Liverpool's power fans: Debbie, Alyssa Lyons, Brandon, Connor, and Gavin Ryan...
... comes to Notre Dame. Yes, that other football that they play in Europe made an appearance at the ND football stadium last week as Liverpool from the English Premier League took on Borussia Dortmund from the German Bundesliga in what is called a preseason friendly, meaning I think, that they were playing for fun and not for keeps. Still, it was quite the feat to have two "top flight" soccer teams play at the Notre Dame stadium, and what is even more amazing is that is was a packed stadium! In the crowd was a Steds family- the Ryans. Watching the game, they saw their Liverpool quad go down against Dortmund as they were bested by a score of 3 to 2. On the defeat, Connor Ryan '13 said, “Though my team lost, I’m always game for a quality footy match. Good on ya!”
Still yet, Gavin Ryan said, "The fans in Notre Dame Stadium were clad overwhelmingly in red, and in THIS case, it was a good thing," and he went on to further say, "Touchdown Jesus” overnight became 'Red Card Jesus.'" Finally, Gavin concluded his remarks with, "Absent a marching band, the Liverpool fans were forced to sing during the entire match.”
Brandon Ryan '18, who birthday it was yesterday, thought that a win was an early gift; however, the loss was anything but that. Pulling it together, Brandon said, "It was a joy to see two distinct affiliations of mine come together in such a spectacular way. The champions came fresh from their summer vacations ready to show us Yanks how it's done, but alas, between respectable competition and the sweltering heat, it was not the result us, the Liverpool faithful, were hoping for. Still, what a joy it always is to return to South Bend in the name of sport... even its its just to see a few Scouser have a kick."
Still yet, Gavin Ryan said, "The fans in Notre Dame Stadium were clad overwhelmingly in red, and in THIS case, it was a good thing," and he went on to further say, "Touchdown Jesus” overnight became 'Red Card Jesus.'" Finally, Gavin concluded his remarks with, "Absent a marching band, the Liverpool fans were forced to sing during the entire match.”
Brandon Ryan '18, who birthday it was yesterday, thought that a win was an early gift; however, the loss was anything but that. Pulling it together, Brandon said, "It was a joy to see two distinct affiliations of mine come together in such a spectacular way. The champions came fresh from their summer vacations ready to show us Yanks how it's done, but alas, between respectable competition and the sweltering heat, it was not the result us, the Liverpool faithful, were hoping for. Still, what a joy it always is to return to South Bend in the name of sport... even its its just to see a few Scouser have a kick."
... Jesus with a red penalty card...
... as the stadium is awash in red.
