Europa Wasteland - Picks From Across The Pond for March 15, 2018

Europa Wasteland – Picks From Across The Pond for March 15, 2018

3/14 Recap: For probably the first time in the series, I feel really good about my work yesterday.  I understand the job of this is to entertain and educate, but getting things right now and again just helps build one’s confidence.  Freeing myself from the Champions League chains paid dividends and it doesn’t hurt that… Continue reading Europa Wasteland – Picks From Across The Pond for March 15, 2018

Borussia Dortmund Should Do Everything They Can To Sign Michy Batshuayi On A Permanent Basis

Michy Batshuayi has done it again, people. The Belgian striker is quickly becoming a deadly scorer for Borussia Dortmund, and he is taking advantage of every chance he has with the Bundesliga giants. Batshuayi has three goals in his first two Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund and added two more during Thursday’s UEFA Europa League tie… Continue reading Borussia Dortmund Should Do Everything They Can To Sign Michy Batshuayi On A Permanent Basis

UCL Draw Was Rough On London

The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week.  The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th.   I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before.  For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London

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

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?

January Transfers That Need To Happen

New Year’s Day is a two pronged celebration for football fans worldwide.  Not only is it the new year, it is the opening of the January transfer window.  While the majority of big transfer business is done in the summer, the January transfer window allows teams to address pressing needs as well as solidifying their squad… Continue reading January Transfers That Need To Happen