Soccer with Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson brings expert analysis on the biggest stories from European soccer
Pre-season friendlies in the US are a harbinger of football’s grueling future
Games in Philadelphia and Columbus are no longer harmless fun. They’re warm-ups for league matches being staged overseas
Men’s Olympic soccer remains stuck in the game’s second tier
The advent of the World Cup has turned the competition into a development vehicle
Mediocre Euros and Copa América show there is such a thing as too much football
Neither tournament produced high-level play and proved the present fixture list is unsustainable for players and fans
Copa América: are Canada now the best team in North America?
With the US and Mexico falling flat at Copa América, Les Rouges have soaked up the Concacaf spotlight with a blend of star-power and full-throttle football
Mexico’s Copa América disaster was years in the making
A lack of domestic ambition and the federation’s insular culture has caught up with the national team
Brilliant, bombastic Bielsa can cap career with Copa América triumph
Uruguay opened their campaign with a 3-1 over Panama and the expectation is that they’ll push Argentina for a record-breaking 16th title
Can the USMNT prove they are among the world’s best at Copa América?
The US has a squad full of players from Europe’s top leagues. But Gregg Berhalter’s side have continually struggled against top competition
Euro 2024 contenders are all flawed – and that will add to the spectacle
The beauty of international soccer is that nobody can go out and buy a perfectly balanced squad
Ancelotti’s relaxed style is crucial to Real’s Champions League success
In an era of coaching philosophers, the Italian’s pragmatic approach continues to give Madrid an edge in European competition
Manchester United’s win made the FA Cup final seem like it matters again
A derby victory over Manchester City at Wembley helped Erik ten Hag’s team gain some self-respect after recent domination by their closest rivals
There’s another word for Manchester City’s dominance: unhealthy
The club’s phenomenal wealth, and its supreme competence, has led to an excellence that is both predictable and a perhaps a little dull
The Championship to Premier League gulf is becoming harder to bridge
For the second time in league history, the three promoted sides will be relegated. And the underlying numbers paint a grim picture for the English pyramid
Ange Postecoglou has reinvented Spurs. But the path forward is murky
The grumblings have begun. But Tottenham’s improvement from a year ago should not be forgotten
Liverpool have run out of steam. But Klopp’s legacy is already cemented
An end-of-season wobble has ended any hopes of a dream send off. But it’s characteristic of Klopp’s managerial career
Bayer Leverkusen’s success is a reminder of soccer’s community power
As the Premier League continues to hike ticket prices and shut out local fans, Bayer’s Bundesliga title shows the value of a club rooted in its home town
Man City once stumbled in the greatest title race of all. This time looks different
City have not been at their overwhelming best this season, but they remain immune to the typical anxieties of a title run-in
Is Jürgen Klopp entering a bold new age of psychological warfare?
The Liverpool manager delivered a message to Arsenal after his side’s 2-2 draw at Manchester United
Football’s elite are tightening up – and Arsenal lead the pack
The Premier League has experienced a goal-scoring surge this season. But Mikel Arteta’s team have created an advantage by eliminating chances
Should Xabi Alonso pick Liverpool, Bayern or Barcelona?
Jonathan Wilson answers your questions on Xabi Alonso, Gareth Southgate and whether penalties are the right way to decide knockout games
Ten Hag’s job is not safe, but Liverpool win will resonate for decades
The 4-3 win over Liverpool may not save Erik ten Hag’s job. But it has cemented lasting goodwill
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