FIFA World Cup 26 — Miami

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Chasing the World Cup to Miami for Scotland vs. Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium — the crowds, and a night walk back through the palms.

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FIFA World Cup 26 — Seattle

Lumen Field, Seattle

USA on home turf at Lumen Field for the first World Cup on U.S. soil since '94 — caught them against Australia and again against Belgium.

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Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV

A few days on the water at Tahoe — the dog on the beach, a lakeside cabin, and a stop at the Kyburz Lodge on the way out.

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Northern California Coast

Northern CA

The drive home from Tahoe by way of the coast — a quiet beach and a dog who wouldn't stop staring at the waves.

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Arlington National Cemetery

Washington, D.C.

In loving memory of my father, Sgt. "Iron Mike" Michael A. Watson (Jan 21, 1955 – Mar 15, 2024) — laid to rest at Arlington with full military honors. A veteran of several wars, a husband, a pappap, and a great man. He never stopped pushing me to work hard, do right, and show up — for school, for sports, for the people around me. He gave everything he had to his kids and grandkids, and this is the least I can give back.

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Leagues Cup Final

Lumen Field, Seattle

Inter Miami vs. the Sounders at Lumen Field — Messi on the pitch, the Great Wheel lit up on the walk back.

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Surfside Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

Beach evenings with the family, a quiet night pier, and a paddle down the blackwater rivers just inland.

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Maui — Haleakalā & Hana

Maui, HI

Back to Maui — this time the Pipiwai Trail through Haleakalā National Park's bamboo forest to Waimoku Falls, plus reef swims and evenings by the pool.

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Whidbey Island — Deception Pass

Deception Pass, WA

A loaded-up Subaru, a rooftop tent, and a couple of nights camping around Deception Pass with the family and the dog.

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Europe Football Trip

Leipzig → Hamburg → Paris → London

Supposed to be three Spurs games in three cities over seven days — the pandemic cut it short. Still caught Tottenham at Leipzig for the Round of 16 Champions League second leg, up close with some incredible people I'd just met at the Hamburg airport.

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London

London, UK

Met up with a couple of the boys to catch some matches in London. Stadium trips, punch bowls, and dinner with pals.

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Maui, Hawaii

Maui, HI

A week-long trip to Maui for Jess' birthday — our first time in Hawaii and it did not disappoint. Half the trip was spent camping on top of a Jeep, the rest doing it fancy at the Andaz. Drove the Hana highway, hit a bunch of beaches, plenty of boozing and chilling in between.

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