Mikkel "Mix" Diskerud [Midfielder]

[franchise646]

He's been tweeting so much about CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers...very odd.

I think he is motivating himself, seems to be pulling a Kapernick.

 

[NYCFC_Dan]

Looks like the sheik sent mix on a mini vacation.

https://twitter.com/x/status/612713857534988288

 

[Jens Moe]

Mix sure makes a lost of sense. That last bit is great advice for any soccer-inclined kid. Or any sports, really. http://offsiderulepodcast.com/2015/05/06/mikkel-diskerud-journey789/

 

[franchise646]

https://twitter.com/x/status/613389309463396352

 

[Keith Putnam]

https://twitter.com/x/status/613389309463396352

You can't say the "MIX" logo on his hat is not awesome.

 

[franchise646]

https://twitter.com/x/status/614101385471258624

 

[Direwolf5601]

I really like how he's embracing the hype of NYC.

 

[LostAnvil]

Mix will be on SportsCenter and ESPNEWS tomorrow: http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-r...lls-headline-mls-rivalry-week-sunday-on-espn/

SportsCenter:

• On Friday, June 26, the 3 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter on ESPNEWS will feature a live, in-studio interview with New York City FC midfielder and U.S. National Team player Mix Diskerud;

ESPN FC on TV:

• Diskerud will be a guest on ESPNEWS, Friday, June 26, at 11 p.m. (re-airs on ESPN2, 1 a.m.);

 

[LionNYC]

Mix now has Snapchat: @MixDiskerud10

EDIT: He added me back.

 

[BxLio91]

He added me too.

 

[Gavin23]

Anyone else from the team on snapchat?

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

Klinmsman keeps playing Mix as a DM. Have to figure Kreis will pair him with Pirlo deep in midfield

https://twitter.com/x/status/617089664915243008

 

[LionNYC]

Wax on...Wax off...Mix

 

[FootyLovin]

Klinmsman keeps playing Mix as a DM. Have to figure Kreis will pair him with Pirlo deep in midfield

https://twitter.com/x/status/617089664915243008

If that is the plan it changes most of the lineups that have been suggested. That could give us:

---------------------Villa--------------------------
---Calle----------Lampard------------Poku---
------------Pirlo---------------Mix--------------
Angelino----Tefu-------Facey------Iraola

Wow. I like that. Mix provides defensive cover for both Pirlo and Poku. Sub in Shelton for Poku if conditioning is a concern late in the game. I like this lineup. Counting down the days.

This also allows Kreis to play the lineup he will play in August now while Mix is away at Gold Cup. Just put AJ in that slot. Then when Mix comes back you have a clear upgrade.

 

[franchise646]

If that is the plan it changes most of the lineups that have been suggested. That could give us:

---------------------Villa--------------------------
---Calle----------Lampard------------Poku---
------------Pirlo---------------Mix--------------
Angelino----Tefu-------Facey------Iraola

Wow. I like that. Mix provides defensive cover for both Pirlo and Poku. Sub in Shelton for Poku if conditioning is a concern late in the game. I like this lineup. Counting down the days.

This also allows Kreis to play the lineup he will play in August now while Mix is away at Gold Cup. Just put AJ in that slot. Then when Mix comes back you have a clear upgrade.

Mix isn't great defending I rather have him going forward

 

[Lasker]

Klinmsman keeps playing Mix as a DM. Have to figure Kreis will pair him with Pirlo deep in midfield

https://twitter.com/x/status/617089664915243008

Is this true? I seem to remember all of us getting excited about how Mix was playing farther forward with the USMNT. When has he played as DM with them recently?

 

[FootyLovin]

Mix isn't great defending I rather have him going forward

True. But this gives so much flexibility. He can go forward as the game dictates. But he can also provide cover of need be. Much more fluidity than with AJ back there.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

I didn't get to watch the game. How did mix look? Out of position?

 

[Lasker]

I saw the first half and thought Mix was . . . ok. Looked a little unsure of himself defensively but did well to put himself in position act as an outlet for passes. He had a couple of nice forward passes that led to good chances but many more short passes backwards. Also picked up a yellow. He didn't light up he field like he did in the last couple of USMNT games but certainly didn't embarass himself.

 

[FootyLovin]

I saw the first half and thought Mix was . . . ok. Looked a little unsure of himself defensively but did well to put himself in position act as an outlet for passes. He had a couple of nice forward passes that led to good chances but many more short passes backwards. Also picked up a yellow. He didn't light up he field like he did in the last couple of USMNT games but certainly didn't embarass himself.

Agree with this assessment but with slightly more emphasis on me yelling at the screen, "Stop passing backwards!!!"