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3 Canadian stars making their mark at new clubs
The 2026 summer transfer window was a busy one for Canadians. Just about every one of our national team stars changed clubs – many earning exciting moves to take their careers in new directions.
It’s only September, but it’s gone better than expected for most. Here is how our biggest stars have fared since…
Pascal Groß: Brighton’s £1.7 million masterstroke
In the month of September, Pascal Groß has arguably been the best midfielder in the division. Certainly one of the most influential, putting up 3 goals and 3 assists to start this season. Here is what makes the German midfielder so special.
Fabian Hürzeler – Brighton – Tactical Analysis
Brighton have been one of the best teams in the Premier League so far in 2026-27, topping the charts on goals, xG, and clean sheets. They’re also second in the possession table behind only Manchester City, as one of the only remaining ‘press and possess’ teams in the league. Along the way, they’ve been tactically…
Enzo Fernandez, VAR and the offside decision that changed the Manchester derby
The controversy around this is ultimately about more than just an error of judgement.
It’s the fact that the on-field team initially came to the correct decision. If VAR wanted to ask the refereeing team to have another look and review the footage, the assistant referee involved in making that call could have been…
Xabi Alonso – Chelsea – Tactical Analysis
It’s been four Premier League matches for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, and already, the Blues are so much more fun. They’re scoring goals left, right, and centre, have the most harmonious and eye-pleasing front three in the league, and a tactically complex shape full of new faces and utter disorganization in defense. Chelsea fans might…
Matthias Jaissle – Newcastle United – Tactical Analysis
Matthias Jaissle has only been in charge for a month now, and Newcastle are still a work in progress. They’ve lost some of their most influential figureheads, and are rapidly changing their approach and identity. Instilling his philosophies across the pitch and integrating all the new faces will take time. But with so much in…
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