"Hup Holland Hup" -- It's more common than you think
Growing up in Concord, Calif., I'm pretty sure I was the only kid with a FEYENOORD replica jersey, and in college I know I was the only person with a bright orange hat featuring the Dutch soccer chant "AANVALLUH!"
Thanks to family and friends in HOLLAND, mementos of DUTCH SOCCER have never been far away. These constant reminders mean I have always had a soft spot for the ORANJE -- the Dutch national soccer team.
It also didn't hurt that I visited the nation right after finishing middle school.
I watched Holland defeat Denmark, 2-0, in a televised WORLD CUP match yesterday.
Besides seeing old favorites such as Robin Van Persie and Dirk Kuyt, it was fun to see some of the country's younger generation of players -- Ibrahim Afellay and Eljero Elia.
Holland have always served as my "second team" during the major competitions.
This year, they'll be relegated to my third team, as I lend greater support to England at the U.S.
Something tells me I'll be cheering longer for the Dutch than the other two teams this time around.
Thanks to family and friends in HOLLAND, mementos of DUTCH SOCCER have never been far away. These constant reminders mean I have always had a soft spot for the ORANJE -- the Dutch national soccer team.
It also didn't hurt that I visited the nation right after finishing middle school.
I watched Holland defeat Denmark, 2-0, in a televised WORLD CUP match yesterday.
Besides seeing old favorites such as Robin Van Persie and Dirk Kuyt, it was fun to see some of the country's younger generation of players -- Ibrahim Afellay and Eljero Elia.
Holland have always served as my "second team" during the major competitions.
This year, they'll be relegated to my third team, as I lend greater support to England at the U.S.
Something tells me I'll be cheering longer for the Dutch than the other two teams this time around.
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