So the we are down to 16 teams in Champions League after a fantastic midweek of play as the EPL loses Man United but Arsenal climbs back in to join Chelsea and Man City in advancing to the Knockout Rounds. Portland is still celebrating their MLS Cup Championship with parades and parties galore as we the boys at ESPN FC look at the season wrap up and what’s coming next season.
On the US front Fabian Johnson continues his tear for Borussia M in the German Bundesliga – as he had 2 assist in their loss on Tuesday in Champions League . Be on the lookout as the US will play host to Guatamala on March 29th in World Cup qualifying just 3 hours away in Columbus. Anytime the US really needs a win they come home to the US friendly confines of MLS oldest and most comfy stadium in Columbus. You should make plans to go catch a bit of history. Not many good games this weekend – Tim Howard and Everton do host Norwich City, while Man City hosts Swansea on Sat. on NBCSN at 10 am.
Tonite you can catch Men’s College Soccer and US budding star Jordan Morris for Stanford as they play Akron at 8 pm on ESPNU., right after the Syracuse vs Clemson game at 6 pm.
USA
Fabian Johnson playing Best of All US players overseas?
US to play Qualifier in March vs Guatamala in Columbus, OH
Hertha wants US John Brooks to Stay ]
College Cup Tonite- 6 pm on ESPN Stanford’s USA Player Jordan Morris looks to Excel
US Exports Play Well in Europa League MLS.com
US to call up 21 year old Isralie American – Kenny Sief from Gent I
US Women Cancel Game in Hawaii due to Turf Issues
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Walcott Says we can beat anyone in UCL
Giroud Scores Hat Trick to Help Arsenal Advance to Sweet 16
Man U Excuses for Not Advancing This Time ? Marcotti ESPN FC
Sterling Stars as Man City Comes back to Shock Gladbach 6-2
Man United’s Van Gaal Side Deserved to Exit – Mitten – ESPN FC
MLS
MLS to Pile $37 Million into Player Salary
What to Look 4 in 2016 – Carlisle – SPEN FC
– The best and worst of MLS’s 20th season
– Davis: ESPN FC’s 2015 MLS Best XI
MLS year in TV Coverage – Philly Goalkeeper
| GAMES ON TV
Friday, Dec 11 |
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| Live | 6:00pm | Syracuse vs Clemson | ESPNU, | ||
| Live | 8:30pm | Stanford vs Akron | ESPNU, | ||
Sat, Dec 12
| England – Premier League | ||||||||||
| Live | 7:45am | Norwich City vs Everton | NBCSN, | |||||||
| Live | 10:00am | Crystal Pala vs Southampton | NBC Sports Live Extra, | |||||||
| Live | 10:00am | West Ham vs Stoke City | NBC Sports Live Extra, | |||||||
| Live | 10:00am | Man City vs Swansea | Nbcsn | |||||||
| Live | 12:30pm | Bournemouth vs Man United | NBC, | |||||||
| Live | 12:30pm | Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia M’gladbach | Fox Sports 2… | |||||||
Sun, Dec 13
| Live | 8:30am | Aston Villa vs Arsenal | NBCSN, | |||||||||||||||
| Live | 11:00am | Tottenham vs Newcastle | NBCSN, | |||||||||||||||
| Live | 11:00am | Liverpool vs West Brom | NBC Sports Live Extra, | |||||||||||||||
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| Live | 7:00pm | USA vs China | ESPN2, Watch ESPN | |||||||||||||||
| North America – CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship | ||||||||||||||||||
| Live | 6:00pm | Third Place:CONCACAF Women U20 Championship | Fox Sports 2 USA, Fox Sports GO | |||||||||||||||
| Live | 9:00pm | Final:CONCACAF Women U20 Championship | Fox Sports 2 USA, Fox Sports GO | |||||||||||||||
Monday, December 14
3:00 p.m., NBCSN: Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sat, Dec 19
| Live | 10:00am | Everton vs Leicester City | NBC Sports Live Extra, |
| Live | 10:00am | Manchester United vs Norwich City | NBCSN, NBC Sports Live Extra, … |
| Live | 10:00am | Chelsea vs Sunderland | NBC Sports Live Extra, |
| Live | 10:00am | Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur | NBC Sports Live Extra, |
| Live | 12:30pm | Newcastle United vs Aston Villa | NBC, |
Sunday, Dec 20
| NBCSN, NBC Sports Live Extra, Sir… | |||
| Live | 11:00am | Swansea City vs West Ham United | NBCSN, NBC Sports Live Extra, Sir… |
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