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Cairo's POV

"See you at the game." I say then I kiss my daughter's head.

"Bye Mama." Katara says then she kisses Koda's head. "Bye Koda."

After Katara kisses Koda, I hug Nova then Koda and I get on the bus that'll take us to tonight's game against Germany.

Once on the bus, I hang up my suit in the row before Koda and I's row then I sit down next to Koda in our row.

A few minutes later the players get on the bus then we head to Volkswagen Arena.

On the way to the stadium I look down at my line-up notes to make sure everything is correct.

24-Ashlyn Harris
2-Jasmine Spencer
11-Ali Krieger(C)
12-Tierna Davidson
13-Casey Short
6-Morgan Brian
10-Lindsey Horan
16-Rose Lavelle
9-Mal Pugh
14-Audrey Solo
15-Megan Rapinoe

After I'm sure everything is correct, I put my notes up then relax for the rest of the drive.

Eventually we get to the stadium so I gather my things as we pull into the parking area.

Once the bus stops, I grab my suit then Koda and I get off the bus and head to the locker room

When we get to the locker room, Koda and I head to the managers office then I put my stuff down before we head outside to check the pitch.

After we check the pitch, all of us head back to the locker room.

Once in the locker room, I head to the managers office then I change out of my tracksuit and into my Grey suit while the team warms up.

"How do I look Koda?" I ask as I finish tying my red tie

Koda yips then she smiles at me so I toss her a treat then I put on my shoes

Once I'm fully dressed, I give myself a once over in a mirror then I put my phone and wallet in my pockets before Koda and I walk back into the locker room.

"Alright ladies...." I say then I go over some last minute things.

Once I've gone over everything, Koda and I leave the locker room and head out to the friends and family section

When we get to the friends and family section, Katara is lowered down to me then the two of us do a few poses for our matchday fit photo tradition.

"Alright Babygirl." I say after Katara and I pose for our matchday fit photo. "You be good for Nova and I'll see you after the game."

Katara nods and pecks my lips then I hand her back to Nova before Koda and I head to the bench.

When Koda and I get to the bench, I sit down in the second seat closest to the tunnel while Koda sits at my feet.

A minute after we're sat down with the other coaches, the players come out then everyone stands for the anthems.

After the anthems end, the two teams shake hands, the starting eleven take a picture, Ali does the coin toss, then the team has one last huddle before the starting eleven head onto the pitch.

A few seconds later the match begins.

The first 20 or so minutes are very entertaining, but nothing comes of any chances.

In the 22nd minute Jasmine intercepts the ball then she plays a ball up field to Moe.

Moe is covered by one of the German women so she dummies the ball to let it go through both of their legs then the Georgian spins the German woman and runs on to the ball.

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