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Explaining the USMNT’s chances to advance to the Hex if they win, lose or draw to Guatemala Tuesday

0 comments by on 3/26/2016

As the American soccer world awoke from a full night sleep, we woke up to realize that the nightmare last night wasn’t a dream but reality. Anyway, that’s over and there’s hardly any time to dwell on that since the U.S. Men’s National Team and Guatemala play Tuesday in another World Cup Qualifier. The focus […]

Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz, right, celebrates with a teammate after scoring against the United States during a 2018 Russia World Cup qualifying soccer match at Mateo Flores Stadium in Guatemala City, Friday, March 25, 2016. (AP Photo/ Luis Soto)

Guatemala shoves “dos a cero” back down the USMNT’s throats after an embarrassing performance

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If I could type in the “crap” emoji 500 times and turned that in as my recap for tonight’s game, I would. But, I would like to be a bit more articulate with my analysis of what happened so here goes. The USMNT is in danger for not even qualifying into the Hex after losing 2-0 […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 05: Ronald Koeman, Coach of Benfica with Dutch football legend Johann Cruyff before UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Barcelona and SL Benfica at the Camp Nou on April 5, 2006 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Ten memorable moments and accomplishments of Johan Cruyff’s soccer career

0 comments by on 3/24/2016

To choose ten memorable moments and accomplishments from the soccer career of a legend such as Johan Cruyff was incredibly tough. I could easily do ten on his playing career and 10 on his managerial career. Anyway, we came up with ten moments and accomplishments that presented a well-rounded glimpse at Johan Cruyff’s life and […]

18 Mar 1996: Portrait of Barcelona Coach Johan Cruyff before the UEFA Cup match against PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport

The soccer world reacts to Johan Cruyff’s passing

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It is an incredibly tough day for the entire soccer world as we mourn Johan Cruyff’s death at the age of 68 after a battle with lung cancer. Within hours, just about everyone paid their condolences and shared some of their favorite memories about the man who revolutionized modern soccer. Here is just a sampling […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 22: Head coach Johan Cruyff of Catalunya smiles during the international friendly match between Catalunya and Argentina at the Camp Nou stadium on December 22, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Remembering the life of Johan Cruyff

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Johan Cruyff was one of the most well-rounded soccer minds in the history of the game. As a player, and manager, Johan Cruyff excelled and was one of the greatest in both aspects of soccer. Cruyff passed away this morning after battling lung cancer. In a statement on his website: “On March 24 2016 Johan Cruyff […]

NYON, SWITZERLAND – JULY 19: A UEFA Champions League draw ball is being prepared backstage prior to the UEFA Champions League Q3 qualifying round draw rehearsal on July 19, 2013 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Big European teams want to change the UEFA Champions League structure

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The big European teams want to institute a radical new system to the biggest club soccer tournament in the world. To better ensure the elite teams get the most revenue from the UEFA Champions League, a knockout round of 32 instead of a group stage is being proposed along with two groups of eight teams for […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 13: A close up of the World Cup trophy after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Which countries will be able to advance in World Cup Qualification this weekend?

0 comments by on 3/23/2016

This international break coming up is an anomoly. There haven’t been any World Cup Qualifiers since November and after next Tuesday, there won’t be any more Qualifiers until the Oceanic confederation has their games in late May and early June. After that, World Cup Qualifiers won’t be in full force until late August. So while no […]

Former MLS player considering leaving Belgian League due to attacks

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According to the Washington Post, former D.C. United and Honduran international Andy Najar is thinking about leaving the country in which he has played in for the past three years because of recent terrorist attacks This week Najar isn’t in Belgium, the site where more than 30 people were killed in a Brussels metro station as […]

A general view of Michigan Stadium during the Guinness International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Michigan Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern and Leicester headline International Champions Cup tourney

0 comments by on 3/22/2016

The USA leg of the International Champions Cup is this summer. And in this fourth year, the schedule and teams taking part in this preseason tournament for European teams has been revealed. There looks like a healthy mix of teams in the competition this year. Ten teams from six European countries are playing all over […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Joe Hart of Manchester City is injured as he speaks to Gael Clichy of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester City has no momentum to hold off West Ham and Manchester United for top four

0 comments by on 3/21/2016

Even though they advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Manchester City has had a rough month. Since their 3-1 loss to Leicester City, Manchester City is 1-1-4 in the English Premier League after starting with three losses in a row to top half table rivals Leicester, Tottenham and Liverpool. After their only win against […]

SALVADOR, BRAZIL – JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Will adding Tim Howard and Jermaine Jones really make the Colorado Rapids better?

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No offense to the LA Galaxy, who signed some very big names this offseason, the Colorado Rapids made the biggest splash this MLS offseason. We all expected the Galaxy to splash the cash for older talent but not the Rapids. By getting Jermaine Jones and now Tim Howard, the Rapids feel they are getting serious […]

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool (15) celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium on March 20, 2016 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

WATCH: Liverpool get out in front early thanks to Coutinho and Sturridge goals

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Liverpool broke out to an early 2-0 lead against Southampton in a fight for both to get closer to the top four. Considering Liverpool played in a physical derby match against Manchester United. The action started when Philippe Coutinho scored from an incredibly deep range to make it 1-0. WATCH: Philippe Coutinho with a gorgeous […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 19: Branislav Ivanovic (C) of Chelsea competes for the ball against Dimitri Payet (L) and Manuel Lanzini (R) of West Ham United during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on March 19, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Chelsea and West Ham trade beautiful goals in 2-2 draw

0 comments by on 3/19/2016

Viewers of the Chelsea/West Ham game got just about everything. They got a high scoring game, some lovely goals and a bit of controversy sprinkled into the festivities. West Ham looked poised to take three points and go into a top four spot in the English Premier League table until Chelsea got a couple of […]

NYON, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 06: The UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed after the UEFA Champions League play-off draw on August 6, 2010 in Nyon, Switzerland. The play-offs are played over two legs on 17/18 and 24/25 August. The ten play-off winners will join the 22 automatic entrants in the UEFA Champions League group stage, the draw for which will be held in Monaco on 26 August 26, 2010. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/EuroFootball/Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid headline Champions League quarterfinal matchups

0 comments by on 3/18/2016

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals have been drawn and an all-Spanish matchup is on the cards. La Liga title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid drew each other for the tournament while six others also learned their opponents. Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid If anyone in this tournament can eliminate Barcelona from the Champions League, it’s Atletico Madrid. […]

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