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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 21h

Impressive display of positional fluidity from the #USMNT. Caused some issues in defensive transition, but you have to consider these players are just getting to know each other.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 22h

Tim Ream retires as one of the #USMNT’s best ever center-backs. But he’ll only be truly appreciated years from now.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Goal aside - because it’s about more than just scoring - Gonçalo Ramos has shown why he is added value for Portugal.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Norway’s playing like Portugal circa 2006. And Portugal is playing like Norway circa 2010. Jorge Jesus has his work cut out. But his first XI didn’t even look convincing on paper. Nusa and Ødegaard are a delight. #Portugal

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Is it just me, or has Anthony Gordon leveled up since signing for Barcelona?

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Unbelievable that Godts was left off Belgium’s World Cup squad.

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First Touch @firsttouch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tune in to Dispatch Weekly wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

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First Touch @firsttouch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@erickrakauer.bsky.social praises Harry Kane’s killer goal instinct as the Bayern star breaks a nearly 50-year-old Bundesliga record! 🤯🔥 Kane is now the fastest-ever player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, doing it in just 98 games⚽️💯

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Retirement to Gyasi Zardes. Privileged to have been on the call when he scored his 100th MLS goal.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Amorim was once mocked for pulling out a magnetic tactics board in cup loss at Grimsby. Now, Milan’s football is being lauded as Amorimball, including by those who laughed at him. This is what happens when you reduce footballing discourse to hot takes.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Real Madrid may have an argument when it comes to Kang-In Lee’s challenge on Ernesto Valverde, but it’s ludicrous to suggest Cristian Romero should have been sent off. Typical from the club, nonetheless. Easier than addressing their own issues.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Exceptional touch from Pulisic. The 10’s were the only thing missing in Amorim’s scheme. Pulisic fits perfectly. His verticality is going to prove crucial.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Pulisic and Saelemaekers in the double 10 is good to see. Looks like every Milan player is in an appropriate position.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I think we’re all going to look back at how big of a mistake it was that Real Madrid didn’t sell Vinicius Jr. to Arsenal. Mbappe and the Brazilian cannot coexist when playing elite opposition. Make of “elite” what you will.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Mourinho is going to blow a gasket. Especially, after Lee Kang-In’s challenge on Valverde.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Real Atleti is developing exactly the way you’d expect, given neither team likes playing with the ball. Disjointed mess.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sevilla might be the first La Liga team to give Barcelona a game, this season.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I don’t remember a Ligue 1 season in recently memory that hasn’t had a game interrupted because of ultras. Lyon ultras consistently among the culprits.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

João Pedro’s absence is glaring. His technical ability and mobility make him an essential piece in Chelsea’s transitional movements. Rodgers and Palmer can orbit around his positions. Without him, Chelsea have struggled to mount any real threat to Brentford.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s reductive to call him a poacher, but Esteban LePaul’s movements and clinical finishing should perfectly accessorize the lethal wide players Zidane has at his disposal. A Giroud type player, albeit, more mobile.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Jorge Jesus gave me the sense that João Felix is going to figure prominently for Portugal. Not much of a surprise considering JJ likes to play with a 4411 and the last season they spent together at Al-Nasr. Cristiano Ronaldo is in…but not sure that’s going to be case for long.

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First Touch @firsttouch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

@erickrakauer.bsky.social breaks down the VAR controversy surrounding Haaland’s Manchester derby winner, explaining how Enzo Fernández’s offside position may have been missed by officials 🎥⚽

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Milan Benfica is a classic. Two time European Cup final opponents. But the connection between both clubs goes well beyond that. Today’s must watch matchup in the Europa League.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Elche have balled out in the second half. They’re a delight to watch when they’re on their game. Knock the ball about with fluency and without fear.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cavan Sullivan’s footballing IQ… What he just did on Philadelphia’s 3rd goal seems simple, but it isn’t.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Diego Moreira with his second goal in as many minutes. Amorim’s subs delivering. Musah has transformed Milan’s midfield.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

