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Post by basil on Jun 20, 2021 13:54:59 GMT -5
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| #7 Slovenia
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| #3 United States
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Last Meeting I can't remember
Slovenia
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| United States
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| Gregor Pernus
| S
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| Kawika Shoji
| S^
| Dejan Vincic | S
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| Micah Christenson
| S^
| Gregor Ropret | S
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| Josh Tuaniga
| S
| Ziga Stern
| OH
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| Taylor Sander
| OH^
| Tine Urnaut
| OH
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| TJ Defalco | OH^
| Klemen Cebulj
| OH
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| Brendan Sander
| OH
| Rok Mozic | OH
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| Thomas Jaeschke
| OH^
| Toncek Stern | OPP
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| Garrett Muagututia
| OH^
| Alen Sket | OPP
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| Matt Anderson
| OH/OP^
| Mitja Gasparini | OPP |
| Kyle Ensing | OPP^
| Alen Pajenk | MB |
| Jake Hanes
| OPP
| Jan Kozamernik | MB |
| Benjamin Patch
| OPP
| Saso Stalekar | MB |
| Jeffrey Jendryk
| MB
| Matic Videcnik | MB |
| Mitch Stahl | MB^
| Jan Klobucar | L |
| Maxwell Holt
| MB^
| Jani Kovacic | L |
| Taylor Averill
| MB
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| David Smith | MB^
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| Erik Shoji
| L^
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| Dustin Watten | L |
^Olympic roster
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Post by basil on Jun 20, 2021 13:56:34 GMT -5
This is an excellent test for us. Slovenia has shown that they are a top-notch team, and will likely want to play their 'A' team in order to guarantee their chances of reaching the semifinals. Maybe we get a look at an Olympic starting roster if everyone's healthy. Would love to see a strong finish to this week after a pretty underwhelming tournament.
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Post by akbar on Jun 20, 2021 14:07:58 GMT -5
This is an excellent test for us. Slovenia has shown that they are a top-notch team, and will likely want to play their 'A' team in order to guarantee their chances of reaching the semifinals. Maybe we get a look at an Olympic starting roster if everyone's healthy. Would love to see a strong finish to this week after a pretty underwhelming tournament. Slovenia is a hot team. I like what they bring. With a population of ONLY 2 Million is so impressive what they have been doing these past couple years. I don't expect USA to start many starters but rather roll a rotation of 9-10 guys. I wouldn't be surprised to see K. Shoji, GM, Jaescke, Ensing and Watten to get time. Kindof like a preseason NFL game. Everyone gets a little work in. Let's remain healthy and head back to Anaheim
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 20, 2021 17:14:34 GMT -5
I personally would prefer if USA played close to their A lineup against Slovenia and Japan (assuming those teams also send their A lineups). The Bulgaria match in between seems like a good opportunity to cycle in some of the other guys.
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Post by Spike Town on Jun 20, 2021 21:25:23 GMT -5
Cebulj is a monster. He’s been as fun to watch as any player not named Nimir in this years VNL.
I’m hoping Speraw sees this as an opportunity against a great team and rolls out the best lineup. This could be an incredible match.
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Post by archiepelago on Jun 21, 2021 10:22:17 GMT -5
38 min left. Will be people watching this?
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 21, 2021 10:24:21 GMT -5
38 min left. Will be people watching this? I will
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Post by basil on Jun 21, 2021 10:24:39 GMT -5
38 min left. Will be people watching this? Might be a bit late but I’ll definitely catch some of it.
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Post by tamz on Jun 21, 2021 10:27:41 GMT -5
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 21, 2021 10:59:58 GMT -5
Not this commentator…
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 21, 2021 11:00:36 GMT -5
Smith/Holt DeFalco/Sander Christenson/Anderson Shoji
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Post by huskyvolley on Jun 21, 2021 11:00:49 GMT -5
Why are we getting Claire Hanna every USA match now....
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Post by archiepelago on Jun 21, 2021 11:03:03 GMT -5
Why are we getting Claire Hanna every USA match now.... Why not? Is she the one who butchered the names of a lot of athletes? Like Shimizu of japan. Shimizu -> Shimoozie
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 21, 2021 11:03:36 GMT -5
Why are we getting Claire Hanna every USA match now.... Why not? Is she the one who butchered the names of a lot of athletes? Like Shimizu of japan. Shimizu -> Shimoozie Yes she pronounced the Japanese names different every time she said them 😂
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Post by basil on Jun 21, 2021 11:06:17 GMT -5
Cebulj and Urnaut are such a good OH combo. They complement each other so well both physically and emotionally.
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