Inter Miami CF beat Nashville SC 3-1, 5-3 on aggregate, on Wednesday at home in Chase Stadium in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1768096885535871347 The first leg was a spectacular affair that ended 2-2. Jacob Shaffelburg scored a brace to put Nashville up 2-0, …
Read More »CONCACAF Nations League Preview: USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago
The CONCACAF Nations League knockout rounds begin tonight as the United States take on Trinidad and Tobago in the first leg of the quarter-final draw. https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1725164656891699651 History of Rivalry Both teams have matched up against each other 28 times, with the USMNT coming up victorious in 21 games, tying four …
Read More »NBA Tackles Down on “Load Management” Issues
“Load management” and resting players when healthy has become a common occurrence in the NBA. The concept of “load managing” involves resting veteran or star players. When the idea first originated, only a few teams were participating in load managing. However, as time has progressed, the concept has become more …
Read More »U.S. Women Squeak into Knockout Stage at World Cup
In the final match of the group stage, the U.S. Women’s national soccer team finished in a scoreless draw against Portugal. The loser of this match would be going home, but all the U.S. Women needed to move on was a draw. A point sends us through to the Round …
Read More »USWNT Set for Second Women’s World Cup Match Against Netherlands
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is in full swing and the United States Women’s National Team will play their second match of the tournament Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. The USWNT will take on the Netherlands and it will be be a rematch of the 2019 World Cup Finals. The U.S. …
Read More »Spain Legend Sergio Ramos Retires From International Football
Arguably Spain’s greatest-ever defender decided to hang up his cleats today. Sergio Ramos has retired from international soccer, per a statement released by the Real Madrid legend. https://twitter.com/SergioRamos/status/1628800510533767170?s=20 “The time has come. Time for me to say goodbye to the Spain national team,” said Ramos. “This morning, I received a …
Read More »Chelsea Sign Enzo Fernandez For Record Fee
After a month lengthy negotiation process, Enzo Fernandez transferred to Chelsea from Portuguese club Benfica in a record €121 million deal. https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1620778371134128129?s=20&t=uKVjWGPWsRhWHN-_R1DP5A Fernandez’s transfer is the most expensive in Premier League history. The move surpasses the previous record, Jack Grealish’s 2021 transfer to Manchester City. Grealish’s fee was €117.5 million. Fernandez’s fee …
Read More »Berhalter Investigation Update: Reyna Family Reported Coach To USSF
Danielle and Claudio Reyna confirmed that they reported United States head coach Gregg Berhalter to the United States Soccer Federation, per statements given by the couple to The Athletic. From @TheAthletic: Information given to U.S. Soccer regarding an incident involving coach Gregg Berhalter and his wife originated from Gio Reyna's mother. …
Read More »USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter Under Investigation For Misconduct
United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation for alleged misconduct, per a statement put out by U.S. Soccer. Statement from U.S. Soccer: pic.twitter.com/h2x5rgZvWA — U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) January 3, 2023 “Through this process, U.S. Soccer has learned about potential inappropriate behavior towards multiple members of …
Read More »Soccer Legend Pelé Passes Away At 82
One of soccer’s first true icons, a legend who won three World Cups and helped to grow the game internationally, has sadly passed away. Brazilian soccer star Pelé died yesterday at the age of 82 after suffering complications from colon cancer. A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de …
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