capable of great things. Given a great opportunity the Crew delivered a great moment.
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