For the second consecutive year, we celebrated Christmas in Europe — a tradition we never expected, but one that’s quickly becoming a cherished part of our family’s journey. In the winter of 2024–25, both of our daughters had the incredible honor of representing the United States in the USYF U15 Girls Futsal National Team. Sommer […]

It’s been a week since we moved to North Carolina. In Chinese internet culture, there’s a romantic notion called a “spur-of-the-moment trip,” meaning to live life without regrets, to act decisively, and to embark on a journey without hesitation. Our move to North Carolina can be seen as such a trip, albeit a gamble that […]

As 2023 comes to a close, we’d like to do a recap video, summarizing Sommer and Sydnie’s year in soccer. This year has been filled with extraordinary experiences, including both surprises and disappointments, all of which will be valuable assets on Sommer and Sydnie’s journey of growth. JANUARY In January, just under three months into […]

This Thanksgiving weekend, our team Mighty Minions, reigning champions of the Southeast 3v3 Regional Championships in late July for the high school age group, arrived in Foley, AL to compete in the National Championships. There have been some changes in our team composition since July, with Katie, a sophomore, and Caitlyn, a freshman, unable to […]

The DPL Summit Tournament kicked off with a bang in Tampa, Florida. Teams from all over the country came together to compete for the coveted title of champions. After a grueling 10-hour journey from Alabama through Georgia, we arrived in Tampa at 1 am to chilly temperatures. The first game was against the Santa Barbara […]