Fresh Start: Hertha Berlin Rebuilding After Relegation

When Hertha Berlin beat Hamburg SV in the Bundesliga Promotion/Relegation Play-offs last year, it looked like the club had turned a corner. Hertha, which had not been in Germany’s second tier since 2013, endured a miserable season but some late victories were enough to stay alive. However, a final-day defeat combined with a late Stuttgart … Read more

Five Center-backs Who Could Be Massive Bargains

In today’s market, center-backs are becoming increasingly valuable. Last season, five center-backs were signed for €50.00 million or more, with two (Matthijs de Ligt and Wesley Fofana) being among the ten most expensive signings of the year. A great center-back can completely change a team’s fortunes. Manchester United, for example, has improved exponentially since signing … Read more

Missing Piece: What Benjamin Šeško Brings to RB Leipzig

Since its controversial promotion, RB Leipzig has been one of the Bundesliga’s top teams. In the club’s first season in the top flight, Leipzig finished second. The following year, they finished sixth — the only time Die Roten Bullen have finished outside of the league’s top four since they earned promotion in 2016. The club … Read more

Bremen-bound? What to Know About German-American Midfielder Leon Flach

Bundesliga side Werder Bremen has recently been linked with the signing of Leon Flach, a midfielder for MLS side Philadelphia Union. On paper, this is a good move for all parties. Philadelphia is continuing to make a healthy profit off of its develop-and-sell method. Flach would get a new contract in a better league, also … Read more

Five Rising Stars to Watch In the CONCACAF Gold Cup

The opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup is kicking off tomorrow, marking the start of some exciting opportunities. Saint Kitts and Nevis will, for the first time, get to participate in the tournament. With its strong squad, Jamaica could finally challenge the “big three” of CONCACAF — USA, Mexico, and Canada. Some countries are … Read more

Group Stages Are Complete: Gold Cup Preview

The CONCACAF Gold Cup qualifiers are finally wrapped up, and it’s time to move on to the main event: the tournament itself. The Gold Cup in its current format has only been won by three countries — Mexico, United States, and Canada — but there’s a big opportunity for some underdog stories this year. Fresh … Read more

Gold Cup Review: The Sugar Boyz Make History

After a rain-soaked night in Fort Lauderdale, the final three spots of the CONCACAF Gold Cup have been clinched. Despite multiple weather delays, all three qualifiers took place, with the final match — Saint Kitts and Nevis versus French Guiana — finishing after midnight. However, there’s not much time for celebration or for rest. Saint … Read more

CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifiers: All You Need To Know

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is, with little doubt, one of the most unique international tournaments in the world. Countries in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and even South America get a chance to compete against each other. And, for some reason, also Qatar. The tournament has players from all over the world, whether it … Read more

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