Tristan Figueras

May 22, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: Toronto FC vs CF Montreal (5/18/24)

In a rough period, CF Montreal get pumped in the 401 Derby. Let's what's happened on and off the pitch to understand the situation.

Tristan Figueras

May 8, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: Minnesota United vs Atlanta United (5/4/24)

Minnesota United vs Atlanta United is the focus this week. Atlanta' struggles in front of goal continue as Ramsay's side flies.

Tristan Figueras

May 1, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: FC Cincinnati vs Colorado Rapids (4/27/24)

This week, FC Cincinnati took on Colorado Rapids. Noonan's side continued their fine form, but let's take a look at how it played out.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 23, 20244 min read

MLS Match Recap: Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers (4/20/24)

This week, I analyze the exciting Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers match.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 16, 20245 min read

Season of Change: San Antonio FC's Tactical Revamp

My local club, San Antonio FC, has undergone a huge tactical change this season. This week, I take a look at the key aspects of the revamp.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 8, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: LAFC vs LA Galaxy (4/6/24)

This week, I cover the El Trafico match. In an ever-exciting match, I take a deeper look at what happened on the pitch.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 2, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: Colorado Rapids vs LAFC (3/30/24)

This week, I analyze the exciting match between the Colorado Rapids and LAFC.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 25, 20243 min read

MLS Match Recap: NE Revolution vs Chicago Fire (3/23/24)

This week, I focus on the Revolution vs Fire match. With both teams struggling so far this season, they will look to gain some momentum.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 18, 20244 min read

MLS Match Recap: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC (3/17/24)

This week, I dive in to Atlanta United's 2-0 win over Orlando City. Atlanta's display was strong, but there were some positives for Orlando.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 12, 20244 min read

MLS Match Recap: Vancouver Whitecaps at San Jose Earthquakes (3/9/24)

This weeks match recap is centered around San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps.

Tristan Figueras

Sep 10, 20237 min read

Best Moves of the Summer

With the window now closed, I take a look back at some of the most exciting moves of the summer.

Tristan Figueras

Aug 11, 20239 min read

Red Bull: Symbol of Commercialization or Innovation?

The symbols of the commercialization of football, Red Bull has a mixed past, shrouded in fan backlash and player development.

Tristan Figueras

Jul 7, 202310 min read

Multi-Club Model: The New Norm?

With Multi-Club networks becoming increasingly common, I take a look at the pros and cons of this popular method.

Tristan Figueras

May 21, 20236 min read

Why Every Club Envies Brighton

Taking a look at Brighton's success off the pitch, and how it leads to fluid, exciting football on the pitch.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 17, 20235 min read

MLS Players to Watch

My MLS players to watch for the 2023 season.

Tristan Figueras

Feb 13, 20237 min read

World Record Transfer, World Cup Winner: Is Enzo Worth it?

After a wild transfer saga, Enzo Fernandez got his move to London. I take a look at how this addition could transform this Chelsea side.

Tristan Figueras

Feb 1, 20234 min read

Best Signings of the January Window

This week, I take a look back at the wild January window and pick out the most influential signings.

Tristan Figueras

Jan 17, 20236 min read

Mudryk Madness, Gunners still Firing, and MLS on the Horizon

With January flying by, I run through some major derbies, a wild transfer saga, and the new MLS season that is on the horizon.

Tristan Figueras

Jan 3, 20237 min read

Chelsea's Plan For the Future

This week, I give my thoughts on the new recruitment team that has been put in place at Chelsea and how it will impact the future.

Tristan Figueras

Dec 20, 202210 min read

World Cup Recap

After a wild World Cup, I give my perspective on the wild final, tournament as a whole, as well as some of the field issues.

Tristan Figueras

Nov 14, 20224 min read

USMNT World Cup Roster Reaction

Hello and welcome to Early Doors Football! Thanks to a wild few weeks of classes and work, it has been quite a while since I have been...

Diego Perez

Oct 10, 202215 min read

The Passing of the Torch: A New Era of Stars

This time out, our guest writer Diego takes an in-depth look at the incredible young talent across European football.

Tristan Figueras

Oct 4, 20224 min read

Premier League Whip Around

After a great weekend of Premier League football, I run through the main storylines, which include the North London and Manchester Derbies.

