I didn't play in the second game against China. We won 2-1 thanks to Pinoe and Tobin. Before the Tournament of Nations camp I went to see two NWSL games just to see what the league is like. I saw the Utah Royals play Sky Blue and Christen played great. She scored her first goal for the club and had an assist. Becky was solid at the back for Utah, but Kelley didn't play so she sat with me in the stands. She is an interesting person. Carli had a goal for Sky Blue, but it was really just for consolation. I then went and saw the Thorns play the Dash. Lindsey scored twice in that game and bossed it in midfield. Tobin was troubling the Dash defense. Emily and Kling where solid at the back like usual. When I wasn't watching those games I was either lounging around my house, in the ocean, or out training on the beach or in the park.

The team met up in Kansas City because that's where our first game was. After everyone arrived we had a meeting at around 7 to discuss what the schedule would be like and we talked about our opponents. I'm rooming with Christen again which I'm very happy about. After the meeting was over I approached Jill

"Hey Jill can I speak with you for a minute?" I ask her

"Sure Cairo" She says and we go and sit in a secluded area. "So what's on your mind?"

"Well as you know I don't have a team right now and I was wondering what you think I should do?"

"Okay well what teams are interested in you?"

"Athletic Club Femenino, Juventus F.C. Women, Lyon, PSG, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Wolfsburg are all of the teams that have offered me contracts, but no NWSL teams have contacted me yet."

"Okay well I will tell you that we mostly pick our players from the NWSL because it's easier for us to scout. But the most important thing is where you want to play."

"Well I like playing for the national team. I don't really want to play overseas again. My teammates for both teams weren't that friendly." I tell Jill.

"What do you mean?"Jill says.

"I mean I was literally told by the players after we won the league 'Thanks for winning us the league, but nobody wants you here' so yeah they weren't the nicest of people." She nods. "Will me not having a club until 2019 affect me getting picked for the National team?"

"With the way you play it won't. I'd be stupid not to pick you. As long as you stay fit and train you'll be fine."

"Ok. Do you think I'll get contacted by any of the NWSL teams?"

"Well between you and me some of the teams have asked me about you. Some said they tried to contact you, but they couldn't find your number or an agent to contact you so I'm definitely sure they will contact you."

"Great...Well I'll be in my room if you need me." I say and head up to our floor. I took the stairs up and when I got to our floor I was met with a slightly surprising scene. Tobin and Christen were in a heated make-out session in the stair well.

They didn't hear me so I cleared my throat and they both turned to face me with very shocked expressions. "Hey Tobin...Hey Christen."

"H-Hey Cairo" Tobin says while Christen looks flustered.

"You two want to go talk about this in our room?"

"Sure" Christen says and we walk into our room.

"So how long have you two been a couple?"

"Almost 2 years." Christen says.

"Cool. I'm guessing you two haven't let the team know."

"Uh no we have not." Tobin says.

"Well it's not my place to say anything so you two's secret is safe with me. And If I'm ever roomed with one of you I will always give you two some alone time at night if you know what I'm saying."

"Thanks Cairo." Christen says. "What did you talk to Jill about?"

"My club situation."

"And?" Tobin asked

"I'm waiting till 2019 to sign for a club. Jill agreed with me." I chuckle and they look confused. "If I had an agent I would've been signed by an NWSL club, but none of them could find a way to contact me." The girls nod and we talk until curfew.

On the bus to training the next day Lindsey pulled me into a seat and we talked the whole way there. Fuck she's gorgeous. I think I should take her to dinner some day. During training we worked on our finishing from crosses and when it was my turn to shoot I jumped up to header the ball but it dipped suddenly so I kicked with the inside of my boot that was furthest away from the goal and it went in.

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Training all of the sudden stopped and everybody looked at me and the ball in the net. Even I don't know how the hell that worked. Ash, who was in goal walked out to me and started poking me.

"It's so life like?" She said still poking me causing the team to laugh.

"How did that work?" I ask nobody in particular and the whole team shrug. That was the last drill we were going through so we headed back to the hotel where we had dinner and when I was going up to the room I was pulled to the side by Christen.

"Hey Cairo can I take you up on your offer?"

"Sure. Just let me shower and then I'll be out of your hair." I say then go to the room and shower.

After I finished showering I threw on sweats and a hoodie and texted Christen that I was through with the room. I then left the hotel and walked to a local park and sat down. Weirdly I spent about two hours out there so I just laid down on the bench and fell asleep in an all too familiar position.

The next morning I woke up and actually slept great. After I did my morning yoga I made my way back to the hotel and up to my room only to find Christen and Tobin asleep and naked on Christens bed, thankfully, so I take a shower then got changed for the day.

They wake up about ten minutes later and they do their morning routines.

"Have a nice night?" I say and they both blush.

"Yes we did." Tobin mumbles.

"I can tell by the marks you both have." I say and point to their bodies. "At least you can be able to hide them."

"Cairo where did you sleep last night?" Christen asks me and Tobin looks at me waiting for an answer.

"You two wouldn't believe me if I told you." Christen raises her eyebrows at me "I slept on a bench in a park"

"What do you mean?" Christen asks very shocked.

"I mean I slept on a bench in a park."

"Why didn't you sleep with somebody else?" Tobin asks.

"I didn't know if you two told the team yet so I didn't want to out you guys." They look at me with guilt in their eyes. "You don't have to tell them if you aren't ready. I didn't tell you that to guilt trip you. I slept on benches for 3 years of my life."

"You were homeless?"

"No"

"So why did you sleep on benches then?"

"That's personal. Sorry."

"Cairo..." Christen whispers.

I sigh and cup her face so she looks at me. "Christen honestly I didn't mind. I would do it again in a heart beat. I'm use to sleeping on benches. Don't feel bad. Okay?"

She sighs. "Okay" She says and I kiss her forehead, hug her, then we head to training.