Do You (Anti-)Trust Me?: MLS Free Agency Negotiations

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Do You (Anti-)Trust Me?: MLS Free Agency Negotiations

Regardless of off-season transfers, upcoming fixtures, and starting XI speculation, the question on every MLS supporter’s lips this week has been much more fundamental: will the season start this week, or not? The MLS Players’ Union has been threatening a strike, and with the league seemingly immobile for months, a work stoppage has, until the… Continue reading Do You (Anti-)Trust Me?: MLS Free Agency Negotiations

Juventus seem to have Wrapped up the Scudetto as Roma is Unable to Beat the Defending Champs: Serie A Review for Feb 28 – Mar 2

All eyes were on the Roma-Juventus game this week as it seemed to be Roma’s last chance at contending for the title this year. While all the fans and viewers knew this; it seemed as if the Roma players did not as they began the game without a huge sense of urgency or determination. After… Continue reading Juventus seem to have Wrapped up the Scudetto as Roma is Unable to Beat the Defending Champs: Serie A Review for Feb 28 – Mar 2

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NYCFC: Manchester City B

For soccer fans in the United States, domestic league kick off is nigh (well, barring a potential work stoppage; more on that later this week). The squads have gathered, trained, and with the February friendlies done and dusted, each team’s full complement has had time to gel, the old stalwarts getting to know their clubs’… Continue reading NYCFC: Manchester City B

Real Madrid Draw Sets Up an Entertaining Final Stretch in Spain: La Liga Review for Feb 27 – Mar 2

Barcelona fans got what they hoped for this weekend by gaining two points on league leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona was able to take advantage of their match-up with Granada while Real would only muster up a draw vs Villarreal. Elsewhere, Valencia would also take advantage of Atletico Madrid’s draw to close in to within 1… Continue reading Real Madrid Draw Sets Up an Entertaining Final Stretch in Spain: La Liga Review for Feb 27 – Mar 2

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Mind the Gap Part 2: The Rich, The Richer, and The Untouchably Wealthy

Earlier in the week, in the first part of this article, we looked at what the huge increase in revenue from the EPL’s new domestic television contract might do for the Premier League as a whole, compared to the clubs occupying other European leagues. To take this tack is to follow Gabriele Marcotti, who suggested… Continue reading Mind the Gap Part 2: The Rich, The Richer, and The Untouchably Wealthy

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Who can we thank for Liverpool’s recent EPL resurgence? Possibly…Jesus!? The Reds Roundup for Feb 26

Liverpool look to rebound from their shootout loss to Besiktas as they take on titleholder’s Man City in the match of the weekend. Embed from Getty Images Maybe you could be successful in the Turkish League? I mean not with us but…  Southampton class: Liverpool showed great spirit in last weekend’s game at Southampton, a game… Continue reading Who can we thank for Liverpool’s recent EPL resurgence? Possibly…Jesus!? The Reds Roundup for Feb 26

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