This week’s soccer questions: were we wrong about Man City and does the Ballon d’Or ignore Americans?
Summary
Manchester City is still playing well despite big changes after their former coach Pep Guardiola left. The team won their first Premier League games this season and started the Champions League with a win. Meanwhile, only one American woman, Rose Lavelle, was nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or Féminin award, which surprised many given the USA’s strong reputation in women’s soccer.Key Facts
- Manchester City underwent major changes after coach Pep Guardiola left, including many player departures.
- New manager Enzo Maresca has kept the team’s playing style similar to Guardiola’s.
- Manchester City won their first three Premier League matches and opened the Champions League with a 2-0 away win against Porto.
- Several new players are still adjusting to the team this season.
- The Ballon d’Or Féminin shortlist has 30 candidates but only one American, Rose Lavelle.
- The USA is a leading country in women’s soccer but hasn’t had many players nominated recently.
- Changes in women’s soccer show more top players now playing in Europe, which may affect American nominations.
- Recent seasons have not seen strong individual performances by American women players compared to previous years.
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