Alex Cooper
Football Reporter
Alex Cooper reports on football from the grassroots to the elite, covering breaking transfer news, injury updates and match results across the top European leagues and international tournaments.
Articles by Alex Cooper
Columbus NWSL expansion masks a messier reality
A deep dive into the $205m Columbus NWSL expansion, the financial tension …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool scouting strategy shifts toward World Cup prospects
Liverpool's recruitment team is using the 2026 World Cup to finalize targets …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Victor Osimhen to Manchester United: The transfer puzzle heating up
Manchester United are eyeing Victor Osimhen as their primary offensive upgrade. We …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the Scotland Set-up Under Steve Clarke
A deep dive into the top 10 moments that defined Steve Clarke's …
4 months, 2 weeks agoPlaying soccer in 40 degree heat is a genuine health crisis
Forty-degree heat isn't 'tough conditions'—it's a recipe for a sluggish, dangerous World …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal chasing Morgan Rogers for 100 million is absolute madness
Arsenal's reported interest in Morgan Rogers for £100m is a massive gamble …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal face PSG threat in fight for Morgan Gibbs-White
Arsenal's chase for Morgan Gibbs-White hits a snag as PSG enters the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s narrow win over New Zealand shouldn't fool anyone
England's warm-up victory against New Zealand was far from convincing, highlighting major …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s clinical warm-up surge sets a dangerous World Cup precedent
Scotland’s 4-0 first-half masterclass against Bolivia provides a statistical roadmap for how …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland are peaking at the right time before the World Cup
Scotland enters the 2026 World Cup with new attacking confidence after a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Iraq is the World Cup's ultimate high-stakes wildcard
Iraq enters the 2026 World Cup with zero expectations and maximum chaos …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United summer overhaul: Transfer news and boardroom chaos
Manchester United are closing in on Ederson Silva and Sandro Tonali while …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Maguire’s England exclusion is breaking the internet
Harry Maguire is off the England squad, and the internet is currently …
4 months, 2 weeks agoAC Milan is stuck in neutral while the rest of Italy drives away
AC Milan is stuck on average, and it's time to stop the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wales has zero margin for error after the Montenegro disaster
Wales tripped over their own feet in Montenegro, and now the route …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wales fall to Romania as efficiency gaps widen
Wales fell 2-1 to Romania, struggling to manage defensive transitions despite maintaining …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s World Cup prep is looking like a high-speed car crash
England's World Cup preparation is spiraling into a mess, and the fans …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s World Cup prep is looking like a high-speed car crash
With the World Cup kicking off in five days, England's preparation has …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Mexico's World Cup security plan is a massive gamble in the Zocalo
With the World Cup kickoff just days away, Mexico is gambling on …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham leadership vacuum threatens summer transfer strategy
David Sullivan’s sudden resignation leaves West Ham’s transfer department in an unexpected …
4 months, 2 weeks ago