The La Liga title race is on. Real Madrid are only three points behind FC Barcelona, in the race for the Spanish top flight. Madrid are looking pretty good on the continent too; with their UCL standing level (although behind on goal differential) with current holders and table toppers Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile their injury crisis has certainly lessened, as the list of … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio
Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Xavi Espart, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo
FC Barcelona sit top of the La Liga table this international break, although their lead has shrunk to just three points. Arch-rival Real Madrid are charging hard on their heels. Barcelona scored a nice, 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid this past weekend, and their next match will be Nov 22, when Villarreal comes to visit. Let's take a look at the injury list, and speculate on who … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Xavi Espart, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo
Mauricio Pochettino Expected to be Named Next Manchester United Manager
When the next edition of the Northwest England derby occurs, Nov 22 at Anfield, Manchester United will have a new manager on the touchline. And that new head coach will be Mauricio Pochettino, according to multiple sources. So Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola will have a new adversary to match wits with a week from Sunday. Carrick was officially sacked by United this morning, … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Expected to be Named Next Manchester United Manager
Illinois Fighting Illini at #4 UCLA Bruins Preview, FYIs, Stats
The #4 UCLA Bruins lead the Big Ten West, the Big Ten Far West. Over the years, their series with the Illinois Fighting Illini has produced some truly Big Ten West scores: 1991 John Hancock Bowl- UCLA 6, Illinois 3, 2003 in Pasadena- UCLA 6, Illinois 3, 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Illinois 20, UCLA 14 (this game was much more Big Ten Westy than that final score … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini at #4 UCLA Bruins Preview, FYIs, Stats
Pep Guardiola a Top Target for USMNT, if Mauricio Pochettino Leaves for MUFC
The coaching carousel is about to start spinning again. Michael Carrick is set to get sacked tomorrow, with Manchester United looking to poach Mauricio Pochettino from the United States Men's National Team as his replacement. So if/when this deal goes through, the United States Soccer Federation will need to compose their list of potential replacements. It is expected that Pep … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola a Top Target for USMNT, if Mauricio Pochettino Leaves for MUFC
Mauricio Pochettino Set to Leave USMNT, Coach Manchester United
It is managerial regime change time, yet again, at Manchester United. As had been long expected, Michael Carrick will be officially sacked tomorrow (Thursday). That is according to multiple sources. Carrick's replacement is the current United States Men's National Team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino. That also, is according to multiple sources. At the November international … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Set to Leave USMNT, Coach Manchester United
Chelsea Injury Updates: Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Joshua Acheampong
Chelsea are not really in the title race, as they are 11 points behind crosstown rivals Arsenal for the top of the table. However, stranger things have happened, as the season doesn't end until May. The Blues are very much in the race for UCL qualification, and they're competing in it despite a long injury list. Let's get you up to speed on Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, Jamie … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Joshua Acheampong
Chelsea Injury Updates: Joao Pedro, Maxence Lacroix, Jorrel Hato
At this November international break, Chelsea sit in fifth place, just two points behind Liverpool for the all important fourth slot (guaranteed UEFA Champions League qualification). So first year manager Xabi Alonso has some work ahead of him. He also has a pretty extensive injury list to deal with, and the names are so numerous, we'll have do it in two parts. Here in part … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Joao Pedro, Maxence Lacroix, Jorrel Hato
Newcastle United Injury Updates: Joelinton, Ewen Jaouen, Tino Livramento
12 is the magic number for Newcastle United at this November international break. The Geordies sit 12th in the table, with exacty 12 points. Pedestrian, in every sense of the word. There is some good news though- their injury list is very short. Especially so, when you consider how long and extensive that injury list has been in recent seasons, almost all of the time. Joelinton … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Injury Updates: Joelinton, Ewen Jaouen, Tino Livramento
Ayden Hector on How Defensive Backs Read the Quarterback
Photo by Anushka Srivastav on Unsplash Every passing play asks the defense one question, and fast: where is the ball going? A defensive back can usually find the answer before the throw, in the quarterback's feet, shoulders and eyes. … [Read more...] about Ayden Hector on How Defensive Backs Read the Quarterback