حسم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، لقب الدوري المصري الممتاز موسم 2024-2025 رسميًا، اليوم الأربعاء، بعد الفوز على فاركو، منذ قليل.

الأهلي فاز على فاركو بسداسية مقابل لا شيء، في اللقاء الذي أقيم على ملعب استاد القاهرة ضمن منافسات الجولة الثامنة من مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز، ليضمن التتويج باللقب رسميًا بعد ختام منافساته المحلية.

طالع.. مصطفى العش يغادر مباراة الأهلي وفاركو مصابًا

جاء تتويج الأهلي، اليوم ليرفع رصيده من ألقاب الدوري المصري الممتاز إلى 45 خلال تاريخه، والثالث على التوالي.

وبعد ختام منافساته في مسابقة الدوري المصري، يستعد الأهلي لخوض بطولة كأس العالم للأندية المقامة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية بداية من 15 يونيو المقبل، حيث يخوض الأحمر المباراة الافتتاحية أمام إنتر ميامي.

وكان الأهلي، قد اعتذر عن عدم المشاركة في بطولة كأس مصر الموسم الحالي، وودع بطولة كأس الربطة من دور المجموعات حيث كان يشارك بفريق الشباب في أغلب المباريات.

Chelsea haven’t been a stranger to a transfer in January, previously making numerous superb additions who have impressed during their time at Stamford Bridge.

David Luiz joined the Blues from Benfica back in 2011, wasting no time in making an immediate impact in the Premier League, winning the Player of the Month award just a couple of months into his spell.

During his first spell, he won a Champions League, Europa League and an FA Cup before departing for PSG – banking the club a huge profit before returning in 2016.

Gary Cahill is another on the list of superb January additions, arriving for just £7m in 2012 from Bolton Wanderers, playing an influential role in various levels of success, including multiple league titles.

Fast-forward to the present day, boss Enzo Maresca has the opportunity to land a player who could follow in their footsteps with a late move to West London.

Chelsea plot move for £70m PL talent

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are plotting a late raid for Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo before Monday’s transfer deadline.

It’s not the first time the Blues have been touted with a move for the 19-year-old this window, with the Red Devils potentially open to selling him to raise funds for PSR.

The report claims that Ruben Amorim doesn’t want to part ways with the talented teenager, but that if an offer in the region of £70m was presented, they would consider selling the homegrown talent.

Mainoo has failed to start any of the last two matches for United, potentially opening the door to a move away from Old Trafford, but Maresca’s side would have to fork out a pretty penny for his signature.

However, any move could see the Englishman link up with another player at the Bridge should they decide to pull the trigger and make a move, subsequently handing Maresca a huge chance of claiming Champions League football for next season.

Why Mainoo could star with Garnacho at Chelsea

Mainoo isn’t the only United player to be linked with a move to join the Blues this month, with winger Alejandro Garnacho another player who could swap Manchester for the capital.

The Argentine could leave for the same reason as the midfielder but would demand a cheaper fee in the region of £55m, with Napoli also in the race for his services.

The Blues do have a large selection of attackers already on the books, but Garnacho would offer something different off the left-hand side, with his pace and direct running – which has seen him register 13 combined goals and assists in 2024/25.

A move for Mainoo would allow the pair to settle into life at the club, providing a smooth transition, with the duo able to benefit one another with their respective skill sets and boost the Blues’ chances of a top-four finish.

The “generational” Englishman, as dubbed by journalist Andy Dunn, has registered an 87% pass accuracy this campaign, whilst averaging 1.5 successful dribbles per 90 in 2024/25 – having the tools to provide his current teammate with opportunities should they join Maresca’s side.

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He’s also won an average of 1.7 tackles and 6.6 duels per 90, having the combative nature to regain possession, before providing for the Argentine in attacking areas – making him the perfect box-to-box option for the Blues.

As for the winger, he’s posted 3.5 shots per 90, along with seven touches in the opposition box per game, hugely benefitting from the midfielder’s ability to get the ball into forward areas, starring together as they’ve done so far in the North West.

