Happy Holidays, Reds and Blues! It’s that time of year, and we are definitely in the midst of the Festive Fixtures. Games are coming thick and fast, so let’s see how our clubs are faring.

MANCHESTER. IS. RED. Yes, it was against a City side that appears to be in free-fall, but United haven’t exactly been setting the world alight with their performances either. Despite playing well for long stretches against Arsenal and losing to 2 well-run set pieces, their follow-up effort against Forest was well below par. A mid-week win away to Plzen in the Europa (thank you, Rasmus!) improved the mood prior to the cross-town trek to City. But most fans were probably expecting to see their side huff and puff but ultimately lose. And that seemed in the cards after playing just well enough but conceding to a header from a deflected cross on a broken corner kick routine. United made the running in the second half, though, and were rewarded for the endeavor of Amad. He latched onto a lazy back-pass from Nunes, and then had the patience to dummy the goalie before fishing Nunes into a bad tackle for a pk. Bruno neatly dispatched, but it was the next minute that decided things. Martinez can go from butcher to beauty in a second, and he did just that by floating an enticing ball into Amad. And it may have been a mis-hit, but not a single Red will care. 2-1 to United away at the Etihad. United will face another struggling side in Spurs on Thursday before returning home to face a tricky Bournemouth side on Sunday. Wolves away on Boxing Day and Newcastle at Old Trafford round out December for the Reds.

 Chelsea’s December has gone about as well as any Blue could have hoped. 7 wins on the bounce since the 1-1 draw with Arsenal. 21 goals. And now firmly in 2nd place in the EPL table. Maresco has quickly found the winning formula. And he’ll believe his side can keep up their run of good form for the remainder of December, as they face Shamrock Rovers at the Bridge in the Europa before finishing up December with 3 straight EPL matches against Everton, Fulham, and Ipswich. Fixture congestion can be tricky, and any of those sides can be a banana peel, but the odds currently favor Chelsea. Liverpool have a game in hand and a 2-point lead. Could Chelsea give themselves an early Christmas present?!

 The USMNT is off until mid-January when they’ll face Venezuela and Costa Rica in friendlies, while the US women are off until February and the SheBelieves Cup.

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Happy New Year, Reds and Blues! We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The Festive Fixtures are winding down. How did our clubs close out the year and kickoff the new one?

 “Chelsea’s December has gone about as well as any Blue could have hoped.” That’s what I wrote just a few weeks ago. But the mid-December form that had some folks talking up a title challenge has disappeared into the wintry mix that has overtaken England. A comfortable win over Irish side Shamrock Rovers in the Conference has been followed by 2 draws and 2 losses. The capitulation against Ipswich is most concerning (though their recent form indicates perhaps The Tractor Boys aren’t quite as bad as we all thought), but having led against Fulham and Palace before conceding late on to lose and draw, respectively, is indicative of fatigue both mentally and physically. Becoming and remaining a Top 4 side requires incredible focus, and that seems to have slipped for the Blues recently. 3 home fixtures in a row is a positive, but after Morecambe there is the unpredictability of the Cherries and Wolves. Enzo will hope to have taken maximum points before rocking up to Manchester City to round out January. Seasons – and trophies – are won and lost in the dark winter of England.

 From the highs of the derby win to crashing down to Earth for the next 4 games in which they were thoroughly outplayed (and kept scoreless in 3 of them), most Reds were probably wondering just how many Liverpool might hang on them this time around. But while United are struggling with a new system and finding consistency, they are still able to get up for the big ones. Call them a “cup side” if you want, but if treating these games as the quasi-championships they have so long felt like, then maybe that’s the mindset to take. United looked a completely different side from the previous 4 games, and at times they appeared to take the fight directly to Liverpool. Clearly working to expose TAA, United put on a tactical masterclass and caused problems down the flank all day. Frankly, either side could have won it, with Harry getting one last half-chance at the death. But on current form, a point away at Anfield on the back of a full team performance is a good result. They face another stiff test away to Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend before 3 straight at Old Trafford. None should be taken for granted. But if they can find a way to reproduce the effort, intensity, and tactical nous they’ve shown against their biggest historical rivals, it should bode well for upcoming results. Fingers crossed.

