It still kind of hasn’t set in yet. The United States Men’s National Team is not going to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A loss to Trinidad & Tobago along with wins by Panama and Honduras mean the USA will be watching next summer from home. Unless you’ve barricaded yourself in a pillow fort… Continue reading Ripping The Band-Aid Off The USA Wound
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Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all-time. Anyone who argues that to the contrary is just flat out wrong. His brilliance is simple and he’s always seeing things a couple steps before they happen. So while a lot of us were left bewildered by his sacking four days ago, I know Carlo… Continue reading Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
The English Premier League season is nearly upon us. This weekend is one I’ve been waiting for since the last kick of last season. Sure, the footballing calendar never ends. But with the Premier League being the one that indoctrinated me to European football as a whole, the start of their season is extra special… Continue reading EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
AC Milan Wants Serie A Back
Italy’s Serie A has been a one team league as of late. Sure, Roma and Napoli have made valiant attempts at securing the Scudetto, but it has been Juventus’ kingdom. They’ve ruled over their territory maniacally, sucking up the division’s best players and laying waste to Italy’s best. However, one storied team has been left… Continue reading AC Milan Wants Serie A Back
Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
Real Madrid is the first team to repeat in the Champions League era. They won an unprecedented 12th crown with a second half decimation of Juventus. It was their third title in four years. Los Blancos were also able to hold off Barcelona for the La Liga title as well. It’s been a banner year… Continue reading Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
Bob Bradley’s Brave New World
Americans don’t like being second class at anything. This goes for politics, sports, so and so forth. For years though, Americans abroad in the soccer world have been viewed as second class or worse. Every time a player or coach leaves our shores, they are met with either cynicism or outlandish expectations. No place is… Continue reading Bob Bradley’s Brave New World
Who’s Next For England?
Well, that was quick. Sam Allardyce’s tenure as England manager lasted just 67 days and one competitive match. Big Sam dug his own grave though. The former Premier League manager was entangled in a lengthy sting operation dealing with a litany of FA violations and UEFA and FIFA rules circumvention. The video of the seedy… Continue reading Who’s Next For England?
Jacoby Brissett is the Latest Example Of Pats’ Brilliance
Let me start this off by saying I am by no means a fan of the New England Patriots. Quite the contrary actually. If the team were to disappear in the Bermuda Triangle, there would be no calls from me for a search party. But what I do have for the organization is the utmost… Continue reading Jacoby Brissett is the Latest Example Of Pats’ Brilliance
The New Era Of The Old Firm
Derbies in football have started to become marketing tools rather than rivalries. Put any word before derby on a telecast and you have yourself a selling point for the viewer. Whether it be geographical or between league heavyweights, a derby weekend helps puts butts in the seats and eyes towards screens. But there are some… Continue reading The New Era Of The Old Firm
Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?
Leicester City was a timeless tale last season. Their title victory gave hope to every underdog in every competition across the globe. 5000-to-1 shots took on the biggest spenders in the game and came out on top. Despite many hopes and prayers, it is probably not something we are going to see again in England… Continue reading Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?