And go balls deep in making it happen
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/04/...come-true.html
Portland to make one boy's wish come true
And go balls deep in making it happen
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/04/...come-true.html
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
Saw that yesterday. Good on Portland and the Timbers Army for their support on that.
You have to respect them.
a ha ha heh he hoo.. ha
That's awesome. Make-A-Wish wishes always choke me up.
Toronto 'til I die - but I think they're trying to kill me.
thats a team that plays for its city
There was some friendly banter between Portland & Seattle fans yesterday, whether a whack of Seattle fans would travel down for this game to cheer against the Timbers.
Incredibley classy by everyone involved in making this happen. Particulary the supports who'll attend. The idea of being able to do this infront of a flag waving, singing crowd made me teary eyed with happiness for this young boy.
Wow.
Respect.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
One of the comments I read said the Timbers Army are all in for this - basically they are coming out in numbers. Very cool...Originally Posted by Stryker
Fair play by both the club and the Timbers Army for making this happen.
3,000 fans showed up. Green Machine won 10-9 and Atticus scored 4 goals including the game winner
Class. Pure class.
That's awesome. Good for all those involved...
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
Those highlights were awesome. Thanks for starting this thread.
I'm not even sure what to say right now. I would love to be a part of something like that.
ps the red card made me giggle.
Toronto 'til I die - but I think they're trying to kill me.
Yup.
And that is how you earn respect.
More on Atticus's day
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/video...e-beat-timbers
Apparently this is getting a lot of MSM attention.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I have no words.
Maybe just one - "respect"
That made my day.
Look for Will Johnson in the background near the end of the video (6:27) wearing Atticus's jersey. video funny.
Quote from Will Johnson “I’ve actually never asked anyone to trade jerseys, so that was probably the first and only time in my career I’ll ask for somebody’s jersey," Johnson said after the match. "I’m quite proud to own his jersey.”
Quote from Atticus “Usually kids just choose to go to Disneyland with their family or getting something," Atticus explained. "I chose something that lots of people could do."
Quote from Atticus “Usually kids just choose to go to Disneyland with their family or getting something," Atticus explained. "I chose something that lots of people could do."
why do things like this always happen to the best kids out there. What a proud family he must have.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
Amazing. Pure class all around. If ever there was an opportunity to do something like that at BMO, I'd like to be a part of it.
Yep ..... A class act all around.
I have shown this to at least a dozen people.
I love Portland, toss up between them and DC as my second team. If Dero, Jacovic and Porter weren't there I probably would be behind the Timbers.
Question, if tfc did this would you show up?
^ is that really a question?
No question!
Toronto 'til I die - but I think they're trying to kill me.
That is so cool.
MLS is a tough, physical league, that emphasizes speed, and features plastic fields, grueling travel, extreme weather, and incompetent refs. - NK Toronto
Why wouldn't I?
Truly is classy.
Not to distract this thread, but Portland does it right by the fans too.
http://www.oregonlive.com/playbooks-..._take_sel.html
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