UEFA Europa League Preliminary Round: 2019-2020 Tournament Preview
By Source, Fair use, Wikipedia The 2018-2019 UEFA Europa League came to an end when Chelsea F.C. defeated Arsenal F.C. in the final on the 29th May 2019. Remarkably, just two weeks later preparation was underway for the 2019/20 competition. Many may not know that in addition to the 48 teams that qualify for the…
Read MorePhoenix Rising vs Tulsa Roughnecks: USL Championship Match Preview
Tulsa Roughnecks FC will travel to Casino Arizona Field to play the Phoenix Rising FC this Friday, June 7, 2019. It is the first USL Championship match-up of the year between the two Western Conference foes. Phoenix comes into the game with 20 points, currently good enough for 3rd position in the conference, while Tulsa…
Read MoreColorado Rapids vs Minnesota United FC: MLS Match Preview
The Minnesota United FC Loons will travel to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to play the Colorado Rapids this Saturday, June 8, 2019. It is the first MLS match-up of the year between the two Western Conference foes. Minnesota comes into the game holding onto 6th position in the conference, while Colorado sits all the way…
Read MoreAston Villa vs Derby County: EFL Championship Playoffs Final Preview
It’s hard to argue that the 2018/19 English football season has been phenomenal all around. We have an all English UEFA Champions League final and an all English UEFA Europa League final. We all watched Manchester City F.C. and Liverpool F.C. come down to the final match day to determine who would lift the Premier…
Read MoreCharlton Athletic vs Sunderland A.F.C.: League One Playoffs Final Preview
The match that will decide the last promotion spot into the Championship takes place on the Sunday before Memorial Day in the U.S., so there is no excuse for missing this blockbuster do-or-die game between two former Premiership heavyweights. These two teams, from opposite ends of the land – Charlton Athletic F.C. from South East…
Read MoreTranmere Rovers vs Newport County: League Two Playoff Finals Preview
The EFL League Two Promotion Playoffs Final will be on Saturday, 25 May 2019, between Tranmere Rovers F.C. and Newport County A.F.C. at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The 7th seeded Exiles of Newport County got past Mansfield Town F.C. on penalties in the semi-final round. Tranmere faced the Forest Green Rovers in the semi-final…
Read MoreWhat Is The U.S. Open Cup? America’s Oldest Soccer Competition
By Source, Fair use, Wikipedia If you are a fan of a Major League Soccer or USL Championship team in the United States, then chances are you are seeing a game on your favorite team’s schedule that is outside of regular league play. The games are a separate tournament called the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open…
Read MorePete Riley: Burnley F.C. – Across The Pitch FanZone
Name: Pete Riley Team: Burnley F.C. When and why did you start supporting the club? Mid 60s – It’s in the family history, watched Burnley with my Grandad & Dad & now with my two sons & grandchildren Best memory supporting the club? Europa League qualification 2018 Worst memory? Any relegation Most-loved player of all…
Read MoreLeeds United vs Derby County: EFL Championship Playoff Preview
Leeds United F.C. and Derby County F.C. will face off in the EFL Championship playoffs. While this tie might not seem that impressive given that this is the typical 3rd place against 6th place match up, this season has seen Leeds and Derby clash in what has become known as spy-gate. Derby County came into…
Read MoreWest Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa: EFL Championship Playoff Preview
It’s playoff time in the EFL Championship. While this will not determine the winner of the EFL Championship, like in American sports, it will determine which team will get the coveted final promotion spot to the Premier League. Winning this playoff will come with a big paycheck. This first round consists of a two-game series…
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