Tristan Figueras
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.
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Tristan Figueras
May 83 min
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 13 min
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 234 min
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 165 min
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 83 min
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 23 min
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 253 min
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 184 min
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 124 min
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
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
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
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
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
MLS Players to Watch
My MLS players to watch for the 2023 season.
Tristan Figueras
Feb 13, 20237 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January Transfer Talk
This article, I take a look at the key moves of the January transfer window.
Tristan Figueras
Jan 26, 20228 min
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
Premier League Predictions
This week, I give my thoughts on how I believe the second half of this Premier League season will pan out.
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