After I’d been hyping up the Screaming Eagles tailgate, when I got there it was weak sauce. No food (although I guess there traditionally isn’t for weekday games), some of the wateriest beer I’ve had in ages, and after only one cup, the keg was cashed. Super lame.

The game itself was pretty terrible too. United lost to the Fire, 2-0. The most hated man in soccer, Chautolmec (sp?) Blanco scored. United has had a terrible season so far. They are kind of like the Tigers. They had the best record in the league last year, brought in a bunch of (seemingly) skilled new players, and looked set to dominate. But their defense has fallen apart, last year’s striker and league MVP has looked terrible and can’t score at all, and the heart and soul of the team, midfielder Ben Olsen, has been out all year with ankle injuries.

Still, it’s always a great experience watching the game in the supporter’s section. Everyone’s standing on their seats, screaming and singing, streamers and flags are flying everywhere. And at halftime, I carried a strange man around on my shoulders in the mosh pit.

I woke up a little hungover today, and it was raining, and my hoodie still smells like cheap beer, so getting to work was a bit of a chore, but to answer your question, yes, I’m recovered.

it is on You Tube now.

but major league baseball should strip cincinnati of their team

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