Hello,
A few weeks ago I scored the two most memorable goals of my career.
Maybe they weren't the prettiest goals, maybe they weren't World Cup clinchers, but they were still huge for me. They were my first goals since coming back from an accident that had many questioning if I'd ever play again.
After sustaining major injuries, I basically had to teach my body how to walk again, and how to function.
But with each passing week, I felt my body growing stronger -- from the hospital bed to the wheelchair to the crutches, from walking to jogging to sprinting -- I kept the faith and pushed myself to the limit.
Finally, after a year and a half, I stepped on the field with D.C. United and felt that feeling that I had been longing for. It was something I'll never forget -- I had made it back.
The first goal of my comeback was on a penalty kick. After the ref blew the whistle, I looked at our captain Dax McCarty for the nod. He handed me the ball and said four words I'll never forget: "We believe in you."
The final whistle blew and I had scored two goals. I looked over at our fans and felt incredible support. I realized how far I'd come and was overwhelmed with emotion. I couldn't have imagined a better return.
That's my story, but now I want to hear yours. What was your most memorable goal? What made it so special?
Tell your story here, and it may be featured on the MLS website or on the big screen at an upcoming MLS game.
Whether it was a goal scored by you or your favorite player, whether you saw it in person or on TV, I want to know why it mattered to you. Sometimes the goals that seem so ordinary are the ones that mean the most.
Share your story here:
http://fans.mlssoccer.com/goal
-- Charlie Davies
P.S. Please watch me go for another memorable goal tomorrow night (Thursday, April 21) when D.C. United takes on the New York Red Bulls live on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Could be 2 interesting matches to watch.
Not sure if Stekelenburg is gonna be fit but the rest is all there.