Recently, I was picked up by a men's outdoor travel team. Much of the guys are coaches for the travels teams on the peninsula and they needed another player. They never let on to me the intensity or level of competition. Leading up to the first game, I was under the impression it was a laid back men's league with guys mostly just kicking the ball around. Well, not so much. Most of the teams we are playing are ex-pro's or previous D1 players, and its pretty intense. Some of the teams being together for over 10 years. So I am the total new guy, and for once, not running the team. Many of these guys are still damn quick, effectively taking away a strength of mine. The first few games, I have been back on defense, normally stopper or left back. Well last night, I transitioned up to right mid, and for the first time in a VERY long time, I felt like I found a home on the field in outdoor. Was out there on an island, yet was able to drop accurate crosses into the box, and still cover major ground back on defense. After last night, I guess my trial period is over, and that is where I will be for the future. In a run of 35 straight years of playing this sport, last night was the first time in quite a long time, where I was able to just play and be.