The pair would cost a huge sum this month, but their talents would prove to be worth any money forked out for their services – also having the potential to improve further given their tender ages.

With just a couple of days left in the window, the Blues hierarchy must act quickly to secure the respective deals and take advantage of United’s situation with moves like this unlikely to happen again in the future.

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Raheem Sterling to Wrexham would be “interesting”, says Emmanuel Petit, but Ryan Reynolds would need to “get the chequebook out”.

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  England international Sterling is, at 30 years of age, generating more transfer talk. He remains under contract at Chelsea, but has spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Premier League rivals Arsenal.

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  A disappointing season there, with only one goal recorded through 26 appearances in all competitions, has sparked speculation regarding another move. Chelsea are expected to sanction a sale if a suitable offer is tabled over the summer.

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  Wrexham are drawing up more ambitious plans following their promotion into the Championship, with Jamie Vardy one England international that has seen a move to SToK Racecourse mooted. Could the Red Dragons finance a deal for Sterling?

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• WHAT EMMANUEL PETIT SAID

  Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Petit has told : “Chelsea would be happy to let Raheem Sterling go with only a year left on his contract, the issue for Wrexham would be how much the wages are.

  “He is probably on over £300,000 a week and Wrexham would have to offer him a great package to convince him to sign. It would be interesting to see, but Ryan Reynolds would have to get the chequebook out.

  “When it comes to Sterling in the Premier League, we all know he isn’t the same player he once was.”

The mood around Arsenal on Sunday night was a brilliant one.

Mikel Arteta’s side not only beat Manchester City but utterly demolished them 5-1, and while the pick of the goals came from Hale End graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, Kai Havertz also scored a brilliant curler of his own.

However, for everything the German did right against the champions, he also missed a golden opportunity in the first half, an opportunity which reaffirmed why so many fans were desperate for the club to pull the trigger and sign a striker before the transfer window slammed shut last night.

Alas, despite plenty of links, including some particularly strong ones to Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, the club did not get themselves a new number nine, and what’s worse is the fact that they sold one in the summer who’s now outscoring Havertz and the Englishman.

Arsenal's striker search

Had you asked Arsenal fans what area of the squad needed to be strengthened last summer, we bet a significant portion of them would’ve said striker, yet the club clearly felt differently and opted to sign Riccardo Calafiori, Neto, Raheem Sterling and Mikel Merino.

However, the team’s need for a reliable number nine only became more evident as the campaign progressed, and when Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus both went down with long-term injuries within a few weeks of each other, it could be said the team were in a full-blown crisis at the top of the pitch.

So it was hardly a surprise when the club started to be linked with a whole host of tremendously exciting strikers last month.

One of the first major links of the window was to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who already has 17 goal involvements to his name this season, but despite Arteta and Co’s best efforts, the Bundesliga outfit were adamant that he would not be moving prior to the summer.

Another centre-forward constantly touted for a move to the Emirates was Dušan Vlahović, who’s scored 13 goals and provided two assists this term, but once again, nothing came of their supposed interest.

Arsenal’s striker targets
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Appearances	29	28
Minutes	2063′	2017′
Goals	14	13
Assists	3	2
Goal Involvements per Match	0.58	0.53
Minutes per Goal Involvement	121.35′	134.46′
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However, the most significant link of all came towards the end of the window, when it was reported mid-way through last week that the club had made an offer for Villa’s Watkins, only for it to be turned down and then fade into nothing.

Given the state of Arsenal’s attack and the chances they have to win something this season, it would be hard to describe their failure to sign a striker as anything other than that, as a failure, and what makes it worse is that a player sold in the summer is now outscoring Havertz and Watkins.

The former Arsenal star outscoring Havertz and Watkins

So, Arsenal saw a lot of players leave the club on permanent deals in the summer, from Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah to Aaron Ramsdale and Mohamed Elneny, but the player we are talking about is Mika Biereth.

