The first of the three games on October 6th is the most important. While Costa Rica vs Honduras is also a big matchup that day it does not overshadow this one because of its World Cup implications. The two nations are locked in a fight for the 3rd and 4th …
I’m doing things differently for Weeks 9 and 10 because of three reasons: 1. It is easier and more simple due to complex scenarios 2. I can go into detail about the three games and lastly because I cannot say definitively qualification and elimination scenarios. The Current Standings After …
Welcome back! Week 7 in the Premier League was a wild one. We had goals, embarrassment, and upsets galore. In episode two we discussed the recent action in the Premier League as well as last week’s slate of Champions League matches. We got an international break coming up …
For those of you that remember the ancient Red Beat Soccer Podcast, this one’s for you. We’re back. We’re better than ever… Well, not really. We’re actually a bit rusty, so bare with us for a couple weeks like Spurs do with Harry Kane at the beginning of every season, …
The US is currently in fourth place for the Hexagonal or the Fifth round of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. Now, that is a good place to be in coming into the last two weeks of the qualifiers, but the level of play isn’t there. If anything in Weeks 7 …
The Good: Cortland managed to overcome a 1-0 lead by St. Lawrence in the first Half Dominated the entire second half registering over 55% of the ball Managed to rebound after an early mistake that lead to the goal for St. Lawrence The Bad: The right side got beaten in …
(Featured image curtesy of Logopedia) I appreciate what FIFA wants to do but they made a mistake in the expansion. Here is a list of most of the changes: Oceania is going to have an automatic bid to the World Cup. In the current system they do not have one. …
On September 3rd there was a bomb threat in one of Costa Rica’s domestic league matches. It is sad that one fan had the idea of calling the police to create a bomb threat. While I am no fan of Saprissa, and also hate their stadium, it feels wrong for …
Here are the qualifying scenarios for Week 8: Mexico has already clinched a berth into the World Cup by winning at home against Panama. **SPOILER: This isn’t for US. In fact they could be on the death bed if they lose.** COSTA RICA: Win tie + Honduras …
Sup? Sorry about the gap week. We had a little bit of everything in the weekend that I failed to cover (way to be, Jared), so let’s rapidly revisit the action and get on with more recent events: Biggest Winners: Jesé Debut (and winning) goal …
We’re almost done and the fates of two National Squads are sealed. One for the better and the other has three more years to regroup and try again. I am talking about Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago. All the games this week involve World Cup qualifying scenarios. The …
The Premier League is well and truly back! The opening weekend was full of excitement, drama, and goals. There were 31 scored across 10 matches, and plenty of storylines wrote themselves along the way. From the first weekend we could draw a few conclusions, but let’s not get …