 The USMNT will gather mid-January for off-cycle friendlies with Venezuela and Costa Rica in Florida, while the US women are off until February and the SheBelieves Cup. It’s likely doubtful that our biggest names for the men will be made available, but the current form of Captain America et al in Italy and across many other leagues show what we’re going to be looking forward to in upcoming competitive matches. For the women, Emma will look to build on the past year’s successes and new blood in the squad.

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And we’re back! We hope you enjoyed the additional week off for Thanksgiving, America’s oddest holiday celebration. And we’ve made it through the final international break of 2024. How did the USMNT fare in their 2-leg Nations League encounter? And how did our clubs do upon their return from the break? Let’s dig into the leftovers!

 Chelsea returned from the break with an away day at faltering Leicester, and they seemed hungry from the start. Chelsea dominated for the most part, with only a late pk to spoil their clean sheet. A slightly comfortable win away to Heidenheim keeps them atop the Conference League table, and that was followed up on Sunday with a rousing 3-0 victory over the wobbling Villa to keep them firmly in third in the PL standings. Things are beginning to get congested as they always do in December. Chelsea will travel to Southampton in mid-week before making the short passage across London to face a Spurs side that is unpredictable at best. Chelsea’s form has them in good stead as the year comes to its clogged-up ending. More of the same will be the manager’s talking point for now.

 The Ruben Amorim era started with a bang that quickly fizzled back into United’s recent form as they scored within 90 seconds against Ipswich only to yet again cough up a soft goal. And it appeared that would carry over to the Europa league as they once again scored early before somehow being opened up for 2 goals in quick succession. But a newfound resilience gave the manager a bounce with Hojlund scoring 2 either side of halftime to spare the new manager’s blushes. A 4-0 thrashing of Everton – who indeed could have scored early themselves – has United fans feeling optimistic heading into the Wednesday fixture against a flying Arsenal before hosting Forest at the weekend. Any positive result away to the Gunners will be welcomed, but it may be too early a test for Amorim’s new formation and strategy.

 Poch took his young eagles to Kingston and got the sort of grind-it-out result that is so often needed in CONCACAF before coming home to St. Louis and showing what this team is capable of. 1-0 away and 4-2 at home showed that this team can put in the hard running when needed, has the attacking tools to take control, but still has some work to do to keep the opposition out. Poch now has a blueprint and the insight to see what this group needs moving forward. Less than 2 years out, can he find a way to solve those issues?

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Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We’re at yet another international break, but both clubs have seen some positive results in recent weeks. Let’s look at what they’ve done, and what we can expect from the new USMNT manager as he takes on Jamaica in the Nations League.

Chelsea goes into the break on a relative high. They followed up the away draw at Old Trafford with an 8-0 trouncing of Armenian side Noah in the Conference. Then came the big test against Arsenal, and it’s fair to say they got a passing score. It was a tense affair with both teams having similar possession and similarly few shots. Chelsea showed resilience after going behind, and their new signing Neto rewarded their faith with an equalizing goal. The break will hopefully allow a clearly sore and tired Cole Palmer to get back to full fitness before facing Leicester in 10 days. They round out November against Heidenheim in the Conference before beginning a breath-taking run of 9 games in December.

 Manchester United completed a run of 4 games under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who unshackled the squad and saw them win 3 and draw 1. But Ruud has also departed, and new rising star manager Ruben Amorim has taken charge. He’ll have 2 weeks with a majority of his squad to figure out how to begin his new era, and his first matches in charge appear favorable as first they visit Ipswich before hosting Bodo/Glimt in the Europa. United will also play 9 games in December, with Arsenal, City, and Spurs all to come.

