We had a fun filled soccer weekend with Christian’s premier team playing up in Saginaw for their first games together.  Christian did extremely well at all of his games but unfortunately I could only make it to the game on Sunday.  On Saturday he ended up showing his teammates that he could be a leader. From what I what I saw on the field Sunday morning, at 8:00AM, he has  improved his game both physically and mentally since the spring season. He was the only person on his team that didn’t have a sub come in for his position.  

In the first half of the game I got to watch Christian was able to make himself available for the shot almost at will.  Unfourtunatly he is playing with some kids who just aren’t as aware of the game game that’s going on around them or else he could have very easily had 5 or 6 shots on goal, instead  he ended the half with only 1 shot on goal.

The second half of the game was where I saw him do what he does best, set up shots from the left.  It’s amazing to me  that he is able to see and set up both the center forward and center mid fielder almost at will. He has a way that he is able to place the ball almost perfectly every time even if the forwards aren’t in the right position to take the shot.

In the end Phoenix lost 5-2 but Christian did a great job! I can’t wait to see the rest of his games this fall!