by Steve Birrer | Jun 29, 2026 | Soccer
The Group Stage for WC 2026 has been completed and it been entertaining and full of surprises. Before we dive into a look at Group D and how the USMNT played lets take a look at the rest of the tournament. For me, as a diehard fan and an American the most inspiring...
by Steve Birrer | May 28, 2026 | Soccer
Several weeks ago we took a look at the upcoming WC. The setup for this tournament and how the groups might shake out in what will be the first WC expanded to 48 teams. So there’s no need to go into any backdrop here’s a link if you missed that. World Cup...
by Steve Birrer | May 11, 2026 | Soccer
While its only been 4 years since Qatar it seems like forever ago. But in just a month now WC 2026 will kick off. Hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada it will likely be the most well attended WC yet even with the outrageous ticket prices. Before we dive...
by Steve Birrer | Mar 25, 2026 | Soccer
Yeah, ok the real start date isn’t until our first match on June 12th against Paraguay but bear with me. The reality is that the WC, from a players perspective does start now. Just as Cristian Roldan, pictured above, details here. And so it should for the fans....
by Steve Birrer | Feb 15, 2026 | Soccer
Back in September we took a look at the upcoming UCL and what to expect. UEFA had kept the new 36 team format which had done away with the Group Stage and instilled a League Phase in which each team played 8 matches (4 at home and 4 on the road). While the new...
