Born and still live in Austin, TX; I discovered City by chance when a English First Division match was on TV late one night (very rare at the time) in 1991. City vs. Arsenal, City won 1-0 on a David White goal. I played for the Austin Capitals Soccer Club '75 and our uniforms were the same sky blue and white, so I was immediately drawn to City. I also remember hating the Arsenal uniforms (horrible yellow and black/navy zig-zag pattern). City won, and I didn't know at the time but I was hooked.
I subscribed to the Soccer America newspaper, and every time I received a new one I looked for City's results. I followed City on the fledgling internet through MCIVTA and for the next 7-8 years I thought I must be the only City fan in Texas, or the USA for all I knew. I finally had the chance to travel to England and my trip luckily matched up with our last trip to Wembley. I have only seen one live game for City, but I couldn't have picked a better match. Seconds from a ruined trip, City gave me the best souvenir ever and my red travelling companion developed a soft spot for the Blues. Thanks Super Kev and Dicky!
So, money or not, I'm stuck with City and y'all are stuck with me. I'm still loving the ride.
