STORIES BY Daniel Feuerstein

Barcelona
/ 242 days agoBarcelona walking a financial tightrope to rebuild the squad
Barcelona's rebuild of its squad is well and truly up and running. Favorite son Xavi closed the previous season fairly well as head coach. Now, he brings in several new arrivals to put an end to the supporters' suffering. However, despite the glitz and glamor of new signings, questions remain over the plausibility of Barcelona's […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 252 days agoManchester City is not the untouchable team for 2022/23
Indisputably, Manchester City enter the 2022/23 Premier League campaign as the overwhelming favorites. According to Vegas Insider, Manchester City open as the betting favorites to win the league at -175. Other opinions and predictions have the Citizens winning a fifth Premier League in the last six attempts. An already stacked side had one hole in […]

Leagues: EPL
/ 262 days agoLiverpool supporters need to be patient amid high expectations
It seems that no one gets as upset about Liverpool FC as much as some Liverpool supporters themselves do. Of course, this refers to the multitude of those on social media that always find something to complain about. For example, the fan channels on YouTube and their monster followings echo plenty of frustration at the […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 280 days agoMLS games won't be same without local broadcasters
Most fans are excited about Major League Soccer and Apple announcing their new streaming rights deal. After all, more sports are moving to streaming. However, that does not please everyone. The switch to Apple is the death knell to MLS on regional sports networks. In my opinion, MLS broadcasts won't be same without local broadcasters. […]

Chelsea
/ 2614 days agoWho is Matt Miazga? Background on Chelsea’s young US target
It’s a dream come true for a young center back, particularly one that has wanted to play for a Premier League club. Competing at the highest level of soccer. Right now, New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga is on the cusp. The young American is about to make his dreams come true by accepting […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 2861 days agoUS Open Cup has improved but TV and radio coverage is lacking
With the level of competition in MLS, NASL and USL improving, this year’s US Open Cup promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Combined with the fact that the level of tension between the three aforementioned leagues is at an all-time high, this makes the 2015 US Open Cup the most […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3649 days agoHenry's Winner Earns Petke's Red Bulls First Win
"Desperation." "Must have it." "Need to keep our confidence high." "Must win game." These are the adjectives that were thrown at the New York Red Bulls as they started with two draws and two losses this season. But there was no loss of confidence with this side as they felt the bounces didn’t go their […]

Feuerstein's Fire
/ 3659 days agoFeuerstein's Fire USMNT And Red Bull Shows
2014 World Cup Qualifying USA Vs Costa Rica Friday, March 22nd Guests: Earl Reed, Chris Webb, Robert Hay 9:30 PM EDT – 6:30PM PDT Pre Game 30 Minutes Midnight EDT(WED) – 9:00PM EDT Post Game 1 Hour Saturday, March 23rd Special Red Bull Review At Montreal 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT 2014 World Cup Qualifying […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3665 days agoRoy Miller's Explanation A Lesson In Selfishness
So after discussing and writing an article about the mishaps and the brain farts of Costa Rican International Left Back Roy Miller, you figured that would be the end of his buffoonery and we can move on to the home opener as the Red Bulls host DC United. But sadly we have to discuss the […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3668 days agoAnother Mental Lapse Costs Red Bulls Against San Jose
It couldn’t have happened again, could it? The Red Bulls with a solid first half and leading this time by a goal at Buck Shaw Stadium with a performance that was just adequate to get the full three points and give Mike Petke his first professional victory as a head coach. But something creeps in […]

Feuerstein's Fire
/ 3669 days agoFeuerstein's Fire: March 10, 2013
Feuerstein's Fire #140 Monday, March 11th 8:00PM EST – 5PM PST Guests: Douglas Zimmermann, Independent Photographer who was at Estadio Azteca for World Cup Qualifier between Mexico & the USA Josh Hakala & Tavio Palazzolo of www.thecup.us as we discuss the format of the 100th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Red Bulls […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3670 days agoHow Should Confederations Deal With Suspect Officiating?
After the interesting and exciting week of Champions League football in both UEFA & CONCACAF, there are those that are still asking questions about referee decisions, and of course demanding repercussions for those actions against certain sides that fell victim to it. I think the main questions we are asking ourselves when it comes to […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3673 days agoUS Open Cup Format Announced
As the new MLS Season has just gotten underway in 2013, there is another competition that will officially start on May 14th (but will have a playoff a week earlier). It will mark the start of the 100th edition of the U.S. Open Cup, a trophy dedicated to former Columbus, FC Dallas & Kansas City owner Lamar […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3675 days agoRed Bulls' Olave Struggles As Timbers Salvage 3-3 Draw
It was a late afternoon start over at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Oregon, and it was the debut for two young coaches on both benches. One was promoted while the other was making his professional debut. But as we witnessed a tale of two halves in this wonderfully exciting game, MLS got their money’s worth. […]

Feuerstein's Fire
/ 3675 days agoFeuerstein's Fire: March 4, 2013
FEUERSTEIN'S FIRE #139 MONDAY, MARCH 4TH 8PM EST – 5PM PST GUESTS Darius Shirzadi (Project Goal) Jack Bell (NY Times) Gary Richards (Former Fox Soccer Analyst) Red Bulls Hour: Recapping the 3-3 Draw in Portland & Media day. 2012-13 CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINAL 1st LEG REVIEW SHOW FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH 8PM EST – 5PM PST GUESTS […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3682 days agoFeuerstein's Fire Tomorrow Night
FEUERSTEIN'S FIRE #138 2013 MLS SEASON PREVIEW SHOW #3 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 8PM EST – 5PM PST GUESTS CHI: Ryan Sealock (Hot Time In Old Town) DC: Robert Hay Jr (MLS Talk DC Correspondant) NE: Sean Donahue (New England Soccer Today) PHI: Earl Reed (MLS Talk Philadelphia Correspondant) Red Bulls Hour 2013 Preview Michael Lewis […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3683 days agoMLS '13: The Unbalanced Schedule: A Year In
As most of us know the new Major League Soccer Schedule announcement is always an exciting day for an MLS supporter. When to plan road trips, those big rivalry games against those sides that you want to beat so badly and so on. But for the second season in a row the uneven Schedule has […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 3686 days agoMLS '13: The Centennial Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
As we prepare for the next league season in US Club Soccer, whether it be in Major League Soccer, the North American Soccer League, United Soccer Leagues Pro Division, PDL, NPSL, USASA or what have you. There is another competition that we can’t wait for, and it’s rounding into a special age that all of […]