MATCHDAY VLOG #9

USA 1-0 Qatar Zardes Wins It off the Bench Gyasi Zardes converted the chance created by Nicholas Gioacchini for the winner in the Gold Cup SF. Another exciting finish for the USMNT. I was at Amsterdam Tavern in STL for this one. Austin, TX, Q2 Stadium (20,500) 2021 Gold Cup Semifinal Scorer: Gyasi Zardes (Nicholas Gioacchini) 86′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 20-Shaq Moore (2-Reggie Cannon, 63′), 16-James Sands, 12-Miles Robinson, 3-Sam Vines; 6-Gianluca Busio (10-Cristian Roldan, 63′), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 17-Sebastian Lletget (c); 7-Paul Arriola (19-Eryk Williamson, 81′), 11-Daryl Dike (9-Gyasi Zardes, 63′), 13-Matthew Hoppe (8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 86′) Subs not used: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 14-Jackson Yueill, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 21-George Bello, 24-Henry Kessler Head coach: Gregg Berhalter QAT: 22-Meshaal Barsham; 2-Pedro Miguel, 15-Bassam Al Rawi, 16-Khoukhi Boualem, 3-Abdelkarim Hassan, 14-Homam Ahmed; 10-Hasan Al Haydos (c) (20-Abdullah Al Ahrak, 72′), 12-Karim Boudiaf, 6-Abdelaziz Hatim (7-Ahmed Alaa, 88′), 19-Al Moez Ali, 11-Akram Afif (9-Mohammed Muntari, 77′) Subs not used: 1-Saad Al Sheeb, 21-Yousof Hassan, 4-Mohammed Waad, 5-Tarek Salman, 8-Ahmed Suhail, 13-Musaab Khidir, 17-Ismail Mohamad, 18-Yusuf Abdurisag, 23-Assim Madabo Head coach: Félix Sanchez Referee: Juan Gabriel Calderon (CRC) Cards: Paul Arriola [Y 54′], Shaq Moore [Y 62′] — Karim Boudiaf [Y 40′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– don't leave me here alone by Artificial.Music https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/dont-leave-me-here-alone Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/gCeWGmRKtf8 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #8

USA 1-0 Jamaica Hoppe's Match Winner 20-year-old Matthew Hoppe earned his first international cap in this tournament and waited for the perfect time to score his first USMNT goal, which was the winner in the 83' in the Gold Cup quarterfinal win over Jamaica. Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium (41,318) 2021 Gold Cup Quarterfinal Scorer: Matthew Hoppe (Cristian Roldan) 83′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 3-Sam Vines, 16-James Sands, 12-Miles Robinson; 20-Shaq Moore (2-Reggie Cannon, 84′), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 6-Gianluca Busio, 11-Daryl Dike (9-Gyasi Zardes, 63′); 17-Sebastian Lletget, 13-Matthew Hoppe (8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 84′), 7-Paul Arriola (c) (10-Cristian Roldan, 63′) Subs not used: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 14-Jackson Yueill, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 19-Eryk Williamson, 21-George Bello, 24-Henry Kessler Head coach: Gregg Berhalter JAM: 1-Andre Blake (c), 5-Alvas Powell (8-Oniel Fisher, 28′), 17-Damion Lowe, 6-Liam Moore, 20-Kemar Lawrence; 12-Junior Flemmings (21-Tyreek Magee, 86′), 22-Devon Williams, 16-Daniel Johnson, 15-Blair Turgott (11-Shamar Nicholson, 74′); 9-Cory Burke (14-Andre Gray, 74′), 10-Boby Reid Subs not used: 13-Dillon Barnes, 23-Dennis Taylor, 2-Lamar Walker, 3-Michael Hector, 4-Amari’I Bell, 7-Leon Bailey, 19-Adrian Mariappa Head coach: Theodore Whitmore Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX) Cards: Cory Burke [Y 30′], Blair Turgott [Y 50′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History All match reports and stories posted to Twitter and Instagram. Follow at @usmnt_historian. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Shadows by David Cutter Music https://davidcuttermusic.com https://soundcloud.com/dcuttermusic Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/shadows-david-cutter Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qiBHOiEl9EI ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #7

