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Hello and good morning readers of AP! First, apologies for no newsletter the last couple of weeks. We are working to create a more efficient and pleasing method of distributing these interviews and articles over email, so keep your eyes on your inboxes in the next couple of weeks. Second, I'm really glad I was able to get this interview figured out. Teams from the Bay State Soccer League, and the League itself, have been incredibly open to talk with us here at AP and to share our stories. Kevin Griffith took the time to talk about the league itself now. It's history, growth challenges, and fun teams names. Like Middlesex. I hope you enjoy it, he's covers some great ground. Check it out. On Sunday, as I attempted to do a bit of work that needed finishing, I used the wonders of browser tabs to also watch live coverage of Bearfight FC’s match against Lower Bucks County United in their first match in their home city of Wilmington, DE (courtesy of the good people at Non League America).
The fact that I was watching an amateur friendly football match from the United States at that time at a weekend probably says much more about my social life than I care to admit, but after finding out that a live YouTube stream would be up and running I just had to catch some of the game. First attempts at watching the feed were not overly successful with what seemed to be tests carried out in the (phone) camera person’s car. But when I returned a little later it was working properly and I connected just in time for a Bearfight equaliser. I know that it was a Bearfight goal as the person filming the match told me. The stream itself was not the greatest quality in the world – but that didn’t matter. Watching football through a phone camera on the other side of the world is never going to be HD standard and, although I would have loved to watch the match in person, I didn’t really care that I couldn’t always make out what was happening. One of the main reasons why I have been so interested in clubs like Bearfight FC is their whole ethos. The idea that “we should stream the match live” is the important factor here. I watch non-league football in the UK and don’t kid myself that it is the best football on offer. But I do know that I may well see something so amazing – good or bad – that it will make up for all the terrible football on show. I also appreciate that there are people invested enough to keep clubs of limited stature going – and the fans that make it possible. It seems to be a very exciting time for the equivalent of non-league football in America (although with the set up over there the term doesn’t really work). Small clubs, formed by football fans promoting the sport and community involvement is what makes what they are doing so important. I’m not going to lie and say the main thing that initially attracted me to the club wasn’t their frankly awesome name. But discovering more about the people behind the scenes – and their fans - has been immensely worthwhile. Bearfight ended up drawing 3-3 on Sunday and I look forward to future live streaming of games. I might have to miss out on the post-match tacos and beer but as long as the coverage is there I will be too. "Because I work primarily with unaccompanied teenagers from Central America and Mexico, soccer was a natural interest." Today's Interview is brought to you by Rabble.tv. Rabble.TV is the future. Ever want to give live commentary on a game you’re watching? Interested in doing a podcast? Want fun things to listen to in your down time? Or when you're supposed to be working? This is the place. Content from all around the world, and all accounts are free. Follow them on Twitter at RabbleSoccer, and dive into a whole new level of Soccer Fandom.
Jó reggelt AP olvasók! That's good morning AP readers in Hungarian, just so you know. Today I have one of those interviews that tells the kind of story AP exists to share. I won't spoil it for you, but there are so many people out there doing good work, who create teams to unite people and provide outlets for those who don't know how to connect otherwise. If you see a need like this in your community, it might be time to stop reading blogs and tooling around the internet and get to work. On that note, I'll be starting a pick team in Kansas City. There's already enough people interested that I'm hoping to be able to potentially multiple teams. I'll be chronicling it all online for you to hear about. But let's get back to the Lobos. David and I spent several weeks going back and forth discussing the team, it's mission, and whether or not we'll ever see a player from Antarctica. Check it out. |
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