Tristan Figueras

Sep 24, 20224 min read

USMNT Expectations Ahead of the World Cup

After a disastrous friendly against Japan, I give my thoughts on the USMNT as the World Cup looms on the horizon.

Tristan Figueras

Sep 8, 20227 min read

2022-2023 Premier League Predictions

With the transfer window now shut, I give my predictions on key points in the Premier League.

Tristan Figueras

Aug 26, 20225 min read

Forcing Transfers, Wacky Results, and Strong Starts

With the new season having kicked off, I run through the notable results in the Premier League and touch on some major transfer news.

Diego Perez

Aug 12, 20229 min read

Madrid's Search for Replication, Barcelona's Revival, and an Anemic Summer from the Rest of La Liga

With the La Liga season on the horizon, I take a look at the prospects of Real Madrid and Barcelona, among others.

Tristan Figueras

Aug 5, 202211 min read

Every Premier League Club's Best Signing

With the Premier League kicking off, I give my opinion on each club's top signing and how it affects their outlook for the upcoming campaign

Tristan Figueras

Jul 24, 20226 min read

Leicester City's Tricky Transfer Window

With little money to spend, Leicester City face a tough transfer window. With that in mind, I do my best to give their squad a refresh.

Tristan Figueras

Jul 7, 202210 min read

Boehly's Blues Rebuild

After a underwhelming transfer window up to this point, I decide to jump in and rebuild Chelsea's squad.

Tristan Figueras

Jul 3, 20229 min read

Football in Denmark through an American Lens

This article, I relive my favorite footballing moments that I experienced while in Denmark , from a professional and grassroots perspective.

Tristan Figueras

Jun 15, 20228 min read

Abrasive Change: Chelsea's Ownership Saga

A discussion about Chelsea's change in ownership, and what it means for the future.

Tristan Figueras

May 27, 20228 min read

Premier League Round-Up

With the Premier League season now concluded, I take a look back at the wild Championship Sunday.

Tristan Figueras

May 16, 20227 min read

Magic of the Bernabeu, The Red Devil's Savior, and Pep's New Weapon

This article, I look back at some notable news from the past few weeks, including both sides of Manchester and key transfer rumors.

Tristan Figueras

May 2, 20228 min read

Rejuvenating Borussia Dortmund

With Dortmund continuing to finish behind Bayern Munich, I rebuild the squad with a wide variety of transfers in order to close the gap.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 18, 20225 min read

Crunch Time: The Race for Champions League Football

This week, I give my thoughts on the Premier League Top 4 race!

Tristan Figueras

Apr 8, 20225 min read

Joy for Xavi's Barcelona, USMNT's Redemption, and Italy's Recurring Nightmare

Looking back at some of the notable stories of the past few weeks, including Italy's shock elimination from WC Qualifying.

Tristan Figueras

Apr 4, 20224 min read

Champions League Quarterfinal Preview

This week, I look ahead to the Champions League quarterfinals and analyze the upcoming matches.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 25, 20228 min read

Champions League Round of 16 Review

This week, I take a look back at the Champions League Ro16 and give my thoughts on the matches.

Tristan Figueras

Mar 17, 20227 min read

Square Peg in a Round Hole: Lukaku’s rough return to Chelsea

Taking a deep dive into Lukaku's struggles since his return to Chelsea. Why are they occurring, and can they be remedied?

Tristan Figueras

Feb 25, 20225 min read

UCL Round-up, Barcelona Bouncing Back, and 7 Touches

An article covering some of the recent news in the world of football.

Tristan Figueras

Feb 14, 20224 min read

Champions League Round of 16 Predictions

In this article, I analyze and try to predict the upcoming Champions League fixtures.

Tristan Figueras

Feb 1, 20227 min read

January Transfer Talk

This article, I take a look at the key moves of the January transfer window.

Tristan Figueras

Jan 26, 20228 min read

The Dysfunctional Red Devils

This week, I take an in depth look at Manchester United's recent struggles, and how they have manifested.

Tristan Figueras

Jan 11, 20229 min read

Premier League Predictions

This week, I give my thoughts on how I believe the second half of this Premier League season will pan out.