No more excuses for Arsenal
Can Arsenal men’s team win a major trophy this year? A combination of aggressive signings and a new keen sporting director point to this year being make or break. If Arsenal don’t win a major trophy, the season can be deemed a categorical failure.
Arsenal already got the Partey situation wrong
The Metropolitan Police in London have officially charged Thomas Partey with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday. The charges stem from incidents with three different women between 2021 and 2022, according to Crown Protective Services. Arsenal has had very little to say so far.
Why soccer matters, even when it doesn’t
Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a car accident in Spain early Thursday morning, striking heartbreak throughout the soccer world. The 28-year-old Liverpool winger had just married his childhood sweetheart and mother of their three children Rute Cardoso just a couple weeks before.
Arsenal beat Tottenham, but I’m not convinced
Arsenal beat Tottenham by a score of 2-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday, clinching the season sweep over their North London rivals for the second time in three years. The win helps Arsenal shake off their recent eliminations from both the FA and Carabao Cups and bring them back up to second in the Premier League table.
Club World Cup coming to DC, for better or worse
FIFA announced the host cities and stadiums for next summer’s Club World Cup, and Washington D.C.’s Audi Field made the list.The 2025 iteration of the tournament is the first of the new format, which features 32 qualifying club teams from around the world in a more traditional international tournament format.
Arsenal’s early tests show needs and expectations
Arsenal drew with fellow contenders Manchester City 2-2 on Sunday afternoon, a result both sides have become all too familiar with in this fixture. The result caps off a tough road week in the early stages of the season. The Gunners beat their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 last Sunday, and drew Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday.
Pochettino to USMNT is finally official, now what?
Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed a two-year agreement to be the next manager of the United States men’s national team through the 2026 World Cup. This matchup of misfits feels bound for one of two fates: total success or total disaster.
Corinthians staff invasion attempt a step too far
Alessandro Nunes, director of football for Corinthians, led a group of staff from the team in an attempt to force their way into the video assistant referee (VAR) room at halftime of Sunday’s match against Gremio. The incident represents an unnecessary climax to a plotline that’s been simmering for months.
What is the right reaction to soccer’s new Saudi Arabia ‘era’?
Saudi Arabia recently announced a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, officially marking the next step in the country’s plan to establish itself as a major presence in the soccer world. A strong wave of unexpected transfers into the Saudi Pro League (SPL) drew reactions from players, coaches, and fans alike, starting a discourse over the growing influence of Arabian countries in global soccer.
Chelsea are their own worst enemies
Nine months ago, a consortium led by American billionaire Todd Boehly took ownership of Chelsea FC at the end of the Premier League season, giving fans hope considering how well the last billionaire owner did for the club. Since then, the Blues have spent over $650 million bringing players into the club. After Saturday’s loss, they sit 10th in the Premier League.