Superheroes Play Soccer

Chapter 3: Jokes and Chokes

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Jade and Makena flew together, and were picked up from the airport, they were automatically driven to the training grounds in Pennsylvania. They'd be at camp for the next 4 weeks, then would head out to the first game of their season in Germany. 

.: Carli :.

Alex and I practiced together, kicking the ball to each other as we awaited coach to tell us exactly what we'd do today. After about 15 more minutes, Ellis showed up and had us take a seat on the grass. Hope jogged over and sat next to me, along with Tobin, Krieger and Ko. "Well ladies, I'd like to welcome you to our first camp of the new season. I know it's probably a bit cooler then you'd averagely want in the middle of October, but it'll help keep your body going. Without further adieu, I'd like to introduce the two new players. Makena Rogers and Jade Silverado." We all clapped as the two younger players walked onto field, bright smiling faces. The one in front was a bit shorter, around 5'8. She had long dark ginger hair that was pretty wavy down her back. The sun deflected off her emerald green eyes, and her bright smile lit up her entire frame. She was dressed in a black training outfit, like the rest Kelley, Krieger and a lot of the others. Then the other girl that followed, pretty much towered over her. She was probably about 6'1, and super slim. She wore a dark grey track outfit like me, and Alex, and Syd. She had long, slightly wavy hair that trailed down her back, and black straightened bangs that completely covered her left eye. The eye that was visible was glowing a beautiful crystal blue, which kind of made me wonder if they were contacts or not. At the base of her neck, started a large tattoo which was visible down her bare arms. "Today, we'll be playing 9 on 9. I want Hope and Ashlyn captains as Keepers. Ashlyn, you'll start."

Ashlyn's Team:
Becky Sauerbrunn
Morgan Brian
Tobin Heath
Julie Johnston
Samantha Mewis
Sydney Leroux
Christen Press
Makena Rogers

Hope's Team:
Carli Lloyd
Ali Krieger
Alex Morgan
Kelley O'Hara
Megan Rapinoe
Crystal Dunn
Whitney Engen
Jade Silverado

.: Jade :.

I stood by Makena, kinda of using her as a safety line. She was the only one I knew, and by know I mean I know her name. I was a bit nervous seeing all these players I've looked up to for so long. But then again, a confident feeling filled my mind and body as I began to feel like I could really show what exactly I had to offer. As expected, Hope's first pick was Carli. But to my surprise, I was her second.

"Okay, I want this just like you guys would normally play. That goes for you too Silverado. You go where you feel more comfortable, coach and the rest of us will be seeing where we think you belong. Alright girls, good luck." Carli said the game plan, and we broke out to scatter on the field.

With a blow of the whistle, the game was on. Lloyd used her heel to back the ball to Engen's position, who sided it to Krieger. I jogged around mid field a bit, slightly observing as the others played. Seeing a small opening, I sprinted straight right, keeping a close eye on the ball. Krieger passed to O'Hara, who faked Mewis and Leroux in one movement. I sprinted straight past Johnston, and during my break Kelley passed me the ball. Without hesitation I drew back my left foot and took the shot. To my surprise, the ball whizzed past Harris, and I gave a small smirk as I jogged backwards, barely even breaking a sweat. 

"Nice goal Silver!" Dunn yelled to me, smiling brightly as she gave me a pat to the back.

"Great job on getting open!" Alex added, also giving me a pat.

We started the next play, this time Mewis got the ball and sprinted down field. I jogged, keeping the space filled in the back as I observed. Mew passed it back to Becky who was sprinting right by me. I took off after her, gaining quickly as I allowed my legs to carry me. She went to pass it to Brian but I slid down quickly, kicking the ball towards Alex who was ready to receive it. I rolled to my feet and took off down field, I could heard Becky behind me laughing as she sprinted up to my side.