Got back a little while ago from watching Team USA defeat NPF's Washington Glory, 2-0. The Glory had five hits to USA's four, but a Glory error was costly.
Abbott looked great, but terribly illegal. Cat was rolling, but for some reason slowed the pace a little bit. When that happened, she seemed to lose a little of her control including a WP on a U3K that hit the ground so hard, it bounced over the temporary backstop. Glory coach wasn't happy that the umpires would only allow the runners one base. Finch allowed 3 hits in the final two innings, but no runs.
There were more than 8,700 fans in Prince George's Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox. From what I understand, this is the largest crowd to attend a Bound 4 Bejing game to date. Green Beret jumpers delivered the Olympic flag, ASA banner and the American flag and game ball, though the last jumper didn't quite make the field after both predecessors experienced hard landings.
ASA umpires Diane Carden, Laurie Zeiders & Wes Kreigh did a great job. Rules were ISF pitching for Team USA, NCAA for the Washington Glory. They played "pitch your own ball" which means Diane had to swap out balls every half inning.
Enjoyed seeing and chatting with ASA and Central Atlantic notables MD/DC Commissioner and host, Jack Mowatt, ASA President-Elect Andy Dooley, Henry Pollard, Bob Savoie, Mark Ingrao, Ray Barrier and a few of the elite umpires from the Northern VA, MD & DC areas.
Jack Mowatt and MD/DC ASA did a great job on a wonderful show, as did Team USA who stayed around to sign autographs for anyone who wished one.
I strongly suggest you catch this team if they are anywhere in your area.