Football without fans has hurt clubs throughout the footballing pyramid, but the pandemic has hit non-league sides especially hard. These clubs depend on ticket sales as a primary source of revenue, and with empty stadiums across England, many local teams have been pushed to the brink financially.
These semi-pro and amateur sides also provide a helpful reminder of what true football fandom entails.
USWNT and North Carolina Courage forward Jessica McDonald not only shines on the pitch but also doubles as a super mom.
We have seen several female footballers take a break from the game to start a family — and I say "break" very lightly! These female ballers play until they can’t play anymore. The drive and motivation they have to get back on the pitch as fast as they can is truly inspiring. Alex Morgan, Sydney Leroux and Jessica McDonald are just a few badass ballers that truly represent what a Super Mom entails.
The 2020 Concacaf Champions League resumed last night with leg two of Olimpia versus Montreal — 280 days after the Honduran side had disappointed 23,000 fans inside the Impact’s Olympic Stadium by snatching a crucial 2-1 road win.
Despite having to play the return leg at Exploria Stadium in Orlando — where the remainder of the competition will be staged — Olimpia advanced on away goals after Montreal could only find one through Amar Sejdič.
Thierry Henry is out; Olimpia plays Tigres in the semifinals on Saturday.
A couple of weeks ago, Sarah Fuller became the first female to play in a Power 5 football game. Unfortunately, the Vanderbilt offense she played with was absolutely garbage and failed to even get her within field goal range, leaving her with a directional kickoff as her only contribution.
On Saturday, Fuller finally got her chance, and she nailed it.
It’s been a tough 15 years or so for Arsenal fans. Aside from a few FA Cups titles, the Gunners have been on a steady downward trend since claiming their last Premier League crown in undefeated fashion in 2004, at least on the men’s side. This Arsenal adidas commercial is arguably the best thing to happen to the club in a decade.