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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 05: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States runs with the ball on net against Canada during the first half of their World Cup qualifying match at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Christian Pulisic

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Christian Pulisic

Billy Haisley

Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona scores his side's 3rd goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and 1899 Hoffenheim at Estadi Johan Cruyff on November 10, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

Alexia Putellas Is As Good As It Gets

Luis Paez-Pumar

Steven Gerrard, Manager of Rangers FC arrives at the stadium prior to the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell FC and Rangers FC at Fir Park on October 31, 2021 in Motherwell, Scotland.

Steven Gerrard To Aston Villa Is The Next Logical Step

Lauren Theisen

PSG Player Arrested After Masked Men Attack Teammate

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on November 7, 2021.

Antoine Griezmann Is Really Fucking Good Again, Even If Atlético Madrid Isn’t

Ben White of Arsenal battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal Is Climbing To The Top, Starting From The Back

Ray Ratto

We Need More And Hastier Coach Firings

Joao Cancelo of Manchester City crosses the ball whilst under pressure from Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on November 06, 2021 in Manchester, England.

No One Can Do It Like João Cancelo

Moenchengladbach's US defender Joe Scally takes part in a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League, last 16, first-leg football match Borussia Moenchengladbach v Manchester City in Moenchengladbach, western Germany on February 23, 2021. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Joe Scally

FC Internazionale coach Antonio Conte shouts to his players during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 12, 2021 in Milan, Italy.

Antonio Conte To Tottenham Could Be A Perfect Fit Or A Perfect Storm

Kelsey McKinney

Washington Spirit players celebrate following a goal by Trinity Rodman #2 during the second half against the Houston Dash at Audi Field on October 31, 2021 in Washington, DC.

We Do Not Need Any New Chants!

Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on October 31, 2021 in Birmingham, England.

It’s Time To Take West Ham Seriously

Tom Ley

Norwich Is A Horror Show

NWSL Agrees To All Eight Player Demands After Season Of Tumult

Barcelona's Dutch coach Ronald Koeman stands on the pitch before the start of the Spanish League football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on October 27, 2021.

Barcelona Has Hit The Reset Button


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A Portland Timbers player hits a bicycle/overhead kick near the 18-yard box

Is This A Blooper Or An Incredible Goal? Why Can’t It Be Both!

Real Madrid's Austrian defender David Alaba celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 24, 2021.

Real Madrid Beat Barcelona In The Least Classic Clásico In Ages

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on October 24, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United’s Delayed Collapse Finally Arrived

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester United and Atalanta at Old Trafford on October 20, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Returned, And The Clock Is Ticking

Antony of Ajax celebrates with David Neres after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Champions League group C match between AFC Ajax and Borussia Dortmund at Amsterdam Arena on October 19, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Ajax Is Too Loaded To Take Lightly

Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea clears the ball off the line to prevent a goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Brentford Community Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Brentford, England.

Brentford Can Win Even When It Loses

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool takes a shot as Danny Rose of Watford FC attempts to block during the Premier League match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road on October 16, 2021 in Watford, England.

Mohamed Salah Is Worth Whatever He Wants

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 13: Sergiño Dest #2 of the United States reacts as he is substituted out of the game during the second half of a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Costa Rica at Lower.com Field on October 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Sergiño Dest

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 13: The United States celebrate a goal by Sergiño Dest #2 during the first half of a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Costa Rica at Lower.com Field on October 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The USMNT Is Hitting Its Stride

Jonathan Osorio #10 of Canada celebrates a goal by Tajon Buchanan #11 during a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Panama at BMO Field on October 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Canada Is Rising