Before our last game against the Portland Timbers, I was challenged to a creative wager of sorts. The artist whose team won would get to pick a player for the other artist to paint.
The game’s result of a draw felt like a win with Dempsey scoring in the final moments, stealing a precious road point for the Sounders. In that moment, I’ll admit that I too was relieved that I wouldn’t be the only one painting my opponent.
I of course chose our hero of the day, Clint Dempsey, for artist Nicole Scragg to paint.