Team USA!

I got an email about two USA World Cup events that were happening in our area and we jumped on the opportunity and took the girls to both of them. The first one was a practice that was open to all military personnel with a meet and greet autograph signing afterwards! Watching the practice...

Patiently waiting...After getting Hope Solo's autograph, Hailey feels like she's on a first name basis with her when we see her on T.V. She'll also point out that Hope starts with H just her like her own name! :)

They passed out these cards during the practice...

Kailee had her card autographed by TEN team members!

Hailey's Spring Soccer Jersey....signed by 10 of the team members!

The 2nd event was an ESPN broadcast of the game vs. Columbia on Saturday from a Marktplatz in Heidelberg. We had no idea how crowded it would be considering the practice was pretty packed but there was hardly anyone there (good for us but sad that not too many people took advantage of it!) We had front row seats (on picnic blankets) right in front of the big screen and Big Blue (the 18 wheeler broadcasting booth) We made signs for the 5 girls to hold and packed a picnic dinner and had an awesome time! We got some air time on ESPN pregame, halftime AND post game!!!!!!!!

Didn't miss out on any of the action because of this potty!!!! (For the 5 girls not the adults!) :)

Kailee "picked" the USA to win!!!

Brandi Chastain came down from the announcers booth at the start of the 2nd half. Not too many people recognized her and Kai and I had a chance to chat with her! She asked Kailee what her name was and how old she was....Kai also told her that she played soccer too! Brandi was really friendly (unlike Mia Hamm)

Halftime Ice Cream

Keeping themselves entertained....

Mia Hamm was at the first half of the game and then came to the Big Blue Broadcasting Booth for the 2nd half. She made a brief appearance from up top. Brianna Scurry came down to the crowd for an after the game interview!

Go TEAM USA!!!!