MATCHDAY VLOG #23

Christian Pulisic put his body on the line to score the winning goal to advance the #USMNT out of Group B. I was at the CityPark watch party. My voice cracked during the goal. Better late than never. November 29, 2022: USA 1-0 Iran [HT 1-0] Doha, Qatar, Al Thumama Stadium (42,127) 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Group B Scorer: Christian Pulisic (Sergiño Dest) 38′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest (18-Shaq Moore, 82′), 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 13-Tim Ream, 5-Antonee Robinson; 6-Yunus Musah, 4-Tyler Adams (c), 8-Weston McKennie (23-Kellyn Acosta, 65′); 21-Tim Weah (3-Walker Zimmerman, 82′), 24-Josh Sargent (19-Haji Wright, 77′), 10-Christian Pulisic (11-Brenden Aaronson, 46′) Subs not used: 12-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 7-Gio Reyna, 9-Jesús Ferreira, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Aaron Long, 16-Jordan Morris, 17-Cristian Roldan, 22-DeAndre Yedlin, 26-Joe Scally Head coach: Gregg Berhalter IRN: 1-Alireza Beiranvand; 23-Ramin Rezaeian, 19-Majid Hosseini, 8-Morteza Pouraliganji, 5-Milad Mohammadi (18-Ali Karimi, 45’+3); 21-Ahmad Noorollahi (16-Mehdi Torabi, 71′), 6-Saeid Ezatolahi, 3-Ehsan Hajisafi (c) (25-Abolfazl Jalali, 72′); 17-Ali Gholizadeh (10-Karim Ansarifard, 77′), 20-Sardar Azmoun (14-Saman Ghoddos, 46′), 9-Mehdi Taremi Subs not used: 12-Payam Niazmand, 22-Amir Abedzadeh, 24-Hossein Hosseini, 2-Sadegh Moharrami, 4-Shoja Khalilzadeh, 11-Vahid Amiri, 13-Hossein Kanani, 15-Rouzbeh Cheshmi Head coach: Carlos Queiroz Referee: Antonio Mateu (ESP) Cards: Tyler Adams [Y 43′] — Majid Hosseini [Y 77′], Hossein Kanani [Y 83′], Abolfazl Jalali [Y 90’+6] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time Out - Atch https://soundcloud.com/atch-music Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-time-out Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NPnLxESfv50 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #22

The #USMNT had the better of the chances but settled for a goalless draw to earn a second point in Group B on Black Friday. I was at Ballpark Village. November 25, 2022: USA 0-0 England [HT 0-0] Al Khor, Qatar, Al Bayt Stadium (68,463) 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Group B Scorers: None USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest (18-Shaq Moore, 78′), 3-Walker Zimmerman, 13-Tim Ream, 5-Antonee Robinson; 8-Weston McKennie (11-Brenden Aaronson, 77′), 4-Tyler Adams (c), 6-Yunus Musah, 10-Christian Pulisic; 21-Tim Weah (7-Gio Reyna, 83′), 19-Haji Wright (24-Josh Sargent, 83′) Subs not used: 12-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 9-Jesús Ferreira, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Aaron Long, 16-Jordan Morris, 17-Cristian Roldan, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 22-DeAndre Yedlin, 23-Kellyn Acosta, 26-Joe Scally Head coach: Gregg Berhalter ENG: 1-Jordan Pickford; 12-Kieran Trippier, 5-John Stones, 6-Harry Maguire, 3-Luke Shaw; 17-Bukayo Saka (11-Marcus Rashford, 78′), 22-Jude Bellingham (8-Jordan Henderson, 69′), 4-Declan Rice, 10-Raheem Sterling (7-Jack Grealish, 68′); 19-Mason Mount, 9-Harry Kane (c) Subs not used: 13-Nick Pope, 23-Aaron Ramsdale, 2-Kyle Walker, 14-Kalvin Phillips, 15-Eric Dier, 16-Conor Coady, 18-Trent Alexander-Arnold, 20-Phil Foden, 21-Ben White, 24-Callum Wilson, 25-James Maddison, 26-Conor Gallagher Head coach: Gareth Southgate Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (VEN) Cards: None Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/smith... Music promoted by Audio Library • Green Tea – Smith The Mister ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MATCHDAY VLOG #21

