An agreement has reportedly been struck between West Ham and Ajax for midfielder Edson Alvarez, who would be the club's first signing of the summer. After losing Declan Rice for an astronomical sum, the Hammers have done little to replace him and bolster their roster with any fresh players. Months of rumors surrounding the future […]

Fulham look set to soon complete the signing of Calvin Bassey from Ajax. The Premier League side is reportedly paying the Dutch club around $23 million for the defender. Fulham previously had a bid of about $19 million rejected by Ajax, but quickly returned with an acceptable offer. Ajax head coach Maurice Steijn admitted on […]

Arsenal has been very busy this summer, and it is ready to give Jurrien Timber a lofty salary to play defense. Kai Havertz will be a new option in the midfield or on the front line. Then, the likely move of Declan Rice to the Emirates provides a sensational option in the midfield. Timber, an […]

West Ham is already making plans to replace Declan Rice. The club captain is almost certain to depart the club this summer, with Arsenal currently leading the race. Rice is likely to cost the Gunners, or any other team, around $115 million. Recent reports suggest that the Hammers have found their replacement for significantly less […]

Ajax have dismissed manager Alfred Schreuder after a string of poor performances by the club. The 50-year-old coach previously held similar roles with Club Brugge, Hoffenheim, and FC Twente. Club CEO Edwin van der Sar issued a statement on the change. "This is a painful decision, but it’s necessary," van der Sar stated. "Regardless of […]

A huge battle for domestic rights to the Eredivisie is about to kick off in the Netherlands. Indications are that US-based tech giant Apple is entering the fight for Eredivisie rights, according to a report. By the looks of it, expect a battle royal between traditional TV outlets and streaming services that could change the […]

Ghana heads into the 2022 World Cup without their nation’s leading goal scorer for the first time, but Mohammed Kudus of Ajax can be the solution. The Former Focal Point In their previous three appearances, Asamoah “Baby Jet” Gyan led the team in goals every time. He is the first male soccer player to score […]

Reports are claiming that a minimum of 10 Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch PSV play Ajax on Sunday. 90min claims that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United all had representatives in Amsterdam for the match. These big teams were also joined by scouts from Everton, Leeds, Leicester, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, West Ham, and Wolves. […]

The main talking point from Tuesday in the Champions League is the controversy in VAR surrounding a huge win for Inter Milan over Barca. The return to the UEFA Champions League brought dramatic results on October 4. Italian clubs picked up big, and pivotal, wins. Meanwhile, Spanish sides floundered on the road. While there were […]

The summer friendly season kicked off today when DC United hosted Eredivisie champs Ajax at RFK stadium. Ajax, a week after their impressive 3-1 win over FC Twente, trotted out five starters from last week's match and played a total of ten starters from a week ago. DC was without the services of Charlies Davies […]

I will be the first to admit that my proximity to RFK Stadium may color my biases a little bit. But after seeing DC United's press release on their latest friendly, I have to be impressed with this club. Despite playing in less than stellar facilities and finishing last in MLS last season, the club […]

It's good to know that there will be three sides from the Serie A in the Champions League round of 16 representing Italy. While AC Milan and Inter Milan had already secured their qualification mathematically for the knockout stages of the tournament, there was still a doubt whether Roma would manage to get the needed […]

The importance of Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic to AC Milan goes beyond the simple statistics – 6 total matches for AC Milan, five goals. On a team full of high-profile talent and scoring ability, Ibra has stood out early in the season as the player who has carried Milan offensively and helped them remain in […]

Today's UEFA Champions League draw was one that should prove that Serie A is still one of the premier leagues in the world, and that Inter is arguably the world's best club. The Nerazzurri swept the UEFA individual awards: Goalkeeper of the Year (Julio Cesar), Defender of the Year (Maicon), Midfielder of the Year (Wesley […]

If you're an Ajax supporter, you'll be interested to see what the new Ajax home jersey looks like for the upcoming 2010-11 season. The new Ajax home jersey, designed and manufactured by Adidas, features the familiar red and white shirt with the red stripe going down the middle of the famous Dutch club's jersey. The […]