Monday 11/13

☀️🌇👋 Happy Monday SSB fam. Wayne Rooney is not having a neat time right now. Since taking over for second division Birmingham City, his team has gone from 5th to 15th in the league, struggling to get his first win. This is probably not what Tom Brady had in mind when the ownership team decided to go with the Manchester United legend. You know who is having a neat time though? Gotham FC. Congrats to the ladies for winning their first championship in franchise history!

Giveaway: We like to reward our supporters, and for our latest giveaway, we’re raffling off a $30 gift card to Miami based soccer jersey store: Golaco Kits. Every time you refer a new reader, you get an entry to the raffle, share us on your Instagram stories for some extra credit too 😉😉

Premier League
8 Goal Thriller in West London

🎦🚀 The game that had it all. An absolute battle went down in West London between Chelsea and Manchester City. Who remembers the last time that Manchester City conceded 4 goals in match? It must have been ages ago, and Chelsea should be proud of their strong performance as they continue to get positive results. Manchester City’s hard fought point keeps them in first place before the international break, as Chelsea earn a point themselves to bring them to the top half of the league in 10th place.

✈️👨‍✈️ Erling Haaland is flying high. The Norwegian Viking is inevitable. The size difference against Cucurella proved to be too much, as the Chelsea player struggled to keep up with Haaland on a play that lead to a penalty. Pep Guardiola’s half time speech must have fired Haaland up because it took him only 2 minutes into the second half to score again, this time by any means necessary. At the 87th minute, Haaland assists Rodri with what looked to be the game winner, but we know what Cole Palmer had to say against that.

🤺⚖️ Revenge Goals. When a player scores against his former club, all eyes are on how he celebrates. Sterling scored in the 37th minute to give Chelsea the lead, and his initial instinct was clearly to celebrate the big goal but then immediately put his arms up, remembering and respecting the time he share with City.

Just when the match seemed to be closed out after another clutch Rodri goal, but here stepped in the young former Manchester City Academy lad, Cole Palmer. Cole devoted 15 years coming up the ranks in Manchester City’s academy, and after a Ruben Dias tackle on Broja lead to a PK, the stage was set for Cole to bag his revenge goal and salvage a point for Chelsea.

Game
This Weekend’s Roundup

English-Premier League

Spain-La Liga

Germany- Bundesliga

Italy- Serie A

US- MLS

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Gotham FC's Historic Victory

🥇🏆🎉 First Title Triumph. In an electrifying and historic match, NJ/NY Gotham FC clinched their first National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship, overcoming OL Reign with a close 2-1 victory. This remarkable achievement was staged at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium, marking a significant milestone for the team. Notably, this victory comes just a year after Gotham FC finished last in the 12-club league, showcasing an incredible turnaround and resilience​​.

🦸🏻‍♀️🎯⚽ The Game-Changer. The match's pivotal moment came from World Cup winner Esther González, who scored the decisive goal with a header during the first-half stoppage time. González's goal not only provided Gotham FC with a lead but also set the stage for their ultimate victory against a formidable OL Reign team. This crucial contribution underscored González's impact and solidified her role as a key player in Gotham's championship quest​​.

💔😢😭 Heartbreaking Exit. Adding a poignant note to the match, OL Reign's forward Megan Rapinoe, a star of immense stature in women's soccer, suffered an unfortunate non-contact Achilles injury in the opening minutes. This injury led to her early and heartbreaking departure from what was her final professional game. The incident cast a somber mood over the stadium, with fans and players alike feeling the weight of the moment. Rapinoe's exit not only impacted the game's dynamics but also marked the end of an illustrious career that has inspired countless fans and aspiring athletes.

Goals of the Weekend

▶ Federico Dimarco for Inter Milan. This one speaks for itself. Just incredible.

▶ Zinchenko for Arsenal. If your resembles a karate kick, you bet you’re going on our goals list

▶ Pablo Sarabia for the Wolves to spark the late comeback against Tottenham

▶ “Rocketic” is back with a sensational strike in the “El Gran Derbi”

Today’s Throwback Goal: Real Madrid 2002

▶Zidane’s iconic volley in the Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen

Brand Spotlight
Clubeleven Event in NYC

🌎🍾 Soccer in North America. The crew at Clubeleven held a a celebration event of all things North American soccer on their 5 year anniversary. The event included a great conversation with Father and Son duo Alecko and Andranik Eskandrian, who shared their memories of their professional days with D.C United and NY Cosmos, they also shared their vision for where the game is heading in the United States. The group also had some limited edition merch for sale as well and partnered up with Golaco Kits as they had a selection of vintage jerseys for sale that they brought from their Miami store. The night finished off with a NWSL Final watch party as well as kits and cleats being raffled. Great event held by the team and a congrats to them on their 5 year anniversary.

Around The Web 🕸️

▶ Luis Diaz’s father reflects on recent kidnapping, thankfully is now home

▶ American connection in PSV as Sergino Dest has a beautiful assist to set up Tillman to score

▶Dimitar Berbatov goes undercover as an old man in pickup soccer games

▶ American Rapper Jack Harlow caught attending goal fest Chelsea v Manchester City

▶ Save the date, CONMEBOL Copa America group draw date revealed

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