when Mikey, nicknamed "Midfield General," scored the equalizer from outside the box. The game ended a 1-1 draw. A few days later, Mikey's school received a letter inviting all 11 members of the team to sign for Fulham.

Mikey did not sign. His parents wanted him to stay in school and get an education. They were concerned about the unstable and often scrutinized lifestyle that comes with being a professional soccer player.

So, naturally, he became a professional musician instead.

Paco might not have followed in Mikey's musical footsteps, but years later he is achieving the soccer career his father never got the chance to test out.

Nevertheless, father and son each ended up in lines of work that most people only dream about.

"It's a funny coincidence, but it makes sense becauseI was able to have a real-life example of making it in a more romantic industry," Paco Craig said. "I never thought about getting a normal job. I always in my head wanted to be doing something more creative."

In his rookie season with Louisville City, Paco Craig has played in 13 games for the club. He broke into the starting lineup midseason and has since played a full 90 minutes in all but one appearance. The defender's first professional goal was an equalizer late in the second half Aug. 13 against Rochester.

At 6-foot-2, Paco Craig's strength is winning aerial balls. Despite his wiry frame, he is fearless when it comes to using his body to protect the goal. In Louisville City's recent win over Bethlehem Steel, the 23-year-old