USA 1-0 Canada The Fastest Goal Scored in USMNT History Shaq Moore scored 20 seconds into the final Gold Cup Group B match and that was enough to help the USMNT secure three points and a spot atop the group. Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Park (18,467) 2021 Gold Cup, Group B Scorer: Shaq Moore (Sebastian Lletget) 1′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 5-Walker Zimmerman (c) (4-Donovan Pines, 15′), 16-James Sands, 12-Miles Robinson; 20-Shaq Moore (2-Reggie Cannon, 58′), 23-Kellyn Acosta (10-Cristian Roldan, 74′), 6-Gianluca Busio (14-Jackson Yueill, 74′), 17-Sebastian Lletget, 3-Sam Vines; 9-Gyasi Zardes (13-Matthew Hoppe, 75′), 11-Daryl Dike Subs not used: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 19-Eryk Williamson, 21-George Bello Head coach: Gregg Berhalter CAN: 16-Maxime Crepeau; 2-Alistar Johnston, 5-Steven Vitoria (c), 4-Kamal Miller; 22-Richie Laryea, 8-Liam Fraser, 6-Samuel Piette (14-Mark-Anthony Kaye, 73′), 12-Tajon Buchanan; 17-Cyle Larin (9-Lucas Cavallini, 53′), 10-Junior Hoilett (3-Tyler Pasher, 74′), 20-Ayo Akinola (21-Jonathan Osorio, 24′) Subs not used: 1-Dayne St. Clair, 18-Jayson Leutwiler, 11-Theodor Corbeanu, 13-Frank Sturing, 15-Doneil Henry, 19-Harrison Paton Head coach: John Herdman Referee: Adonai Escobedo (MEX) Cards: None Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pe7mBN Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #6

USA 6-1 Martinique Dike Scores Twice Daryl Dike notched a brace as the USMNT routed Martinique to set up a chance to top Group B in Sunday's match against Canada. Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Park (7,511) 2021 Gold Cup, Group B Scorers: Daryl Dike (Matthew Hoppe) 14′, (Cristian Roldan) 59′, Miles Robinson (Eryk Williamson) 50′, Gyasi Zardes 70′, Nicholas Gioacchini (Gianluca Busio) 90′ — Samuel Camille (OG) 23′, Emmanuel Riviere (PK) 64′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 5-Walker Zimmerman (c) (4-Donovan Pines, 79′), 16-James Sands, 12-Miles Robinson; 20-Shaq Moore (23-Kellyn Acosta, 58′), 6-Gianluca Busio, 19-Eryk Williamson (14-Jackson Yueill, 79′), 21-George Bello; 10-Cristian Roldan, 11-Daryl Dike (9-Gyasi Zardes, 68′), 13-Matthew Hoppe (8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 58′) Subs not used: 18-Sean Johnson, 22-Brad Guzan, 3-Sam Vines, 15-Jonathan Lewis, 17-Sebastian Lletget Head coach: Gregg Berhalter MTQ: 23-Meslien Gilles; 17-Burner Patrick, 6-Jean-Sylvain Babin (13-Christof Jougon, 57′), 21-Sebastien Cretinoir (c); 4-Dondon Gerald, 20-Stephane Abaul, 19-Daniel Herelle (14-Norman Grelet, 76′), 18-Samuel Camille; 12-Johnny Marajo (5-Karl Vitulin, 76′), 11-Emmanuel Riviere (15-Yordan Thimon, 69′), 10-Kevin Fortune (9-Reuperne Enrick, 69′) Subs not used: 1-Loic Chauvet, 16-Arnaud Huyghues Des, 2-Florian Goma, 3-Ambroise Felicitet, 7-Gregory Pastel, 8-Yann Thimon, 22-Romario Barthelery Head coach: Mario Bocaly Referee: Mario Escobar (GUA) Cards: None Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Underground Stars by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBO Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/underground-stars Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/vpJDMD2EzkA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #5

USA 1-0 Haiti The USMNT scored once early, and after hitting the post/crossbar twice, felt like that was enough in this victory to open action in Group B in the Gold Cup. Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Park (12,664) 2021 Gold Cup, Group B Scorer: Sam Vines (Gyasi Zardes) 8′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 20-Shaq Moore (19-Eryk Williamson, 76′), 5-Walker Zimmerman, 12-Miles Robinson, 3-Sam Vines; 23-Kellyn Acosta, 14-Jackson Yueill (6-Gianluca Busio, 62′), 17-Sebastian Lletget; 7-Paul Arriola (8-Nicholas Gioacchini, 14′) (16-James Sands, 76′), 9-Gyasi Zardes, 15-Jonathan Lewis (11-Daryl Dike, 62′) Subs not used: 4-Donovan Pines, 10-Cristian Roldan, 13-Matthew Hoppe, 18-Sean Johnson, 21-George Bello, 22-Brad Guzan Head coach: Gregg Berhalter HAI: 1-Bryan Sylvestre; 2-Carlens Arcus, 4-Ricardo Ade, 13-Kevin Lafrance, 17-Martin Experience (22-Alex Christian, 80′); 21-Bryan Alceus, 14-Leverton Pierre (15-Dutherson Clerveaux, 89′), 5-Stephane Lambese, 10-Derrick Etienne Jr., 9-Duckens Nazon (18-Ronaldo Damus, 80′), 7-Carnejy Antoine Subs not used: 3-Francois Dulysse, 8-Zachary Herivaux, 11-Roberto Louima Head coach: Jean-Jacques Pierre Referee: Hector Said Martinez (HON) Cards: Kellyn Acosta [Y 72′], Gyasi Zardes [Y 75′] — Martin Experience [Y 47′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Something Elated by Broke For Free http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/something-elated Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/14CDQ3lp3Ao ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––