Heading into my second match as the part of the broadcast for Seattle Sounders 2 (Tacoma) the goals were a bit different. No longer was it simply enough to survive. My notes were more organized as James Riley and I figured out our roles. There were a few things we changed, pushing ourselves to expand what we would contribute during pregame, halftime, and postgame.
Knowing that Fresno FC is an affiliate rather than fully independent, owned, or hybrid influenced how I approached my research and themes. The following were my main themes to address during the broadcast, beyond what happened on the pitch.