All About The Beautiful Game
Charles Erb In 2019, a talented 18-year old named Brenden Aaronson scored on his debut for MLS side Philadelphia Union. The Union’s recent star signing, Marco Fabián, had been sent off the match before, leaving the homegrown – a term MLS clubs use for academy players – as the club’s best option. Over the next few years, … Read more
After 38 match days, 380 matches, and a total of 283 calendar days, the Premier League season is complete. The final results went right down to the wire, with the league title decided on the final day. The winners? Manchester City. Despite the overall competitiveness of the league, the result was rather predictable. First, it’s … Read more
Across Europe, the push for promotion is in full swing as teams are running out of time to return to the top tiers. Many of these leagues share almost identical rules. In England, Fulham and Bournemouth have clinched promotion, and four teams are facing each other in the playoffs for promotion. In Spain, the second … Read more
Seasons across Europe are rapidly coming to an end, and of course that means that transfer rumors are abuzz. Multiple high-profile players are winding down their contracts, and some top prospects too. This means clubs are already scouting replacements for the upcoming season. Many are focusing on center-backs. Manchester United will be looking at the … Read more
Well, here we are again. Just four years ago, Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the Champions League final. That match had it all: drama, injuries, bicycle kicks, goalkeeping errors, and more. Of course, Real Madrid won 3-1, in a match famous for a poor performance from Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. Earlier this week, Liverpool star … Read more
On January 29, 2018, Inter Miami CF were officially announced to the world as an MLS team. One of the most well-known cities in the United States, Miami had long been hailed as a potential destination for the country’s top tier of soccer. Even as far back as 2009, FC Barcelona showed interest in forming … Read more
For a tenth consecutive season, Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants have long been considered one of the best teams in Germany and in the world, and are picking up the pace. During that ten-year span, they’ve won the Champions League and Club World Cup twice, and the DFB Pokal five times. … Read more
A couple months ago, I wrote an article on of the best free agents under the age of 23. (You can find that article here). In that article, I highlighted some players at the time still remaining as free agents who could become difference makers. It’s fair to say that there were some hits and … Read more
Throughout history, domestic cups have played a huge role in soccer. In England, the FA Cup is regarded as a must-watch tournament. In Germany, the DFB Pokal offers rare parity in a country where Bayern Munich reigns supreme. Athletic Bilbao always seem to show up in the Spanish Copa del Rey. However, America’s domestic cup, … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since the last World Cup, but it’s just a matter of time before the 2022 edition kicks off. While some nations remember the 2018 tournament fondly, others aim to build on forgettable tournaments—Spain and Germany, among others. But who will they play, and what are their … Read more