New York City FC came out lackluster and paid the price. Despite going down a man, the New York Red Bulls were able to win with a brace from Bradley Wright-Phillips, only giving up one goal on the day. Elsewhere, Vancouver and Dallas both got wins to continue their hot play. Let’s get to the games:… Continue reading Red Bulls Own New York: MLS Recap for May 8-10
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La Liga Suspended: “Disparity or Death”?
As things stand in La Liga’s table, the season seems poised for a photo finish between the two perennial houses of Spanish power: Barcelona, and Real Madrid. The Catalan giants hold the advantage, with a four point lead over Real, and two games left to play. But even as Barça can secure the title with… Continue reading La Liga Suspended: “Disparity or Death”?
EPL Relegation Battle: What to Watch, and Why
In most professional sports, the politics of the playground are far from mind. Of course, even as adults, we don’t want to be picked last, to be in the final group of athletes bringing up the rear, but when it comes to professional sports in America, whether the team you cheer for ends up dead… Continue reading EPL Relegation Battle: What to Watch, and Why
Why an El Clasico Final is now an Inevitibility
The moment that the Champions League Semi Final draw kept Barcelona and Real Madrid apart fans around the world began to wonder if an el Clasico Champions League Final could actually happen. Now, half way through each of the semi-finals it seems like this possibility is pretty much inevitable. Barca and Real have met each… Continue reading Why an El Clasico Final is now an Inevitibility
Liverpool lose out on Memphis Depay, but can they take over fourth from United? The Reds Roundup for May 7th, 2015
Liverpool are sitting only 4 points behind United after their home win vs. QPR and United’s home loss against West Brom. Liverpool face the tougher matchup this weekend as they’re away vs. Chelsea, while United cannot afford another slip-up as they’re away at Crystal Palace. Embed from Getty Images Not enough people available to guard him… Continue reading Liverpool lose out on Memphis Depay, but can they take over fourth from United? The Reds Roundup for May 7th, 2015
Barcelona Take a Commanding Lead: Champions League Recap for May 5-6
In the final 15 minutes, Lionel Messi took control for Barcelona and led them to a commanding 3-0 lead with two goals and an assist. In Turin, two home goals by Juventus gave them a 2-1 lead heading to Madrid, but Christiano Ronaldo’s goal might be the difference in the tie if it comes down… Continue reading Barcelona Take a Commanding Lead: Champions League Recap for May 5-6
Chelsea Clinch the Title: Premier League Recap for May 2-4
Chelsea wraps up the title in a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Elsewhere, Manchester United fall again and re-open the battle for 4th, while Arsenal and Manchester City both cruise to wins and the relegation battle heats up. Let’s get to the games: Embed from Getty Images Leicester City 3 (7-7-18) Newcastle United 0 (9-8-16)… Continue reading Chelsea Clinch the Title: Premier League Recap for May 2-4
Barcelona Show Their Power: La Liga Recap for May 1-4
Barcelona continue to set the mark in La Liga, winning 8-0 with goals from all three of the front-line. Real Madrid kept pace with a hat-trick from Ronaldo, and the race now comes down to the final games with only two points separating the two teams. Let’s get to the games: Real Sociedad 3 (9-11-12)… Continue reading Barcelona Show Their Power: La Liga Recap for May 1-4
D.C. United Making a Run: MLS Recap for May 1-3
With a comfortable 2-0 win over Columbus, D.C. United move into a tie for first place with a game in hand. Elsewhere, Seattle and New England continue moving up the standings, while the Red Bulls fall a week before their big home derby match against New York City FC. Let’s get to the games: Houston… Continue reading D.C. United Making a Run: MLS Recap for May 1-3
Manchester United: Theater of Dreams in 2016
Manchester United’s Old Trafford is often billed as the Theater of Dreams. This season, however, it’s been more like the vaudeville show of half-waking mediocrity—at least by Man U’s demanding standards. Although they look favored to finish in the top four, thus earning a Champion’s League berth, with a fifteen point gap between them and… Continue reading Manchester United: Theater of Dreams in 2016