After practicing in the morning, Team USA participated in the 2018 Amputee Soccer World Cup opening ceremony.  Held at the main soccer stadium there was a standing room only crowd.

The competitors were treated to song, dance and traditional reenactments. 

The president of the World Amputee Football Federation (also the president of the American Amputee Soccer Association) received a key to the city.  While only symbolic, I can tell you that the reality is even better.  The city has offered us their hearts.  We feel so welcomed by everyone we encounter. The evening was capped with fireworks and the team left totally energized for the coming competition.