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SG leader (SJ Earthquakes/Bay FC/AO) | Capo Extraordinaire | Professional Soccer Fan | Stage 4 ALK+ Lung Cancer Patient

Bay Area, CA
Joined August 2012
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
1 year
This feels like evergreen content.
@CCuadra8
Crystal
1 year
Some day all of our players names will be pronounced correctly. Today is not that day.
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Crystal
4 years
Best news of my night is that my latest cancer scan shows that I have no cancer activity! The new tumors, nodules, & spread to bone from Nov are now completely gone. The original sites show no cancer. Also no new cancer detected at all 🙌
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Crystal
4 months
It was my first time on the capo stand for 90+ minutes since my cancer diagnosis. 💪
@wearebayfc
Bay Football Club
4 months
⚡️Last night was electric, all thanks to the best fans in the 🗺️! #BayFC #BayAreaUnite @bayfcsupporters
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Crystal
4 years
Absolutely honored that @MLS wrote an article about my lung cancer story and the support that the soccer community have given to me in my journey.
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Crystal
4 years
Today’s pre-chemo look: 2020 @SJEarthquakes jersey with @ChrisWondo on the customization. Messy hair 🤷‍♀️ #cancersucks #lungcancer
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Crystal
4 years
Big thanks to everyone at @SJEarthquakes for their kindness and support this year through my cancer diagnosis, treatment, and now progression. I’m very grateful for the check ins and words of encouragement. And thank you for the special gift of today. #Quakes74 #QuakesFamily
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Crystal
10 months
@hi_lovin121 @AustinFC @MLS Found him. He’s assistant coach at FC Westlake in Austin. No room for racism in society.
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Crystal
4 years
Thanks fam. I’ll be thinking of you all during chemo and radiation next week. It makes the thought of going through therapy alone (thx Covid19) a lot less daunting. #QuakesFamily #Quakes74
@SJEarthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
4 years
Please send your love & support to the leader of The Faultline, president of @AOSanJose , devotion scarf winner & longtime season ticket holder Crystal Cuadra-Cutler who starts chemotherapy this week after being diagnosed with lung cancer. You have an entire club behind you. ❤️
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Crystal
4 years
I just got surprised at home with a playoffs package from the @SJEarthquakes ! Thank you for the package. Can’t wait to cheer on the Quakes this Sunday against SKC. #Quakes74 #VamosSJ #NeverSayDie
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Crystal
2 years
Haters, sorry (not sorry) to report I will be here a little longer. For the rest of you, my scan result was good news. My lung cancer remains stable. As always, some things to monitor, but next scan will be during the holidays.
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Crystal
4 years
Post chemo day, week 2. A little tired today, but overall feeling good. Heading to radiation now. Today’s shirt shout out is to @AmericanOutlaws @AO_Impact . #cancersucks #fuckcancer #lungcancer
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Crystal
3 years
Lung cancer update- new pet scan shows things are stable. Primary tumor may be larger but could be treatment/inflammation. No diagnostics needed. No cancer anywhere. Next scan in 2 months. Misc other tests next week. All in all, pretty good.
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Crystal
4 months
Despite everything that was going well yesterday, I had some bro come up at halftime and mansplain. He suggested that he could teach me more chants and get on the stand and show me how to do it. Bro, I’ve been doing this 10+ years and that wasn’t even my biggest ever game. 😒
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Crystal
4 years
I’m sorry ya’ll, I can’t be that mad about this team. I have cancer. Losing this bad ain’t the worst thing to happen to me in 2020.
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
3 years
Latest cancer scan is good news. Things remain stable, with no evidence of disease. Still have to have a brain MRI in a couple weeks. Next scan is in 2-3 months. Meds continue as usual.
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Crystal
4 years
✅30 radiation sessions ✅ primary treatments for #lungcancer done! Immunotherapy starts late June, and my first post treatment scan will be in August. Thank you all for the support during this difficult journey. #cancersucks
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Crystal
3 years
I’m finally scheduled for my Covid19 vaccine! So exciting.
