Father's Day

Balancing life, work and raising children –– all while playing American football professionally –– is draining, but that's life for Jeremiah Gutierrez, Victor ...

The goal is that he grows up with American football in a place where fútbol is often the way of life. “It gives me a little bit of pride because I would like for him to be used to the sound of American football,” García said. The presence of Lúa in his life has undoubtedly provided Llargués with a new sense of perspective, both when it pertains to life and American football. “I need to have a space of my own, which is why I have an apartment that I’m paying for myself. He has also traveled all over the world with her, from Hungary to Turkey and has a photo of Lúa strapped to his chest as he navigated the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. García admits it has been a little complicated to adjust his hours between practices, games and his job. Still, he wouldn’t trade it for the world and loves the time when he can watch TV with his partner while Ona lays on her stomach or back playing right by them. It was a big sacrifice, but the thought of once again seeing Josiah, hearing his laughter and holding him in his loving embrace when he returns to the United States after the season gives him something to look forward to. After a few hours at home with his partner and daughter, Llargués heads to Badalona for practice. “The team and imports do a good job of making me feel like I’m at home here and have a family here,” Gutierrez said. In the days before heading to the airport to embark on his journey, Gutierrez sat down with his son and explained that he was going to Barcelona to pursue a professional career in football. “He didn’t really understand what was going on, but he knew he was going to see me soon.”