Report: Gus Johnson as the Voice of U.S Soccer---Awesome!

((ht: si.com/deitch))

Hmmmm....we may watch the 2018 World Cup after all. Unlike Brother Jon, we are a casual soccer fan--at best.

But we can be convinced.

That's why a report today by SI.com's most excellent media reporter Richard Deitch intrigues us.

In that report, Johnson admits his employer, FOX Sports, wants him to be their voice of Soccer.

You can read it RIGHT HERE

And oh how we love us some Gus:



Johnson, who's work has been primarily football and basketball has a lot to learn. FOX has the 2018 and 2022 World Cup Broadcasts. And soccer fans, even more so than NFL or NCAA fans, are a rather persnickety bunch who seemingly look down on anyone not incredibly well versed in their game.

We have no doubt Gus is up to the task.

Heck, if you like hearing this:



Then you'll have no problem with this: