The group stage of the Copa America Centenario is winding down, but lucky for us football fans another tournament is about to get underway. The European Championships start Friday afternoon in France. The tournament has expanded this year, with 24 teams vying for Euros glory. It all begins with the hosts getting the opening night… Continue reading 6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
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Did the USMNT turn a corner in the 2016 Copa America Centenario?
What a difference a week makes. After dropping their 2016 Copa America Centenario opening game against Colombia on Friday last week, Jürgen Klinsmann’s team needed to do a much better job to avoid an early exit in the tournament. Even the team’s captain Clint Dempsey said the game was “a must-win” contest, but the players needed to respond… Continue reading Did the USMNT turn a corner in the 2016 Copa America Centenario?
5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches
Starting today, Copa America Centenario takes center stage in the football world. While the Euros loom, the first Copa outside of South America is sure to be a spectacle to remember. The USA’s involvement will surely bring more eyes to CONMEBOL and CONCACAF’s centennial tournament, but there is more than just the red, white, and… Continue reading 5 Can’t Miss Copa America Centenario Matches
New York Red Bulls Have Two Legit MVP Candidates in 2016
The 2016 MLS season has had plenty of surprises after 13 weeks of action, and several teams have either underperformed (Portland Timbers) while others have turned heads around with their overall play (Colorado Rapids and Philadelphia Union). New York has been no stranger to surprises this season, and while New York City FC has been… Continue reading New York Red Bulls Have Two Legit MVP Candidates in 2016
This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
Two years ago, Atletico and Real Madrid played one of the more memorable Champions League finals in recent memory. Los Blancos dominated possession for the first half an hour or so, but Atleti were the ones to strike first. A backwards flick of faith off the head of Diego Godin did the business in the… Continue reading This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
Three Areas New York City FC Must Improve after Brutal Loss to New York Red Bulls
It’s one thing to lose at home against your biggest rivals, but it’s another to get absolutely thrashed in front of your fans. That’s exactly what happened this past Saturday where New York City FC lose 0-7 in a new version of the Hudson River Derby against New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium. Patrick… Continue reading Three Areas New York City FC Must Improve after Brutal Loss to New York Red Bulls
Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules. Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year. But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware. Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
Who Has the Edge in the UEFA Europa League Final?
90 minutes is all we have left in the UEFA Europa League and after 64 teams began the tournament on the group stage, only two squads remain alive in the quest to win Europe’s second biggest trophy. Sevilla (Spain) and Liverpool (England) will give their all to win the tournament, and it doesn’t get any better… Continue reading Who Has the Edge in the UEFA Europa League Final?
The Next Leicester City?
The Barclays Premier League was turned on its head this year with the greatest underdog story in the history of sport (YES, THE HISTORY OF SPORT), with the meteoric rise of Leicester City. But the Foxes glorious run was more than likely a once in a lifetime run, or at best a reincarnation of the… Continue reading The Next Leicester City?
Giovani dos Santos stepping up for Los Angeles Galaxy
We could divide Giovani dos Santos’ tenure with Los Angeles Galaxy in two parts: one starting with his arrival and ending in March, and the second one from April through this weekend. The numbers would suggest we’re talking about two completely different players, but the reality is that he’s the same Gio, but in the… Continue reading Giovani dos Santos stepping up for Los Angeles Galaxy