Yesterday, it meant heading off with mom after practice to do laundry, when most other teammates had time to either grab lunch or put in extra time on their respective games. I'm used to that. Soccer has become a whole new event at a time when the sport has taken on a new meaning for Raygor. When the team finishes practice, and their post-practice meeting with coach Jay Hoffman in the middle of the field, Bryce hurries into the middle of the group, and then heads straight for midfielder Elie Foster, the player he has taken a particular shine to. But before long, as everyone else unwinds and stretches, he is sitting on top of mom, who hasn't even had time to peel off her shin guards.
Life rearranges The decision was hard, but unavoidable.
When the Breakers chose Raygor in the second round of the WUSA draft on Dec. 10, the family knew what was about to come. Brian Raygor had a job with a fuel company in Eugene, Ore., and they decided it would be best if he remained in Eugene, at least for the first season. Sometimes, the answer to that is an emotionally draining one. Brian last saw Bryce a month ago. So the Raygor family has more decisions on the horizon.