Down to four

The team beat Italy last night and it was a solid win. Final was 9-6 but they scored a late goal that I won't count. So really we won by 4. Not bad considering the other three games were very close (even of they weren't all anticipated to be as close) and the Australia China game went into a shootout. So we're on to the semis and we play at 3:30 tomorrow (Aug 7). That's 7:30am pacific time. Hope you're okay with that.

Took a stroll through the Olympic park on our way to practice and it was packed. Tons of people just hanging out and there is a grassy area in front of a jumbo tron that has been packed with people. Everyone is braving the weather which isn't that bad but in spurts it'll pour rain then just stop. Great atmosphere. I wasn't sure how the volunteers were going to be as the games wore on. They were amazing to start with tons of life, energy, fun and friendly with an incredible attitude. To my surprise, that has maintained through this point in the games. I imagine it'll stay like that and that's amazing.

Big game tomorrow against Australia. Go USA!!

Thumbs up for the final 4.

Photo 1: the fans have been incredible. Love every one of those people
Photo 2: action shot
Photo 3: the team lined up for intros before the start of the quarterfinal game v Italy. I know the pictures are out of order but my blogger app decided that's the order they should go in and there's no way to change it. I know you guys don't care so much about that. But it bothers me. Enjoy!