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Emmett McConnell

Joined: Jan 15, 2019

The latest posts from Emmett McConnell, author at FanSided.com.

Frenkie de Jong of Ajax, Matthijs de Ligt of Ajax, Lasse Schone of Ajax, Donny van de Beek of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League quarter final match between Juventus FC and Ajax Amsterdam at the Allianz Arena on April 16, 2019 in Turin, Italy(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

A momentous occasion for Ajax in the Champions League semifinal

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 13: Atlanta head coach Frank de Boer talks defensive positioning with Darlington Nagbe (6) during the Concacaf Champions League match between CF Monterrey and Atlanta United FC on March 13th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

When is it time to panic for Atlanta?

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Juventus player Cristiano Ronaldo during the Serie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)

It’s not over ’till it’s over: the case for Juventus

ALMELO, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 9: Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Heracles Almelo v Ajax at the Polman Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Almelo Netherlands (Photo by Peter Lous/Soccrates/Getty Images)

It’s not over ’til it’s over: The case for Ajax

CARSON, CA - MARCH 31: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Los Angeles Galaxy gets interviewed by Fox Sports after the MLS match between Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy at StubHub Center on March 31, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Western Conference primed for epic playoff race

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- November 29: Michael Parkhurst #3 of Atlanta United holds the Eastern Conference Trophy aloft as he celebrates with team mates including, Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United, Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United, Josef Martinez #7 of Atlanta United, Eric Remedi #11 of Atlanta United, Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United during the New York Red Bulls Vs Atlanta United FC MLS Eastern Conference Final second leg at Red Bull Arena on November 29th, 2018 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

After years of predictability, is it time for an Eastern Conference shakeup?

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski (R) runs away from Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Fabinho (L) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg football match between Liverpool and Bayern Munich at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on February 19, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Liverpool, Bayern’s defensive weaknesses left unexploited

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 19: Nani of Sporting CP in action during the Liga NOS match between Sporting CP and Moreirense FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on January 19, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Adding Nani won’t help Orlando City keep up with growing MLS

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Manager of Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino, looks on from the sideline during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)

Facing daunting run, Spurs’ cup exits no longer look so bad

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: A dejected Alvaro Morata of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Alvaro Morata: An impressive resume but mediocrity bubbles under the surface

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng waves to fans as he is unveiled at Nou Camp on January 22, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s transfer policy gets even weirder with Kevin-Prince Boateng signing

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on from the bench prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

How will Tottenham look without Harry Kane?