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[Pedro Cerrano]

Holy moly there are a lot of European competitions lol

[BSLMikeLowe]

And then in the summer a lot of players end up competing with their national teams in either tournaments or friendlies. Not much time off for a lot of them.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Holy moly there are a lot of European competitions lol

There are a lot of competitions on every continent like this. You just don't here near as much about them as you doing the ones in Europe.

 

But most every soccer federation has their leagues, Cups, and multi nation tournaments.

 

For example lets just look at the US.

 

MLS and two professional leagues below that level.

MLS vs Liga MX Leagues Cup

MLS vs Liga MX Campeones Cup

US Open Cup

 

Then for players on the USMNT:

Nations League

WC Qualifying

Gold Cup

Olympic Qualifying

 

Soccer is intensely grueling. No other sport has anything close to this

[BSLSteveBirrer]

ICYMI

MAN U are FA Cup champions!!!! No its not a misprint nor is it April 1st!

[Hooded Viper]

Glasgow Celtic defeats their arch rivals Glasgow Rangers 1-0 for the Scottish Cup!!

[Mashed Potatoes]

If Man U pulls off the upset, they’ll clinch a spot in next season’s Europa League, which….meh, if competing in UEFA’s version of the NIT is worth the squeeze, then ok. If they lose, they end up in Conference League, which is European soccer’s answer to the CBI. At that point, if I’m the players and especially ten Hag, I say no thanks, I’d rather have the rest and extra training opportunities, not to mention reducing injury risk, that might help us earn our way back into the UCL.

The team won't pass up the money those European games bring, even if it's the NIT.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Here's my take on the upcoming EPL season and it all starts tomorrow!

 

https://baltimorespo...4-2025-preview/

[glenn__davis]

Great stuff Steve.  I'm ashamed to admit I had no idea the season was starting this weekend.  Looking forward to another season!

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Thank you. Crazy how it snuck up on us.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Add in the all the activity with Copa/Euros and it doesn't really feel like there was an offseason.

[Mashed Potatoes]

I think Newcastle finishes higher assuming they don't have another crazy injury plagued season. Chelsea is the most variable and therefore interesting team in the league to me.

Hoping United and all of their shiny pieces continue to struggle as an incohesive whole without a true plan!

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Chelsea make statement with domination at Wolves; Manchester United struggle, while Man City cruise

https://www.cbssport...an-city-cruise/

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Everton at home against Bournemouth.

 

Everton up 2-0 in the 88th minute.

 

Jordan Pickford made two fantastic saves for Everton in the last two minutes plus extra time.

 

Bournemouth won 3-2. Crazy as hell.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Jesus. Another dreadful year coming for the Toffees?

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Jesus. Another dreadful year coming for the Toffees?

0-0-3 and allowed 10 goals already. Manager has to be in trouble.

[DuffMan]

Turner thankfully loaned out to Palace, hopefully he can get some minutes.

[ivanbalt]

Great day at Old Trafford on Sunday.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Great day at Old Trafford on Sunday.

All a matter of perspective.....lol

[BSLZackKiesel]

Everton at home against Bournemouth.

Everton up 2-0 in the 88th minute.

Jordan Pickford made two fantastic saves for Everton in the last two minutes plus extra time.

Bournemouth won 3-2. Crazy as hell.

They decided to squander today’s 2-0 lead a little earlier in the day. Everton are dreadful, have to think Dyche will be ousted before too long. At least they’ll have the best stadium in the Championship next season!

[ivanbalt]

Liverpool did their part for a horrible weekend of sports.