Matt Barger

Economist, data scientist, soccer fan.

[Matt Barger @MBarger13]

Just how good is the #USMNT's midfield trio of Adams, McKennie, and Musah?

Data science says they play very well together!

Intro to #SPRUCED, a #socceranalytics thread. 1/x

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@nathanwelling @OnChainGam3r @DJ_CPFC @poncho_pepe_ @Staroxvia @teacherinRI Especially when stupid wins.

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@teacherinRI @Staroxvia Deflation is much worse than inflation my guy. You want higher wages.

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@TheSaurus831 LEGEND!

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@herculezg Both tackles (Ream on Jimenez and the getback) were so clean. Happy for Raul but just such a bad look for the defense and the team. Ream can't be the only one near the ball there.

[New Kids In The World Cup (book) @NewKidsWorldCup]

35 years ago today, in the middle of a Civil War, an empty stadium, armed commandos, and one of the worst Concacaf-y fields you’ve ever seen, the #USMNT drew 0–0 with Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier. Here’s a typical passage of play:

[Matt Barger @MBarger13]

@cowlonfull @Marksism__ I converted when Dempsey was signed in 12, stayed because of the 15/16 run and CL Final run. Sonny is the GOAT, Harry was sold two seasons too late.

I imagine my story isn't too far from others. PL also came into mainstream consciousness around 2012 w/ Gareth Bale, etc.

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@cowlonfull Damn okay what did I do to you?

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@DTGbronel @LouStagner COOK!

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@LouStagner COOK.

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@cboehm IOC needs to at least up the roster count past 18. Not sure that would have affected the players since our rotations seem locked.

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Japan. By miles. At least in the men’s game.

[Alexi Lalas @AlexiLalas]

American soccer's success has actually been unprecedented. Show me a country over the last 40 years that's made more strides re growth, relevance, business, talent, infrastructure, media, opportunity, and interest than the US. Not winning a men's World Cup doesn't change that.

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@AlexiLalas Japan.

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@42Danielgavura @JimmyConrad Is it that crazy that World Cup semifinalist with a bigger pipeline to European club teams is better than us?

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@scotty779 Attacking direction legend should be closer to the top. Didn't see it at first.

Great visual, though.

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@UncleLefty9 @BrianSciaretta Fair play. For me, Tyler is somewhere between Stu Holden and John O’Brien.

His injury record suggests he needs to pack on the muscle and protect himself more out there for the way he plays.

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@cboehm Speaking of truths countries don't want to admit, Argentina has a few skeletons of their own: https://t.co/r45V5dimRM

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@AlbicelesteTalk "Kicking someone while they're down" bro they won the Copa America and sang the song in celebration.

Interesting way of saying "holding someone accountable for their actions."

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@kimischilling BEN OLSEN!