2025 FC Dallas Stats: Did the defense improve at all this year?
After spending big on a new defense, did anything really change?
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After spending big on a new defense, did anything really change?
The United States Under-20 Men’s National Team wrapped the 2025 U-20 World Cup with a defeat to eventual champions Morocco (3-1) in the quarterfinal round after finishing atop Group E. While the squad failed to improve upon the program’s fourth-place run at the 1989 competition, several talents stood out and could be viewed as potential […]
Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?
Hansi Flick is set to be without another player on Sunday when Barcelona take on Celta Vigo in La Liga as Eric Garcia will miss out with a broken nose. Garcia suffered the injury late on in Barcelona’s 3-3 draw against Club Brugge in the Champions League. He said afterwards he thought he’d suffered a […]
Club Brugge 3-3 FC Barcelona: Manic game ends all square – FC BarcelonaDramatic encounter sees the Catalans go behind and then level up three times, with the goals coming from Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal and Tzolis (own goal). Hansi Flick: ‘We will get better’ – FC BarcelonaThe German coach says his side will not change […]
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Michael Keane says Everton remain confident despite recent results – but says the Blues need to be more clinical in front of goal to capitalise on their strong periods of play. [Everton FC] Jadon Sancho could be on the move once again in the summer as a bombshell transfer […]
Sunderland started sluggishly but ended strongly during Monday’s draw with Everton, coming from behind for the fourth time this season to pick up points. On reflection, it was a good point overall but there was a nagging sense that given our second half dominance, perhaps we could’ve taken all three. The draw moved us back […]
The unspecified muscular injury that Viktor Gyokeres is suffering from is apparently more serious than the Gunners initially knew, and/or maybe led on. It is feared that Gyokeres could have a hamstring injury of some sort. ‘He’s definitely not available,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said, prior to his side routing Slavia Praha in midweek. Arsenal […] The post Arsenal Team News at Sunderland: Gyokeres, Zubimendi, Arizzabalaga appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Game 2 was an absolute master-class.
The Sounders midfielder acknowledges he may be shaking the “most under-appreciated” label.
Borussia Dortmund suffered a heavy defeat in the Champions League this evening as Manchester City scored four brilliant goals to secure a 4-1 victory. This loss marks BVB’s first European defeat of the season. Dortmund can count themselves a little unlucky to concede four, but BVB found themselves on the wrong side of a City […]
The Vancouver Rise have taken a big step towards reaching the first-ever Northern Super League final, as they defeated the Ottawa Rapid 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final matchup at Swangard Stadium on Tuesday. It ended up being a nervy game for the Rise, who took a 2-0 lead in the first half before letting Ottawa back into the match with a second-half … Source
Rate your Sounders on their 4-2 home win.
Dallas wanted to rebuild the defensive group in 2025, but was it enough?
What a difference being healthy makes! Manchester United have a nearly fully fit squad, heading into the Saturday lunchtime fixture at Tottenham Hotspur. Lisandro Martinez is their only injury concern, and has been that only absentee in recent weeks. The result is a major uptick in form, which has seen them go undefeated in their […] The post Manchester United Predicted Starting XI at Tottenham Hotspur appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Reading have bolstered their squad with the addition of Randell Williams, who’s here until January. The specific date of his contract expiry hasn’t been revealed. He’s eligible to play on Thursday night. Williams had been a triallist at Reading. A well hidden one initially, but pictures and rumours recently emerged on social media, revealing his […]
The NWSL and Orlando Pride both released statements in support of star forward Barbra Banda, who was recently named to the FIFPRO Best 11 and has been the subject of racist and transphobic attacks. The NWSL Player’s Association also released a statement condemning attacks on players. “Barbra Banda is a superb teammate, player and role […]
Midfielder receives first league-wide, end-of-year award of his career.
Midway through the first half of Tuesday night’s underwhelming (though vital) win over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Atlético de Madrid center-back Robin Le Normand collided awkwardly with Adem Zorgane while the two players were battling after the ball. Le Normand struggled to his feet and Diego Simeone took no risks, opting to throw on Josema Giménez […]
After being knocked out in the FA Cup to a non-league side for the second time in three years, there needs to be some improvements in the upcoming games for the Royals. However, this will be one of the hardest matches this season. Stevenage are on the form of their lives, sitting fourth in League […]
It is always good to review what you predicted each year.
Manchester City continue their UEFA Champions League campaign with the visit of Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad Stadium. The Blues are in good form, and come off the back of a commanding 3-1 win against Bournemouth with yet another two goals from Erling Haaland. Dortmund, meanwhile, are falling far behind Bayern Munich after their perfect […]
Squad for the trip to Bruges – FC BarcelonaThe Champions League returns on Wednesday with a game for Barça away at Club Brugge on Match day four of the league phase of the competition. In Belgium the blaugranes will be looking for their third win in four matches in Europe so far this season. Hansi […]
Newcastle United return to Champions League action on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao at St James’ Park, seeking a third straight group-stage win after back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Union SG and Benfica. Eddie Howe’s side sit in the top two of the standings on goal difference, with six points from three matches and ranked eighth in […]