- Twellman, 43, later doubled down on his analogy on social media
- VAR was introduced to MLS matches in 2017 and is widely used in other leagues
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Taylor Twellman came up with a bizarre analogy during a broadcast of an MLS match between St. Louis SC and LAFC, comparing the way VAR is often used in the Premier League to ‘circumcising a mosquito’.
Commenting alongside Jake Zivin on Apple TV’s broadcast of Wednesday night’s 0-0 draw, the former US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward said: “In different countries and different leagues they look at offside differently” than in America, where VAR was active. introduced in MLS games in 2017.
‘Look at England. It’s like circumcising a mosquito when it comes to watching VAR’.
The 43-year-old doubled down on what he said on social media after a user repeated his bizarre comparison.
“Mosquito circumcision @TaylorTwellman,” the person shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with emojis of a thinking face and an exploding head.
Ex-American striker Taylor Twellman compared VAR in England to circumcising a mosquito online
Twellman made the analogy while covering an MLS match between St. Louis and LA for Apple
“VAR in England is like circumcising a mosquito,” Twellman replied. “You know I’m not wrong.”
Over the weekend in the Premier League, VAR ruled Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah offside when Gabriel Martinelli scored against Everton, while Anthony Gordon was awarded a penalty against Everton.
Referee Darren England awarded Aston Villa a penalty for Chris Richards’ challenge on Ollie Watkins after consulting VAR in the dugout.
The Premier League stations all its VAR teams in the video operating room (VOR) at Stockley Park in London and the German Football Association in Cologne-Deutz.
VAR consultation was used this weekend during Everton vs. Arsenal, Crystal Palace-Aston Villa and Newcastle-Brentford
During the 2022 season, MLS officials created a Video Review Center in Atlanta, where all of its VAR teams operate.
US referees consulted VAR during the final round of MLS matches on Wednesday, including the matches between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire, as well as New York City FC vs. Orlando, DC United vs. Atlanta, Portland-San Jose and New York Red Bulls vs. Austin FC.
In three of those five matches, no penalties were awarded for possible claims of a foul or handball in the penalty area.
Spot kicks were awarded to New York City FC and Chicago.