I came to Julie's house yesterday in the middle afternoon (1 April). She had just completed some work in the house. I then drove us to Downtown West St. Louis where I found a parking place before we walked to the Pre-Match Party by the Schlafly Tap Room. The St. Louligans and other supporter groups were there. Julie and I each bought some tickets to the St. Louligans' "Schlaffle" raffle. Proceeds went to 3 Little Birds 4Life, a group granting wishes to young adult cancer patients.
Julie and I each got a beer from one of the Schlafly beer tents and got dinner from one of three food trucks in the area. We also walked over to Lou Fusz Plaza by CITYPARK to see the activities there. They included some dog tricks done by dogs from Purina.
After the raffle drawing (Julie and I didn't win), we marched with other supporters around CITYPARK and into the stadium for the match between St. Louis CITY SC and Minnesota United FC. Julie and I found places high up in the supporter section to cheer on the home side.
Unfortunately, a 78th minute penalty kick was the difference as Minnesota United ran out 1-0 winners. It was CITY's first loss this season, but not for lack of trying. The players saluted their supporters after the match.
Julie and I then walked to my car, then I drove her home. She had work around the house to do this weekend, so I kissed her good night and then drove home.
Later.
Websites of Entities Mentioned in This Post:
Schlafly Tap Room: Tap Room Brewpub - Schlafly Beer
St. Louligans: Saint Louligans – Supporting Soccer in the St. Louis Area – St. Louligans – Supporting St. Louis Soccer (stlouligans.com)
3 Little Birds 4Life: 3 Little Birds 4 Life
CITYPARK: CITYPARK | St. Louis CITY SC (stlcitysc.com)
Purina: Purina: Nutritious Dog and Cat Food for Your Pet
St. Louis CITY SC: St. Louis CITY SC (stlcitysc.com)
Minnesota United FC: Minnesota United FC (mnufc.com)
