Tuesday saw some Premier League clubs, including Chelsea FC, announce which players will get released this summer. For Chelsea, the list was short and it did not include any first team regulars. Central defender Axel Disasi was not on that list, but as we found out on Wednesday, he is expected to head out the door as well. … [Read more...] about Chelsea and Axel Disasi Expected to Part Ways this Summer
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USMNT Team News, Starting XI Prediction, Match Preview vs Paraguay (World Cup Group D Opener)
It is time! No more talking about the late stage capitalism, or runaway capitalism that is FIFA setting World Cup match ticket prices to obscene levels that insult your intelligence. We're done talking about the extreme unaffordability of attending these matches here in the United States. Now is the time to talk actual football, futbol, soccer, whatever you want to call it, as … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News, Starting XI Prediction, Match Preview vs Paraguay (World Cup Group D Opener)
Manchester United Transfer Talk: Marcus Rashford, Casemiro
Earlier today, Manchester United officially released their list of players who are now leaving the club, and it includes the likes of Jadon Sancho (we covered that one earlier in a post at this link), Tyrell Malacia and Casemiro, among others. None of those three are/were a surprise, of course, so the real question is where are they headed next? Also, some Marcus Rashford news … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Marcus Rashford, Casemiro
Jadon Sancho Now a Free Agent as Manchester United Confirm His Release
Jadon Sancho had an absolutely disastrous half-decade spell at Manchester United, but now it is officially over. The English winger will undoubtedly go down as one of the club's worst-ever signings, but as of Wednesday, he's now a free agent. United confirmed his departure, via a club statement that reads in part: … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Now a Free Agent as Manchester United Confirm His Release
Gio Reyna Optimistic that Chris Richards Will Be Fit for World Cup
United States Men's National Team central defender Chris Richards missed both of the USA's World Cup warm-up matches, due to two ligament tears in his ankle. The last time that he was on the pitch was May 17th, when he made a substitute appearance for Crystal Palace in their 2-2 draw with Brentford. And although he didn't play, Richards was named to the matchday squad for the … [Read more...] about Gio Reyna Optimistic that Chris Richards Will Be Fit for World Cup
USMNT, Pochettino Finally Feeling the 2026 World Cup Buzz
Despite the fact that it was only an exhibition game, the atmosphere at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday was electric! The crowd, the vibes, the weather (most of the time) was amazing! While the USMNT (United States Men's National Team) did lose their send-off match against Germany, 2-1, you can feel it- 2026 home World Cup fever is finally here. … [Read more...] about USMNT, Pochettino Finally Feeling the 2026 World Cup Buzz
FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
If there is one word to describe this upcoming 2026 World Cup, it's "exclusionary." If you wanted the right to buy tickets to the matches, you had to first win a lottery. As with all lotteries (an exercise that Voltaire called "a tax on stupidity"), a very VERY low percentage of entrants actually won. Which means you must turn to the secondary market, where ticket prices are so … [Read more...] about FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
Manchester City Transfer Talk: Elliot Anderson, Savinho, Bernardo Silva
Life after Pep Guardiola has begun for Manchester City. There will be lots of changes this summer, as new manager Enzo Maresca will look to makeover the squad a bit. Club legend Bernardo Silva is now a free agent, but we don't know where he's headed just yet. Meanwhile Brazilian winger Savinho could be on the move as well this summer. His transfer saga is really starting to … [Read more...] about Manchester City Transfer Talk: Elliot Anderson, Savinho, Bernardo Silva
Tottenham Transfer Talk: Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho
The summer transfer window hasn't opened yet, but some deals have already gotten done/are getting done. In these very early days of the transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur is the club that is making the most noise. They signed former Liverpool left back Andy Robertson on a free, and are currently finalizing another free agent signing in AFC Bournemouth central defender Marcos … [Read more...] about Tottenham Transfer Talk: Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho
Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Gibbs-White, Emmanuel Mbemba
The Champions League Final, i.e. the very last game of the 2025-26 season, is now in the books. The open top bus parade, celebrating the Premier League title triumph, is now behind us as well. For Arsenal FC and their community, the focus now shifts to the offseason, and with it, the transfer market. Because after all, if you're not focusing on getting better, then you're … [Read more...] about Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Gibbs-White, Emmanuel Mbemba