Clint Dempsey was the Seattle Sounders’ hero in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal round. The former USMNT star netted both goals and allowed Seattle to escape with a draw in a game where they struggled far more than expected against America at CenturyLink Field. Embed from Getty Images With the second… Continue reading Does Seattle Have a Chance against Club America?
Category: Soccer
Crystal Palace’s Horror Show
It has been ten league games now since Crystal Palace last won. Since that 2-1 win away at Stoke on December 19th, Palace have scored six goals and conceded a staggeringly bad nineteen. They have drawn three and lost seven of their last ten league match days, leading manager Alan Pardew to concede that his side… Continue reading Crystal Palace’s Horror Show
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
The Romelu Lukaku Conundrum
Romelu Lukaku is quite good at football. Even casual observers of Everton matches are normally quick to point out the massive Belgian leading the line for the Toffees. With 21 goals in all competitions to this point in the season including 16 in the league, the 22-year-old has already taken up residence as one of… Continue reading The Romelu Lukaku Conundrum
Are Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles Galaxy talented enough to win the CONCACAF Champions League title?
There’s no secret that the MLS, as a whole, NEEDS to win a CONCACAF Champions League title. With the MLS having constant presence in the final stages of the tournament, it’s becoming increasingly frustrating to see American sides constantly falling short of the biggest goal which is to win the continental cup, thus securing a… Continue reading Are Seattle Sounders, Los Angeles Galaxy talented enough to win the CONCACAF Champions League title?
Jose Mourinho’s United
When Sir Alex Ferguson decided it was his time to walk away from the dugout at the end of the 2012/13 season he did so in the only way befitting of his career; as a champion. Manchester United had just become the first, and to this point only, team in English football history to capture… Continue reading Jose Mourinho’s United
Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
There have been varying stages of disappointment when it comes to the 2015-16 Manchester United campaign. A return to Europe marked a successful first year under Louis Van Gaal, but his encore has been the antithesis of the style of football the Red Devils cultivated for years under Sir Alex Ferguson. How the Dutchman has… Continue reading Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
Why the MLS Won’t Be a Top League in the Near Future
There’s no question that the MLS has improved massively over the last few years. The constant expansion of the league and the support of the fans have been an integral part of its growth but there’s still a lot of work to be done if they want to reach their goal of being one of… Continue reading Why the MLS Won’t Be a Top League in the Near Future
Arsenal Still Have Problems In Front Of Goal
Make no mistake, Danny Welbeck’s last gasp winner in front of the Emirates Stadium faithful to beat table-topping Leicester was a seismic moment. A draw or a defeat would have seen Arsenal’s title challenge treading on extremely thin ice. Especially as North London rivals Tottenham continued their stellar form with a win over Manchester City… Continue reading Arsenal Still Have Problems In Front Of Goal
China Is Coming For Your Stars
For years China has been positioning themselves as the next great world power. Economically, they’ve been the world’s largest exporter for the better portion of the last decade. They are also the biggest inter-nation trader in the world. Their academic system is one of the world’s finest. China boasts the globe’s largest active military. Those… Continue reading China Is Coming For Your Stars