The Danish sharpshooter spent the second half of last season on loan with Austrian outfit Sturm Graz, where, in 22 games, he scored nine goals, provided four assists and did enough to earn a £4m move to the club.

This season, he took another step forward, scoring 14 goals and providing five assists in just 25 games, which was enough to catch the eye of Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco, who opted to splash an initial £10.8m on the 21-year-old early last month.

Since moving to the French Riviera, the “incredible” poacher, as dubbed by podcaster and Hale End expert Will Balsam, has scored four goals and provided one assist in just four games, taking his tally for the season up to 18 goals and six assists in 19 games, which is not only incredible but also better than both Watkins and Havertz.

For his part, the former Exeter City star has scored 11 goals and provided nine assists in 33 appearances so far this season, which is undeniably impressive but still seven goals and four goal involvements short of the Dane’s tally.

Likewise, the Gunners’ number 29 has scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 33 games this season, but once again, that’s three goals and four goal involvements short of the player sold for £4m just seven months ago.

Now, there is certainly an argument to be made that the 6 foot 2 prospect has spent much of the season in a far easier league, but since making his move to France, which is still a top-five league, he’s looked just as dangerous.

Ultimately, Arsenal’s need for another striker is now impossible to ignore, and while we’ll never know how he’d have got on had he stayed, it certainly looks as if the club made a mistake in selling Biereth last summer.

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With Liverpool preparing to splash the cash for the first time under Arne Slot, those at Anfield are reportedly in constant contact to sign one of Europe’s most impressive players ahead of interest from Real Madrid.

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The Reds, whilst still top of the Premier League, looked far from convincing against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out as Matheus Cunha passed what some will hope to have been an Anfield audition with flying colours. Even as the Brazilian threatened to steal the headlines, however, Mohamed Salah was once again the match-winner.

With a trip to Aston Villa awaiting them on Wednesday night, it doesn’t get any easier for the Premier League leaders, who have 13 games remaining to fend off any Arsenal attempt to hijack their push for silverware.

Of course, once those 13 games are played out and the title is decided, Liverpool will have no choice but to turn their attention to the summer transfer window. And given that Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all set to depart as free agents at the end of the season, it’s fair to say that the Reds could have plenty of making up to do.

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According to Graeme Bailey for The Boot Room, Liverpool are now in constant contact to sign Florian Wirtz, who is valued at a hefty £87m by Bayer Leverkusen. They’re not alone in their interest, however, with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal also keen on the attacking midfielder.

A deal will become easier for any of the four interested parties if Xabi Alonso leaves Leverkusen at the end of the campaign, with the Spaniard’s future reportedly playing a large part in Wirtz’s decision. One of the most talented players in Europe, Wirtz could form one of the deals of the summer.

"Incredible" Wirtz would be blockbuster move

Losing any one of Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold would be a major blow this summer. Losing all three at once would be indefensible. But, one way to make up for that in part would be to welcome a player of Wirtz’s quality. Better yet, of course, would be to keep hold of those three players and then add the German to an already-stacked squad.

When the summer arrives, the Reds should go all out for a player who would move straight into Slot’s system as the attacking midfielder in his 4-2-3-1 – perhaps replacing Curtis Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai.

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The stats certainly don’t lie and it’s as clear as ever that Wirtz would take Liverpool’s attack to a new level entirely. What’s more, his ability to lead the line, as he has done in a partnership at Leverkusen at times, would also hand Slot an instant boost.

Dubbed “incredible” by former Chelsea and Liverpool man Joe Cole last season, Wirtz is one to watch this summer.

