A Visit from Ed Monton
(based on "A Visit from St. Nicholas")
Minnesota United FC v. FC Edmonton Home Opener https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y43RYqYjbto
'Twas the night before Nessie and in my apartment I unloaded groceries to their own fridge compartment The brats and wheat buns were set aside with care In hopes that some sauerkraut would also be there
The growlers were set on the open wood floor So i wouldn't forget them when I head out the door And I in my new scarf and some tickets in hand Just had stopped drinking, I could barely stand
When out on the web arose such a chatter Lance Parker's portfolio . . . or ego, which is fatter? Away to the Nomad I flew like a loon Knowing the opener would be here soon
Springtime is here! Nessie has no more snow! The Montons' have some new players to know. When what to my wondering eyes did appear But a yellow school bus with canned Surly beer!
The school bus in West Bank ain't hard to miss I knew in an instant: it's the Dethloon Express More rapid than eagles, Dark Clouds ride to the game To hear the announcer call United by name
Now Davis, now A-Pitch, Now Tiago, Takada On Simo, on Vivo On, Ramirez y Ibarra! To the front of the goal, to every loose ball! Defend away, defend away, then counter with all!
As wild shots that head for our net are repelled Van Oekel and Dias make sure attacks are all quelled So up to the midfield and attacking they flew The Loons quickly run with quick passes too
The Montons had suffered a few early yellows Now United sub in Greg J. and Bracalello Then a pass to the box, Simo's leg came  around His shot hit a hand, the ref's whistle did sound!
He spoke not a word, but put the ball on the spot Smits tried to fake one way but then came the shot The PK that Simone struck hard hit the net Lance Parker's briefs couldn't even stop that
The Dark Clouds rejoiced and lit marine flares We belted out Wonderwall; light raining, who cares? The Scorpions win in New York that same night. Top-of the-Table United, never give up the fight!
Bracalello interview vid + David La Vaque's article here: http://www.startribune.com/sports/256859711.html
