Soccer
USWNT Quest For World Cup Begins In Mexico With Youth Movement
The USWNT road to the 2024 Women’s World Cup begins in Monterrey, Mexico, as they look to claim an automatic bid and their ninth CONCACAF title. The stars and stripes have dominated the CONCACAF Women’s Championship since its inception in 1991. They hold an all-time...
USMNT – June was Important!
Back in May I wrote a couple of pieces on the USMNT and their upcoming 4 matches in the month of June. Specifically that two biggest questions (goal keeper and the #9) still facing the team and what June might do for answering those. Additionally, it was noted that...
The Importance Of The 2023 Women’s World Cup For The USWNT
Two weeks ago, The U.S. men’s and women’s national soccer teams agreed on a labor deal that equalizes both salaries and bonuses, making the United States the first country to achieve equal pay for its men’s and women’s teams. “To finally get to the point where on...
UEFA Champions League 2021-2022 Final
After 8 months of some terrific soccer, the Champions League Final is almost here. Originally slated for St. Petersburg, Russia, it was moved to Paris, France after Russia invaded the Ukraine. The final is being held this Saturday and will be shown in the US on ABC....
USMNT – Finalizing the WC Roster Part 2 – #9?
Last week in Part 1 of this series we talked about the back end of the field. The goalkeepers. You can read that here if you missed it or want a refresher on why the month of June is so critical for this falls WC....
USMNT – Finalizing the WC Roster Part 1- Goalkeeper?
The USMNT returns to action two weeks from today for a critical training camp and set of matches. The schedule for the WC being in the winter (during most leagues season) means that there won't be a traditional training camp with a couple of friendlies just prior to...
MLS Early Season Observations
Well here we are closing in on mid-April and thus far every team has played 6 or 7 matches with the exception of DC United and NYCFC. This season teams are scheduled to play 34 matches so nominally teams have played 20% of their season. So are you a glass half full or...
UCL Quarter-Finals Preview
After a month away from, the Champions League Quarter-Finals kick off tomorrow with the first legs. Good thing too as serious soccer fans are in need of a fix. With World Cup 2022 qualifying having rapped up last week (well except for a couple of play in matches) all...