Mateo's first soccer game

Mateo is now a "Mighty Kicker" playing soccer through the YMCA. His team is called the Tigers - they wear kelly green shirts (go figure). Mateo's best friend Giovanni is also on the team, and his dad, Jess, is the coach. I had so much fun watching Mateo run around the field learning how to play. Admittedly, he had very little clue about the expectations of the game - he was as much into the animal crackers on the sidelines as he was the soccer ball - but this will come with time, experience and age. Giovanni and Mateo both shared the frustration of not being able to kick the ball, but that's about right for a 3 year old. :) Mateo is a really fast little guy and he is quick to figure things out. It will be fun to watch him evolve this season!

Proud Papa and his Mighty Kicker


Warm-ups

Huddle up, Tigers!

Coach asks, "Now, what do we do when we fall down? We get back up!"

"What's your name?"

Peanut Gallery - Francesca and Stella with Grandma and Grandpa

Check out THAT hair!

Good game!