We don't know yet whether Bastian Schweinsteiger will be around for the Joe Mansueto era of the Chicago Fire, but the German is fired up for what's to come. Yesterday saw the Fire officially eliminated from MLS Cup playoff contention, and the final game in Bridgeview. Now it's back to the city and a return to Soldier Field. Although the Fire still have one game left, on the … [Read more...] about Bastian Schweinsteiger Optimistic About Joe Mansueto Era of Chicago Fire
Archives for September 2019
Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Lille (UCL)
Chelsea FC head to Lille for a UEFA Champions League group stage clash in midweek. Neither side has grabbed any points yet in Group H as both teams lost their European opener. Let's take a look at the FYIs and numbers, news and notes for this one, starting with the injury-plagued visitors. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has plenty of injury concerns in this one, with Antonio … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Lille (UCL)
Manchester City Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Dinamo Zagreb (UCL)
Manchester City hosts Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow night in a UCL group stage clash. Both sides have all three points so far in group C competition with City having beaten Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 and Zagreb having vanquished Atalanta 4-0. This will be not only the first ever meeting between the two sides, but the first time that City have ever faced a club from Croatia. Let's run … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Dinamo Zagreb (UCL)
Tottenham Hotspur Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich (UCL)
It's a UEFA Champions League Group stage clash in London tomorrow night as Bayern Munich visit Tottenham Hotspur, last season's runners- up in the competition. It's a clash between two high flying, big time goal scorers in Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski, and the outcome could be determined by which striker receives better service from his teammates with which to make … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Bayern Munich (UCL)
Christian Pulisic Admits Frustration with Getting Benched at Chelsea
Chelsea's £54 million acquisition from Borussia Dortmund, Christian Pulisic, went an unused substitute in the Blues 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion yesterday. This was the fourth time in the past five that he stayed on the bench, and the one game he did play, was only in League Cup competition against lower tier minnows. Despite a handful of starts at the beginning … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Admits Frustration with Getting Benched at Chelsea
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Admits United Rebuild Will Be a Long One
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that it's going to be a long road back to relevance for his side. He even used the old expression "Rome wasn't built in a day" to describe the current condition and overall outlook on his club. Yes, United were certainly an imperial level power in the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, but nowadays they're a tribute-paying city … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Admits United Rebuild Will Be a Long One
Notre Dame Defensive Line Wins the Day for the Fighting Irish
After coming out a bit flat at home versus #18 Virginia in the first half, #10 Notre Dame made some solid halftime adjustments and rode their defensive line to victory. The ND defense got into the Cavaliers' offensive backfield early and often registering eight sacks, 13 tackles for a loss, four QB hurries, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. While UVA QB Bryce … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Defensive Line Wins the Day for the Fighting Irish
#10 Notre Dame Comes Out Flat In First vs #18 Virginia
An old saying in college football, to the point of near cliche, is "don't let (insert team here) beat you twice." The epigram applies when assessing a game that immediately follows up a season defining kind of clash staged the previous week. Brian Kelly, coach of the #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish said, in pretty much every media opportunity since the close loss at Georgia … [Read more...] about #10 Notre Dame Comes Out Flat In First vs #18 Virginia
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester United
And so the era of Granit Xhaka captaincy at Arsenal begins Monday night when the Gunners travel to Manchester United. The results are in, via a squad vote, and the midfielder will be the head of the captaincy group. No doubt this is going to polarize opinion within the Arsenal fan base, a supporter group that has been very passionate in public lately. Manager Unai Emery has … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester United
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
In their league fixture Monday night, at home against Arsenal, Manchester United are slight favorites. However, the big picture outlook for the club is rather bleak. How did we get here? Is manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer really that much out of his depth here? Given how the problems go well beyond just him and his roster (specifically ceo Ed Woodard, who is not a football guy, … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
