After much prodding by a friend, I've decided to start a blog about my soccer experiences. I live in Houston, TX, and I am a supporter of Houston Dynamo and USA. I've been a member of Texian Army since 2007 and a member of American Outlaws since 2009. Effective this year, I am also a member of the US Soccer Supporters Club.
To give you an idea of how much I travel for games, last year I attended 8 away Dynamo games and 4 US Men's National Team (USMNT) games. So far this year, I've traveled to Phoenix and Jacksonville for USMNT and Dallas for the my first US Women's National Team game. I also have trips scheduled for Tampa Bay and Columbus (USMNT). This year I will probably not travel for Dynamo as much mainly because the schedule contains many cities I've already visited, and the away schedule is not conducing for those who work full-time. I have yet to go to a Dynamo away game, but I do have a trip scheduled in Denver for the last game of the regular MLS season.
I also paid the deposit to American Outlaws for the first plane headed to the 2014 World Cup. The trip is going to be epic. We have filled three planes, but a waiting list has started for the fourth plane. For those who don't know, the total package (including the deposit) is about $5500. This may seem like a large sum of money, but you have two years to save. The package includes airfare from Houston to Brazil, transportation between cities, hotel for 13 days (breakfast included), and ground transportation between hotel/pre-game party/stadium. Given the size of the country, paying the $5500 is worth it so that you don't have to worry about the logistics of traveling. The San Diego AO chapter has already booked my house in anticipation of needing accommodations in Houston prior to departure.
In a nutshell, attending games is my first and foremost pastime. Between Dynamo and USA, there are as many as three games per week. For example, this past past week, the Dynamo had two games (San Antonio on Tuesday for US Open Cup and home game on Thursday against Valencia for Dynamo Charities Cup), and the USA played Brazil in a friendly on Wednesday. My parents keep track of both team's schedules, which gives them an indication as to my whereabouts on games nights. Given my involvement, recent graduation (Masters of Science in Health Sciences from George Washington University in Clinical Research Administration), and love for writing, it is fitting I start a blog (with mobile capabilities) devoted to this subject.
To give you an idea of how much I travel for games, last year I attended 8 away Dynamo games and 4 US Men's National Team (USMNT) games. So far this year, I've traveled to Phoenix and Jacksonville for USMNT and Dallas for the my first US Women's National Team game. I also have trips scheduled for Tampa Bay and Columbus (USMNT). This year I will probably not travel for Dynamo as much mainly because the schedule contains many cities I've already visited, and the away schedule is not conducing for those who work full-time. I have yet to go to a Dynamo away game, but I do have a trip scheduled in Denver for the last game of the regular MLS season.
I also paid the deposit to American Outlaws for the first plane headed to the 2014 World Cup. The trip is going to be epic. We have filled three planes, but a waiting list has started for the fourth plane. For those who don't know, the total package (including the deposit) is about $5500. This may seem like a large sum of money, but you have two years to save. The package includes airfare from Houston to Brazil, transportation between cities, hotel for 13 days (breakfast included), and ground transportation between hotel/pre-game party/stadium. Given the size of the country, paying the $5500 is worth it so that you don't have to worry about the logistics of traveling. The San Diego AO chapter has already booked my house in anticipation of needing accommodations in Houston prior to departure.
In a nutshell, attending games is my first and foremost pastime. Between Dynamo and USA, there are as many as three games per week. For example, this past past week, the Dynamo had two games (San Antonio on Tuesday for US Open Cup and home game on Thursday against Valencia for Dynamo Charities Cup), and the USA played Brazil in a friendly on Wednesday. My parents keep track of both team's schedules, which gives them an indication as to my whereabouts on games nights. Given my involvement, recent graduation (Masters of Science in Health Sciences from George Washington University in Clinical Research Administration), and love for writing, it is fitting I start a blog (with mobile capabilities) devoted to this subject.
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