Tag: bundesliga
The UEFA Coefficient Rankings Reward Merit Over Bankroll
In a football world where money runs nearly everything, UEFA finally got something right in using its coefficient system to dish out its additional...
From the Horrors of Neverkusen to Bundesliga Champions
Ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign atop the Bundesliga would've been an impressive accomplishment on its own, but for Bayer Leverkusen, their 2024 league title...
The Surprisingly Tight Title Races Across Europe’s Top Leagues
With surprising races among a handful of clubs in three of Europe's top leagues, we take a look at the tables in the Premier...
It’s Time to Let Gio Reyna Be Gio Reyna
No one can deny Gio Reyna's talent, but the USMNT prodigy has been hijacked by a select group of fans who have rooted for...
Franz Beckenbauer’s Legendary Influence On and Off the Pitch
The late Franz Beckenbauer won a litany of trophies throughout his career and forever changed the way the game was played. But his influence...
What to Be Excited About in 2024
Welcome to 2024! With a new year ahead of us, we take a look at the storylines we're most excited to see develop.
2023 and...
The Extraordinary Rise of 1. FC Union Berlin
The "hipster club" of Germany isn't here for novelty anymore. FC Union Berlin is vying for titles, plural.
At this stage of the season...
Catching Up With Europe’s Top Leagues, Post-World Cup
With most of Europe's elite clubs back in action, we take a look at which teams have come back strong after the 2022 World...
Second in the City, First in the Hearts: How 1860 Munich...
Despite being the second-biggest club in the city and in the third division of German football, 1860 Munich has remained relevant throughout the city...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2022-23 Kit Edition
Kit drop season is in full effect. With Europe's top leagues either starting or about to start, we take a look at some of...
Why Promotion and Relegation is Overrated and a Closed System is...
The sentimental idea behind promotion and relegation seems fair, good-natured, and based upon a system of meritocracy. In practice, this is a complete fallacy...
The Curious Case of Kevin-Prince Boateng
The journeyman's journeyman, Kevin-Prince Boateng has one of the most interesting career arcs in all of football. We retrace his steps to examine his...
Football’s Next Generation Refuses to Be Silent
From on pitch displays to social media posts, today's young footballers are speaking out against racism through their spotlight and platforms. We sit down with...
Heard on the Street: At the LAFC vs. Borussia Dortmund Friendly...
Despite being located thousands of miles apart, LAFC and Borussia Dortmund share a deep connection, starting with each club's supporters' group. As you could...
