June 10, 2025: The Glory Days

That game in 2023… nothing else comes close.

It was the greatest soccer moment our family ever experienced. And the odds? Barely two percent.

Jake and Sam spent years on the field, playing in rec leagues before moving to club soccer. This brought a decade of tournaments, road trips, and dinners on the fly.

But then came high school. Club league was clinical, but varsity matches got rowdy with music blaring and roaring crowds.

Then, during Jake’s senior year, magic struck. The team stormed through the playoffs and won the 4A Virginia state championship.

And somehow, this happened the one season Jake and Sam played together.

Suddenly, there were newspaper headlines. Title rings. Team merch. For two brothers who had kicked a ball since being barely big enough to walk, this was the peak.

Hard to beat that memory. Especially since both have officially hung up the cleats, unless you count college intramurals and hallway trick shots.

Today, Sam went to the arena to watch his old squad in the quarterfinals. They won. He believes they have a chance for another trophy.

I can picture the parents in the stands, their hearts pounding and hopes high. I’ve lived that life. Maybe there’s some more magic left.

Go Eagles.