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SAN YSIDRO, California — When the humanitarian aid workers decided to dismantle their elaborate tented setup — erected right up against the border wall — they hadn’t seen migrants for a month.

A thriving domestic league, a thriving youth setup, and a thriving grassroots scene.

O'Driscoll and Howe crossed paths when the former was still a player at Bournemouth and the latter was 14 and in the club's youth setup.

This setup allows athletes to focus entirely on refining their skills and competing at the highest level without the logistical and physical toll of continuous travel.

Even knowing that this ridiculously charming setup will take a sharp veer into blood and guts, the dramatic tonal change still hits us like a kick to the head.