Lewis Morgan’s 2023 year was certainly a tough one for the 27-year-old attacker, but Saturday’s Man of the Match showing against his former club Inter Miami was the latest example that Morgan is back to his best. Morgan led the way at a wet and soggy Red Bulls Arena on Saturday afternoon, scoring a hat trick in a 4-0 romp …
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24-year-old footballer dies after collapsing during a training session
Colombian footballer Guillermo Beltran tragically passed away at the young age of 24 after collapsing during a training session. According to the report from The Sun, the Real Santa Cruz striker reportedly complained of dizziness and nausea before collapsing on Friday. Despite immediate efforts from club staff to revive him, Beltran could not be resuscitated, and he tragically passed away …
Read More »When two soccer worlds collide: WST Podcast
This week’s episode discusses Gio Reyna in the USA vs Jamaica game, what European title races are the most exciting, the reaction to the first round of the US Open Cup, ESPN’s poor coverage of the FA Cup, The Athletic’s cozy relationship with MLS, and a tribute to Joe Barone. There’s more soccer on streaming now than ever before that …
Read More »England manager Gareth Southgate gives injury update on Harry Kane and Kyle Walker after defeat to Brazil
England manager Gareth Southgate was starkly reminded of the lingering concerns surrounding his team as they approach Euro 2024 in Germany this summer. While the defeat to Brazil at Wembley in a friendly match may not be a seismic event, it underscores the challenges facing a revamped England squad, especially without injured captain Harry Kane and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Despite …
Read More »Copa America play-in: Two second half goals by Canada end Trinidad and Tobago resistance
March 23 – Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, to pick up one of the two remaining slots for the Copa America 2024, to be played in the US this summer. They will go into Group A, alongside Argentina, Chile, and Peru. It was an important win for the Canadians who have been …
Read More »Arsenal linked with Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White who would be an upgrade on Emile Smith-Rowe
Arsenal are closely monitoring Nottingham Forest’s star player Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of the summer transfer window. Forest made Gibbs-White their club record signing in the summer of 2022 when they paid £42.5 million for the Wolverhampton Wanderers academy product. And even though the 24-year-old has been a standout performer across his two seasons with the club, Nottingham Forest are reportedly …
Read More »Watch: What a goal! Austria scores fastest goal in international history after just 6 seconds vs Slovakia
Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner etched his name in football history today by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in international football. In a friendly clash, Baumgartner wasted no time as he found the back of the net just 6 seconds into the game, putting Austria ahead in remarkable fashion. Receiving the ball from teammate Michael Gregoritsch at the center circle, the …
Read More »Benfica’s Antonio Silva, Lille’s Leny Yoro, and Leeds United’s Joe Rodon
Newcastle United have been credited with interest in Benfica’s Antonio Silva and Lille’s Leny Yoro, as well as Leeds defender Joe Rodon, ahead of the summer transfer window. Eddie Howe’s team has faced challenges in replicating their impressive performance from last season when Newcastle secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, earning them a spot in the Champions League …
Read More »Aston Villa fear 28-year-old could sign for Saudi Arabia club
Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso, who is out of contract in the summer. Reports surfaced in January suggesting Villa’s interest in the Atletico centre-back, Hermoso. Although he stayed with the La Liga club, speculation about his future persists. With his contract expiring at the season’s end and no signs of an …
Read More »Commanders Very Likely To Stay Put At #2 Pick In 2024 NFL Draft
The Washington Commanders have apparently received plenty of phone calls regarding the 2nd overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. It is an envious position, as the top of this year’s class figures to be rich in both quarterback and wide receiver talent, and teams have been doing what they can to entice Washington to move down. Commanders Holding …
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