 Poch will lead his Eagles into Kingston to face Jamaica before returning to St. Louis for the return leg in the CONCACAF Nations League. There may be some question marks in specific positions (ahem, goalkeeper), but the form of Pulisic, McKennie, Musah, and Tillman should make other decisions very easy. We’re all too aware of recent slip-ups against Caribbean sides, so Poch should be prepared to get the best out of his squad to alleviate fans’ fears.

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Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We made it through yet another international break. The USMNT was in action under our new coach, and several players from both clubs got much-needed rests. How did the first 2 games under Poch go, and how did our respective clubs fare upon returning from the break? Let’s get into it!

 Mauricio Pochettino got his first look at his Eagles, and it’s safe to say he must know his work is cut out for him. Panama was the first test, and one not to be taken lightly after this summer’s misfortune. US fans should hardly have been expecting free-flowing football out of the gate, with Poch only having a few days to work with the team before the match. But the US played well enough and ran out 2-0 winners through Yunus Musah’s first goal for his country, as well as a late one from Pepi that will no doubt boost his confidence. The less said about the 2nd match is probably best. Poch let Pulisic (load management…?), McKennie, Weah, and Balogun (all various injury concerns) leave camp early to return to their clubs, making an already difficult task that much harder. The fact that the US got reverse Dos-A-Cero’d is perhaps less concerning than the manner of defeat. The remaining players had an opportunity to show their fortitude if not their talent, and they did not pass that test. One can question whether Pulisic, especially, going home early is more damning of Poch or Pulisic, but other questions must be raised – and quickly – as the window to WC26 shrinks every day.

 Chelsea returned from the break with a tough task: going to Anfield. Liverpool have not been vintage in performance, but Slot has made them hard to beat. And they proved to be on the day, winning 2-1. Neither team truly controlled the match, but Chelsea will think they should have gotten a point out of this one. Chelsea will travel to Greece later this week for the Europa Conference before facing Newcastle twice in quick succession in the EPL and League Cup. Winnable games, but also ones that may test the boundaries of the squad. Maresco does have them moving in the right direction. Making a strong run to Christmas could solidify that, as well as their position in the table.

 United would certainly have welcomed the international break. Despite 2 draws after the embarrassing home loss to Spurs, both matches put United’s weaknesses and occasional courage on display. From botching a 2-0 away lead in Europe and requiring a Maguire goal at the death to salvage a 3-3, to an uninspired (but much-needed) draw and point away to Villa, United retained some players who needed a rest from heading off on national team duty. And while it took a little bit to get going, the rest seemed to re-energize the team – especially Garnacho. His all-action display against Brentford was only matched by Rashford’s willingness to drop deep and play-make for his teammates. More of this will be needed, with a daunting trip to Turkey as the next test. West Ham and Leicester aren’t the worst opponents to face at the moment, but momentum must start to build if there is hope to be within touching distance by Christmas.

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Greetings, Reds and Blues fans! We are back for yet another international break. This one feels a little different for USMNT fans, though. Let’s get into why that is and also how our respective clubs have fared as they go into the hiatus.

The Poch Era begins in earnest. He took over training just this week. He is saying all the right things, but the reality is that the USMNT underperformed for the past few years under GGG. And the timing of injuries isn’t going to make Poch’s job any easier in the short term. He can, however, call upon a Christian Pulisic who is in the form of his life, as well as a Weston McKennie who should have something to prove. We are less than 2 years away from WC26 in North America. Poch has set high expectations. He must now figure out a way to achieve them.

 Chelsea enters the break sitting in 4th on goal differential. Their results may not be an accurate reflection of their performances at times, but their fans won’t care at the moment. Chelsea should expect to always be there or near the Top 4. Was their recent stumble against Forest a blip or a sign that much work is still to be done. They return from the break to immediately face top-of-the-table Liverpool at Anfield. That match is followed by an away trip to Greece in the Conference and then 2 matches with Newcastle. October could tell us a lot about Chelsea’s future.  

