Root, Root, Root for the Home Team

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, especially in Brazil. 

Soccer (AKA futebol) is everywhere in Brazil, in the streets, at the beach, even at home. Hey, the President's four grandsons play soccer at least once a week in our halls!!! 

Brazil soccer is more than just a game, it is a national past time.

So.....It would be a shame to live in 'the land of soccer' and miss the opportunity of seeing a live soccer game.

NOTHING will make you feel more like a local than going to a match and taking in a compelling game.

Curitiba has three soccer teams. Atlético Paranaense plays the 1st division of the Brazilian Championship and Coritiba and Paraná play on the 2nd division. 

We attended the Atlético’s stadium called “Arena da Baixada”. At the stadium you can truly feel the energy and passion that the Brazilians have for soccer and their teams. We wore earplugs and were still almost blown out of the stadium by the noise level.

And.. who knew...you were supposed to wear RED?! Obviously not the Americans. (This brought back memories of our other mission when I wore gold to the Cincinnati Reds game!)

BTW, our team beat the one from Rio (the Flamingos)!

Go, home team, go.