A billion or so people watched Sunday’s European championship. (Spoiler alert: Spain beat England, 2-1).
Plenty of Westporters watched, all around town.
In New York, Kyle Martino threw a watch party for a couple of hundred of his closest friends.
Including Jason Sudeikis.
That’s right: One of the most famous soccer coaches in the world — aka Ted Lasso — was in the “No One Home” crowd.
That’s Martino’s latest brainchild: a soccer clubhouse/meeting place.
He’s had a storied career in the game: 1999 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year, while playing for Staples High School; MLS Rookie of the Year with the Columbus Crew; David Beckham’s teammate with the Los Angeles Galaxy; US men’s national team player; TV commentator (NBC Sports, Warner Brothers Discovery); creator of Goalpher (an innovative design that turns basketball courts into mini-soccer pitches), and founder of the Over Under Initiative, to bring the sport to underserved neighborhoods.
No One Home is at 141 Chrystie Street, on the Lower East Side. The place was hopping, all during the Euros and concurrent Copa América.
It will continue to grow, and attract fans of the beautiful game, all through the run-up to next year’s World Cup (hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico).
But don’t take our word for it. Check out Dave Briggs’ video below — and Kyle’s invitation to the “06880” community to visit.
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“06880” has proudly chronicled the journey of Jake Sussman.
The Westport native struggled mightily with ADHD before graduating from the Forman School, then the University of Hartford.
He learned to advocate for himself — and went on to huge success.
As co-founder (with his brother Max) and president of Superpower Mentors, he connects men and women who have gone on the same journey he did, with people who are just learning how to cope with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other learning differences.
The mentors provide guidance, advice and support based on their own lives. “They speak the same language,” Jake notes.
Now Star 99.9 has taken notice.
Jake was interviewed on Kevin & Jenna’s radio show. He told the back story of Superpower Mentors, and offered inspiring success stories.
Click here, then scroll down to listen to these very important 8 minutes.
Jake Sussman
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A storm moved in quickly yesterday afternoon. It dumped heavy rain for a few minutes, then departed just as suddenly.
Lawrence Zlatkin captured the scene over Cockenoe Island, for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.
(Photo/Lawrence Zlatkin)
Today’s forecast is for a high of 92. It will be mostly sunny, with the possibility of another stray afternoon rain storm.
And, once again, very humid.
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And finally … on this date in 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit safely for the 56th consecutive game. More than 80 years later, it is still an MLB record.
(Kyle Martino, Ted Lasso, Joe DiMaggio, Simon & Garfunkel, and Mrs. Robinson agree: If you enjoy “06880,” you should support it. Just click here, they say. They — and we — thank you!)
The feature on Jake Sussman and interview on Star99.9 are excellent. What an outstanding young man. His insights on the mentee/mentor relationship are right on. It reflects St. Francis’ prayer “in giving, we receive.” Jake and Max have found their superpower. Keep up the great work guys!