The term “last dance”, like “he is him” and “got that dog in him”, has become overused. It is often used to describe an athlete’s last foray into major competition. Many use the term undeservedly, saying that a season is their last and that it’s championship or bust (cough, Aaron …
Read More »Iranian National Team Members Protest Their Government
While Iranian citizens march through Tehran’s streets, Iranian athletes take a stand on the world’s biggest stage. Before their international friendly against Senegal, members of the Iranian Men’s National Soccer Team publicly protested against their government. Team Melli wore black jackets over their national team uniforms during the playing of …
Read More »Japan defeats USMNT 2-0 in International Friendly
The United States Men’s National Soccer team clearly has work to do on the pitch. Japan dominated the USMNT 2-0 in an international friendly Friday morning. https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1573315389333053440?s=20&t=wQuAaeI-OwTyn6B2b4NjRw Struggling Defense The Americans looked lackluster throughout the match. Additionally, the team looked sluggish and uninterested defensively, lacking defensive shape. Fullbacks Sergiñ0 Dest …
Read More »USMNT Facing Roster Questions Ahead Of September International Friendlies
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team faces two tough tests this international break. Friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia, two World Cup squads, figure to test the Americans. With a slew of issues populating the roster, USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter faces the tough task of setting a starting lineup …
Read More »Marco Reus Still Possible for World Cup
Marco Reus’ season and World Cup hopes, looked over following a poorly timed Florian Flick challenge. The Borrusia Dortmund captain was stretchered off the field in the 32nd minute of Saturday’s Revierderby. Dortmund fans rose to their feet, applauding their captain in a show of support. Reus remained emotional. Marco …
Read More »Champions League Group E Preview
To the casual soccer fan, Champions League Group E seems straightforward. The group features two titans of the European soccer landscape, AC Milan and Chelsea. Both clubs have dominated the European stage in recent years. Milan won last year’s Serie A title, while Chelsea won the Champions League just two …
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