David Smith

I'm YA's resident doctor, but not the kind of doctor you would want giving you an examination anywhere outside of a lecture hall. I've been YA's feet-on-the-ground in Germany since 2008, have an affinity for overly verbose descriptions of irrelevant minutiae, keep an eye on YAs in most of the destinations on mainland Europe, and watch a whole lot of Serie A.

Recaps

Dutch Recap: Booth, Utrecht Continue Push Towards European Qualification

A nail-biting win by Taylor Booth and Utrecht kept them in the driver’s seat for earning chance to qualify for European play, while Gedion Zelalem made his debut for Den Bosch, with a solid performance in an otherwise heavy loss.

By David Smith

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

News USMNT/USWNT

Preview: USA – Serbia

A MLS-heavy squad of USMNT players will take the field on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, California, for a friendly against a largely uncapped Serbian squad consisting of domestic and North American-based players.

By David Smith

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Recaps

Italian Recap: Surprise Dest Start in Milan Stinker

Sergiño Dest’s surprise start for AC Milan didn’t go as hoped as the Rossoneri were demolished by Lazio, while Weston McKennie and Juventus earned a point against Atalanta in a wild draw over the weekend.

By David Smith

January 25, 2023February 6, 2023

Extra Time News

Juventus Punishment Puts McKennie’s Future in Flux

The 15-point deduction announced on Juventus by the Italian Football Federation for financial violations has added a complicated degree of uncertainty to Weston McKennie’s long-term future with the club.

By David Smith

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

News

Copa del Rey Draw: Musah, Valencia Avoid Giants in Quarterfinal

The quarterfinal pairings for the Copa del Rey were set, giving Yunus Musah and Valencia a tough, but manageable path to reach the semifinal.

By David Smith

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Recaps

Coppa Italia Recap: McKennie Assist Helps Juve Reach Quarterfinal

Weston McKennie’s early assist for Juventus set the tone for an overall fine performance, as the Bianconeri were able to finally prevail over a plucky Monza squad to reach the final eight of the competition. Juventus 2 – 1 Monza For the second time in three games, McKennie was deployed on the right side of […]

By David Smith

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Recaps

Copa del Rey Recap: Musah, Valencia Cruise into Quarterfinal

Yunus Musah and Valencia demolished their second-division foes Gijon to land their spot in the final eight, while Luca Koleosho had his first appearance for Espanyol in their Copa loss at Athletic Bilbao.

By David Smith

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Recaps

Supercoppa Italiana Recap: Dest Cameos in Milan Flop

Sergiño Dest’s short appearance for AC Milan was too little, too late to have any benefit, after they were easily blown away by city rivals Inter Milan in the Supercopa Italiana on Wednesday night.

By David Smith

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Recaps

Italian Recap: Tessmann, Busio Start in Narrow Venezia Loss

Tanner Tessmann, Gianluca Busio and Andrija Novakovich all got in on the action on Monday night as Venezia nearly held on for a draw at third-place Genoa, but were done in by a late lapse in the defense.

By David Smith

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Recaps

Dutch Recap: Booth, Utrecht Drop Late Points

Taylor Booth and Utrecht saw a late equalizer by Go Ahead Eagles ruin their victory party, while Ricardo Pepi and Groningen were no match for a clinical Feyenoord team.

By David Smith

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023