How Chelsea adapted to having the lion’s share of the ball against Hull, after deferring possession so far this season, was always going to be crucial. That first half wasn’t inspiring.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’ll be co-hosting WTF on @SiriusXMFC, alongside, Jason Davis. Tune in: 4-7PM ET Reviewing the Champions League week and looking ahead to the weekend’s matches.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Disparity in athleticism between Manchester United and Sabah is an unbridgeable chasm. As United galloped upfield on the way to their third, Sabah players could only watch in disbelief. The upper echelons of elite football are increasingly married to physicality.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Terrible goal for Sabah to concede. On the break, with even numbers, and an errant pass opens the door for Manchester United. That wasn’t about attempted to play with the ball against United. That was simply a very poor pass (massive blunder).

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Martin Baturina’s had a good start to the 26/27. The Croatian scores Como’s first ever goal in the Champions League, after Leipzig failed to clear their lines.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fenerbahce had less of the ball in the second half than in the first, but caused Roma all sorts of problems in transition & had best scoring opportunities. Ismael Yüksek a standout on both sides of the ball. N’Golo Kanté also in evidence. Good to see the Canaries back in UCL

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Think Shakhtar’s goal was clean, but Halil Meler, the referee, probably didn’t want to deal with Arda Turan, after years of putting up with him in the Turkish SuperLig 😂

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sporting is a team seemingly uncomfortable in possession. Press is intermittent & disjointed. Threaten when retreating & going vertical, but lacking crisp passing to catch Galatasaray undermanned. Going from Trincão to Zalazar is…😟 Where’s preseason Doumbia? Quaresma positive.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Gabriel Jesus scores his first Barcelona goal and the team’s 5th. Delicate, intentional header. This team will take some stopping. Putting 5 against pretty much every opponent.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Raphinha. Necessity is the mother of invention. Barça’s undisputed number 9?

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So odd to see Domingos Duarte play for São Paulo … and at La Bombonera, too. The twists and turns of footballing careers.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ganso to Hulk. Doesn’t get more vintage than that. Flu up by 2. #Libertadores

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You get a sense that Real Madrid fans will put up with the lack of possession if they get to see a brutally effective counterattacking machine. That’s not the case at the moment, with Madrid’s front 4 lacking synchronicity and a killer touch.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Rayan Cherki’s improvisation is vital to Maresca’s City. An antidote to a carefully orchestrated blueprint. And how good is Bouaddi’s first touch out of pressure? 😮‍💨

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

He’s made a costly mistake, but Curtis Jones is added value in Inter’s midfield. Fluid in his movements, comfortable stepping into various areas of the field. Expect him to have a very good season.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The inverted right-wingback is becoming popular. First saw it at Sporting when Amorim employed Quenda in that position. Now, it’s Chukwueze & Moreira at Milan, Diouf at Inter & Neto at Chelsea.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Club Brugge at home in the Champions League continue to be must watch football TV.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Club Brugge are going to be livid. Stop playing so Buendia could get tended to, Villa don’t stop and score. That’s why players shouldn’t stop playing. Total BS.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Amorim’s biggest ‘problem’ will be finding suitable 10’s in his system. Rabiot isn’t it. And Saelemaekers hasn’t impressed. Other positions have appropriate profiles. The back 3 is solid. De Winter has stood out. Hoping Pulisic gets a shot today.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’m enjoying watching Nico Gonzalez in a central role. The Argentine is a spark plug for Juventus.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang accessorizes his two assists with a goal, firing Depor into the lead. 4 goals and 3 assists in his 4 La Liga matches. Aging like a fine wine.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lautaro Martinez does what Frank Anguissa could not. The exact same tap in from point blank range. Terrific Inter comeback.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

That was a quick second half implosion for Atletico Madrid. Atleti have only won one of their last 10 at San Mames. That trend looks set to continue if things don’t turn around quickly.

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Eric Krakauer @erickrakauer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Maresca’s fingerprints are all over this Manchester City - look like his Chelsea in possession. Risk averse. Control priority. Central overloading. Enzo seamless fit. His positioning (& Gvardiol’s) in half spaces key to unlocking Coventry. Cherki connecting. Anderson safe. #MCFC

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