Soccer enchants us not just with its goals and fierce competition, but also through the passionate devotion of its fans. From traveling long distances to cheer their teams on to missing sleep so as not to miss a second of play – fans show the depth of their love for this sport by their devotion.
Kelly O’Hara, a veteran figure in soccer circles, holds an unfaltering devotion to the game that’s undeniable – yet her desire for sleep presents unique difficulties when match schedules don’t align properly with it. Due to these circumstances she made the difficult choice not to watch live the USWNT vs Japan SheBelieves Cup matchup on November 14th 2018.
O’Hara’s commitment to her health and well-being is as remarkable as the passion of those soccer aficionados who alter their sleep patterns for the love of the game. In her case, she chooses rest over rallying behind her team in real-time, a decision she openly shared with her followers on Instagram, humorously noting her appreciation for those supporting her choice.
O’Hara discussed her situation of missing live action due to late scheduling of games in an intimate video, offering insight into a challenge many fans might experience but rarely discuss: it being 8:45 at night when her national team plays and girls up until 11 PM have something important to win because She Believed… but tonight the game starts at 10 PM… which would put O’Hara to sleep.
O’Hara wasn’t content to simply support the team from a distance; she issued a playful warning to her friends and close ones not to update her with anything that might spoil the excitement for viewing on Monday: “[Therefore], no calls, texts, emails – absolutely nothing… because when I wake up tomorrow and watch with coffee in hand I want it be an unexpected victory; therefore no phone calls, texts messages etc; as I want the surprise!” she asserted with great warmth as an expression of her commitment despite her being absent for live event. Best wishes go to O’Hara for showing her undying support despite missing a live event: best wishes go to O’Hara team players!