o promotion leading up to the International Champions Cup game taking place at Arrowhead on July 23." FanpostsFanshotsCommunityAboutStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSeries Dixon’s MailbagStagner ThingsSummer of SpagsLottery Tickets ’19Training Camp NotebookTailgatesLatest News Fanposts Most recentMost activeFanshots Community Community GuidelinesContactAbout StubHub ✕What does it take to be a playmaker? Patrick Mahomes and FC Bayern’s Thiago Alcântara explainNew Breeland Speaks Jersey ,5commentsHear what the two have to say in a video promotion leading up to the International Champions Cup game taking place at Arrowhead on July 23.CDTFootball and fútbol—though pronounced similarly, have many fundamental differences. That is, unless you ask Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Spanish soccer sensation Thiago Alcântara.In a promotional video tweeted out earlier this week by FC Bayern English, who will be traveling to Kansas City to take on AC Milan in the International Champions Cup at Arrowhead Stadium in late July, Mahomes and Alcântara draw parallels between their two positions: midfielder and quarterback. “I think the biggest similarities between midfielder and quarterback have to be that you have to control the pace of the game,” Mahomes said. “You have to make sure that you set the plays and you have to make sure that you make the right decisions.” “We have to make them play, make them be faster and also stronger with the ball,” Alcântara added. “So I think it’s a position that you control the game.” “When you’re in the midfield in soccer you have to know where to put the ball at in order to move it down the field and dissect a defense Patrick Mahomes Jersey , and that’s kind of the similarities that you have to have at quarterback,” Mahomes continued. Another key characteristic — one that can’t be taught but is of equal or greater importance — is the ability to ad-lib and make big plays in high-pressure situations. “Improv is huge in a football game, in a soccer game, in any sport really,” Mahomes said. “I mean the coach can teach you and can tell you certain things that he expects, but whenever you get out there are going to be things that happen that you don’t expect. Being able to have the improvisation to go out there and just make a play however you have to is something that’s huge in my game and in a lot of athletes.”Alcântara agreed. “Improvisation comes very often because you never know what the opponent is doing or what they’re doing in the same moment as you are with the ball so I think it’s some talent and some improvisation,” the Spanish footballer concluded. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="WpW4rA">Arrowhead Stadium is just one of 16 venues across the globe playing host for this prestigious competition and Kansas City fans can partake in the historic event, which will take place July 23 Travis Kelce Jersey , 2019 at 8 p.m. Arrowhead Time, by following the link to purchase a ticket. The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are set to kick off the AFC championship at 5:40 Arrowhead Time Sunday, and the Chiefs are providing several reasons to get in your seat early.1. Clark Hunt is listed as the drum honoree.Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsChiefs owner, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt will set the tone at Arrowhead Stadium as the game’s drum honoree. The moment will have a bigger build than usual, with the Chiefs having an opportunity to bring home the Lamar Hunt Trophy for the first time in team history.2. The Chiefs plan to play FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd’s video in order to get the crowd going early.If you haven’t seen it, the following video of FOX Sports host Colin Cowherd has been making the rounds this week: Andy Reid responded accordingly. There is a plan in place to play the clip at some point during the game to get the crowd even more juiced up to rattle Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It will be a can’t-miss moment.3. Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem.Grammy award winner Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem prior to the game, and the ceremony is expected to include a flyover.4. The Chiefs will announce the defense on to the field, with some combination of Justin Houston and Eric Berry coming out last.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesBased upon the weekly rotation Tyreek Hill Jersey , the Chiefs will be announcing the defense onto the field first, with Justin Houston and Eric Berry coming out last. Berry, who is expected to go, hasn’t played for the Chiefs since Week 16 and could provide the team with a significant boost in the most important game in Arrowhead Stadium history. The ovation should be deafening. 5. The Chiefs have a number of surprise guests planned throughout the game.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesThere are former Chiefs planned to be in attendance, ranging from Hall of Famers to members of the team from the last AFC title game to some of the most beloved Chiefs in team history. This is one of those games in which it will be tough to find a good time to go to the bathroom.BONUS: Get in so you could practice your Arrowhead Stadium noisemaker hack.In case you missed it, a fan post came through this week with some fresh ideas on how to be even louder at Arrowhead Stadium. You can check that out here.