West Indies’ lower made the home side work for the win but Travis Head chipped out handy wickets

Tristan Lavalette04-Dec-2022Nathan Lyon took six wickets to superbly lead a Pat Cummins-less attack as Australia were made to work against a gritty West Indies before recording a convincing 164-run victory in the first Test at Optus Stadium.Looming as the attack’s talisman in the absence of Cummins, who took to the field on day five but did not bowl after experiencing quadricep soreness, Lyon starred with 6 for 128 off 42.5 overs. He claimed the final two wickets in successive balls late in the second session as Australia claimed the series-opener.Lyon had earlier taken the key wicket of captain Kraigg Brathwaite in the first session to sink West Indies, who were playing their first Test in Australia since January 2016. He continued his strong record at Optus Stadium having now taken 22 wickets from three Tests.Australia seemed set to wrap up victory shortly after lunch but were made to work by Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph, who combined for an enterprising 82-run eighth partnership.Related

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They swung mightily to ruin Lyon’s figures and power West Indies past 300 runs as Australia looked flat without Cummins.Australia perhaps started to think of the ghosts of their recent inability in bowling out opposition in the fourth innings. But the part-time spin of Travis Head, who had earlier dismissed Jason Holder, did the trick and he broke the pesky stand by bowling Joseph.Cummins did not bowl to increase doubt over his availability ahead of the day-night second Test starting on Thursday at Adelaide Oval. Like he did late on day four after starting the innings in the dressing room, Cummins was on the field but appeared to move gingerly at one point in a chase to the boundary.West Indies started day five at 192 for 3 and needing 306 runs for an unlikely victory with their hopes revolving around Brathwaite who batted through two sessions on day four.But the task perhaps predictably proved too difficult despite their best rearguard efforts. Kyle Mayers had a fortunate early escape after surviving an lbw shout from Lyon with replays later showing that he had inside edged to silly point.Lyon had the last laugh when Mayers edged a good length delivery to first slip. It was Lyon’s 443rd Test wicket to move him past fellow offspinner R Ashwin and into eighth spot on the all-time Test wicket-taking list.After aggressive batting late on day four, Brathwaite reverted to his trademark defensive approach in an effort to blunt Australia’s attack. Having effectively collared Lyon the previous day, particularly countering the bounce with superb sweeps, Brathwaite finally counterattacked with a belligerent boundary over long on.Kraigg Brathwaite walks off after his rearguard century•AFPBut Brathwaite’s brilliant knock soon ended when he was bowled by Lyon and West Indies’ faint chances of avoiding defeat went with him as he trudged off the ground to a loud ovation from the smattering of fans who took advantage of the day’s gold coin entry.After Brathwaite’s dismissal, Jason Holder attempted to stonewall but fell rashly to Head with Steven Smith taking a brilliant diving catch at slip and it was just a matter of time before Australia sealed victory.In the first Test match in Perth since December 2019, there was much hype over the surface heightened by 10mm of grass left on it. But despite occasional sharp bounce, the pitch lacked the expected fireworks with bowlers made to toil for wickets.After gritty batting across their two innings, defying pre-match expectations, West Indies’ rued sloppy bowling and poor fielding as their attack claimed just six wickets in 189.4 overs.They had no answer to Australia’s top-order, particularly Marnus Labuschagne who made 308 runs for the match to continue a personal run spree at Optus Stadium after he scored 143 and 50 against New Zealand three years ago.Smith also scored a double century in the first innings and Australia’s dominance was underlined by allrounder Cameron Green not getting a chance to bat in his first home Test.A beleaguered West Indies will need to rebound quickly after their 25-year Test drought in Australia continued. Adding to their woes, West Indies have fitness concerns with spearhead Kemar Roach forced off on day four after injuring his left thigh, while Mayers did not bowl in Australia’s second innings due to a strain in his right teres major muscle.Top batter Nkrumah Bonner was on day three substituted out of the match with concussion after being hit in the back of the helmet from a Green short delivery.After limited fanfare in the buildup, crowds were modest with about 40,000 fans attending during the match. There was anticipation on how local fans would react over the fallout of ex-coach Justin Langer’s recent inflammatory interview, but there wasn’t any visible sign of animosity towards the Australian team.Despite being pushed perhaps longer than expected, Australia ultimately made a strong start to the Test summer after a difficult recent period on-and-off the field.

