Team Focus: Calculating Van den Brom has AZ on the Right Path
by Mohamed Moallim
at Tuesday, May 5 2015 14:01
To say the last few years for the club from Alkmaar have been eventful is an understatement. AZ, crowned Dutch champions in 2009, ended last season eighth, 16 points behind third-place FC Twente. With two games remaining there's a possibility they can make their highest finish since winning the titl...
Player Focus: Jóhannsson Excelling in Altidore's Absence
by Mohamed Moallim
at Monday, Jan 27 2014 17:08
Player Focus: Remember the Name - Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
by Mohamed Moallim
at Tuesday, Nov 5 2013 17:27
Defending, according to former midfielder-turned-analyst Jan van Halst, is almost a dirty word in the Netherlands. It's not surprising when the underlying coaching philosophy is attack-oriented, that when it comes to defenders they're expected to combine the art of defending with playmaking. A conte...
Team Focus: Verbeek Ready to Lead AZ to Europe
by Mohamed Moallim
at Monday, Sep 16 2013 15:45