Featured Photo: Brian & Kristine Blesi, Gabe & Diana Dwyer, Jason & Ashley Karasow, Werner Fricker III, Jason Pixley, Pat Raykovitz, Ken Tomczuk, Ryan Tadley.
On March 29, 2024, the United German Hungarian Majors (both active and Alum) took to the streets of Chinatown. This was not the free-for-all that most of you may be thinking, this was a well-designed and well-orchestrated night out on the town. The players & staff involved were Kenny Tomczuk (2006-present), Jason Karasow (1998-present), Werner Fricker III (2008-present) Ryan Tadley (2009-present), Pat Raykovitz (2013-present), Gabe Dwyer (2016-present), Jason Pixley (2019-present), and Garrett Keyes (2019-present). Kenny reserved a great spot for dinner by the name of Lee How Fook which got the night started with an array of appetizers, small plates and entrees that could feed a small army. Little did we know that we would need this fuel to take on the next phase of the night. Upon leaving the restaurant the night was still relatively young. Kenny prepped us for a place to “check out” but we left the next step to be decided by the group. If it wasn’t our type of scene, then we would move on to the next spot. Yakitori Boy Lounge was a karaoke bar but in a less formal environment, this allowed for the night to be sealed by performances such as Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8ter Boy” by Ryan Tadley, Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” by Kristine and Brian Blesi, The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” by Diana and Gabe Dwyer and what possibly made the night a true success…Beyonce’s “Drunk in Love” by Kenny Tomczuk. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the dancing and backup singing that went on by the whole group and a special shout-out to Ashleigh Karasow who danced the night away. She went on-record as saying, “it was literally the best night of my life!”
To wrap this up as I may be boring the masses, the point to this story is to emphasize the bond between a group of men who have now known each other for decades because of the power of a sport called soccer. As well as to recognize the wives, fiancées, and partners who put as much energy and time into these bonds so their counterparts can continue to enjoy the sport that has brought us so much joy. For that, I thank you! Thank you to all those who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice their personal time to support the Club and the Majors and their pursuit for State, Region, and National glory! Until next time.
Brian Blesi (2001-2015)
