VA ODP Boys Day 2: Kicking It!

The 2004 and 2003 boys, after enjoying much sought after sleep, awoke to the springtime Parisian rain. Thus, a meeting inside with coaching staff and Dr. Dan was the order of the morning, rather than an on-field session.

The weather, however, didn’t dampen the day as the group set off to see the Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe. After lunch downtown, both teams then drove to their first match against Paris FC.

The 04s took the field first and after some opening jitters and fatigue, managed to right the ship and accord themselves well against the young hometown professionals and play to a 1-1 draw. 

The 03s then took the field to delight of the crowd and after scoring one in the first half and one in the second, hung on for the 2-0 victory. Both teams, buoyed by their respective efforts returned to the hotel late to find a high quality meal laid out by chef LaPorte and his fine kitchen crew.

No injuries to report and the teams are quickly acclimating as they look forward to their Seine river trip tomorrow and perhaps a visit to Versailles.

Au revoir from Paris.

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