It's obviously very early days, but as it stands right now, the Chicago Fire FC would make the Major League Soccer postseason. First year manager Gregg Berhalter has guided the Fire to one win, one loss and one draw thus far, with a kickoff at Toronto FC coming up later this afternoon. That's good for a slot in the MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card/play-in game, and hey, after 8 … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
West Ham Holds Pizza Event in Chicago Promoting Summer Friendly
Today will see West Ham United visit Everton FC for Saturday Premier League fixture. The two sides will face each other again in Chicago, as part of the Premier League Summer Series exhibition. In advance of this friendly, former striker and current team Ambassador Marlon Harewood was here on site in the second city. It's 137 days until West Ham faces Everton at Soldier … [Read more...] about West Ham Holds Pizza Event in Chicago Promoting Summer Friendly
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona visits Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a match that will send us to the international break in style. One of the matches to kick off before the boring period of the March internationals commence, it's great to have a fixture with so much relevance. Barcelona sit top of the table, even with arch-rivals Real Madrid on points, the Catalan club got to their season … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Fulham FC
Hotspur, at least traditionally, are thought of as a "big six club." In general, most people would call them a big club, or at least bigger than Fulham FC. So that's why it's so interesting to see Fulham substantially favored against Spurs on Sunday, when this London derby renews once more. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Fulham FC
Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Richarlison, Kevin Danso
Just two updates on the Tottenham Hotspur injury front, as we head into the final match before international break. The goalposts have been moved back with Richarlison. It was previously thought that the Brazilian forward would be return for the final match before the internationals, a London derby at Fulham. Not happening now, with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu saying the … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Richarlison, Kevin Danso
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Could Manchester United actually secure a trophy from this nightmare of a season? Hey, it might happen, as they're now through to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. So this disastrous season may not be as much of a disaster after all. Plus the good vibes should keep going this weekend, as the next match is a trip to Leicester City. The Foxes have been total disaster class … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Man United Team News at Leicester: Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire
We have good Leny Yoro news and bad Leny Yoro news. Bad news first, two days ago, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim ruled the French central defender out of the Thursday Europa League clash with Real Sociedad and the Sunday Premier League fixture at Leicester City. "No, ( Leny Yoro ) is not long-term," Amorim said of the 19-year-old's ankle problem. "Leny cannot play … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leicester: Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire
Do Michigan State B1G Tourney Results Predict Their March Madness Runs?
Looking for clues on whether or not you should pick Michigan State in your bracket pool? Well, you can consider their Big Ten tournament final result as a factor in your equation. #1 seeded Michigan State opens their BTT against #9 seed Oregon in the tournament quarterfinals this morning in Indianapolis. Jase Richardson, the team's second leading scorer, discussed this … [Read more...] about Do Michigan State B1G Tourney Results Predict Their March Madness Runs?
Illinois Basketball: Offensive Rebounding the Biggest Difference Maker
Much has been made about how all-or-nothing Illinois basketball can be this season. As conveyed by RG, this is a team whose fortunes often rise and fall with their shooting percentages. However, as you saw tonight in the 106-94 throttling of the Iowa Hawkeyes, in the Big Ten Tournament's second round, offensive rebounding is maybe the true indicator to their success. … [Read more...] about Illinois Basketball: Offensive Rebounding the Biggest Difference Maker
Is Kasparas Jakucionis Worthy of Luka Doncic Comparisons?
We're just a little over a week away from Selection Sunday, and you know what that means- you can literally start to count down the hours until March Madness begins. Once the NCAA Tournament begins, you'll have several top NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on, including Illinois combo guard Kasparas Jakucionis. He is considered to be a potentially top 5 pick in the 2025 NBA … [Read more...] about Is Kasparas Jakucionis Worthy of Luka Doncic Comparisons?