Tag: USA

Caricola, Galderisi, Donadoni: The Turbulent Arrival of Italians in the MLS

AC Milan, Bari, Calcio Stories, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, U.S.A., Uncategorized
The supposed ‘curse of Caricola’ gained momentum over the years, with fans and pundits alike pointing to the Italian's mistake as the start of the Metro’s struggles. They would develop a reputation for being consistent underperformers despite having some of the most talented players, waiting decades for their first taste of silverware.
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Netherlands were the first team to claim a spot into the World Cup Quarter Finals as they beat the U.S.A. 3-1 in the first Round of 16 matchup

Netherlands vs USA 3-1: Defensive Mistakes Condemn USMNT

Netherlands, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Netherlands were the first team to claim a spot into the World Cup Quarter Finals as they beat the U.S.A. 3-1 in the first Round of 16 matchup. The Dutch built a comfortable double lead with Memphis Depay and Daley Blind before half time and rounded up the scoring with Denzel Dumfries right after Haji Wright had halved the gap for the Americans. 
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The USA suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands in the first round of 16 clash of the World Cup despite efforts from Christian Pulisic.

USA Player Ratings vs Netherlands: Pulisic Unable to Drag USA Further

Netherlands, Player Ratings, Serie A, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
The USA suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands in the first round of 16 clash of the World Cup despite efforts from Christian Pulisic. USA's star man had a wonderful chance in the opening phases to put the Stars and Stripes ahead but he was denied by goalkeeper Andries Noppert before Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries went on to steal the show for the Netherlands and send them through to the quarter-finals. So, here's our USA player ratings for their defeat against the Netherlands. 
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The Netherlands recorded a 3-1 victory to defeat the USA in the last 16 thanks to a stellar performance by wing-back Denzel Dumfries.

Netherlands Player Ratings vs USA: Dumfries Sends Dutch Through

Netherlands, Player Ratings, Serie A, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
The Netherlands recorded a 3-1 victory to defeat the USA in the last 16 thanks to a stellar performance by wing-back Denzel Dumfries. The Inter defender was a constant threat up and down the right flank all game and helped his side through to the quarter-finals by getting on the scoresheet and also providing two assists. So, here's our Netherlands player ratings for their victory over the USA. 
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World Cup Playoffs Power Ranking: Who Are the Strongest Contenders?

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, France, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serie A, Spain, Switzerland, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
With the group stage delivering stunning upsets and thrilling action beyond all expectations, just imagine what it will be like in knockout stages. With only a few hours separating us from the first kickoff in the Round of 16, let's try to rank the remaining national teams in the 2022 World Cup in a Power Ranking based on what we've seen thus far in the competition.
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Argentina eked out a precious 2-0 win over Mexico in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group C to bolster their hopes of reaching the knockouts

Full Predictions for World Cup Round of 16: Who Will Reach the Quarters?

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, France, Japan, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, Serie A, Spain, Switzerland, U.S.A., World Cup, World Cup 2022
Despite some unexpected results, the majority of the big boys managed to secure qualification, with Germany and Belgium being the exceptions after bowing out from the group stage. Even though the results have been unpredictable, we'll try to figure out those will reach the quarter finals in our predictions for the Round of 16 fixtures. 
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The Cult of Calcio will recap the events from Qatar in its own special way. So let's identify the best and worst performers from the World Cup Days 1 and 2

Tops and Flops of World Cup Days 1 and 2: Valencia Stuns Host Nation

Ecuador, England, Iran, Netherlands, Qatar, Senegal, Serie A, U.S.A., Wales, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Welcome to the first edition of the daily World Cup Tops and Flops. At the end of every day of action, the Cult of Calcio will recap the events from Qatar in its own special way. Since the opening day only featured a solitary encounter, we merged the first two days in one installment. So let's identify the best and worst performers from the World Cup Days 1 and 2.
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There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten football jerseys seen at the World Cup

From Argentina to…Zaire: The Top Ten World Cup Shirts of All Time

Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 1990, World Cup 1994, World Cup 2022
The football jerseys that supporters clamour to buy ahead of the tournament are also part and parcel of the World Cup experience. they are inseparable from the glorious World Cup context we know them from and the memories that they’ve played a role in creating. There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten.
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2022 World Cup Group B contains Euro 2020 finalists England, a Wales team that is playing in its first World Cup since 1958, the United States and Iran.

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group B

England, Iran, Serie A, U.S.A., Wales, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group B that contains Euro 2020 finalists England, a Wales team that is playing in its first World Cup since 1958, the United States and Iran.
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