Who Has the Edge in the UEFA Europa League Final?

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Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final

Much is being made, and rightfully so, of the Madrid Derby final over in the Champions League.  Sure, that is one of the dream finals that could have come out of the semi-final draw, but we saw this match-up just two years ago.  Over in the Europa League though, we have quite the intriguing final… Continue reading Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final

Young American Soccer Players Leaving Their Mark All Over Europe

Even though highly-touted youngsters like Jordan Morris and Christian Ramirez have taken the US soccer ranks by storm in recent weeks, they are not the only two youngsters who represent part of the future of the USMNT. Embed from Getty Images There are players like Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Matt Miazga (Chelsea) and DeAndre Yedlin… Continue reading Young American Soccer Players Leaving Their Mark All Over Europe

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Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals

UEFA sets up all the rounds of their competitions through random draws.  When you get results like we did in Friday morning’s Champions League draw, it seems as if there is a television producer willing those ping pong balls to go a certain way.  The two semi-finals are fantastic match-ups in their own right, but… Continue reading Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals

Champions League The Hard Way

There are several ways to make the UEFA Champions League each season.  Most clubs make it into the world’s most prestigious club competition via their standing in their league during the previous year.  Champions (duh) as well as up to three more teams from each league across Europe enter the tournament at various stages.  While… Continue reading Champions League The Hard Way

Europa League Bringing The Drama

The UEFA Europa League has always been the Champions League’s younger sibling vying for the attention of the footballing masses.  The competition is well aware of its second fiddle status, but over the past few years it has made strides in increasing its relevance.  From giving the champion automatic qualification to the Champions League to… Continue reading Europa League Bringing The Drama

Deadline Day Disappoints Again

For all intents and purposes, the January transfer window slammed shut at 11 PM GMT (6 PM ET) today.  Teams in the German Bundesliga have until 5 PM GMT tomorrow to wheel and deal, but no blockbusters are expected in that final day and a half.  The end of the winter transfer window used to… Continue reading Deadline Day Disappoints Again

Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel

It is the January transfer window in the football world.  It is a one month mad dash to mend all the injuries and deficiencies your team possesses.  While players will be changing shirts and addresses with great regularity, another cycle is beginning to swirl in the European football community.  The first domino to fall in… Continue reading Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel

January Transfers That Need To Happen

New Year’s Day is a two pronged celebration for football fans worldwide.  Not only is it the new year, it is the opening of the January transfer window.  While the majority of big transfer business is done in the summer, the January transfer window allows teams to address pressing needs as well as solidifying their squad… Continue reading January Transfers That Need To Happen

Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold

The UEFA Champions League draw for the round of 16 was completed this morning.  Coming into the proceedings, there were many questions as to the fate of England’s teams in the competition.  After the draw, it can only be said that it will be a tough ask for the world’s most popular league to put… Continue reading Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold