As the end of the school year is wrapping up, many of you may be wondering if you’ll be able to watch your favorite summer sports, such as NBA playoff basketball or baseball. You might possibly be able to watch the conclusions of 2019-20 soccer seasons from your homes, as officials and government leaders areContinue reading “Second Integrated Post: What is to Come?”
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Integrated Post: Strikers PowerPoint Presentation
Hi everyone! For this integrated segment of the Strikers Professional Soccer Blog, I made a slideshow featuring the best players, club teams, and international teams 2019-2020 had to offer. Enjoy!
Interview Vlog: What It’s Like Being a Parent of Soccer Players
This weekend, I sat down with my mother, Marla Milazzo, and discussed some of the experiences we have had as a family with soccer. My sister and I both played soccer for 13 consecutive years, and my mom did a lot behind the scenes to make sure we were punctual and healthy while playing theContinue reading “Interview Vlog: What It’s Like Being a Parent of Soccer Players”
Strikers Vlog Presentation
This week is a little different for the Strikers professional soccer blog, as I prepared a video talking about the best clubs in Europe during 2019-2020. Even though seasons were cut short with only a few games remaining all over Europe, England, Spain, and Germany all had clubs that are deserving of recognition for theirContinue reading “Strikers Vlog Presentation”
Infographics: The Best Strikers and Defenders in Soccer Today
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, soccer fans around the world have been forced to sit home and watch highlights of previous seasons because all play has been put on hold. However, that does not mean content for the Strikers blog comes to a halt. I took the time to highlight three strikers and three defendersContinue reading “Infographics: The Best Strikers and Defenders in Soccer Today”
Photo Story: Professional and Amateur Soccer in Indianapolis
Although Hoosiers are not known for their play on the soccer field, there has been a variety of talent that has come from our state, especially Indianapolis. Indianapolis also hosts a professional soccer club, Indy Eleven. This team was founded in 2013 and has been playing in the United Soccer League, the second highest tierContinue reading “Photo Story: Professional and Amateur Soccer in Indianapolis”
Audio Story: Man City Takes a Hit; U.S. Developmental Soccer
A few weeks ago, UEFA announced that Manchester City of the English Premier League may not participate in club tournaments (e.g. Champions League). I’ve already written about this topic, but I wanted to share thoughts that Zach Wadley and Cameron Fox, a Marian marketing student, had on the issue. Zach, as I mentioned is theContinue reading “Audio Story: Man City Takes a Hit; U.S. Developmental Soccer”
Manchester City Banned from UEFA Competitions; “Chicarito” Excited After Galaxy Debut
Because of “serious breaches” of financial rules, UEFA has banned Manchester City from all club competitions for the next two years. This includes the most noted club championship cup in the world, the Champions League. This news comes days after trade rumors for Lionel Messi were being made about the club, as it became knownContinue reading “Manchester City Banned from UEFA Competitions; “Chicarito” Excited After Galaxy Debut”
Special Feature: Strikers Audio Interview
This past week, I was able to catch up with Zach Wadley, the Sports Information Director at Marian University, for a recorded interview to post in my blog feed. Zach has experience watching and playing multiple sports. He is known around campus and the Indianapolis community for making attention to detail a standard when itContinue reading “Special Feature: Strikers Audio Interview”
Bayern holds on for tie, Remain Leaders in Bundesliga; Arsenal off to Rough Start
Bundesliga In a well-played game that featured Bundesliga’s top two teams, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig challenged each other to a 0-0 tie earlier today, Sunday, February 9th. Bayern stays at the top of the league table, with a record of 13 wins, four draws, and four losses. Leipzig’s point added keeps them in secondContinue reading “Bayern holds on for tie, Remain Leaders in Bundesliga; Arsenal off to Rough Start”