Roy Emanuel

Roy Emanuel

Roy was born and raised in New York but now calls Arizona home. A passionate writer/editor focused on bringing quality content to those that love the beautiful game. La Liga, MLS and League Two always catch his eye.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: FC Barcelona players celebrate with La Liga trophy at the end of the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on May 20, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

FC Barcelona analysis: A ‘disappointing’ double in the 2017-18 season

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 06: Barcelon players celebrate with fans after the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 6, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Five things we learned from May’s El Clásico fixture

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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 04: Jesse Marsch coach of New York RB gives instructions to his players during the semifinal match between Chivas and New York RB as part of the CONCACAF Champions League at Akron Stadium on April 4, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls: Statistics do not help in defeat

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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their third goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 18, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

La Liga: Three key matches to watch this weekend

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BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates as he scores their second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

How Zlatan Ibrahimovic will improve the Los Angeles Galaxy attack

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Girona FC players celebrate after their teammate Cristian 'Portu' scored the opening goal during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Girona at Camp Nou on February 24, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Girona FC making a surprising push for European qualification

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PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 03: Portland Timbers fans hold up a tifo before their match against the Minnesota United at Providence Park on March 3, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

2018 MLS season: Conference previews and predictions

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MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after failing to score during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 13, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker names three players better than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona reacts during the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on February 1, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

FC Barcelona: “Messi The Mentor” has a massive responsibility in front of him

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CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Landon Donovan #26 warms up before his first game back from retirement against the Orlando City FC at StubHub Center on September 11, 2016 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Why Landon Donovan chose Liga MX instead of Major League Soccer

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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 16: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF scores their second goal during the Supercopa de Espana Final 2nd Leg match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 16, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

El Clásico: Real Madrid and Barcelona combined starting XI

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CHESTER, PA - JULY 25: A fan helps wave a U.S. flag as United States plays Panama during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Third Place Match at PPL Park on July 25, 2015 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Panama won in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

2018 CONCACAF Champions League: How MLS teams fared in the Round of 16 draw

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PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 22: PSG team group photo before the UEFA Champions League group B match between Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic FC at Parc des Princes on November 22, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain have an opportunity to make a statement on the European stage

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on November 18, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time top ten goals

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 30: From left, Clint Dempsey #2 of the Seattle Sounders;Nicolas Lodeiro #10 of the Seattle Sounders, Will Bruin #17 of the Seattle Sounders, Nouhou Tolo #5 of the Seattle Sounders Cristian Roldan #7 of the Seattle Sounders, Joevin Jones #33 of the Seattle Sounders and Kelvin Leerdam #18 of the Seattle Sounders celebrate a goal by Dempsey during the second half of the second leg of the MLS Western Conference Finals against the Houston Dynamo at CenturyLink Field on November 30, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Sounder won the match 3-0 and aggregate score 5-0. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

MLS Cup 2017: A 2016 rematch should make for an intriguing encounter

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ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 05: Andrea Pirlo #21 of New York City FC prepares for a corner kick during a MLS soccer match between New York City FC and Orlando City SC at the Orlando City Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Andrea Pirlo was a talent we may not see again anytime soon

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