Here's a lengthy investigation into what many are calling the biggest scandal in Premier League history: the huge number of deflected goals these days. 14% of all goals so far this season. What's going on? ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...

Bad news for the rest of the WSL, as it turns out London City Lionesses are cohesive, tenacious, disciplined and all the things that you suspected they might not have been. ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...

Less than a month in, Arsenal are on the verge of being out of contention for the WSL title. They often start seasons slowly but with this squad it feels much more worrying. ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

Xavi 1-1 Klopp at the Johan Cruyff Arena. A ferocious game, a fair result, the beginning of a new era for two sides recovering from an early World Cup exit on penalties and trying to rediscover their identity. ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

Football clubs clearly aren't very good at appointing managers because they routinely sack them after a year. It is time to involve the players more in the process. They are likely to be better judges than clueless owners or faceless sporting directors. ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

Man Utd are clearly rather immobile...but it's also refreshing to see a side not hooked on relentless man-marking in midfield. This is how football looked for a long time. It means you can play technical midfielders, not runners! I hope it's not proven outdated.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

Same old England. On first viewing I thought Tuchel’s subs were disastrous. On second viewing, the retreat happened beforehand, a consequence of Argentina pushing on & England being exhausted. The three defensive subs did make sense. Analysis here…⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...