latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 3652 days agoWhy Dortmund's American prodigy Christian Pulisic is the real deal
The “next big thing” has been a US soccer mantra for players going back to Jovan Kirovski’s time at Manchester United two decades ago. Time and again, American soccer fans and the media have hyped teenage players. First, it was Kirovski, then it was John O’Brien — a great whose career was curtailed by injuries. […]
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/ 3654 days agoNASL might pose a threat to MLS on TV
As I walked among supporters group members before the Orlando City against Portland game, which was televised live on FOX Sports 1 last weekend, I was quite surprised. From speaking with fans, I learned many had opted to watch the previous night’s North American Soccer League (NASL) matchup between Fort Lauderdale and Miami on beIN SPORTS […]
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/ 3660 days agoWes Morgan rise to glory is Leicester & CONCACAF success story
With Leicester City’s title hopes squarely on the line Sunday, the Foxes captain Wes Morgan rose to the occasion, thumping a header past Southampton keeper Fraser Forster. Morgan’s goal sent Leicester seven points clear atop the Premier League a year to the day the club sat buried seven points from safety at the bottom of […]
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/ 3668 days agoKlinsmann’s prioritization of Olympic qualification could cost him job
The panic signs exhibited by United States fans ahead of tonight’s must-win clash with Guatemala in Columbus are not surprising. The fan base of the United States Men’s National Team has become more disenchanted with the management regime of Jürgen Klinsmann with every passing month. During Klinsmann’s tenure, the USMNT has lurched from crisis to […]
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/ 3679 days agoNewcastle and Sunderland’s contrasting buying policies
The Tyne-Wear derby once again could determine Sunderland’s fate in the Premier League. Given that Sunderland has six victories against Newcastle in a row during the past few years, another win could help the Black Cats mount a great escape once more. Sunderland’s mastery over its local rival now could potentially mean Newcastle gets relegated. […]
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/ 3681 days agoRanieri’s inability to win a top-flight title should give Spurs hope
Claudio Ranieri has never quite been given the plaudits his managerial pedigree should have earned him. When he was appointed last July by Leicester City, the critics came out in full force. The evidence cited as to Ranieri’s inadequacy for the job generally centered around his failed short stint as manager of the Greece national team […]
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/ 3686 days agoWhy Rafa Benitez took the challenge at Newcastle
For Newcastle United, the idea of hiring Rafa Benítez makes all the sense in the world. A proven “big club” manager, whose tactics have been useful to maximizing results. For a club facing a strong likelihood of relegation to the Championship, it would be wise to make such an appointment. But why exactly would Benítez […]
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/ 3695 days agoMLS may likely seek to control USSF after 2018
Last Friday when MLS Commissioner Don Garber prepared to cast the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ballot for FIFA President, Twitter blew up. The election, which was being broadcast live into American homes by both FOX Sports 1 and ESPN, was a major event in terms of soccer coverage in the United States, a landmark […]
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/ 3704 days agoUS soccer media giving USSF a ‘free ride’
A narrative has emerged from the recent FIFA scandal that while corruption is rife around the sport, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and Major League Soccer (MLS) are somehow immune to this disease. Never mind that a large portion of the alleged crimes related to the FIFA scandal happened on American soil and involved […]
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/ 3711 days agoPredictions of remaining 2016 Premier League title race
It is fun to play out the remainder of the season in this epic title race following Arsenal's come-from-behind 2-1 victory against leaders Leicester City on Sunday, which tightened the Premier League race. While projections are our best guess as of now, this has been a crazy Premier League season and given the tendency of […]
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/ 3717 days ago5 best US soccer stars playing in Europe
We recently discussed how American soccer players have featured less and less in top European leagues over the course of the last several seasons as MLS has become a stronger force financially. Since MLS has now seen the value in having core US Men’s National Team (USMNT) footballers playing in North America for marketing purposes, they have […]
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/ 3722 days agoKia Joorabchian’s involvement with MLS demands further scrutiny
Last Wednesday, the LA Galaxy announced the signing of defensive midfielder Nigel De Jong who started the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final for the Netherlands and won the 2012 Premier League title with Manchester City. De Jong is yet another prestige signing for MLS’ signature club but raises questions about how he got to MLS and […]
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/ 3725 days agoGuardiola signing is Manchester City's statement of intent against Chelsea and United
Manchester City finally announced the news that has been long anticipated – Pep Guardiola will be the club’s new manager on a three-year deal beginning next season. Guardiola will finish this season with Bayern Munich while Manuel Pellegrini will see out the season with Manchester City. The Blues remain alive in four competitions including the […]
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/ 3729 days agoLeicester are sowing the seeds to be a top 4 contender
Leicester City isn’t simply a short-term phenomena that will disappear next season from the upper reaches of English soccer. When the Thai consortium led by Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha bought the club in 2010, the new ownership outlined a long-term plan to return the club to the Premier League and to eventually challenge for a top four […]
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/ 3730 days agoMiazga to EPL can reverse trend of decline of Americans in Europe
Last week, Jordan Morris became the latest high-profile American player to eschew the riches and glory of Europe for a career in Major League Soccer. His decision was met with a round of applause bordering on a victory lap from MLS’ proponents in the American soccer community and blogosphere. Once upon a time, players like […]