Region 440 is a part of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). The Region serves about 450 boys and girls from ages 4 to 19 in the communities of Catons Chapel, Gatlinburg, New Center, Kodak, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center and Sevierville, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Everyone plays at least half the game in AYSO! That's what kids really like about our soccer program. read more...
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Own Goal Cheered
Randy Herrick, Parma, Michigan
Many years ago I refereed a U-12 boys' game and the blue team had an autistic player (I'll call him Bill) on the team. When Bill was on the field he would drift with the play. If the ball came to him, Bill would kick the ball in whatever direction he happened to be facing. Anytime he touched a ball, at least one of his teammates would run by and give him a high five.
In this particular game, Bill had drifted toward his own goal. The opposing red team took a shot on goal and the ball was deflected straight to Bill who, of course, kicked it in the direction he was facing. The result was a beautiful shot that nobody had a chance to touch before it was buried in back of Bill's own goal.
There was a moment of stunned silence, and then Bill's whole team went nuts cheering, hugging and high fiving Bill. Pretty soon the red team joined in followed by parents and everyone else coming onto the field to congratulate Bill (including me).
I don't remember who won the game, but I'll never forget that moment in time.
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