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Crystal
2 years
That’s… not well thought out? And that’s the best I can say about it.
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Crystal
3 years
Thank you #Quakes74 for sharing my story.
@SJEarthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
3 years
Through thick and thin, she has faithfully been by our side. Even while fighting cancer, @CCuadra8 continues to be the best fan any team could ever ask for. We love you, Crystal. 🖤💙
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Crystal
3 years
Ayyyy this happened. 🙌
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Crystal
4 years
Chemo is done! 7 sessions completed. Still have one more radiation session, and then about a month wait and starting immunotherapy. #lungcancer #cancersucks #fuckcancer
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Crystal
2 years
Look for me behind goal. ✌️
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Crystal
5 years
Only thing that was great today was @AleBedoya17 coming to our section to meet Alex who made this banner for tonight. Thank you for your words and actions Ale.
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Crystal
1 year
Thanks all. Not dead yet! 🙌
@TheFaultliners
The Faultline
1 year
Saturday’s siren ringer was our President, Crystal. On Monday, she celebrated 3 years of being a lung cancer survivor. As a stage 4 patient, she is on treatment for life, sometimes having infusions on game day. We’ll be thinking of you this week as you have your scans. 💙🖤
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Crystal
3 years
This week I had another routine cancer scan. I remain stable with no evidence of disease and some treatment related damage to my lung. Now that this stress is over for now, it’s time to #BeatLA .
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Crystal
4 years
Thanks all for the love. Thanks again Quakes for inviting me to practice and for @tcmogan and @RaiderQuake74 for coming w/me. And for those worried about maskless Wondo& Shea: photo is the only time they were this close. Only stood together for photo and then distanced.
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Crystal
2 years
I was the section capo today for 75+ mins today. I have basically 1.5 lungs and fight cancer side effects every day. Apparently, using my whole soul to try to get the North End going to support this team isn’t enough. I’m over it.
@robertjonas
Robert Jonas
2 years
Class move from Jackson Yueill. The one #Quakes74 player to show appreciation to supporters' groups on both ends of the field.
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
4 years
Got 1st CT scan results and the tumor & effected lymph nodes have decreased in size and there no evidence of new spread. Next scan will be in August, and they’ll be looking for no evidence of disease. I’m still battling radiation side effects, but they’re slowly resolving.
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Crystal
3 months
It is the most amazing feeling when your players acknowledge all the hard work you put in.
@wearebayfc
Bay Football Club
3 months
“We’re going to continue winning for you!” - @kaysharps #BayFC #BAYvSEA #BLegendary #WeCameToPlay
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Crystal
3 years
It’s officially official. It’s been a dream for many years and finally time. We have an independent supporter’s union. More coming soon!
@SeismicUnion
Seismic Union
3 years
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Crystal
2 years
Today was my 4th away #Quakes74 trip this season. And my first win. Having it be against Galaxy makes it even sweeter.
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Crystal
4 years
I’ve been there for good, bad, and ugly. Thank you for the support Quakes. Now let’s get those 3 points today against Colorado. #VamosSJ
@SJEarthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
4 years
Our inspiration. We're with you, @CCuadra8 . #VamosSJ
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Crystal
3 years
From pizza, beer, and watching #Quakes74 to then IVs, beeping machines, and cancer drugs. It’s crazy what the difference an hour can make.
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Crystal
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@FIFAWorldCup
FIFA World Cup
3 months
“I miss him” and it’s just a football player
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Crystal
3 years
It’s quarterly cancer scan day for me today. Surprisingly, my results came in quickly. I remain stable and the previous area of concern isn’t showing anything worrying. Next scan in 3 months.
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Crystal
3 years
Low key I don’t think people realize how exciting it is for me that I’m going to be able to get the Covid vaccine. My risk level is ridiculous. If I got Covid, if I didn’t die, I could end up unable to continue cancer treatment, which would hasten my death. This is life changing.
