William DaoinLetters from a Sports Fan92 Years — CONCACAF’s History of Failure at the Biggest StageWhen you look at World Cup performances regionally over the past decades, a trend is clear — Europe has always dominated proceedings, with…Dec 31, 20221Dec 31, 20221
William DaoinLetters from a Sports FanThe Growing Dual National Battle Between Mexico and the US, explainedFor the majority of history in North American soccer, Mexico always had the most talent. This is simply indisputable.Jul 2, 20221Jul 2, 20221
William DaoinLetters from a Sports FanThe U — 20 World Cup Squad that Redefined American Youth DevelopmentGrowing up, I often had the habit of watching as many soccer tournaments as possible — whether it was a youth tournament, women’s…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
William DaoinLetters from a Sports FanAmerica’s Midfield Revolution — The Rise of Luca de la TorreThe 2015 U — 17 USYNT cycle is widely considered to be one of the most successful in American youth development history. Players such as…Jun 15, 2022Jun 15, 2022
William DaoinThe Football Writers CollectiveA Farewell to Manchester UnitedLet’s be honest — this was a long time coming.May 28, 20221May 28, 20221
William DaoinLetters from a Sports FanGrowing Up as an American Soccer Fan, Prom, and why Christian Pulisic Means So Much to MeIt’s May 28th, 2016. My time in elementary school was just weeks away from ending, and I was just about to turn twelve years of age. When I…May 28, 2022May 28, 2022
William DaoinThe Football Writers CollectiveObed Vargas — The Prodigy Taking American Soccer by StormIn any youth system, there’s generally less than a handful of players whose talent is easily seen — such was the case for both Christian…Mar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
William DaoinThe Football Writers CollectiveMy Favorite EPL StrikerProlific strikers who make the jump from the EFL Championship to the Premier League can often be sorted into two categories: they either…Mar 7, 20223Mar 7, 20223
William DaoIncoherent Ramblings About League of Legends, the NBA, and why Soccer is Difficult to WatchI’m going to admit that I’m probably one of the few American sports fans who don’t watch the NBA. I know the good players, I follow the…Mar 5, 20221Mar 5, 20221
William DaoinThe Football Writers CollectiveJesse Marsch to Leeds United — Desperate Times for both the Peacocks and AmericaOn February 27, 2022, Marcelo Bielsa was released from his duties as manager of Leeds United. Bielsa was largely responsible for Leeds…Mar 1, 20221Mar 1, 20221
