Celtic vs. Rangers, Everton vs. Liverpool, Arsenal vs. Spurs are just some of today’s biggest inter-town rivalries. If history had turned out differently, there might have been another: Sunderland AFC vs. Sunderland Albion. Albion was one of the many soccer clubs that flourished briefly in the 1890s only to fold before firmly establishing themselves in … Read more
This is a surreal Superclásico. Nothing could stop it from taking place. Recently, Plaza de Mayo was the scene of riots, repression, and death. “Pickets and pans, the struggle is the same one.” Looting. State of siege. President De la Rúa fled office by helicopter. Argentina has witnessed a superminister (Domingo Cavallo), the IMF, the … Read more
The UNC men’s soccer program has written a long and successful story for itself, heading into the 2001 campaign, having had just one losing season in the last 43 years. With nine trips to the NCAA Tournament, the soccer program at University Of North Carolina has established itself as one of the finest in the … Read more
A new Major League Soccer season is upon us. Twenty-six teams (including two expansion teams) will battle it out for the MLS Cup. Historically, the league’s global reputation hasn’t been excellent. It’s mostly seen as a tournament where some big-name athletes choose to “retire” while collecting a nice paycheck. But when Atlanta United entered the … Read more
The present-day Everton Football Club began their playing days in 1878 under the name of St Domingo’s, a Methodist chapel situated in the north end of Liverpool. Changing to their present name one year later, they continued to play their home matches on Stanley Park, a piece of open parkland that still separates them from … Read more
Aston Villa Football Club was founded in March 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Handsworth. However, there was fascinating history about their formation in the years prior. The pioneers of the athletic movement in the Birmingham area were the members of the Birmingham Athletic Club, which was founded in 1866. Their … Read more
As football becomes ever more cutthroat and profit-driven, brand exposure has developed into a prominent aspect of the business. Clubs can take different approaches. Some clubs sign players from specific markets or partner with existing teams in certain parts of the globe to increase their profile. Then there’s the case of Jorge Vergara. In 2005 … Read more
History shows that Notts County is the oldest professional football club in the world. This soccer club is located in the Midlands of the United Kingdom, near Sherwood Forest, famous for its historical association with Robin Hood. Nicknamed ‘The Magpies’ due to their back and white striped jerseys, Notts became one of the twelve founder … Read more
The 2019-20 Bundesliga season has been one of the most exciting campaigns in recent memory. Four teams are fighting for supremacy in Germany’s top flight, and one of those is current leader RB Leipzig. An Unprecedented Start In 2009, energy drink giant Red Bull acquired the rights to fifth-tier side SSV Markranstädt and incorporated it … Read more