Bruno Damiani

Honestly, he's thriving.

When you look at his two assists against Real Salt Lake, on goals by Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski, you see a player who isn't just participating, he's dictating.

Pislip noted that Sullivan didn't look out of place for the USMNT, and that's the key.

The technical level required for both club and country is immense, but Cavins' vision in the final third is elite.

The team needs to ensure Vasilev or another forward is ready to take that burden.

Right.

And remember, Bruno Damiani also scored in that RSL game, assisted by Sullivan.

So there are multiple options, but the concern is valid.

Notice I did not mention Nate as a starting player in the future.

Uh, and then maybe they move on from a Bruno Damiani.

Maybe they move on from an Ezequiel Alardo and- Can you imagine a world where maybe they convince Julian Carranza to come back? Maybe they convince somebody else to come back and be a striker as well.

Uh, or really go buy somebody else to, to be a striker for the union.

That's a lineup that can get, uh, get it done over 14 matches, and then, uh, um, an abbreviated playoff or a regular playoff, however they're gonna shape it.

Uh, but even in the long run of a, of a full season with 34 matches, I, I feel like that's a lineup that can also be very, very successful.

Uh, I would think that the biggest piece to, to improve upon based on what you showed and what we're talking about here is, uh, is, is Bruno Damiani.

Uh, of course, he's doing a ton, and I'm the first one.

Right, and we talked about this yesterday.

The internal competition between Milan Ilic and Bruno Damiani has shifted heavily toward Ilic lately.

His hat trick against Orlando City SC was decisive.

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I would sit here and listen to your argument if you want to say that Vasilev's taken the biggest strides.

Bruno Damiani, I think you could also probably make the argument for as well.

Kevin Sullivan, you can make the argument for.

But regardless, I mean, it's the union doing what they do best.

That's really, really good.

His form has been incredible.

I think the partnership that he has with Bruno Damiani, the partnership that he has with Indiana Vassilov, I think those two maybe have the best chemistry out of all players on the field.

Though you can make the argument that the Sullivan brothers, I'll include both of them and Bruno Damiani, also have really good chemistry as well.

Here is the roadmap for today's episode.

First, we tackle the biggest question on everyone's mind [dramatic cymbals] how does the Union keep scoring when their best creator is in Peru? Second, we look at the depth chart battles, specifically between Milan Ilic and Bruno Damiani.

And third, we get into a fun hypothetical about what happens if Sullivan returns before the playoffs.

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All right, sticking with us, let's talk roster battles.

Emily in Chicago writes, "We heard rumors about Bruno Damiani.

With Ilic on fire, where does Damiani fit in? Is he being benched?" [buzzer]

First, we break down the massive news around Cavan Sullivan and his upcoming call-up.

Second, we look at the roster battles, specifically Milan Iloski versus Bruno Damiani.

And third, we answer your questions about whether this 11-game unbeaten streak can actually get us a wildcard spot.

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In segment two, we are digging into the roster battles.

Our first question here is from Marcus in Center City.

He asks, "We talked about Milan Iloski versus Bruno Damiani before.

With Sullivan potentially leaving, does Damiani get the nod?" [pen scratching]

... you know, pretty cool.

But, you know, Bruno deflected in, but either way, you know, good setup by Kavin for the assist.

Mm-hmm.

And of course, it's credited as like a hockey assist in the end.

Frankie gets the assist and, you know, it's another, you know, goal for Bruno, but okay.

It's like, all right.

W- you know, got one back.

Mm.