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Dec 14, 2018

The Problem with Futsal

For those of you who are not aware of what futsal is, it is a game of soccer played on a basketball court sized area…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

Is the MLS Failing? (Synthesis) #1

The MLS is arguably the “worst” major sports league in the United States. But is it really? The MLS…

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Dec 14, 2018

Youth Soccer in America (#2)

Hello. My name is Sage Smotherman. I have been interested in many things in my young life, however, soccer…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

Preparing for Disney

Me and my team have been invited to compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the nation. The tournament is called the “Disney Cup International” because of the fact that invites are sent out all over the world. So, as you may be able to tell, this is a big deal to all of us. We…

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Dec 14, 2018

State Cup (Memoir) pt. 2

After we defeated the fourth seed we went on to play two other teams. We easily defeated the other two teams which set us up for a semi final match vs the 3rd seed, Wichita Fc. It was a very slow game in which no goals were scored until the second half. About 20 minutes into the…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

Phoenix, AZ National Team Tryout (pt 3)

The next two days went by very speedy. I don’t remember too much about next two days. We…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

Phoenix, AZ National Team Tryout (pt 2)

My tryout started very poorly. We were given a practice jersey and 2 different game jerseys. I was wearing the correct jerseys and was ready to play. However, I couldn’t find my soccer bag with my cleats and all my equipment. I looked everywhere but couldn’t…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

State Cup (Memoir) pt. 1

One of the most extreme places I have ever been in soccer was the 2018 Kansas Sate Cup final. Every year there is a very large tournament that consists of all of the dominant teams from the state of Kansas. It is every kids dream to win a state championship, as it was also mine. This…

Sage Smotherman in Page of Sage

Dec 14, 2018

Phoenix, AZ National Team Tryout (pt 1)

A few years ago, while I was in the 8th grade, I was invited to tryout for Rush Select, my club teams National team. This team traveled all around the country to places like Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain. I went with 2 other players on my team.

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