Liverpool are believed to be weighing up the idea of selling a “world-class” player at the end of this season alongside Luis Diaz, according to a big new claim.

Diaz linked with Liverpool exit

Arne Slot is blessed with a plethora of elite attacking options in his squad, not least Mohamed Salah, who is arguably the best footballer in the world on current form, looking like becoming the first-ever player to win the PFA Player of the Year award on three occasions.

The Dutchman also has Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa to call upon, however, allowing Liverpool so much firepower and playing a big role in them topping the Premier League and winning the 36-team Champions League group.

That said, a fresh report has said that the Reds could decide to move Diaz on once the current season reaches its conclusion, having started to frustrate Slot.

The Colombian has enjoyed a good season overall, scoring a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen and adjusting well to a new central role, but it could be that Liverpool’s head coach doesn’t see him as the solution in that position, wanting to bring in an out-and-out centre forward this summer instead.

Liverpool could sell "world-class" player

According to that same update from Anfield Watch, Liverpool could also look to sell Jota in the summer, with potential huge changes to the attack being made.

The report says that there is “doubt” over the Portuguese’s future at Anfield, with injuries continuing to keep him out of the side too often. He is “another” who is thought to be “frustrating” Slot. It’s worth noting that Nunez could also be moved on, ahead of potential major attacking surgery.

If Jota was available every week, the situation would likely be very different, considering the match-winning quality he possesses, with Jurgen Klopp once saying of him:

“We were completely convinced when he arrived at the club he would help us massively. Since he is here he has made another step, he has turned into a really world-class striker. Mentality mixed with quality is the reason we signed him. Of course he scored two goals, he is incredibly important to us, so it is that mix of his skills that is really exciting. He is in good shape as well and long may it continue.”

Jota’s inability to stay fit for large periods is now a big issue, however, and at 28 years of age, it is hard to see his injury-prone nature changing now, especially considering how much he puts his body on the line during games, showing great bravery.

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The Portugal international’s contract expires in 2027, too, so this summer may act as one of the last chances for Liverpool to earn excellent money for him, so there could be a sense in moving him on. Selling him, Diaz and Nunez all at once would be a bold approach, though.

Syed Hyder Ali, the former Railways left-arm spinner, has died after battling a prolonged illness. He was 79.”He was suffering from chest congestion for some time now. After a routine check-up with his doctor, we were returning home when he suddenly collapsed. He passed away around 1.30 pm on Saturday,” his son Raza Ali, also a former first-class cricketer, told PTI.Having begun his career as a tearaway left-arm quick, Hyder turned to left-arm spin on the insistence of former Railways captain William Ghosh. He would hone his skills on docile tracks around India in the 1960s and 1970s.Hyder played 113 first-class matches during the course of a 25-year first-class career. These brought him 366 wickets at an impressive average of 19.71. He was also a valuable lower order batter, who made 3125 first-class runs, including three centuries and 10 half-centuries.After retirement in 1987, Hyder continued to play a key role at Railways, overlooking the cricket structure. He also served as selector when Railways won the Ranji Trophy in 2001-02 and 2004-05.Sanjay Bangar, the former India and Railways allrounder, remembered Hyder as a “stalwart” and a “well-respected” individual.”Very unfortunate to hear the tragic news,” he said. “I never got a chance to play alongside him, but I played when he was the chief selector of the Railways team. He was a stalwart. A soft-spoken and a well-respected individual.”Vinod Sharma, also a former Railways player and coach, termed Hyder’s passing as a “huge loss” while terming him the “godfather” of Railways cricket.Hyder’s best years came at a time when India’s spin stocks were at an all-time high. That it coincided with the likes of Bishen Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Shrinivas Venkataraghavan and BS Chandrashekar in their pomp meant a national call-up remained elusive.Members of the Railways team, who were playing a warm-up fixture against Jammu & Kashmir at the Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi observed a two-minute silence before the game on Sunday, in Haider’s honour.