United has struggled since the flattering 7-0 victory over Barnsley. 4 draws have bookended the embarrassing loss to Spurs at home. They will return from break to face Brentford before making trips to Fenerbahce and West Ham, and then returning home to see Leicester. These are favorable ties… on paper. 4 strong performances – and more importantly, wins – could see them get their season back on track. Otherwise, the patience of Ratcliffe and INEOS may get tested before Christmas.

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Welcome back, Reds and Blues fans! We have made it through a fairly boring international break, but it did bring closure to one issue for the USMNT. The focus returns to the EPL this weekend. Let’s see what has happened and what we can expect.

 Chelsea’s season appears to be building some momentum. While not always pretty, when you’re re-building (again) the results remain the focus while trying to get the performances to match. They faced Bournemouth first after the international break, and it must be said that they probably didn’t deserve any points, much less all three. But it’s a funny old, and this one saw the Cherries attacking with intent and hitting the crossbar early as well as a (tame) penalty get saved. Bournemouth huffed and puffed, but you could see the legs were gone after spending much of the game on the front foot. And Chelsea took full advantage with Jadon Sancho buzzing around the left wing and finally finding Nkunku who showed skill and strength to turn and finish in the box. And what could have been an even trickier trip across town for their derby with West Ham they scored 2 early to settle the nerves before Palmer sealed things shortly after the break. The mid-week return to the Bridge for the League Cup fixture with League Two Barrow gave them a further chance to continue their form, and they made it look easy with a 5-goal rout. The tricky Albion are up next at the weekend.

 United returned from the break full of intent as well. And while it took some time to really get going, as well as a fine PK/double-save from Onana, 2 goals late in the first half set them up nicely to settle in for the second half. Garnacho added a late cherry to things. They followed that with a dominating performance over an outmatched League Two Barnsley. But yet again just when things were looking up along comes a day when United played some of their best football of the season but just couldn’t manage the much-needed goal to continue their streak. And Onana was needed late on to save the blushes of a side that should have put the game away much earlier. The Europa League beckons, and FC Twente arrives at Old Trafford on Wednesday to provide further opportunity for trophies this season. 

Christian Pulisic continues to be a man on fire with multiple goals and assists in his last five games. Weston McKennie is also proving his doubters wrong at Juventus. And 5 Americans graced the pitch on the same day for the first time in the Champions League. Hopefully this is the first sign of the Poch effect. Long may it continue.

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Hello, Reds and Blues fans! We have made it through a fairly boring international break, but it did bring closure to one issue for the USMNT. The focus returns to the EPL this weekend. Let’s see what has happened and what we can expect.

Chelsea’s season has begun in fits and starts. An unfortunate early-season match-up with City, a fairly easy draw for UEFA Conference League Qualifying (which they ultimately limped through), a big win, and a sluggish draw. They travel to the south coast this weekend to face an unpredictable Bournemouth, and then travel across London for a derby with West Ham the next. They will need to begin building some momentum if they are to fend off accusations of showing little progress thus far.

United’s woes have been even worse. They looked sluggish but ultimately got the job done against Fulham, left themselves exposed and vulnerable in their loss to Brighton, and then were humbled by Liverpool in front of their home fans. They’ve been given an ostensibly easier job this weekend away to Southampton, but further slip-ups could begin to bring heat on an already weary Erik ten Hag.

The USMNT should have probably skipped the international break. Interim coach Mikey Varas had his work cut out for him against an amped up Canada – who took the game to the US – and then a softball against New Zealand. Both matches demonstrated just how much work new coach Mauricio Pochettino has to do in order to get this battered group ready for 2026.

The USWNT and the women’s game in general lost an icon this week when Alex Morgan decided to hang up her boots. Her impact on and off the field will resonate for generations. We salute Alex and her multiple trophies across all competitions, as well as her tireless work advocating for others in the game who didn’t have her voice or platform.

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Hello, Reds and Blues! So much has happened in just the past few weeks: Olympic finals, season curtain raisers, new coaches, and especially new players. Let’s sort through it all.

