Premier League Summer Series

The last game I attended was actually a series of games that were a part of the Premier League Summer Series. These games are a part of the Premier League pre-season where clubs play friendly matches in preparation for their normal season. 

Unfortunately, I was not able to conduct as many interviews as I would have liked to at this game because of how packed the stadium was. The number of people in attendance was much larger than a regular MLS game because of all the extremely famous soccer players on these teams. 

As a result, I spent most of my time at the game in a state of shock. I couldn't believe that the players I grew up idolizing on the TV and social media were literally in front of me. My whole life I tried to replicate how these players lived because their lives as professional soccer players were all I ever wanted. 

When reflecting on this game I honestly thought it was a failure because I wasn't able to interview that many people. However, it was definitely the most memorable game of my life because of the players I saw. 

As I reflected on this game more and thought about why I was starstruck, I realized it was because, for the majority of my childhood, I idolized everything these athletes did. I then began to think about the effects mirroring their lives has had on my own life. 

For example, following the workout routines of these top athletes gave me many healthy exercise practices. Following meal plans taught me how to maintain a healthy diet that is sufficient for soccer players. Following some of the general practices these top athletes performed also gave me many healthy practices like getting good sleep and taking vitamin supplements.