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Crystal
3 years
It’s my cancerversay! One year ago today I got the call that changed it all. Never put off going to the doctors, and always advocate for yourself. It’s been a hell of a ride, but I’m still here! Stage 4 lung cancer, but no evidence of cancer.
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Crystal
4 years
Last night I started my new lung cancer treatment for stage 4 cancer. It is not a cure. It will delay further progression. Hoping to live w/cancer as chronic illness long enough for new meds or a cure. Reminder: You only need lungs to get cancer.
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Crystal
10 months
Huge Bay FC news buried in this article: “…the team plans to construct a $3 million, 3,600 square-foot facility adjacent to the stadium that will house its locker room, offices, lounges and training rooms.”
@KevinNguyen_89
Kevin V. Nguyen
10 months
NEW: John Fisher speaks for the first time since labeling PayPal Park "already outdated." #sjearthquakes "As Earthquakes fans know, PayPal Park is one of the best venues in the world to watch a soccer game," Fisher said in the statement. ⬇️
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Crystal
4 years
We gave everything we could. We took them to 120 minutes. Pks are cruel. Still a lot to be proud of. #Quakes74
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Crystal
4 years
Chemo day one. Here we go. #fuckcancer #cancersucks
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Crystal
2 years
Happy Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend- @ChrisWondo !
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
4 years
Love how @ThePlastics_SG get told that they’re not family friendly and then the community comes together to share their photos of their kids that are growing up/have grown up in the world of SGs/terraces where profanity is a norm.
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Crystal
3 years
I’ve followed @SalinasSJ11 since he was drafted by @SJEarthquakes . He’s a #Quakes74 legend that has given back to our local community year after year. He was the 1st in #Quakes74 to reach out when I said I have cancer. Lockout hurts players &community. @MLSPA #LetThemPlay2021
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Crystal
4 years
This tournament and the @SJEarthquakes have brought me a lot of joy during a very tough time. Thank you. #Quakes74 #VamosSJ #Fuckcancer
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Crystal
4 years
Chemo Week 3: Halfway there! Mask from @Stillezinho ❤️ made by ParadiseSoccer Club. Also a little love for @SJEarthquakes today. LFG! #cancersucks #fuckcancer #lungcancer
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
4 years
Today, I received an amazing, surprise gift from @weareangelcity . Thank you for your thoughtfulness and allowing a safe space to share my awful 2020 and lung cancer diagnosis at your event. Thank you Angel City FC!
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Crystal
2 years
I’m not sure if I should be sad or angry. Because I am both. This is insane
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Crystal
3 years
Well, looks like it is my Season Ticket Holder gift! Thanks @SJEarthquakes !
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Crystal
2 years
Welcome to the Cade Cowell hype train.
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Crystal
3 years
A package from @SJEarthquakes ? Hmmm. #quakes74
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Crystal
1 year
It’s World Cancer Day and would feel remise if I didn’t say something. I’m nearly 3 years since diagnosis & am still in treatment. Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer. My type is aggressive. My longevity is due to science and innovation. The drug I’m on isn’t 10 years old.
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Crystal
3 years
I was crying during the Wondo send off and I’m sure there were photos and I’ll be meme’d. But idgaf. Ya’ll are awful who make fun of a terminal lung cancer patient. ✌️
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Crystal
4 years
Today, I found out that my grandma who is in a long term care facility will be receiving the Covid19 vaccine within the next three weeks. Such great news. The end is in sight.
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Crystal
4 years
Maybe it’s the cancer treatment, but man I’m gassed. Not match fit for sure. Had a great time cheering for #Quakes74 on the fan cam tonight. And I even brought out the 2014 Wondo from retirement. #VamosSanJose #ForwardAsOne
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Crystal
2 years
My view on that goal
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Crystal
4 years
Lung cancer treatment day. 1/4 of my immunotherapy treatment is done. May 2021, I can’t wait.
