The 2020 Sounders Season: A Love Story
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Like almost every American suburban kid of my generation, I played soccer. I played soccer on one of those teams that was “coached” by the parent of the best player, where referees didn’t always show up, and where parents were pressed into assistant referee duties. Our uniforms were sponsored by a parent’s equipment rental company and our practice field had one “uphill” goal and one “downhill” goal. I loved playing. I looked forward to practices and games. I hated being on the sidelines when I was subbed off. I wanted games to last all day.