Nightcap Hour 1: USA DOMINATES Paraguay in World Cup + Christian Pulisic INJURY Update + Wemby’s Confidence NOT Shaken

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us. The US got off to a fast start. They score in the first seven minutes, tack on two more goals before they have to make it three-nothing, and cruise four-one over Paraguay. We'll jump into it in just a second. Y'all know who I am. I'm your favorite unc. That is my partner and co-host, the soccer extraordinaire, the analyst that he loves some boot ball, the route runner extraordinaire, the bingo, ring of fame, honoree, a former pro bowler, and an all-pro. That is Chad Ochocinco Johnson. And the third member of the big three, the University of Arkansas alum, he's dressed in the red, white, and blue. Y'all see it. The big shot taker, the big shot maker, clutch, Iso, Iso Joe Johnson. Please make sure you hit that subscribe button. Please make sure you hit the like button and go subscribe to the Nightcap podcast feed wherever you get your podcast from. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for joining us as you have so many nights before. We'd like to thank you because all the things that we've been able to accomplish is only because of your eyes, ears, and your word of mouth, and we shall continue to ascend thanks to you. So again, thank you for your support and your continued support. Those looking to purchase a bottle of Shea by La Portier, head over to laportierconyac.com to purchase your bottle. If it's currently unavailable in a state or city near you, here's a premium VSOP Cognac, the best tasting smoothest VSOP Cognac on the market. But don't take my word for it. Try it for yourself and compare it against other Cognacs you may have tried or are looking to try and you'll see.
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I watch them when they come. So every four years, I watch the US national team. But this is as good as I've seen them look at a half of football, Ocho, in a very long time. They look really, really good. I wish they'd have left Pulisic in.