She Believes Cup - 4.3.17

Imagine watching an intense football match from the stands of the Red Bull Arena, freezing in the wind, with a $9 slice of pizza. The cold was miserable and the pizza wasn't that great, but it was so much fun. A group of 25 of us went to go watch the England and USA's national women's football teams play a match in the She Believes Cup. We watched with anticipation as each team made shots at the goal and missed, constantly switching from one side of the field to the other. No matter where you were in the stadium, it felt as though you were right on the field. Everyone huddled under their blankets, screaming the names of their favourite players until they'd give them a wave from the field. The open and cheerful atmosphere of the arena and game entranced everyone in the stands. It wasn't until the very last few minutes of the game that England scored and, at the matches end, won 1-0.