USMNT: Hold My Beer

[cromulence]

SING IT MATT TURNER

 

[Arroyo Con Frijoles]

Turner not shy at all

 

[dirtynine]

Turner - just cause you’re between the pipes doesn’t mean you got ‘em

 

[SoxFanInCali]

ES keeper really into their anthem.

Atmosphere is going to be crazy.

 

[Titans Bastard]

Hard to compare audio from one broadcast/production to another, but Central American crowds always seem loud as hell.

 

[DJnVa]

Field doesn't look wide at all.

 

[Warning Track Speed]

I busted out my vintage Sam's Army shirt (c. 1995) for the occasion. Let's win.

 

[DJnVa]

So, 1423 days later...here we go.

 

[cromulence]

Uh, stop with the camera angles.

 

[Merkle's Boner]

Fuckin' CONCACAF! Sounds like a war zone. Love it!

 

[67YAZ]

I like how they found that space and got so quickly to a shot.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

Some, um... interesting camera work so far.

 

[DJnVa]

Some, um... interesting camera work so far.

I thought I was playing FIFA and selected the wrong angle.

 

[Senator Donut]

Naming your father the manager is one way to win a dual nationality battle

 

[DJnVa]

SLV seems sloppy in the back.

 

[Merkle's Boner]

How do you miss that?

 

[SoxFanInCali]

Robinson can't quite get on top of that header to duplicate the Gold Cup winner.

 

[dirtynine]

I was nervous about the lack of VAR, but I’m not even completely sure the chalk lines on the field are straight.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Tyler Adams’ movement in defensive situations is incredible. Elite awareness, anticipation, and agility.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

I dunno if it’s the camera or my TV or what but I am not getting enough contrast right now. Can barely see the ball, especially on the far side.

 

[speedracer]

Foul on McKennie, excessive largeness

 

[dirtynine]

Gonna be some trial and error to find the formation and personnel combo that unlocks this team’s chemistry. I guess it’s early, but the current setup is definitely not it. I’d like to see Reyna more central and involved. KDLF looks pretty good on the wing.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

Josh Sargent, I don’t see it.

 

[67YAZ]

So close for the wrong Roldan.

 

[Arroyo Con Frijoles]

No more ammo for the "bad with his feet" brigade, Turner.

 

[dirtynine]

Aaronson is getting manhandled.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

Commentary seems to be a second or two behind. The joys of calling a game from the studio.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

This ref is tolerating no CONCACAFing.

 

[Jed Zeppelin]

I feel very strongly Gio will be my least favorite of our top guys of this generation. Big ole whiner.

An essential role for the elite teams to have, for sure, just not my cup of tea.

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

I’m less in love with Dest on the left the more we see it.

I’d prefer him in his best position and a natural left back on the left.

 

[OCST]

Give the home side credit, they’re going toe to toe with us

CONCACAF style, to be sure

 

[ThePrideofShiner]

Who are the announcers?

 

[Titans Bastard]

I’m less in love with Dest on the left the more we see it.

I’d prefer him in his best position and a natural left back on the left.

We really need him to be clicking offensively because his defensive contributions are always going to be really weak.

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

Who are the announcers?

Mo Edu is on color, Andres Cordero I think play by play

 

[Titans Bastard]

Who are the announcers?

Mo Edu and...some dude. Dre Cordero, I think it was?

 

[ThePrideofShiner]

Edu sounds like Charlie Davies.

Anyway, I look forward to Roldan as super sub causing @rguilmar 's head to explode.

 

[cromulence]

I feel vindicated when it comes to Reyna and Aaronson. Maybe Gregg will switch them at halftime?

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

Edu sounds like Charlie Davies.

Anyway, I look forward to Roldan as super sub causing @rguilmar 's head to explode.

Put him on the right wing, we’re all just waiting for Roldan on Roldan violence.

 

[rguilmar]

Edu sounds like Charlie Davies.

Anyway, I look forward to Roldan as super sub causing @rguilmar 's head to explode.

As long as we’re up 2-0 I have no problem with that.

 

[Kliq]

I've enjoyed Konrad. He looks physically strong and has flashed his superior skillset in the first half.

 

[OCST]

Aaronson is getting manhandled.

These have 20-30 pounds on him. Too easy to just barge him off the ball.

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

Mexico 0 - 0 to a short handed Jamaica at home, as a good reality check reminder that being favorites for qualifying still doesn’t make it easy every half of every game.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

That's OK, I just want to follow McKennie, not the ball.

 

[cromulence]

Worst broadcast ever.

 

[Zososoxfan]

Josh Sargent, I don’t see it.

He's got some elite handles in tight spaces from the looks of it--first time I've seen much of him. But that skill always gets patience. Just hasn't finished a move yet.

I’m less in love with Dest on the left the more we see it.

I’d prefer him in his best position and a natural left back on the left.

Agree. Didn't see much of first half, but he's clearly not at his best on the left. Didn't Yedlin play on the right or am I grossly misremembering?

Edit: Sidedness confusion

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

That's OK, I just want to follow McKennie, not the ball.

Avant garde camera work.

 

[SoxFanInCali]

Mexico 0 - 0 to a short handed Jamaica at home, as a good reality check reminder that being favorites for qualifying still doesn’t make it easy every half of every game.

2 goals combined in the 4 qualifying games so far, and they were both from the spot in the Canada-Honduras game.

 

[Jimy Hendrix]

He's got some elite handles in tight spaces from the looks of it--first time I've seen much of him. But that skill always gets patience. Just hasn't finished a move yet.



Agree. Didn't see much of first half, but he's clearly not at his best on the right. Didn't Yedlin play on the right or am I grossly misremembering?

Dest is on the left, Yedlin on the right.

I’d prefer Dest on the right, Robinson on the left probably.

 

[speedracer]

It'd be nice if Dest would occasionally put in a cross with either foot instead of failing to take on two defenders every time

 

[SoxFanInCali]

CONCACAF, where police with riot shields protect you while taking a corner.