Author: Max Bratter
Spain vs. Switzerland — Spain’s monotonous approach is outlasted by the Swiss
This Spanish side needs to pick up the pace! Spain controlled the pace throughout their Nations League bout with Switzerland. As is custom of Spain’s gradual build-up style,…
United States vs. Japan — an abysmal showing by the USMNT
Defensive errors and attacking woes compose the story of the Americans throughout this match. Within the first minute of the match, the USMNT’s left-center-back, Aaron Long, made an…
NBA Power Rankings (#10–1) — 9/22/22
The best of the best! 10. Denver Nuggets As long as the Denver Nuggets provide a healthy army for Nikola Jokic to lead, I don’t see the Serbian…
NBA Power Rankings (#20–11) — 9/21/22
Now we’re getting somewhere! 20. New York Knicks Handing Jalen Brunson $100 million this offseason is a bold statement by the New York Knicks. The fact that a…
NBA Power Rankings (#30–21) — 9/20/22
Some of these teams are tanking; and others are just bad. 30. San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs have officially entered the tanking race for top 2023…
Is Russell Westbrook as bad as people say?
Was his season in L.A. really the worst of his career? Six days ago, the Los Angeles Times reported that Russell Westbrook is selling his $30 million L.A.…
A wall with holes in it? — analyzing the U.S.’ current defenders
There may be too many defensive liabilities for such an attacking squad. *All stats sourced from Wyscout S.p.A. and FB Reference * Reggie Cannon : Great at intercepting…
Serviceable shot-stopping — analyzing the U.S.’ goalkeepers
Hopefully they can get the job done. *All stats sourced from Wyscout S.p.A. and FB Reference * Matt Turner : The clear #1 for the USMNT, Matt Turner…
Midfield maestros? — analyzing the U.S.’ current midfielders
Full of attacking options! *All stats sourced from Wyscout S.p.A. and FB Reference * Kellyn Acosta : Although Kellyn Acosta is by no means elite, he is certainly…
Players with a lot to prove — analyzing the U.S.’ current attackers
Will the American attackers prove themselves? *All stats sourced from Wyscout S.p.A. and FB Reference * With the international break on the horizon, it’s time to actually take…
Champions League Team of the Week — Group Stage (Week 2)
Could these players help get their team to the group stages? GK: Antonio Adán (8.1) Sporting’s upset over Spurs was in large part due to Antonio Adán 5…
1 Thing Each NBA Team Must Improve Upon — Pt. 3
The finale of league-wide improvements! Oklahoma City Thunder Perimeter Defense : With the loss of their 2022 2nd pick of the NBA draft, Chet Holmgren, it is essential…
Europe’s Best XI of the Week (9/7/22–9/12/22)
No Premier League players this week, but the talent doesn’t stop. GK: Samir Handanović (9) Inter Milan steadily dominated over Torino in their 1–0 defeat of their Italian…
1 Thing Each NBA Team Must Improve Upon — Pt. 2
What some squads need to get right for this upcoming season. Houston Rockets Everything : The Houston Rockets are truly a rebuilding team and that’s okay, but with…
Top 10 Centers Heading Into 2022–2023 NBA Season
The final installment! 10. Nikola Vučević Don’t let Nikola Vučević’s 11 RPG mislead you, he is not a prototypical paint hermit. He won’t bully opposing big men for…