In the opening match of the World Cup, the USMNT led in the first half through a goal by Tim Weah but had to settle for a draw after a late Gareth Bale penalty. November 21, 2022: USA 1-1 Wales [HT 1-0] Al Rayyan, Qatar, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (43,418) 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Group B Scorers: Tim Weah (Christian Pulisic) 36′ — Gareth Bale (PK) 82′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest (22-DeAndre Yedlin, 74′), 3-Walker Zimmerman, 13-Tim Ream, 5-Antonee Robinson; 4-Tyler Adams (c), 8-Weston McKennie (11-Brenden Aaronson, 66′), 6-Yunus Musah (23-Kellyn Acosta, 75′); 21-Tim Weah (16-Jordan Morris, 88′), 24-Josh Sargent (19-Haji Wright, 74′), 10-Christian Pulisic Subs not used: 12-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 7-Gio Reyna, 9-Jesús Ferreira, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Aaron Long, 17-Cristian Roldan, 18-Shaq Moore, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 26-Joe Scally Head coach: Gregg Berhalter WAL: 1-Wayne Henessey; 5-Chris Mephan, 6-Joe Rodon, 4-Ben Davies; 14-Connor Roberts, 10-Aaron Ramsey, 15-Ethan Ampadu (16-Joe Morrell, 90’+5), 8-Harry Wilson (22-Sorba Thomas, 90’+3), 3-Neco Williams (9-Brennan Johnson, 79′); 11-Gareth Bale (c), 20-Daniel James (13-Kieffer Moore, 46′) Subs not used: 12-Danny Warth, 21-Adam Davies, 2-Chris Gunter, 7-Joe Allen, 17-Tom Lockyer, 18-Jonny Williams, 19-Mark Harris, 23-Dylan Levitt, 24-Ben Cavango, 25-Ruben Colwill, 26-Matt Smith Head coach: Rob Page Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim (QAT) Cards: Sergiño Dest [Y 11′], Weston Mckennie [Y 13′], Tim Ream [Y 51′], Kellyn Acosta [Y 90’+9] — Gareth Bale [Y 40′], Chris Mephan [Y 45’+2] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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MATCHDAY VLOG #20

The USMNT had to bend but not break as Sean Johnson made a couple big saves and Edinson Cavani missed a big chance late in the goalless draw. I was there.

June 5, 2022: USA 0-0 Uruguay 

Kansas City, KS, Children’s Mercy Park (19,569)

International Friendly

Scorers: None USA: 25-Sean Johnson; 2-DeAndre Yedlin (5-Antonee Robinson, 62′), 3-Walker Zimmerman, 15-Aaron Long (12-Erik Palmer-Brown, 46′), 29-Joe Scally; 4-Tyler Adams (c), 6-Yunus Musah (14-Luca de la Torre, 85′), 8-Weston McKennie (7-Paul Arriola, 46′); 21-Tim Weah (11-Brenden Aaronson, 46′), 9-Jesús Ferreira (19-Haji Wright, 61′), 10-Christian Pulisic Subs not used: 18-Ethan Horvath, 13-Jordan Morris, 17-Malik Tillman, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 22-Reggie Cannon, 23-Kellyn Acosta Head coach: Gregg Berhalter URU: 1-Fernando Muslera; 2-Jose Giménez (19-Sebastian Coates, 35′), 3-Diego Godín (c) (16-Mathias Olivera, 46), 22-Martin Cáceres; 4-Guillermo Varela (8-Facundo Pellistri, 68′), 6-Manuel Ugarte (15-Federico Valverde, 61′), 20-Mauro Arambarri (5-Matias Vecino, 60′), 10-Fernando Gorriarán (9-Diego Rossi, 67′), 17-Matias Viña; 18-Maxi Gómez (21-Edinson Cavani, 61′), 11-Darwin Nuñez Subs not used: 12-Sergio Rochet, 23-Sebastian Sosa, 7-Nicolas de la Cruz, 13-Damián Suárez, 14-Lucas Torreira Head coach: Diego Alonso Referee: Adonai Escobedo (MEX) Cards: Federico Valverde [Y 82′]

Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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MATCHDAY VLOG #19

On a very cold night, the USMNT scored off of three set pieces to earn a crucial three points in World Cup Qualifying after losing to Canada. Weston McKennie, Walker Zimmerman and Christian Pulisic scored goals in the win. February 2, 2022: USA 3-0 Honduras [HT 2-0] St. Paul, MN, Allianz Field (19,202) Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying

Scorers: Weston McKennie (Kellyn Acosta) 8′, Walker Zimmerman 37′, Christian Pulisic (Walker Zimmerman) 67′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 4-Reggie Cannon, 3-Walker Zimmerman (c), 12-Miles Robinson, 5-Antonee Robinson; 23-Kellyn Acosta, 17-Luca de la Torre, 8-Weston McKennie (14-Cristian Roldan, 84′); 21-Tim Weah (11-Brenden Aaronson, 76′), 18-Ricardo Pepi (20-Jesús Ferreira, 76′), 13-Jordan Morris (10-Christian Pulisic, 64′) Subs Not Used: 19-Sean Johnson, 2-Sergiño Dest, 6-Yunus Musah, 7-Paul Arriola, 9-Gyasi Zardes, 15-Sebastian Lletget, 16-Mark McKenzie, 22-DeAndre Yedlin Head coach: Gregg Berhalter HON: 22-Luis López (1-Edrick Menjívar, 46′); 16-Wisdom Quaye, 15-Denil Maldonado, 3-Maynor Figueroa, 19-Omar Elvír; 14-Kevin López (5-Devon García, 61′), 8-Alfredo Mejía, 6-Juan Delgado, 23-Diego Rodriguez (11-Bryan Róchez, 46′); 7-Alberth Elis (c), 12-Rommel Quioto (9-Antony Lozano, 46′) Subs Not Used: 18-Alex Güity, 2-Allans Vargas, 4-Marcelo Santos, 10-Edwin Rodríguez, 17-Franklin Flores, 20-Jorge Álvarez, 21-Jonathan Rubio Head coach: Hernán Darío Gómez Referee: Oshane Nation (JAM) Cards: Tim Weah [Y 75′] — Alfredo Mejía [Y 36′], Wisdom Quaye [Y 36′]

Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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MATCHDAY VLOG #18

USA 1-0 El Salvador Antonee Robinson's goal early in the second half was the difference in this victory, despite having most of the possession and scoring chances. Three points were earned at home and I was there. Columbus, OH, Lower.com Field (20,000) Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Scorer: Antonee Robinson (Jesús Ferreira) 52′ USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Sergiño Dest, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 15-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson; 4-Tyler Adams, 8-Weston McKennie, 6-Yunus Musah (23-Kellyn Acosta, 89′); 21-Tim Weah (13-Jordan Morris, 73′), 20-Jesús Ferreira (9-Gyasi Zardes, 72′), 10-Christian Pulisic (c) (11-Brenden Aaronson, 65′) Subs not used: 19-Sean Johnson, 7-Paul Arriola, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Cristian Roldan, 16-Mark McKenzie, 17-Luca de la Torre, 18-Ricardo Pepi, 22-Reggie Cannon Head coach: Gregg Berhalter SLV: 1-Mario González; 21-Bryan Tamacas, 16-Eduardo Vigil, 3-Roberto Domínguez, 13-Alexander Larin (5-Nelson Blanco, 72′); 15-Alex Roldan (c), 8-Bryan Landaverde (6-Narciso Orellana, 72′), 7-Darwin Cerén (11-Joaquín Rivas, 83′); 20-Enrico Hernández (10-Eric Calvillo, 58′), 23-Cristian Gil (9-Nelson Bonilla, 58′), 17-Jairo Enríquez Subs not used: 18-Damian Alguera, 22-Kevin Carabantes, 2-Romulo Villalobos, 4-Eriq Zavaleta, 12-Kevin Reyes, 14-Isaac Portillo, 19-Walmer Martinez Head coach: Hugo Pérez Referee: Bryan Lopez (GUA) Cards: None

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