La Liga returns from the international break this weekend with some pretty interesting fixtures. Valencia play their first game after Gary Neville was unceremoniously given the sack. Levante and Sporting Gijon battle to get themselves out of the relegation zone. Celta Vigo and Sevilla attempt to hold on to their Europa League places against Deportivo… Continue reading Latest El Clasico Lacking Juice
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Pedro Morales is MLS’ Most Underrated Star?
Pedro Morales seems to have found his place in the MLS. After playing for sides like Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia, Malaga in Spain and the Chilean National Team on a few occasions, several experts were pretty quick to discard the 30-year-old playmaker saying he would never reach his potential. He was always full of talent,… Continue reading Pedro Morales is MLS’ Most Underrated Star?
Sleep On PSG At Your Own Peril
Paris Saint-Germain haven’t been a European footballing power for very long. Some may still say that the Parisians aren’t in the class of the other elite clubs just yet. But the three-time defending Ligue 1 champions are on a mission this year, and the final end result is hopefully an unprecedented French quadruple. They had… Continue reading Sleep On PSG At Your Own Peril
What can we expect from USMNT vs Guatemala?
There’s no doubt that the USMNT is considered the clear favorite for their World Cup Qualifiers tie against Guatemala this week. They have an all-time 15-4-6 record against them and they have an ongoing 21-game unbeaten run that they’ll look to extend over these next two weeks. That being said, this is not going to… Continue reading What can we expect from USMNT vs Guatemala?
Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?
Borussia Dortmund advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League Thursday with a 2-1 (5-1 on aggregate) victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Black and Yellow Army are playing their best football of the season right now, but their schedule is only getting more rigorous as the fixture list dwindles. Can Dortmund balance a run at… Continue reading Can Dortmund Balance Bundesliga and Europa League?
Young Blood Coming for the USMNT?
The USMNT has been known for relying in the same players over the last few years. Tim Howard, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan (before he retired, of course) were often the most recognizable names in the National Team and they were used to do the heavy-lifting every time the US had to participate… Continue reading Young Blood Coming for the USMNT?
Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Roberto Firmino was one of the last signings of the Brendan Rodgers era at Liverpool. The Brazilian featured in Brazil’s Copa America 2015 campaign, catching the eye of the then Reds head honcho. He signed shortly after the tournament ended from German side Hoffenheim with a fee in the neighborhood of £29,000,000. Early on it looked… Continue reading Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Analyzing MLS’ failure in the CONCACAF Champions League
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: the results in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals were a massive disappointment for the MLS. They had four teams with a chance to reach the semifinals but all of them suffered sounding defeats against Liga MX foes so the CCL title will end, once again, in Mexico for the… Continue reading Analyzing MLS’ failure in the CONCACAF Champions League
Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester United is one of the most storied clubs in Europe. Under Sir Alex Ferguson they asserted themselves as the elite side in the Premier League. However, since the stately Scot’s departure, the Red Devils have found themselves in a bit of a rut. David Moyes’ tenure was a calamity, but it was still ended… Continue reading Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Manchester City has had quite the tempestuous campaign. While their Premier League form has been inconsistent, to be nice, injuries have been a consistent presence in City’s life. Their manager is doing his best with his lame duck status, knowing his replacement has already been named. Turmoil around the future of many of their core,… Continue reading Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad