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Match Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 – 0 Leicester City

Recap Leicester City dropped all three points against Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 3-0 at Molineaux on Saturday. Matheus Cunha’s tap-in gave the hosts a 1-0 lead at the break. Goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes on either side of a missed penalty from Jamie Vardy gave Wolves the final margin. This […]

From Fosse Posse | 8 months ago | 0 reads

Match Report: Leicester City 0 – 1 Liverpool

Recap Leicester City fell by a score of 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at the King Power, ensuring their relegation to the League Championship after just one season in the top flight. Mo Salah and Wilfred Ndidi both rattled the post in a goalless first half. Midway through the second period, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored […]

From Fosse Posse | 8 months ago | 0 reads

Match Report: Manchester City 2 – 0 Leicester City

Recap Leicester City were defeated by Manchester City at the Etihad on Wednesday evening by a score of 2-0. First-half goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush gave the hosts an insurmountable lead. Leicester were unable to get a touch for long periods of the second half and never looked like scoring, let alone overturning […]

From Fosse Posse | 8 months ago | 0 reads

Cottage Talk Transfer Window Show: The Latest On Diego Carlos & Joachim Andersen

Photo by Matt McNulty - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Take a listen to a podcast that focuses on Fulham Football Club. In this episode, Russ and Isaiah discuss the latest transfer speculation, and also have a lengthy discussion on the importance of Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham this season. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Russ Goldman, host and creator of Cottage Talk. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.”

From Cottagers Confidential | over 1 year ago | 0 reads

2024 Preseason Match Thread: Atlanta United vs Tampa Bay Rowdies

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Preparations continue in Tampa Bay Following Wednesday’s victory in a two hour battle with CF Montreal, the Five Stripes pick up where they left off against their preseason hosts, the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The second closed-door friendly in a row is also the last of the preseason slate to be live streamed, and will be the last glimpse we can get of the Atlanta United squad until the season kicks off in Columbus on February 24th. Giorgo...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 3 reads

Atlanta United 2 Schedule Announced

Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images A few choice matches here for fans wanting to catch the young talent in person MLS Next Pro dropped the full 2024 league schedule Thursday, revealing the matchups for Atlanta United 2’s second Next Pro season. Gaffer Steve Cooke remains at the helm with the Two Spikes, alongside a smorgasbord of young - and new - talent. The MLS Next Pro season kicks off March 15th and will continue the same format of penalties at the end of every regula...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads

Dirty South Soccer Reader Poll: Share Your Atlanta United Predictions for 2024!

Julie Bennett-USA TODAY Sports What’s the fan outlook towards Atlanta United going into the season? We want to hear from you. Preseason is in full swing for Atlanta United, and as players get accustomed to one another and shake off rust, we begin to set high expectations for the regular season. And while the staff at Dirty South Soccer have already shared our Atlanta United outlooks going into the 2024 season (which you can find here, by the way: https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2024/1/16...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 5 reads

2024 Preseason Match Thread: Atlanta United vs CF Montreal

Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta United embarks on new stretch of preseason in Florida The Five Stripes’ preseason adventure has taken them west, east, and now south to Tampa, Florida where they will remain for the next two friendlies on the docket, the first of which kicks off this afternoon against a team happier than almost any other to be in the Sunshine State, CF Montreal. Atlanta’s first MLS opponent of preseason will also be their first to be played behind closed doors, bu...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 2 reads

Atlanta United draw Memphis 901 in Preseason (Un)Friendly in Athens

Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United A little bit of spice in the preseason While the preseason is a terrible time to put tons of stock into the analysis of how a soccer team will actually play real matches, there are still gems of info that can be gleaned from watching a team as it ramps up towards the first league game. Atlanta United played Memphis 901 to a 1-1 draw on Saturday out in Athens, in a game that was rife with hard tackles, cards, dust-ups, and everything one would expect from a mid...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 3 reads

Atlanta named 2026 World Cup semifinal host; 7 other matches to be staged at MBS

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta gets the news it’s been waiting for. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will play host to one of the 2 semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 15, 2026, soccer’s governing body announced during a televised event on Sunday. Atlanta learned it’d be a World Cup host city in June 2022, the biggest event yet for a region that has found itself squarely on the world football map. On top of U.S. Soccer moving its headquarters to the Atlanta area, M...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads

2024 Preseason Match Thread: Atlanta United vs Memphis 901 FC

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Five Stripes in the Classic City With preseason now well underway, Atlanta United ’s focus shifts to their second friendly match of the year in their second ever visit to Athens, Georgia as they take on Memphis 901 FC of the second division USL Championship. A sold out crowd at the 1,700 seat Turner Soccer Complex sees a rematch of last year’s U.S. Open Cup Third Round meeting that saw Memphis advance after extra time in Kenn...

From Dirty South Soccer | almost 2 years ago | 5 reads

Villarreal to lose loan star after deal struck over player’s return

Gabbia is headed back ti Italy | Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Yellows’ defensive depth is waining Villarreal will lose loan star Mateo Gabbia during the January transfer window after an injury crisis over in Italy. Gabbia joined the Yellow Submarine on a season-long loan in the summer after Samu Chukwueze was sold to AC Milan . The 24-year-old has made seven La Liga appearances since, but he has not set the world alight, playing in a back-line that has ...

From Villarreal USA | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads

Villarreal ease relegation battle fears with entertaining home win over Celta Vigo

Nervier than it should have been | Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images An important three points Villarreal eased fears of being sucked into a relegation battle with a win in their last game before the Christmas break. The Yellow Submarine raced into a 3-0 lead against strugglers Celta Vigo on Wednesday night before making hard work of the win. Alfonso Pedraza rifled one home from an angle before limping off with an injury, and it was 2-0 when Aissa Mandi calmy dispatched a rebound fi...

From Villarreal USA | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo - La Liga matchday thread

Villarreal host fellow strugglers Celta this evening | Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Yellows could do with finishing the year with a win Villarreal are back in La Liga action on Wednesday night in their final game before the festive break, and you can join the conversation right here. The Yellow Submarine have put together a disastrous start to the season, and Marcelino can be forgiven for counting down the days until the January transfer window . B...

From Villarreal USA | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads

Villarreal vs Real Sociedad - La Liga matchday thread

La Real are in town today | Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Yellows face a big test at home on Saturday Villarreal are back in action on Sunday, and it’s a big one for the Yellows, welcoming potential European rivals Real Sociedad, and you can join the conversation right here. At this point, that feels like a stretch given Villarreal’s start to the season, but Marcelino has his new side playing very well indeed, and a win here would bring the gap betwee...

From Villarreal USA | about 2 years ago | 0 reads

Match Recap: West Ham United 3-1 Leeds United

Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images The Whites’ survival hopes are taken out of their hands... Leeds United have doomed themselves to a practically no-hope situation going into the final day of the season after surrendering a 1-0 lead at West Ham . Rodrigo opened the scoring when he arrived in the penalty area to meet Weston McKennie’s long throw from the left, volleying the ball into the roof of the Hammers’ net. WHAT A GOAL! Rodrigo fires Leeds ahead with this brilliant strike ⚪...

From Through It All Together | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Match Recap: Manchester City 2-1 Leeds United

Sam Allardyce leads his side from the touchline. | Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Sam Alladryce’s first match ends in defeat... Leeds United could not stop the rot at the Etihad in Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge, as Gungogan’s double was enough for the champions-elect. It took 20 minutes for City to break the deadlock, as the City captain waited patiently on the edge of the box while Mahrez opened up room to cut the ball back to him. Once the ball arrived, Gundogan...

From Through It All Together | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Match Recap: Leeds United 1-1 Leicester City

Javi Gracia shows his frustration on the touchline. | Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images A result that does nothing for either side... Leeds United were unable to hang on to beat relegation rivals, Leicester City as the two sides shared the points at Elland Road. The visitors thought they’d taken the lead after 6 minutes when Tielemans fired a fierce strike from the edge of the box off the underside of the crossbar and into the top left corner. Thankfully for Leeds, Soumare ...

From Through It All Together | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Stumptown Footy has moved!

Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Come join us on Substack! Hello there! Stumptown Footy has moved! We are now on Substack. You can find the site and subscribe to it right here so that you’re all set to see it once it goes live (happening imminently!) . We are still providing all of the same Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns coverage you’re used to, just in a different place, and now with the added bonus if it being delivered directly to your email inbox. The s...

From Stumptown Footy | over 2 years ago | 2 reads

Match Preview: Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride

Brad Mills. USA Today The Thorns will open the season at home against Orlando Pride. Get hyped with us. The Portland Thorns are back. The perfect matchup? This game will mark the 4th time the Thorns open a season against Orlando. The previous meetings went all Portland’s way, with 2-1, 2-0, and 2-0 results. The panorama for these teams couldn’t be more different. The Thorns are the reigning champions while Orlando is trying to rebuild itself after another forgettable season in 2022....

From Stumptown Footy | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Timbers 0 - 0 LA Galaxy

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports A game of soccer was played in Portland. Not sure if anyone had any fun. The Portland Timbers drew with the Los Angeles Galaxy 0-0 in a sunny and chilly afternoon at Providence Park. Two more Timbers players went down with injury, as both Marvin Loria and David Bingham had to exit the game with what appeared to be hamstring injuries. Portland kept their first clean sheet since opening weekend, and also collected their first point since that first game. Recap ...

From Stumptown Footy | over 2 years ago | 4 reads

Splitting the points in Portland: Portland Timbers 0, LA Galaxy 0

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Another fairly disappointing draw for the Galaxy, after another dominant performance Kicking off Saturday’s slate of MLS action, LA Galaxy were on the road against Portland Timbers. While both sides came into this one in desperate need of three points, the Galaxy came into Saturday looking for their first win of the season. With the International window currently going on, Galaxy were not only down the injured Chicharito, but were without several players who wer...

From LAG Confidential | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Match Thread: Timbers vs. LA Galaxy

Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Two teams who have stumbled out of the gates meet as Portland hosts LA. After a five goal shelling suffered in Georgia, the Portland Timbers (1-3-0) will have to have a short memory and put that loss behind them as they welcome the Los Angeles Galaxy (0-1-2) to Providence in a big early season Western Conference clash. Storylines so far So, uh, yeah, last Saturday wasn’t great. Portland looked disorganized and unmotivated as the goals kept pouring in in Atl...

From Stumptown Footy | over 2 years ago | 3 reads

Match Preview: LA Galaxy are headed to Portland shorthanded and searching for their first win

Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images With several players on International duty, LA Galaxy need a solid team performance to secure team’s first win The 2023 season hasn't gotten off to the start many had hoped for, but as LA Galaxy hit the road for this week’s match against Portland Timbers, they look to put together a performance worthy of three points to get them back on track. The good news is, while they haven't gotten results, they have played well for a lot of the season. Seizing oppor...

From LAG Confidential | over 2 years ago | 0 reads