MATCHDAY VLOG #24

Travelled up to Chicago for the match. Took way too long to get into the stadium, but we saw Matt Turner’s penalty save and Brandon Vazquez’s equalizer. June 24, 2023: USA 1-1 Jamaica [HT 0-1] Chicago, IL, Soldier Field (36,666) 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, Group A Scorers: Brandon Vazquez 88′ — Damion Lowe (Demarai Gray) 13′ USA: 1-Matt Turner (c); 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 4-Matt Miazga, 3-Aaron Long (20-Jalen Neal, 46′), 21-John Tolkin (19-Brandon Vazquez, 82′); 16-Aidan Morris, 8-James Sands, 7-Alan Soñora (14-Djordje Mihailovic, 66′); 17-Alex Zendejas (10-Cristian Roldan, 66′), 9-Jesús Ferreira, 13-Jordan Morris (11-Cade Cowell, 55′) Subs not used: 18-Sean Johnson, 23-Gaga Slonina, 5-Bryan Reynolds, 6-Gianluca Busio, 12-Miles Robinson, 15-DeJuan Jones Not Dressed: 22-Julian Gressel Head coach: B.J. Callaghan JAM: 1-Andre Blake (c); 2-Dexter Lembikisa, 17-Damion Lowe, 19-Adrian Mariappa, 4-Amari’i Bell (20-Kemar Lawrence, 65′); 10-Bobby Reid, 3-Kevon Lambert, 15-Joel Latibeaudiere, 12-Demarai Gray (8-Daniel Johnson, 90′); 7-Leon Bailey (11-Shamar Nicholson 90′), 18-Michail Antonio (9-Cory Burke, 75′) Subs not used: 13-Coniah Boyce-Clarke, 23-Jahmali Waite, 6-Di’Shon Bernard, 14-Dujuan Richards, 16-Kaheem Parris, 21-Javain Brown, 22-Jon Russell Head coach: Heimir Hallgrímsson Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX) Cards: Damion Lowe [Y 3′], Kemar Lawrence [Y 83′], Andre Blake [Y 85′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sunset Groove by Spiring https://soundcloud.com/user-57630131 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3C3o4uo Music promoted by Audio Library ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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′]

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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′]

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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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MATCHDAY VLOG #17

USA 1-1 Jamaica Tim Weah's early goal was canceled out by a Michail Antonio bomb midway through the first half. A disallowed goal late in the match helped the USMNT earn a point. Kingston, Jamaica, Independence Park (4,100) Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Scorers: Michail Antonio (Devon Williams) 22′ — Tim Weah (Ricardo Pepi) 11′ JAM: 1-Andre Blake (c), 20-Kemar Lawrence (2-Gregory Leigh, 46)’, 17-Damion Lowe, 6-Liam Moore, 16-Javain Brown, 22-Devon Williams, 15-Je-Vaughn Watson (3-Anthony Grant, 68′), 21-Lamar Walker (4-Ravel Morrison, 68′), 10-Bobby Reid (12-Junior Flemmings, 68′), 7-Leon Bailey (8-Oniel Fisher, 88′), 18-Michail Antonio Subs not used: 13-Dwayne Miller, 23-Jeadine White, 5-Alvas Powell, 9-Cory Burke, 11-Shamar Nicholson, 14-Javon East, 19-Adrian Mariappa Head coach: Theodore Whitmore USA: 1-Zack Steffen; 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 15-Chris Richards, 5-Antonee Robinson; 4-Tyler Adams (c), 6-Yunus Musah (23-Kellyn Acosta, 66′), 16-Gianluca Busio; 20-Tim Weah (10-Christian Pulisic, 66′), 9-Ricardo Pepi (19-Jesús Ferreira, 78′), 11-Brenden Aaronson (7-Paul Arriola, 77′) Subs not used: 13-Matt Turner, 8-James Sands, 12-Joe Scally, 14-Cristian Roldan, 17-Sebastian Lletget, 18-Mark McKenzie, 21-Sam Vines, 22-Reggie Cannon Head coach: Gregg Berhalter Referee: Juan Calderon (CRC) Cards: Je-Vaughn Watson [Y 8′], Javain Brown [Y 40′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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MATCHDAY VLOG #16

