cross posted from The Dream Antilles
The beautiful game
This isn’t about America’s so-called pastime, major league baseball, which begins tonight with the Braves playing the Nats and Commander Codpiece McFlyboy throwing out the ceremonial first ball. No. This is about something smaller, more intimate, and in many ways, much more a game of the People. It’s about futbol, soccer, and how anti-immigrant local legislation in Northern Virginia has destroyed the local leagues.
It’s an infuriating story. I’m angered not just because I love to play this game, but because of the important role it plays in the community. I doubt you’ve heard about this before.
Please join me in the goal box.