59. First Steps

First steps

The dawn of the new season had arrived, bringing with it a mixture of nerves and excitement that rippled through the entire team. As Liam stepped into the stadium, he could feel the weight of the occasion pressing down on him. The crowd outside was already gathering, their cheers and chants creating a buzz that seemed to vibrate through the walls.

This was it—the beginning of a new chapter, not just for him, but for the entire team. They had fought tooth and nail to get to this point, and now it was time to prove that they belonged in this league.

The dressing room was unusually quiet as the players prepared themselves. The usual banter and light-hearted jokes were replaced by a focused intensity. Each player was locked in their own thoughts, visualizing the game ahead, running through tactics, and psyching themselves up for the challenge.