These players kind of got lost. These players deserved recognition but didn't receive it for whatever reason.

The most unexpected moment about the visit was when we saw that Albert was wearing his championship ring from the 1933 National Amateur Tournament. Halls of Fame treasure moments like this.

The blip is getting brighter. We seem to be making progress.

We've said all along we expect him to be there. And that hasn't changed.

We're building off last year because now it's two years in a row with names people recognize. Last year's class raised the platform, and we started this year with a higher profile. The inductees are growing in recognition. They had commercials and were known beyond core soccer fans. They did more than kick the ball around.

And No. 2, when there is a buyout, that district must disclose the reason and not keep it confidential, which is what happened here.