The World Cup is well underway. But it’s not just the games that’s catching people’s attention at The Athletic Club of Oakland.
Muralist Timothy B. poured his art outside on the club’s walls. Since the start of the World Cup, he’s been adding to his vision of the Briana Scurry mural.
“I understand that she was one of the first, if not, the first woman to come out. Especially during that time, that takes a lot of courage. So, I wanted to like talk about that without being so direct,” he said.
Scurry is also critical to that iconic Brandi Chastain jersey off moment in the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final. It came after Scurry blocked China’s previous penalty in a shootout.
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Scurry also spent two years in the Bay Area and she has become a symbol of pride especially for Black soccer players, those who are part of the LGBTQ community.
“I was just before my time. But you know what, I really take a lot of pride. I really do love the pioneering role that I’ve had in the women’s soccer community, in that arena and also for women everywhere,” she said.
Scurry gave her thoughts on her new mural in Oakland.
“I am blown away by the concept. I love it. I really appreciate folks cheering me on. Folks wanting to give me more visibility in different ways,” she said. “I’m definitely going to make my way to San Francisco-Oakland Area. Hopefully, sometime soon. So, I could see it in person.”
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