Seven months ago, I was in a rut.
I was missing working soccer. I had just wrapped up a short freelance stint with @SanDiegoLoyal and I was craving getting back to my professional roots.
I decided I was going to work my way back into sports in some capacity. 🧵⬇️
The book is officially out of stock! Thank you to everyone and I will make a donation in the coming weeks once we figure out where we want it to go. -Andrew Vassiliadis
Hi, it's been a minute. I'm happy to let you know we've got a few Loyal Legacy books left and I'll be making the link public on this account at 8am PST Wednesday August 14th. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it. -Andrew Vassiliadis
Cheers to an amazing season @sandiegoloyal. From our collab brew day resulting in the SD Loyal Pub Ale, to electrifying watch parties, it's been a journey of unity & excitement. Your 'loyalty till the end' spirit has left a lasting impact on us all at AleSmith #StayLoyal
A HUGE THANK YOU to San Diego Loyal Soccer Club for your continued support of our local community. The organization's dedicated support has allowed nonprofits like United Ways of San Diego County to expand upon their programmatic community work, advocacy, and research.
Final pod. Loved this project and really appreciate everyone who listened, participated and helped make it so fun & memorable. Special thanks to @TLamprecht86 for trusting us and guiding us through those 77 eps. #SiempreLeal ✌️
77 episodes. Downloaded in 58 countries and all 50 states.
Darren & Jordan made podcasting look easy and I am grateful for them.
Guests from Landon Donovan and Mayor Todd Gloria to Tim Howard and Lamont Butler — @WiReD619 brings us home. #AlwaysLoyal
https://t.co/3HMI9rY3qU
Thanks @sdut for allowing me to share this reflection. The sunset of @SanDiegoLoyal was heartbreaking. But it’s leaders, players, staff, and fans should be so proud of its legacy. They lived out their values and created something so special for our community. “San Diego. We are.”
Saved the bet for last.
I kept hearing the word 'gratitude' from people around @SanDiegoLoyal in their final days. So I asked @landondonovan what that word meant to him.
He told an amazing story about a cool gesture from @WiReD619, and a telling response from Loyal's players.
Representing the 🔴, ⚪️ & 🔵!
#U17MYNT head coach Gonzalo Segares calls up 21 players for next month's U-17 @FIFAWorldCup in Indonesia! » https://t.co/egpzmrzOut
It has been an honor representing San Diego and playing soccer in this city for the past four years. What this club built was truly special and knowing that it will cease to exist is the hardest part about saying goodbye to this chapter in my life.
PEOPLE. It was always about the people. Inside and outside of the club the people is what made it special. The commitment from Andrew to our supporters and everyone involved with Loyal is what made it special……
Love is the overwhelming feeling today. Love for my family, friends, and everyone who came on this ride with us. Pain comes and goes, our love for one another is eternal. Thank you San Diego.
How it started & how it finished…. For me, it was always about so much more than what was out on the field. Thank you to these incredible guys who’ve been the best role models for my son!
💚⚽️🧡 forever loyal and grateful