JUNE 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATHLETIC 6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
6-5-3 · 5TH IN LALIGA · EUROPA LEAGUE
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Jeff Rueter: On Monday morning, MLS announced it will be... - The Athletic On Monday morning, MLS announced it will be launching its new D3 competition in 2022, as first reported by The Athletic earlier in June. Exp...
Unai Simon - Concedes one in draw Simon conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.
Impact Simon has barely faced a challenge through two games but Robert Lewandowski spoiled his good record in the second half of this game. As one of the best attackers Simon will face in the tournament, this makes some sense that he lost the battle here. However, that won't be the case in the final group stage game against Slovakia, where counter attacks will be the primary threat instead of any one player.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Richard Deitsch: Per ESPN: UEFA EURO 2020 on ESPN and ABC has... - The Athletic Per ESPN: UEFA EURO 2020 on ESPN and ABC has averaged 934,000 viewers through 12 matches, a 20 percent increase compared to 780,000 viewers...
JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bill Shea: ESPN/ABC said Wednesday that the seven... - The Athletic ESPN/ABC said Wednesday that the seven opening-weekend UEFA Euro 2020 matches averaged 961,000 viewers, a 12% increase compared to 860,000 v...
JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ken Rosenthal: Memo does not explicitly state discipline will... - The Athletic Memo does not explicitly state discipline will be 10-game suspension with pay. But it says penalties will be according to past precedent, wh...
JUNE 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Unai Simon - Keeps clean sheet in opener Simon kept a clean sheet with zero saves made during Monday's scoreless draw with Sweden.
Impact Simon barely had anything to do but still had to stay on his toes against Alexander Isak and a decent opposition side. A similar situation will take place in the next matches against Poland and Slovakia, which may not get many shots off but will try to beat Simon's teammates on the counter attack.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Kaplan: Amazon Prime Video announced it now has... - The Athletic Amazon Prime Video announced it now has Exclusive Rights to over 300 Live Ligue 1 Matches Per Season in France Beginning in August 2021
JUNE 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Matt Pentz: An NWSL/MLS rivalry doubleheader is coming to... - The Athletic An NWSL/MLS rivalry doubleheader is coming to Lumen Field. On August 29, OL Reign will face off with the Portland Thorns at 4 p.m., followed...
JUNE 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The Athletic's mock England draft: Building a team with players from each tournament since Euro 96 Four Athletic employees take it in turns to pick England players from the last 25 years, and make a right pig's ear of it...
JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bill Shea: Goldin Auctions said today that a... - The Athletic Goldin Auctions said today that a limited-edition BGS 10 Topps 2019-20 rookie card of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (with Germany’s Borus...
JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Richard Deitsch: Univision’s TUDN said the second leg of the... - The Athletic Univision’s TUDN said the second leg of the Liga MX finale between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna was the most-watched soccer match on any U.S....
JUNE 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bill Shea: Owners of Club Necaxa of Mexico’s Liga MX will... - The Athletic Owners of Club Necaxa of Mexico’s Liga MX will auction a 1% ownership stake in the team (starting at $1.3 million) as an NFT via the OpenSea...
JUNE 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sam Stejskal: By my count, which might be slightly off, 64... - The Athletic By my count, which might be slightly off, 64 MLS players were called to national teams for the June FIFA window. Six are headed to the Euros...
JUNE 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sahadev Sharma: Alec Mills (lower back strain) threw a rehab... - The Athletic Alec Mills (lower back strain) threw a rehab start Friday and is expected to make another one for the Iowa Cubs on Thursday. Trevor Megill (...
MAY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inigo Lekue - Delivers five crosses versus Elche Lekue sent in five crosses (zero accurate), had two successful take-ons won four duels and had two clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Lekue was pretty active down the right flank, as he led his team for crosses, but he lacked accuracy. He has been mostly a backup this season, finishing with six chances created, 19 clearances and 34 crosses in 18 games (five starts).
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ibai Gomez - Lively versus Elche Gomez took two shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Gomez was among the few Athletic players that tried to get something going offensively, although ultimately unsuccessfully. He closed the season with 25 crosses, six tackles and seven chances created in 13 games (four starts) as he missed a lot of time with injuries.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Berenguer - Creates three chances versus Elche Berenguer drew three fouls, had three successful take-ons, won six duels and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Berenguer turned in a solid shift on offense, but his side did not manage to come through in this one. He concluded an impressive season with eight goals, four assists, 38 chances created and 147 crosses in 35 matches (27 starts).
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Asier Villalibre - Misfires against Elche Villalibre took three shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Villalibre was chosen to lead the front-line in this one, but he was imprecise despite his decent volume. He finishes the season with four goals, two assists, 38 shots and 15 crosses in 35 appearances (16 starts).
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inaki Williams - Creates one chance versus Elche Williams created one scoring chance, was dispossessed twice and had one clearance in 33 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Williams was used as a sub in the season finale as the coach gave minutes to the backups, and he did not make an impact. He has tallied six goals, six assists, 53 shots and 46 crosses in 38 matches this year (27 starts).
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jokin Ezkieta - Concedes twice against Elche Ezkieta had one save and gave up two goals in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Elche.
Impact Ezkieta could not catch a point-blank finish by Lucas Boye and a precise shot from distance by Raul Guti. The coach gave him a token start in the season finale after backing up Unai Simon this year.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unai Simon - Makes Euro roster Simon finished the season with nine clean sheets in 37 starts and a place on Spain's roster for the Euros.
Impact Simon only conceded 40 goals across the campaign and was a narrow loser in two attempts for the Copa del Rey. He's been the starter for his national team for much of the past year, and David de Gea's recent failures in the Europa League final should do more to solidify Simon's place in goal when the Euros begin in June.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juventus to sack Andrea Pirlo and reappoint Massimiliano Allegri Juventus are set to appoint Massimiliano Allegri as their new manager.The Athletic understands Andrea Pirlo will be sacked on Thursday after...
MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Levi Weaver: After falling behind 9-1, the Rangers battled... - The Athletic After falling behind 9-1, the Rangers battled back to within a run, thanks to a five-run eighth, but ultimately couldn’t overtake the Angels...
MAY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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MAY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yuri Berchiche - Finishes season injured Berchiche missed the final nine games of the 2020/21 season with a hamstring injury.
Impact Berchiche still made 21 starts from 23 appearances in La Liga before an injury hampered him over the last month of the campaign. Though Mikel Balenziaga was a serviceable backup who filled in while he was hurt, Berchiche offered much more value with 76 crosses provided to Balenziaga's 44.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
