The Netherlands international break featured friendlies against France, which they lost 3-2, and against England at Wembley, which they won 2-1. There were three things that became strikingly apparent while watching the Oranje play in games that were supposed to be warm-ups for the Euros this summer, had they actually qualified for the tournament. The Golden […] READ MORE
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Krul Out for Rest of Season
Newcastle United goalkeeper, Tim Krul, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, it has emerged. The 27-year-old fell awkwardly on his right knee during the latter stages of the Netherlands’ 2-1 Euro 2016 Qualifying win over Kazakhstan on Saturday evening. Newcastle have now confirmed the full […] READ MORE
Davis Cup Semifinal Preview: Great Britain vs. Australia | Belgium vs. Argentina
Even though the US Open is finished, the tennis season is far from over. For starters, the Davis Cup semifinals are beginning this weekend and will feature Britain against Australia and Belgium against Argentina. Great Britain vs. Australia will take place in the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. The home team will feature Andy Murray, Kyle Edmund, […] READ MORE
Could Dutch Troubles be a Problem for Newcastle United?
It has been well-documented over the international break that the Netherlands’ qualifying campaign for next summer’s European Championships has come to an unexpected halt, succumbing to 1-0 and 3-0 defeats to Iceland and Turkey respectively. Guus Hiddink’s vacant post in the managerial seat was taken on by former assistant and Holland international Danny Blind, who […] READ MORE
Netherlands Impressive at FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix
The Following is a press release from FIVB: Netherlands Impressive at FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix Lausanne, Switzerland, August 3, 2015 – The Netherlands completed their FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix stint with a victory in the Group 2 Final Four by beating Poland 3-0 and have maintained a perfect win-record in the 2015 edition, […] READ MORE
Netherlands Qualify for World T20 After Namibia Victory
After a four-wicket win against Namibia, the Netherlands qualify for World T20 2016, which will be held in India. READ MORE
Analyzing the Career of Robin van Persie in England
After three seasons, 105 games, 58 goals and one league title at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie is set to sign for Turkish side Fenerbahce. With a total of 11 years of English football under his belt, just how much of a success was Robin van Persie’s time in the Premier […] READ MORE
Jeremain Lens Set for Sunderland Medical
News broke earlier today that Netherlands International, Jeremain Lens, is to join Sunderland, subject to a medical; the Black Cats agreed a fee in the region of £9 million with Dynamo Kyiv for the winger’s signature. Aged 27, Lens is an experienced player when it comes to the international scene, having played for his country […] READ MORE
Road to the Gold Cup: Starting to Click between Jurgen Klinsmann and Michael Bradley
HE CAME, HE SAW, HE WON: Jurgen Klinsmann’s European conquest came in the form of two stunning victories for the Americans over the Netherlands and Germany. After outgunning the Dutch on the way to their first-ever win against die Oranje, the USMNT followed up their performance with a surprisingly composed triumph over die Mannschaft in the land […] READ MORE
Road To the Gold Cup: June Friendlies USMNT Roster Breakdown
The full USMNT roster for the team’s upcoming friendly matches against world powerhouses Netherlands and Germany was released during halftime of Sunday’s MLS match between New York Red Bulls and Seattle Sounders. These friendlies serve as some of the toughest tests that the USMNT will face during their run of tune-ups as they head towards […] READ MORE