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Crystal
3 years
So a bit of good news on the cancer front. My Drs talked and notified me yesterday that my new area of concern is not obviously cancer. It still could be, but nothing that requires treatment at this time! Next scan end of Dec & we will see where things are at.
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Crystal
4 years
Back at that infusion life. Started my year long adventure in immunotherapy today. I’ll be here every other week. #cancersucks #lungcancer #thatcancerlife
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Crystal
2 years
NWSL at PayPal Park. LFG
@Marisa_Ingemi
marisa ingemi 🔮
2 years
NEWS - The Bay Area has reportedly won its NWSL expansion bid. More to come soon at @sfchronicle
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Crystal
4 years
No chemo today, but I start radiation this afternoon. Forced myself to go for a walk today to help with chemo side effects. #cancersucks #fuckcancer
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Crystal
3 years
Party time!! 🥳
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Crystal
2 years
It is my second Cancerversay today. It was a little more subdued than last year, with a family bbq and some cake. Thanks to everyone for their support the past two years.
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Crystal
5 months
Who is gonna tell them…
@NWSL
National Women’s Soccer League
5 months
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Crystal
3 years
Next vaccine scheduled and with plenty of time before @SJEarthquakes home opener. LFG💪
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Crystal
3 years
Would be nice if local press actually cared about the Quakes when it’s not about something bad happening.
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Crystal
4 years
@SJEarthquakes I just liked and then *unliked*it again just so I could like it a second time.
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Crystal
1 year
They salty af.
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@FCBarcelona
FC Barcelona
1 year
Official statement from FC Barcelona on Leo Messi's decision to play for Inter Miami
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Crystal
3 years
I wish the news was better, but my scan was not ideal. There is a new area in my lung that might be progression. Next step will be having another lung biopsy and figuring out treatment options. Could be radiation, chemo, or a med change. Just waiting on scheduling now.
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Crystal
3 years
Augustine is our MVP. #Quakes74
@MLS
Major League Soccer
3 years
This is wild. 😮 Matías Almeyda's translator just got kicked out the game. #COLvSJ
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Crystal
4 years
The lucky @ChrisWondo banner still has that magic six years later. #VamsoSJ #Quakes74 #MLSisBack
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Crystal
4 years
My mom has started putting some of my jerseys in cases and that was one of my Christmas gifts. While they still need a little love, it was a nice gift. The Thompson doesn’t have its COA in there yet either. #Quakes74
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
2 years
From December. Stage 4 lung cancer and stable, just celebrated my second cancerversay.
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@ThanksCancer
Thanks Cancer!
2 years
What does cancer look like? Give me some pictures. 👇👇👇
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Crystal
4 years
Getting set up and ready to watch the #Quakes74 game! #vamossj
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Crystal
4 years
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Crystal
2 years
Paid a visit to @nwslplayground today! Dreams do come true. 🥲
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Crystal
2 years
You could have had this. Just sayin.
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Crystal
2 years
Updating my tracker; Earthquakes 2 tonight was my 31st game this year, and 31st week of the year. This is the most professional soccer games I’ve seen in person in a calendar year.
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
4 years
Radiation Day 2 accountability selfie. Not in the smiling mood, but here it is. Feeling the fatigue today along with some minor ailments. #fuckcancer #cancersucks #lungcancer
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Crystal
3 years
2nd Covid vaccine in the books! My 5G hasn’t come in yet though, how long does it take for that to activate?
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Crystal
4 years
@TommyBeer
Tommy Beer
4 years
NBA announces: “In every city where the league franchise owns and controls the arena property, team governors will continue to work with local elections officials to convert the facility into a voting location for the 2020 to allow for a safe in-person voting.” Significant.
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Crystal
2 years
Cheers to stable scans and another three months of life. You can catch me at @JacksBar tonight. Already camped on a table since we have Warriors today too.
