This afternoon, I drove to Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois. Fire & Ice WPSL, a team in the Women's Premier Soccer League, was hosting Central Illinois United in Fire & Ice's second match of the season. (Last night, Fire & Ice defeated Iowa Raptors FC 4-1 at home.) I came by myself, wearing a St. Louligans shirt and carrying a Fire & Ice scarf commemorating their 2017 WPSL Championship.
I found a seat in the grandstand about 15 minutes before kickoff. From the get-go, Fire & Ice had the run of play, constantly attacking Central Illinois United. These efforts paid off with two first half goals and the home side led 2-0 at the interval.
The second half saw more of the same, with Fire & Ice scoring again six minutes into the half. A fourth goal later on iced the 4-0 win, and Fire & Ice was 2-0 on the season.
Just after the game ended, I stayed for a few minutes showing my support for them by raising my Fire & Ice scarf in salute as the players walked off the field.
Fire & Ice is on the road next weekend for two games, then play their two remaining home games on the 18th and 19th of June. They are worth your support.
Later.
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