Slump

France Secures Semi-Final Spot in Euro 2024 Following Tense Shootout Amidst the fervent cheers and intense pressure of the Euro 2024 quarterfinals in Hamburg, France and Portugal battled to a stalemate for 120 minutes. Ultimately, it was the steady nerves of Les Bleus during the penalty shootout, and a crucial miss from Joao Felix, that clinched their spot in the semi-finals. Kylian Mbappe, seated on the sidelines due to discomfort from a recent injury, has found the back of the net just once this tournament. Despite his…

This weekend, the New York Red Bulls aim to stay hot on the heels of Eastern Conference leaders, squaring off against the Philadelphia Union. The Bulls, on a solid four-game unbeaten streak after a 2-2 stalemate with DC United, were buoyed by an opponent's early red card. Fifth in the standings, they're tangled in the middle pack, making each win crucial as the season's midpoint beckons. Despite only snagging a draw last outing, coach Sandro Schwarz lauded his squad's resilience but signaled areas needing tweaks. "Our…

Minnesota United is eager to halt their four-match dry spell this Wednesday as they welcome the Vancouver Whitecaps to their turf in the MLS clash. The team dubbed the Loons has faced defeat in their last four games. Their most recent loss involved a last-minute goal by the Portland Timbers. Now, they've slipped to seventh in the Western Conference standings. Despite the setbacks, coach Eric Ramsay remains optimistic. "We must extract whatever positives we can and persevere through this exceedingly trying time," he…