Finding order in chaos is difficult in any part of life, but it is particularly daunting to serve as the beacon of order in a sea of chaos, … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Referees Must Be Held Accountable for Unfair Officiating
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Italy Must Restructure National Team to Compete
“Forza Azzurri!” The echoes of that cheer lasted for 11 years of ups and downs for the Italian National Team, all in the aftermath of the … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Italy Must Restructure National Team to Compete
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Soccer’s Best Team Slowing With Age
They are too old. They do not have any depth. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are over the hill. These are all axioms we have heard over … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Soccer’s Best Team Slowing With Age
CRAIGE, SANTAMARIA | PSG: A Major Title Contender
In our column last week, we lauded Kylian Mbappé as the wonder kid who helped Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain achieve a dominant start to … [Read more...] about CRAIGE, SANTAMARIA | PSG: A Major Title Contender
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Young Talents Signal Bright Future for Soccer and Basketball
At the start of every NBA season, we are treated to an array of rookies and second-year players poised for a breakout season. The same holds … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Young Talents Signal Bright Future for Soccer and Basketball
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | USMNT Must Overcome Bias Against Players Born Abroad
Since our last column, we have had the pleasure of seeing Bruce Arena resign as the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, as … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | USMNT Must Overcome Bias Against Players Born Abroad
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | US Men’s Soccer: A National Embarrassment
The U.S. men’s national team is an embarrassment. Failing to qualify for the World Cup is one thing; failing to do so because the team … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | US Men’s Soccer: A National Embarrassment
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Soccer Needs All-Star Game
In a game filled with larger than life superstars — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar — there is somehow no official all-star game … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Soccer Needs All-Star Game
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Man City Typifies Dominance
Twenty-four is a recognizable number. There are 24 carats in pure gold; 24 hours in a day; and there have been 24 goals scored in the month … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | Man City Typifies Dominance
SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | US Soccer Faces Identity Crisis
The United States of America and dominance are synonymous when discussing international basketball. When it comes to soccer, however, the … [Read more...] about SANTAMARIA & CRAIGE | US Soccer Faces Identity Crisis