Chelsea didn’t make many big moves in the transfer market before their season opener with City. And while none of their new signings started, several were subbed on during the match. But the reality is that Chelsea appear to have the same issues as last season. City were the better side, but as with last season the scoreline didn’t tell the whole story. Chelsea had decent possession and created some good chances. But their wastefulness in front of goal and lack of probing in attack picked up where last season left off. Joao Felix is rumored to be making a permanent move to the Bridge, which will see Conor Gallagher finish his move to Atletico as part of the deal. Felix’s form has been inconsistent, but his attacking style could add the flair and unpredictability that Chelsea has so often lacked. A healthy Nkunku gives them further options. But until they find a true goal scorer, this narrative may not change much. Chelsea will play 3 games in 7 days that may help define their immediate future. 2 Europa Conference League qualifying matches sandwich a tough trip to Wolves in the EPL.

 United had the unofficial season opener against City in the Community Shield, and also the official season opener with a Friday night game against Fulham. The Shield was not quite a carbon copy of last year’s FA Cup Final, but the game did have similar patterns of City having possession deep in United territory and United looking to counter quickly. United were mere minutes from a repeat victory, but a late goal sent things to penalties where City prevailed. The match with Fulham was a slightly different story with United dominating possession and creating multiple opportunities. United’s dominance fell off a bit without Mason Mount harassing Fulham’s defense; however, it would be his replacement who grabbed the headlines. Joshua Zirkzee only played 30 minutes and had few touches, but he started and ended a move late on that secured victory for United and a place for him in club folklore. Erik ten Hag now has the good kind of headache in trying to figure out how to get the best out of what is becoming a side full of young talent. They will travel to Brighton for the early match this Saturday before kicking off September against rivals Liverpool.

 The USWNT put themselves back on top of the world with 3 straight 1-0 wins to close out the Paris Olympics as gold medal winners. Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson kept up their roles as the Trident to each weigh in with a goal in those 3 games. Emma Hayes has quickly taken last year’s lackluster group and turned them back into the world beaters they’ve been for the past decade or more. The future looks bright.  

The USMNT U-23s were bounced from the Olympics by a rampant Moroccan side. But once the dust settled, good news finally arrived. US Soccer announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the man to replace Gregg Berhalter, and there was much rejoicing. Known for his tough training sessions and astute tactics, he may be the right choice to get a group of Americans with obvious talent to finally realize its potential. An early friendly match-up with Jesse Marsch and Canada awaits.

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Welcome back, Reds and Blues! When last you saw us here, we had audio issues that we didn’t know about in real time. Coupled with our European adventures, it’s been nearly 2 ½ months since we’ve shared this space. So, we’ve got quite a lot to discuss.

 The Euros and the Copa have dominated summer entertainment so far, and we got to experience the early rounds firsthand. From arguably the best fan base at the tournament – Turkiye! – to a matchup of pre-tournament heavyweights, we saw 3 matches between Dortmund and Frankfurt. Using Essen as a home base, we also visited Gelsenkirchen’s fan fest and braved the Marienplatz full of Scottish fans in Munich.

 Most of the games have been riveting, with 3 of 4 quarterfinals going to extra time and 2 being settled on penalties. The first round also saw only 1 scoreless draw (check this), so goals have been on display. Hopefully Spain v France and Netherlands v England will continue the trend. 

Sadly, the Copa has not brought the same level of quality across the beautiful game. Poor pitches, poor sportsmanship, and a dismal performance from the USMNT have made it hard to follow at times. But American Jesse Marsch has led Canada into the semifinals against a heavily favored Argentina, and Uruguay’s upset of Brazil has them facing off against Colombia.

 Little movement has been seen for either of our clubs so far in the summer transfer window, but United are beginning to make some moves after the new ownership met and sanctioned some transfers.

The USWNT has 2 upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Costa Rica before traveling to France for the summer Olympics. The Emma Hayes era is about to begin, and her recent comments about writing some new history bode well.

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