(based on "A Visit from St. Nicholas")
Minnesota United FC v. FC Edmonton
Home Opener
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y43RYqYjbto
'Twas the night before Nessie and in my apartment
I unloaded groceries to their own fridge compartment
The brats and wheat buns were set aside with care
In hopes that some sauerkraut would also be there
The growlers were set on the open wood floor
So i wouldn't forget them when I head out the door
And I in my new scarf and some tickets in hand
Just had stopped drinking, I could barely stand
When out on the web arose such a chatter
Lance Parker's portfolio . . . or ego, which is fatter?
Away to the Nomad I flew like a loon
Knowing the opener would be here soon
Springtime is here! Nessie has no more snow!
The Montons' have some new players to know.
When what to my wondering eyes did appear
But a yellow school bus with canned Surly beer!
The school bus in West Bank ain't hard to miss
I knew in an instant: it's the Dethloon Express
More rapid than eagles, Dark Clouds ride to the game
To hear the announcer call United by name
Now Davis, now A-Pitch,
Now Tiago, Takada
On Simo, on Vivo
On, Ramirez y Ibarra!
To the front of the goal, to every loose ball!
Defend away, defend away, then counter with all!
As wild shots that head for our net are repelled
Van Oekel and Dias make sure attacks are all quelled
So up to the midfield and attacking they flew
The Loons quickly run with quick passes too
The Montons had suffered a few early yellows
Now United sub in Greg J. and Bracalello
Then a pass to the box, Simo's leg came around
His shot hit a hand, the ref's whistle did sound!
He spoke not a word, but put the ball on the spot
Smits tried to fake one way but then came the shot
The PK that Simone struck hard hit the net
Lance Parker's briefs couldn't even stop that
The Dark Clouds rejoiced and lit marine flares
We belted out Wonderwall; light raining, who cares?
The Scorpions win in New York that same night.
Top-of the-Table United, never give up the fight!
Bracalello interview vid + David La Vaque's article here:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/256859711.html