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O volante Bruno Silva é um dos titulares absolutos do Avaí. De 10 partidas do time, ele participou de novo. Além disso, segundo o Gootstats, lidera os desarmes na competição. O camisa 8 já roubou 28 bolas – uma média de três desarmes por jogo.

De acordo com o volante, a experiência no futebol brasileiro facilita o questio de roubadas de bola. Além disso, o jogador destacou o próximo compromisso do Avaí. Na segunda-feira (13), o time encontra o Botafogo, às 19h (de Brasília), no Nilton Santos.

Bruno Silva passou pelo Botafogo. Ao todo, ele fez 112 jogos pelo time. Silva, inclusive, marcou um dos gols da vitória sobre o Avaí, por 2 a 1, em confronto contra o clube carioca, pela Série B. Prestes a reencontrar a ex-equipe, o volante projetou o jogo:

-Tenho um respeito enorme pelo Botafogo. Minha melhor fase na carreira foi lá, inclusive entrando para a seleção do Campeonato Brasileiro. Mas todos sabem também do carinho que tenho pelo Avaí, clube que me projetou nacionalmente. Em 2021, rolou a famosa lei do ex diante do Botafogo. Consegui fazer um gol numa vitória que foi fundamental para o nosso acesso à Série A. Esse ano é mais um confronto direto contra eles. Se não der para fazer novamente um gol, que eu consiga ter uma boa atuação e possa ajudar o Avaí a sair do Rio de Janeiro com um grande resultado.

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer

Matchday 11 of the 2025 MLS campaign played out as expected, for the most part. Of the 15 matches, only three results surprised, as the hierarchies in the league take shape.

Bruce Arena and the San Jose Earthquakes put four goals past the in-form Portland Timbers, while FC Cincinnati were upset 1-0 by NYCFC – and with the loss, fell off the top spot in the Eastern Conference. They now sit third behind both the Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union, who secured wins.

Upon his return to the XI, Christian Benteke led D.C. United to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids, another surprise result.

Elsewhere, Inter Miami cruised to a 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, with both Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scoring, while San Diego FC stomped FC Dallas 5-0. The Seattle Sounders, meanwhile, put four goals past St. Louis CITY SC for their third win in the last four matches. And Caleb Porter's New England Revolution defeated Toronto FC 2-0, marking the Revs' fourth straight win.

Who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? GOAL presents the latest 2025 MLS Power Rankings.

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Imagn30CF Montreal

Prior Ranking: 30

Result: Lost 2-1 to Philadelphia Union

Ramifications: They scored a goal, and right now, that's progress. Another loss, though. Just zero confidence, momentum, identity – the list goes on.

Advertisement29Los Angeles Galaxy

Prior Ranking: 29

Result: Lost 1-0 to Sporting Kansas City

Ramifications: LA made even more history on Matchday 11 – and not in a good way. They became the first team to lose without conceding a single shot attempt from the opposition. That's right, Sporting didn't take a single shot, and still won.

Shout-out to own-goal, a real hero this MLS campaign.

Another loss, and it's becoming dire at this point. The defending MLS Cup champions are still winless in 11 matches. Greg Vanney's seat has to be warm. More worrying, though, both Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil were subbed off the pitch Sunday with what appeared to be injuries. If their DP duo are hurt in any capacity, this stretch will only get worse.

28Atlanta United

Prior Ranking: 28

Result: Drew Nashville SC 1-1

Ramifications: Atlanta were at home, and they bunkered for the final 70 minutes of the match after scoring 20 minutes in. Why? Zero idea what Ronny Deila was doing. During the first 20 minutes of the match, the hosts had 59 percent possession, and led 1-0. The final 70? They had just 31 percent. Just a complete mess.

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27Toronto FC

Prior Ranking: 24

Result: Lost to New England 2-0

Ramifications: Woof. Blanked at home, and outclassed in every sense throughout the match. Their second straight loss, and they're still at just one win on the season – it's not good enough from anyone.