USA 2-0 Mexico DOS A CERO In the biggest match of World Cup Qualifying so far, second-half goals from Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were the difference in this 2-0 victory. I watched it with many of my friends the night before our buddy's wedding. Scorers: Christian Pulisic (Tim Weah) 74′, Weston McKennie 85′ USA: 1-Zack Steffen; 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 12-Miles Robinson, 5-Antonee Robinson; 4-Tyler Adams (c), 6-Yunus Musah (23-Kellyn Acosta, 82′), 8-Weston McKennie; 20-Tim Weah (15-Chris Richards, 90’+1), 9-Ricardo Pepi (19-Jesús Ferreira, 82′), 11-Brenden Aaronson (10-Christian Pulisic, 69′) Subs not used: 13-Matt Turner, 7-Paul Arriola, 14-Cristian Roldan, 16-Gianluca Busio, 17-Sebastian Lletget, 18-Mark McKenzie, 21-Sam Vines, 22-Reggie Cannon Head coach: Gregg Berhalter MEX: 13-Guillermo Ochoa (c); 23-Jesús Gallardo, 5-Johan Vásquez, 3-Julio César Domínguez, 21-Luis Rodríguez; 16-Héctor Herrera, 4-Edson Álvarez (11-Rogelio Funes Mori, 83′), 7-Luis Romo (15-Héctor Moreno, 79′); 22-Hirving Lozano, 9-Raúl Jimenez, 17-Jesús Corona (14-Roberto Alvarado, 79′) Subs not used: 1-Alfredo Talavera, 12-Rodolfo Cota, 2-Osvaldo Rodriguez, 6-Jorge Sánchez, 8-Carlos Rodriguez, 10-Orbelín Pineda, 18-Andrés Guardado, 19-Henry Martin, 20-Gilberto Sepúlveda Head coach: Gerardo Martino Referee: Ivan Barton (SLV) Cards: Miles Robinson [Y 59′, Y 90′, SO 90′], Zack Steffen [Y 68′], Weston McKennie [Y 68′] — Luis Romo [Y 45′], Luis Rodríguez [Y 68′]

Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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MATCHDAY VLOG #15

USA 0-1 Panama Manager Gregg Berhalter rotated the squad and the team played poorly in the first defeat in qualifying. Panama City, Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez (21,000) Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Scorer: Anibal Godoy (Eric Davis) 54′ PAN: 1-Luis Mejia, 23-Michael Murillo, 4-Fidel Escobar, 3-Harold Cummings, 15-Eric Davis, 8-Cristian Martinez (5-Abdiel Ayarza, 88′), 20-Anibal Godoy (c) (11-Armando Cooper, 69′), 10-Edgar Barcenas, 19-Alberto Quintero (21-Cesar Yanis, 89′), 17-Freddy Gondola, 14-Rolando Blackburn (6-Eduardo Guerreo, 69′) Subs not used: 12-Jose Calderon, 2-Cesar Blackman 18-Ismael Diaz, 9-Gabriel Torres, 13-Jiovany Ramos, 16-Alfredo Stephens, 7-Jose Luis Rodriguez, 22-Orlando Mosquera Head coach: Thomas Christansen USA: 1-Matt Turner, 5-Shaq Moore (22-DeAndre Yedlin, 68′), 18-Mark McKenzie, 3-Walker Zimmerman (c), 21-George Bello, 6-Yunus Musah (4-Tyler Adams, 46′), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 17-Sebastian Lletget, 7-Paul Arriola (11-Brenden Aaronson, 46′), 9-Gyasi Zardes (16-Ricardo Pepi, 67′), 20-Tim Weah (10-Cristian Roldan, 68′) Subs not used: 13-Sean Johnson, 2-Sergiño Dest, 8-Gianluca Busio, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Chris Richards, 19-Matthew Hoppe Head coach: Gregg Berhalter Referee: Cesar Ramos (MEX) Cards: Alfredo Stephens [Y 77′] Lineup from the Society for American Soccer History

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