Sports From the Basement

Deadline Day Winners and Losers

Transfer deadline day is a cavalcade of rumors unparalleled in the world of sports. Teams across the world at this juncture are usually in two camps. Most doing big business on the day are in a fevered panic trying to strengthen their squad. A select few use this smoke screen to get some cheeky upgrades… Continue reading Deadline Day Winners and Losers

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

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