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How great does it feels to win on Opening Day? Winning > Losing. The Atlanta Braves blanked the Kansas City Royals in Atlanta last night, and in doing so, two prominent members of the organization moved up on some notable Braves and MLB leader boards. When Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies took the field to […]
Barcelona and Hansi Flick have been left fuming by news that Raphinha has been ruled out for five weeks due to an injury sustained while playing for Brazil in a friendly against France in the United States. According to Diario Sport, there is “total incomprehension” at the situation. The club are furious that Raphinha had […]
Ronald Araujo has given a candid interview and spoken about his mental health issues this season that led to him taking a break from football. The defender opted to take some time out after being sent off against Chelsea in the Champions League in a defeat at Stamford Bridge. Araujo says he realised after walking […]
Alex Charlton says… I grew up thinking that Sunderland would never play European football in my lifetime, so for this to even be a topic is astounding and a testament to how far this club has come over a short period of time. Are we ready for it? At this moment in time I would […]
In what will always be remembered as ‘that play-off final’ – the epic 4–4 draw with Charlton Athletic and the subsequent penalty defeat – the 1997/98 season was, or so very nearly, a wonderful year for SAFC. As part of a powerful run-in to the end of the season, we played Bury at the Stadium […]
Niko and Jeremiah break down the Georgi Minoungou’s move to the Rapids.
Links between Manchester United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali have been coming out at a steady rate in recent days, with rumors indicating that he is a top target for the Reds in the summer transfer window. Tonali was linked with United on Friday by Fabrizio Romano, who claimed he was highly rated along with […]
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are winding things down for the week and are headed for a relaxing and restful weekend. There isn’t much news to report, as we get a rare off week from MLS action due to the international break. Shout-out to the Caps in action, including Sebastian Berhalter and Ralph Priso, who will be suiting up in friendlies tomorrow. … Source
The former Portland Timbers attacker comes through as the clubs last move during the primary transfer window.
Earlier this week, when discussing Roma’s rumored interest in Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt, we pointed out the unique situation of his position. Midfielders are so crucial to the functioning of a proper football club, progressing the ball up the pitch, creating chances, and logging thousands of minutes and hundreds of kilometers, so you can never […]
The five NWSL matches last Wednesday had a ton of exciting action and a few unexpected results. The Kansas City Current lost to the Seattle Reign in a 3-0 blowout, the Denver Summit expansion team got their first club win ever, and the Utah Royals managed a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit, who have […]
That old stereotype—unhealthy gamer, glued to the couch, surviving on energy drinks? Yeah, it’s dying. Fast. What I’ve been watching replace it over the past couple years is something way more interesting: a mindset that treats longevity and sharp cognitive performance like they’re non-negotiables. As esports bleeds into mainstream culture and competitive gaming demands more […] The post The Modern Gamer-Athlete: Balancing Digital Performance with Physical Wellness appeared first on The Spor...
It was a busy day of World Cup qualifying playoffs in Europe and around the World today, Thursday, but there were no Chelsea players involved in any of those games. (A few familiar ex-Chelsea faces did pop up, with Armando Broja playing 30 minutes as Albania were eliminated by Poland, Ethan Ampadu captaining Wales to […]
Sounders will reportedly receive $2 million in General Allocation Money.
April 12 RSL match moved to Sept. 23, while KC match on Sept. 9 is moved to Oct. 1.
The most expensive tickets for only three games are being offered.
A monthly FC Dallas Panic Index breaking down the roster into tiers, from players with little concern to those under serious pressure heading into the season.
Today, Bay FC have announced that midfielder Claire Hutton has signed a new five-year contract through the 2030 season. “I am excited to make this commitment to Bay FC,” said Hutton. “This is a club with real ambition, and I’ve felt a strong belief in both the team and my development since day one. This felt like […]
The United States Men’s National Team is hurtling toward the World Cup, with precious few remaining opportunities to build chemistry and create some traction heading into the summer. The international window opens with a match against Belgium before another strong test in Portugal. The first European opponent is rebuilding after a golden generation that achieved […]
After admitting his months-long pursuit of John Byrne was unlikely to come off before the transfer deadline, Denis Smith moved onto plan B. While a fee had been agreed with QPR and personal terms agreed with the player, Byrne’s ‘golden handshake’ to leave Loftus Road couldn’t be resolved, and Smith moved on in the transfer […]
Orlando Pride and Mexico Women’s National Team forward Jacquie Ovalle is no stranger to scoring impossible goals and she has just added another one to the collection. In the 22nd minute, Solai Washington delivered the ball back into the box and Ovalle back-heels it past Alyssa Naeher to double the lead, 2-0. That magic is […]
Backheeled.com explores Zoran Krneta’s vision.
Pumas defeated Club America by a 1-0 score courtesy of an injury time Penalty Kick goal. It was a match that ended in controversy because of a possible PK not being called for Club America. Still it was a deserved result since Pumas had been the slightly better team and the more offensive unlike an […]
MLS Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC According to reports, Lozano has finally accepted that he is not in the club’s plans after the front office confirmed this months ago. For weeks, he has been training on his own during hours his teammates were not practicing so as to not create any unnecessary drama. […]
We all knew this was coming, but it doesn’t make it any easier. Antoine Griezmann announced Tuesday that he will leave Atlético de Madrid in July to join MLS side Orlando City. After years of flirtation with moving to the United States, the saga is over, and the French superstar will be closing the book […]