Chelsea vs. Inter Milan

Here's something you won't hear everyday... "I'm going to watch an international soccer game in Indy."

The Guinness Internationals Champions Cup had a stop in Indianapolis - Chelsea FC vs. Inter Milan FC. Granted, this is kind of like preseason tournament play for these European teams, it was still something to be able to see in Indy!

Thanks to Eric and his continued connections, we were offered (and took) seats in one of the suites. Well, to be frank, it was technically one of the suites of Indy's new pro soccer franchise, the Indy Eleven. Yes... you read that right. Indy now has a pro soccer team. It's Division II Pro Soccer, and I can tell you, it's already got quite a following in Indy! Proof that soccer is finally getting more of a stronghold on America.

Anyway... back to the game we actually went to last night. I'll be the first to admit, I don't follow soccer, nor do I know much about it. I've tried to learn more about it with both my niece and nephew playing soccer, and I know enough to have heard of both Chelsea and Inter Milan before the game last night. But that's about where the knowledge ends, unfortunately. Which is kind of sad since this is The World's Game. I think I need to delve in and learn more about the game. We'll probably even go to some Indy Eleven games.

The first half of the game was really exciting, though you could tell that we, the people of Indy (and most like much of America), aren't really sure how to cheer on a soccer team. You see the videos from games in Europe - fans really get into it. But here, there were moments of almost eerie silence. But we'll learn. The second half, much like pre-season football in America, was far less exciting because much of the second string was put in to play. But, as a whole, it was pretty cool to see these two teams play live.  Just Futball.  No Friendlies.

Chelsea beat Inter Milan, 2-0.