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We are now officially less than two weeks away from the start of the @FIFAWorldCup.

This summer is going to be electric.

Spain, France, and England are the favorites to win, closely followed by Brazil and Argentina.

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@NickGiammusso I think the issue is how spread out this tournament is. If it was just on one Coast it would be more justifiable.

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@WorldCupMedia One more week until Team USA dominates!

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The USMNT is facing off against European powerhouse Germany this Saturday in Chicago. This game is much more than a friendly competition.

It’s a chance for Coach Pochettino to finalize his World Cup war plans. Even a draw for the USMNT would be massive and a good source of momentum heading into the first round.

There are two players on the USMNT I am watching with a keen eye: (1) Matt Freese and (2) Auston Trusty.

Matt Freese could be a sneaky choice for the USMNT as the starting goalkeeper. While he doesn’t have nearly as much experience as Turner, he is a young, dynamic player. This may be his last opportunity to convince Pochettino he is ready for the starting spot. I tend to favor him as the starter because he has a chip on his shoulder. He wants to prove to the international playing field that he is ready and a capable goalie.

Auston Trusty could be the additional backline player the USMNT needs, especially with a shaky or inexperienced goalkeeper. Trusty could become even more important in the starting squad of Chris Richard’s injury continues to set him back. The USMNT backline is the only risk for Coach Pochettino and could be the downfall of the scrappy team. I hope that is not the case, but that’s what data says.

Regardless, I am thrilled to watch the USMNT play against Germany. Just maybe, Team U.S.A deserves to be in this tournament. I will always root for the Stars & Stripes. I am confident in Christian Pulisic as a leader and player.

#FIFA #FIFAWorldCup

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@ActionNetworkHQ Have faith in the USMNT! Pulisic is going to bring is to the Finals

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@MikeConti929 Yeah everyone saying the World Cup has no “hype” around it this time are clueless. Just wait until it’s anyone ever talks about for 30 days straight.

The ad cycle hasn’t even started yet. The marketing tsunami will spark broad conversation.

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@SahilBloom Season Ticket Holders

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@BWrld22 @pord_daed @tombogert That’ll happen eventually, especially once corporations start seeing an uptick in marketing spend across the MLS ecosystem. Everything is profit driven.

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@4TheCrewPodcast @pord_daed @tombogert Completely agree

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@pord_daed @tombogert For now, but that will change. Give it time.

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@WagerWire Ride or die Team USA. They could be a sneaky dark horse this tournament.

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@richarddeitsch Viewership is only going to increase as well. The MLS is growing in popularity and that has a broader impact for Club Soccer.

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@AustinKarp @ChampionsLeague You’ll see a massive uptick in U.S. marketing spend next season. Mark my words.

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@YesWeCrann At least every match will be televised!

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@lazydays1970 @tombogert The marketing will come. Just wait! U.S. Companies will not miss this opportunity.

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@oxfjack Ignore the noise, everyone is going to be talking about the World Cup in less than a week.

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@crsxsa Welcome to the Club. No work is getting done during the tournament.

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@ChelsElaina They are probably the hardest team to beat this World Cup. Spain or Brazil will put up a good fight, but France has so much depth.

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@BFordLancer Christian Pulisic is going to carry us to victory

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@USMNT Provide opportunities for Christian Pulisic. Let Captain America finish the job.