All About The Beautiful Game
Charles Erb When it comes to soccer teams, there are few that have as deep of a connection with Americans as Borussia Dortmund. After all, USMNT hero Christian Pulisic was developed at the club, playing over 100 games for Dortmund, while up-and-coming prospect Gio Reyna has risen up the ranks in Dortmund. And, just as Dortmund loves … Read more
When SSC Napoli won the elusive Scudetto last season — their first Serie A title since 1990 — the city went crazy. The streets of Naples were filled, flares and fireworks were set off, and even the pitch was torn up by fans looking for souvenirs. This was a moment that some people had been waiting their … Read more
In 2018, German club RB Leipzig decided to make a docuseries. This series — available on YouTube and the official Red Bull website — would track the final five matches of five promising players in their u19 team. In the end, each would either be signed to the first team or released. In theory, this … Read more
In recent years, Brighton & Hove Albion FC have become one of the best-run clubs in England and Europe. The Seagulls, who spent years floundering in England’s lower tiers, are now in Europa League, while they have become incredibly successful despite constant poaching from rival clubs. The reason is very — Brighton signs players from … Read more
Right now, Olympique Lyonnais is a club in crisis. They sit bottom of Ligue 1 after nine games, with zero wins. The dressing room is reportedly toxic, a problem that has followed the club for the past few seasons. Manager Laurent Blanc was sacked after just four games and replaced by Fabio Grosso, who has … Read more
Croatia could lose one of their most promising midfielders after it emerged that Kosovo is trying to recruit 21-year-old Veldin Hodža. His agent Danko Đikić reported contact from the Kosovan Football Federation on Saturday, with Kosovo’s manager Bajram Shala confirming interest shortly after. Croatian-born Hodža has Kosovan ties but has represented the Croatian national team … Read more
In the 86th minute of a crucial European Championship Qualifier match, Kenan Yıldız enters the pitch. Yıldız, an 18-year-old attacker from the German city of Regensburg, earned his first call-up after a strong start to the season with Juventus. But Yıldız — formerly of Bayern Munich — isn’t making his Germany debut. He’s making his … Read more
After a successful stay in Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner appears to be heading towards the exit. With his contract expiring in December, Wagner posted a farewell on his Instagram story ahead of his regular season home finale match against Nashville SC. The German has been a regular for the Philadelphia Union … Read more
On July 6, 2022, French club ES Troyes AC signed a promising winger named Sávio, also known as Savinho. The 18-year-old was seen as one of the most promising players in South America after his dazzling performances with Brazilian side Clube Atlético Mineiro and was signed for €6.5 million with add-ons — a club-record fee. … Read more
Since the international retirement of Gianluigi Buffon, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been the unquestioned starter for the Italian national team — and for good reason. Donnarumma, who debuted for the Azzurri when he was 17, was one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A despite his age. He locked down the starting role for AC Milan when … Read more