In one of the most over-hyped matches in American soccer history, the United States and England battled to a 0-0 draw in a Group B clash as the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Don't let the goalless score line fool you though! This was a game of many chances, they just weren't converted. And the biggest chances were taken by Chelsea players, and we'll start with this shot from Mason … [Read more...] about Chelsea News and Notes: Chabolah, Mount, Pulisic
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Former Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Linked to England Job
England manager Gareth Southgate, under contract until 2024, was asked by a reporter about the possibility of Thomas Tuchel or Mauricio Pochettino replacing him at his position. Reports have indicated that Tuchel, sacked by Chelsea on Sept. 7, has privately made it known that he is interested in the job. Meanwhile Mauricio Pochettino, let go by Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, … [Read more...] about Former Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Linked to England Job
Christian Pulisic Ready to Lead USMNT, World Cup’s Youngest Team
Christian Pulisic, "Captain America" as he's often called (but doesn't like it), is a lot of things. He's the first American to play in, and win a UEFA Champions League final, a three-time U.S. Soccer Federation player of the year and, arguably, the greatest June and July player in English Premier League history. Look up the stats from "Project Restart" in 2020, and you'll see … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Ready to Lead USMNT, World Cup’s Youngest Team
England Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Iran (World Cup)
This is it, right? "It's coming home," yes? Does England finally end their half-century plus (and counting) trophy drought? In the last major international competition, Euro 2020 (staged in 2021 due to Covid), England took Italy to penalties before losing in the final. In the major competition before that, the 2018 World Cup, Three Lions reached the semifinals before bowing … [Read more...] about England Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Iran (World Cup)
USMNT Starting XI Prediction vs Wales (World Cup Group Stage)
Youth is served, or youth is wasted on the young. Pick your cliche, as the USMNT is by far the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Through qualifiers, the USA starting lineup came in at an average of 23.82, almost two years younger than the next youngest team, Ghana at 25.67. Overall, the other 31 participating teams in Qatar have a first 11 average age of 27.5 … [Read more...] about USMNT Starting XI Prediction vs Wales (World Cup Group Stage)
Pulisic Transfer Market Value Stable Despite Diminished Chelsea Role
The managerial switch from Thomas Tuchel to Graham Potter didn't lead to increased playing time or added production for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic, but his transfer market value essentially remains the same. According to the CIES Football Observatory, in a study they posted in June, the 22-year-old forward has the 87th highest transfer value in the world, with a … [Read more...] about Pulisic Transfer Market Value Stable Despite Diminished Chelsea Role
Chelsea Transfer Talk: Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, Naby Keita
Chelsea are off until December 27, when they'll take on AFC Bournemouth in a Premier League fixture. As we wrote last weekend, their break comes at just the right time. They need some time to regroup, because their season is not in a good place right now. Perfect time to talk transfer narratives, and this is a midfielders only edition. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer Talk: Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, Naby Keita
Liverpool FC Transfer Talk: Mount, Jones, Bellingham, Keita
Liverpool are off until the League Cup Round of 16 clash against Manchester City on December 22. With that extended time off, it's time to talk transfer rumors. And this edition is all about a potential midfield makeover. Let's start with a potentially blockbuster swap deal, with Naby Keita hypothetically going to Chelsea, and Mason Mount, in theory coming back the other … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Transfer Talk: Mount, Jones, Bellingham, Keita
EPL Big Clubs on Alert as BVB Officially Approve Jude Bellingham Exit
The next big money summer transfer window battle will apparently center around a player from, surprise, surprise, Borussia Dortmund. Jude Bellingham, BVB midfielder, is wanted by all the big boys. According to Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans Watzke, Bellingham, 19, can leave the club next summer if he so wishes. Watzke added that talks with Bellingham and his camp will begin once … [Read more...] about EPL Big Clubs on Alert as BVB Officially Approve Jude Bellingham Exit
Eden Hazard Rates Himself a Zero at Real Madrid, Apologizes to Fans
What Eden Hazard had to say, about himself, is certainly newsworthy during this very slow news week. The 31-year-old Belgian, currently with the national team at the 2022 World Cup, apologized for being a total flop at Real Madrid this far. In an interview with Marca, which was published today, Hazard even went so far as to rate himself a 0/10 for how he has performed overall … [Read more...] about Eden Hazard Rates Himself a Zero at Real Madrid, Apologizes to Fans