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@CCuadra8
Crystal
3 years
My number has been called!!!! I can get my Covid vaccination starting March 15th! 😭😭
@EvanSernoffsky
Evan Sernoffsky
3 years
Just In: California Health and Human Services secretary announcing that as of March 15 state healthcare providers can begin vaccinating people ages 16-64 with "highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19"
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Crystal
4 years
Thanks fam. ❤️
@SJEarthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
4 years
Happy Birthday Crystal. The Quakes family loves you and is behind you during your fight. Enjoy your day!
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Crystal
1 year
My good news for this St. Patrick’s Day is that my cancer remains stable. No news is good news! This means treatment remains the same and I can go back to not worrying (as much) until the next one. Next scan in 3 months and also a brain MRI at that time.
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Crystal
2 years
And then the absolute disrespect by everyone except Jackson Yueill not acknowledging our end. @SJEarthquakes making it hard to be a fan lately…
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Crystal
3 years
What hasn’t been said about @ChrisWondo ? Hometown #Quakes74 legend. All time MLS goals record holder. Great human. This is the extra season we weren’t promised. Lockout will rob him and the loyal fans of the proper send off @MLSPA #LetThemPlay2021
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Crystal
4 years
@ThePlastics_SG I know many a child that has grown up in supporter sections/terraces. They are well aware of what profanity is. But seriously what child is listening to a soccer podcast. Seriously involved children will have already heard and seen worse.
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Crystal
4 years
My grandma who is in a long term care facility is receiving her Covid19 vaccine today. 🙌 I’m so happy.
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Crystal
4 years
Week 4: One day post chemo. Mostly just tired today. The throat pain from radiation has increased, but is being managed. Shirt from best tifo I’ve ever been a part of & the most famous. Got shared by Hamilton created Lin-Manuel Miranda. #lungcancer #cancersucks #fuckcancer
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Crystal
4 years
Cancer scan results are in and mostly good. Smaller lymph nodes & tumor. One lymph node clean. But tumor still shows cancerous activity that might resolve on its own from current and past treatments. Next scan in 3 mos. #lungcancer #cancersucks
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Crystal
3 years
Excited my Juneteenth inspired autographed and game worn @tomthom11 has arrived! Happy I could support @SJAACSA and the great work they do in the San Jose community. #TogetherThereWillBeChange
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Crystal
4 months
@MenInBlazers Cmon now, this is a historic club who won the 1993 Open Cup. Put a little more respect on their name.
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Crystal
4 years
The two SoCal teams have been beaten. Now on to the #ThirdWheelDerby on Wednesday to do the treble against our rivals. #Quakes74
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Crystal
3 years
@Lindz2000 Hi 👋 I’m a stage 4 lung cancer survivor. I also have an adenocarcinoma tumor. Yesterday was my 1 year cancer anniversary, and I’m going strong with no evidence of disease. Do you have a genetic mutation?
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Crystal
4 years
Ya’ll already know it would be Chris Wondolowski
@BeccaMVP
Becca
4 years
What professional athlete would you defend like this?
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Crystal
3 years
It’s been a long time. Great to be back at @JacksBar for @USMNT @AOSanJose
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Crystal
7 years
Happy 10th Birthday @AmericanOutlaws . Thank you for being the catalyst of innumerable friendships, trips and experiences❤️ #AOFamily #AO10
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Crystal
2 years
It was an honor to represent @TheFaultliners and San Jose at the @ISCSupporters conference. The women in leadership is growing year by year and it’s amazing to see. #OnwardISC
@ISCSupporters
ISC North America
2 years
🙌 To all the women supporting their teams and being leaders in their communities, happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
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Crystal
3 years
Well, now I’m less upset about not going to Portland or RSL. Same as it ever was. Let just hope my biopsy results are good.
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Crystal
4 years
I just hope I get to see @Chriswondo play with the @SJEarthquakes in person at @Quakes_Stadium one more time before he retires. #Quakes74
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