Last night, “The Last Dance” opened us up into the world of Michael Jordan off the court and how the greatest-of-all-time really did feel worn out by the inability to walk out in public, but also the consistent pressure to perform year in and year out knowing that your organization wasn’t fully behind you. WeContinueContinue reading “Anyone else?”
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A Challenger Approaches
It’s funny how when we set up actual tournaments with some of the best Fifa players I know that isn’t enough for certain individuals ego’s, maybe because when you lose your first two games (one of them to Vo) in a double elimination tournament, you tend to be a little…sensative. Recently Dennis wrote a blogContinueContinue reading “A Challenger Approaches”
A Challenge to Our “Fearless” Leader.
Let me start this article by saying that I have the utmost respect for Deke and consider him a very good friend of mine, but damn does this kid know how to get under my skin when it comes to playing video games, especially Fifa. He has handed me my fair share of losses andContinueContinue reading “A Challenge to Our “Fearless” Leader.”
Bundesliga To Return To Play in May.
After all of the terrible news that has happened due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s finally some good news for the sports world returning to “normalcy”. The German Football League is looking to return to play on May 9th, with no spectators in the stadium. Teams would only have the players, coaching staff, medical staff,ContinueContinue reading “Bundesliga To Return To Play in May.”
US Soccer Youth Development Academy End Operations.
The US Soccer Federation announced that it is ending operations for the US Soccer Development Academy effective immediately. The decision comes as a shock, and now the development of future young talent to represent our nation will now be focused on within different competitive youth leagues around the nation such as the ECNL, NPL, andContinueContinue reading “US Soccer Youth Development Academy End Operations.”
How You Can Win $230 from a $2 Sports Bet.
There is no doubt that this world is a sad world without sports. But are sports really gone entirely? The answer is no. Despite the crazy times we are going through with the global pandemic, some nations have not stopped with professional competitions, and bets are open to wager on who will win. Depending onContinueContinue reading “How You Can Win $230 from a $2 Sports Bet.”
Wait a Minute.. There Are Still Soccer Leagues Playing Games?!?!
With everything going on in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of fans and athletes should be the #1 priority of sports leagues around the world. As of 4 days ago, there are still 3 leagues playing worldwide. Australia, Belarus, and Singapore are all still playing games, with different restrictions in place.ContinueContinue reading “Wait a Minute.. There Are Still Soccer Leagues Playing Games?!?!”
Will Wilson Hired as US Soccer new CEO and Secretary General
US soccer has named Will Wilson as the federations new CEO and Secretary General. Wilson is the uncle of retired Colts quarterback, Andrew Luck, and the brother in law of XFL commissioner, Oliver Luck. Wilson replaces ex CEO, Dan Flynn, who stepped down back in September. Wilson was formerly the executive VP and co-head ofContinueContinue reading “Will Wilson Hired as US Soccer new CEO and Secretary General”
Mbappe Tested For Coronavirus, Out for PSG vs. Dortmund Game.
News has just come out that PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been ill and missed the past two days of training. He is also out of the lineup for the PSG vs Dortmund matchup tomorrow. According to Yahoo Sports!, the French soccer star has been tested for the coronavirus today, and results are pending. ThisContinueContinue reading “Mbappe Tested For Coronavirus, Out for PSG vs. Dortmund Game.”
Tim Howard Comes Out of Retirement!
Yesterday, Tim Howard became the second player-owner in the world when he became a minority owner of USL soccer club Memphis 901 FC, and will play in the 2020 season. He was named the club’s sporting director and general manager last December, and now has a craving to get back on the field and seeContinueContinue reading “Tim Howard Comes Out of Retirement!”
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