So for the past few weeks I've been STARING at this pick-up soccer league on Meet Up. All women's, beginning/intermediate... exactly what I needed. Now, I used to be fairly decent at soccer, I did play for 12 years after all. It's just that those 12 years were from age 4-16 or somewhere around there. Haven't really touched a ball since then, so I figured this league would be a great way to meet some new people and get back into playing without being expected to bounce the ball on my head across the entire field.
So Wednesday comes along, I leave work early and am so nervous that I ride my bike all the way to Prospect Park before realizing I didn't wear my helmet (EEK!). Then it begins... the awkward few minutes where I get to stalk around the park fields looking for the group of strangers that looks most "soccer-like"
Long story short, I found them. There were 24 ladies in all and we played 2 games (shortened of course). There were lots of ability levels and even some people who were worse than me (woohoo!). By the end of the night I had scored 2 goals, made some friends, and sprained an ankle. All in all a good night.
I highly recommend Meet-Up. I've really been wanting to meet some new people here in the city which can be hard since everyone is so spread out and busy. I also am broke so this was a great and FREE (unlike other rec leagues) way to get out there, meet people, and play some soccer. 2 thumbs up!
If you're ever looking for me on a Wednesday I'll be playing soccer (after the ankle heals )
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