Archive for November, 2012
Yael Like a Girl EXCLUSIVE: USWNT Legend Brandi Chastain talks Capital One Cup, Title 9 and Social Media
A women’s soccer legend, whose iconic photo in her sports bra celebrating her famous penalty kick transcended the world of women’s sports and entered the realm of pop culture, Brandi Chastain is still heavily involved in the game. Although most widely known for this renowned kick that resulted in the U.S. Women’s National team victory [...]
Everton vs. Arsenal: 3 Things We Learned from Gunners and Toffees Draw
Arsenal are lingering in 7th place after 14 games into the season, lagging behind West Ham, Tottenham, and Everton. Even more unacceptable is the fact the club has a meager 21 points out of a possible 42. This is not a position Arsenal should be in this deep into the season. If it was too [...]
Arsenal Remain in Pursuit of Longtime Target Mario Gotze
On November 28, 2012, talkSPORT reported that Arsenal will again bid for German star Mario Gotze. The diminutive playmaker has garnered interest from all over the world and Arsenal will be testing Borussia Dortmund’s resolve again this coming transfer window. It’s highly unlikely that Dortmund would sell such a valuable player in January so a [...]
Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid: Time for Atlético to Rise Up to the Challenge
Dating back to October 30, 1999, Los Rojiblancos have won 214 league games, including victories during their two year stint in the second division from 2000-2002, since they last tasted victory against their intercity rivals. Over the last five seasons, Atlético has managed a dismal one point from this fixture, whereas Real has come away [...]
Liverpool vs. Southampton: Will Suarez Tally again this weekend?
Prior to their loss at Tottenham Hotspur midweek, Liverpool were showing signs of being on the ascendancy. A tough test against a resurgent Southampton awaits on Saturday and both teams are fighting to prove the early season betters wrong. Liverpool continue to struggle under Brendan Rodgers, but are forming a style of possession-based football that fits [...]
Manchester United vs. Reading: Players to Watch at Old Trafford this weekend
Two clubs at opposite ends of the table square off Saturday as 19th place Reading host league leading Manchester United at the Madejski Stadium. Coming off a crushing midweek defeat at Aston Villa, Reading will be looking for a rare result in their quest to stay out of relegation, while United will want three points [...]
Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Luis Suarez, Radamel Falcao and Raheem Sterling lead Latest January Gossip
The January transfer is officially only hours over a month away. Chelsea continue to be frustrated by poor results, as two straight draws under new manager Rafael Benitez are sure to have Roman Abramovich scrambling once again. However, the rumor mill continues to flourish around the possible transfers of some of the biggest stars to [...]
Fantasy Premier League - Top 5 Transfers (Week 15): Time to Scoop Up Christian Benteke
A cheeky week at the transfer market can make any manager a very wealthy gaffer. Here are the top five transfers for Week 15 of Fantasy Premier League. CHRISTIAN BENTEKE (ASTON VILLA) - AWAY V. QPR Current Cost: 6.5M Points (Ranking Among Forwards): 42 (25th) How Serious: Dead Here’s a great default rule for Fantasy [...]
Carl Jenkinson Returns to Predicted Arsenal Starting XI Against Swansea City
Arsenal face Premier League youngsters Swansea City this weekend in a Premier League clash that’ll see two sides separated by just one point continue to battle their way up the table. The North London side will be without both Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny - the former recovering from a foot injury sustained against Everton [...]
Chelsea vs West Ham United: Top 3 Players to Watch at Stamford Bridge
New Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez will continue his quest to bring Chelsea back to form this weekend with another London derby against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. In the build to the anticipated match between the Blues and the Hammers SWOL takes a look at the top three players to watch this weekend. Fernando [...]
Arsenal vs. Swansea: 4 Key Battles to Watch in Saturday’s Clash at the Emirates
A solitary point separates 7th-placed Arsenal from their weekend opponents Swansea in 8th, after both sides have experienced somewhat contrasting fortunes this term. Under-achievers Arsenal will be keen to return to the higher echelons of the Premier League table, while over-achievers Swansea will have high hopes of an upset after their fine midweek result over [...]
Manchester United Target Kevin Strootman Seeking Premier League Switch
In their search for a star central midfielder, Manchester United have found themselves frequently linked with a move for Kevin Strooman in recent months. Although it’s still too early to make any assumptions, the Red Devils will be pleased to hear that the PSV playmaker may just be open to the move. Speaking to talkSPORT [...]
Could Brazilian gem Andre Moritz lead Crystal Palace back to the EPL?
Crystal Palace is off to a blistering start in the English Championship in no small part to the late summer transfer window addition, Brazilian number 10 Andre Moritz. Manager Dougie Freedman quickly labeled Moritz as a “hidden gem” and the left footed attacking instantly become a fan favorite.
Manchester City vs. Everton Players to Watch: Former Villa Teammates Looking to Shine
It is fair to say that the latter half of the past decade did not work out as well for Thomas Hitzlsperger as the first half did. The midfielder made his name in the English Premier League at Aston Villa, before a move back home to Germany saw him join VfB Stuttgart where he was [...]
Mexican footbal club Tijuana’s meteoric rise transforms a city and region
With Club Tijuana in the Liga Mx final against Tolcua, it marks another milestone of a club’s rapid ascendancy towards becoming one of the best teams in North America. Club Tijuana, commonly referred to as Xolos, was founded in 2007 by Jorge Hank Rhon who is the former president of the municipality of Tijuana and [...]
Top Under-Performing Attackers of the Barclays Premier League Season to Date
There is no question that the Barclays Premier League is one of the most grueling leagues in the world. Week in and week out, powerhouses like Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and so on continue to fall to lower named opposition like Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, and even West Ham. Sure, there are [...]
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