Alyssa Clang Archives

August 25, 2023 | Formula One

What to expect from Formula One's Dutch Grand Prix

After a long summer break, Formula One racing resumes this weekend at one of the newest additions to the circuit's calendar: Circuit Zandvoort, a blustery coastal track in the Netherlands.

August 24, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League Game of the Week: Best bets for Newcastle vs. Liverpool

Liverpool will be hungry to beat Newcastle and stake its claim on a top-four place in the Premier League. Can Liverpool do it? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has the answer, and the picks.

August 24, 2023 | Inter Miami

Could Messi's last-place Inter Miami sneak into MLS playoffs?

Inter Miami has been a different team since Messi's arrival, but that's been outside MLS league play. The real test is about to begin with the summer break coming to a close.

August 23, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League best bets: Taking advantage of the 'haves' and 'have-nots'

With the World Cup wrapping up in Oceania and the Leagues Cup wrapping up in Nashville, all eyes can return to the Premier League as it enters its third matchday of the season. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with her picks.

August 23, 2023 | Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup victory racks up impressive viewing figures

While professional soccer's popularity has grown significantly in the United States, most of that growth has been fueled by teams in England, Italy, Spain and Mexico, not from homegrown organizations such as Major League Soccer.

August 23, 2023

Portland Timbers shake up coaching staff to save 2023 season

After last weekend's embarrassing 5-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo, the Timbers have made a big decision: to fire charismatic head coach Giovanni Savarese in a last-minute bid to save their season.

August 22, 2023 | United States Womens Soccer

Four candidates to take over as USWNT manager

The national team faces a rebuild, making the manager role more important than ever. Who is in the running for the position, and what could those people bring to the American women's soccer program?

August 22, 2023 | AC Milan

'Captain America' Christian Pulisic stuns in Serie A debut

After a few rough years in the Premier League, Christian Pulisic had a goal and an assist in his Serie A debut, leading AC Milan to a 2-0 victory.

August 21, 2023 | Soccer

Columbus crushes first-placed Cincinnati in MLS's Ohio derby

MLS is finally back from its annual summer break — and for the Columbus Crew, it's back with a vengeance.

August 20, 2023 | Soccer

Spain narrowly defeats England to win first-ever Women's World Cup

Spain has won its first Women's World Cup title after a tense, tight match against European champions England. Defender Olga Carmona scored a perfectly-placed solo goal in the 29th minute to seal the game for the Spaniards.

August 18, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League Game of the Week: Best bets for Spurs vs. Man United

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United bring plenty of chaos to this week's EPL Game of the Week, and chaos brings betting opportunities. But where are those bets hiding? YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang has a pretty good idea.

August 17, 2023 | Soccer

Women's World Cup: Best bets for the tight England-Spain final

It's been a long, hard journey full of early morning kickoffs, but we’ve made it to the end. The Women’s World Cup final will take place on Sunday, August 20 at 6 a.m. ET. And YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with best bets for England-Spain.

August 17, 2023 | Soccer

Messi vs. Mukhtar: The battle that will decide the Leagues Cup

In many ways, Messi and Mukhtar are similar players; both are quick-footed attacking midfielders who can play as forwards if necessary, both are dead-ball specialists capable of blasting a free kick into the top corner.

August 16, 2023 | Soccer

EPL best bets: Use your head, and bet that Liverpool's Darwin Nunez uses his

YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang is here with best bets for this EPL weekend, including a potential huge payout on Liverpool-Bournemouth.

August 16, 2023 | Chelsea FC

Can Chelsea return to top of the Premier League with spending strategy?

Chelsea FC has made headlines all year for its eye-watering spending habits. The club has spent nearly a billion dollars on new players in the past 18 months, nearly as much as the rest of the Premier League combined.

August 14, 2023 | Soccer

Why Philadelphia could be Messi's toughest MLS challenge yet

With a 4-0 win Friday over Charlotte FC, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami qualified for the Leagues Cup, but the superstar's next opponent could be his biggest Major League Soccer challenge yet. On Tuesday in Philadelphia, Inter Miami will play the Union, one of MLS' best and most mercurial teams.

August 11, 2023 | Soccer

Messi scores late to fire Inter Miami into the Leagues Cup semifinals

Lionel Messi has helped turn around Inter Miami in an incredibly short span of time.

August 11, 2023 | Soccer

Haaland on target as Manchester City wins Premier League season opener

Manchester City showed no complacency in winning its Premier League opener.

August 10, 2023 | Soccer

Premier League game of the weekend: Best bets for Chelsea vs. Liverpool

There are many reasons why YB's soccer expert Alyssa Clang picked Chelsea vs. Liverpool as the Premier League game of the weekend, but none bigger or better than this: No one has any idea what’s going to happen with these guys.

August 10, 2023 | Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe benched until 2024? The story behind his wild PSG contract

Paris Saint Germain made headlines this morning by threatening to bench Kylian Mbappé.