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I was kicking a ball around with Tabitha the other day and I may be biased, but through this dad's eyes, she looks like she's got some soccer potential. She's got pretty good aim, and puts a little mustard on her kicks. Another lady in the park noticed Tabby's ability too. I was hoping she was a talent scout who was going to give Tabby a full boat soccer scholarship to some Ivy League school, but alas it wasn't to be. All the lady said was, "maybe when she grows up they'll let a woman play in the World Cup." Good times. Looks like we've got still got a ways to go before soccer makes an impact in the States.
As for today's puzzle, we've got a 68-worder that I had to double check was in fact that low. Whenever I stack 11s I feel like I'm locked into a 70/72 word grid, but I guess the entire middle bit is where all the openness is. Rather like the clues at 2-Down and 14-Down, if I may say so myself. Hope you enjoy it too.
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