Charles Erb
@charleserb.bsky.social
Journalism major at Temple University. Writes about the beautiful game. Once met Jason Sudeikis.
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Charles Erb
@charleserb.bsky.social
· Sep 10
So, a little update.
That guy in my profile pic is me. And the @ has changed, this was The_Soccer_Goal.
Content will still be the same, and I'm still writing for my site, I'm just making this account more general as I've got a lot of exciting projects underway.
That guy in my profile pic is me. And the @ has changed, this was The_Soccer_Goal.
Content will still be the same, and I'm still writing for my site, I'm just making this account more general as I've got a lot of exciting projects underway.
Belgium might be on the verge of qualifying for #WorldCup2026, but they have been very underwhelming.
Tied Kazakhstan 1-1, came away with one point in both games against North Macedonia, two close and somewhat lucky wins over Wales...
Need to do much, much better this summer.
Tied Kazakhstan 1-1, came away with one point in both games against North Macedonia, two close and somewhat lucky wins over Wales...
Need to do much, much better this summer.
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Belgium might be on the verge of qualifying for #WorldCup2026, but they have been very underwhelming.
Tied Kazakhstan 1-1, came away with one point in both games against North Macedonia, two close and somewhat lucky wins over Wales...
Need to do much, much better this summer.
Tied Kazakhstan 1-1, came away with one point in both games against North Macedonia, two close and somewhat lucky wins over Wales...
Need to do much, much better this summer.
Kenan Yıldız could've formed a perfect attack with Jamal Musiala & Florian Wirtz.
But despite impressing with Bayern & Juventus at youth level, Germany never called him up at any level. He now plays for Türkiye.
This has become a recurring issue for Germany — story in comments.
But despite impressing with Bayern & Juventus at youth level, Germany never called him up at any level. He now plays for Türkiye.
This has become a recurring issue for Germany — story in comments.
November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Kenan Yıldız could've formed a perfect attack with Jamal Musiala & Florian Wirtz.
But despite impressing with Bayern & Juventus at youth level, Germany never called him up at any level. He now plays for Türkiye.
This has become a recurring issue for Germany — story in comments.
But despite impressing with Bayern & Juventus at youth level, Germany never called him up at any level. He now plays for Türkiye.
This has become a recurring issue for Germany — story in comments.
Credit where credit is due, Leroy Sané played a big role today.
Assisted Nick Woltemade for the opener and helped set up the second in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.
Recorded his first G/A for Germany since November 2024 against Bosnia.
#DFBTeam #DieMannschaft #WCQ #WorldCup
Assisted Nick Woltemade for the opener and helped set up the second in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.
Recorded his first G/A for Germany since November 2024 against Bosnia.
#DFBTeam #DieMannschaft #WCQ #WorldCup
November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Credit where credit is due, Leroy Sané played a big role today.
Assisted Nick Woltemade for the opener and helped set up the second in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.
Recorded his first G/A for Germany since November 2024 against Bosnia.
#DFBTeam #DieMannschaft #WCQ #WorldCup
Assisted Nick Woltemade for the opener and helped set up the second in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.
Recorded his first G/A for Germany since November 2024 against Bosnia.
#DFBTeam #DieMannschaft #WCQ #WorldCup
Jakub Kamiński is quietly having a great season for 1. FC Köln.
The versatile winger has four goals and an assist for #effzeh, who sit seventh in the Bundesliga.
He's also stepped up for Poland — one to watch against the Netherlands as Biało-Czerwoni fight for a World Cup spot.
The versatile winger has four goals and an assist for #effzeh, who sit seventh in the Bundesliga.
He's also stepped up for Poland — one to watch against the Netherlands as Biało-Czerwoni fight for a World Cup spot.
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Jakub Kamiński is quietly having a great season for 1. FC Köln.
The versatile winger has four goals and an assist for #effzeh, who sit seventh in the Bundesliga.
He's also stepped up for Poland — one to watch against the Netherlands as Biało-Czerwoni fight for a World Cup spot.
The versatile winger has four goals and an assist for #effzeh, who sit seventh in the Bundesliga.
He's also stepped up for Poland — one to watch against the Netherlands as Biało-Czerwoni fight for a World Cup spot.
Germany has felt the impact of losing some potential stars to other nations in recent years.
It's become a massive problem for one of the biggest national teams in the world.
#DFB #DieMannschaft #DFBTeam #WCQ
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/12/i...
It's become a massive problem for one of the biggest national teams in the world.
#DFB #DieMannschaft #DFBTeam #WCQ
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/12/i...
It’s Time for Germany to Wake Up and Try to Keep Some Dual-Nats | The Soccer Goal
Germany has felt the impact of losing some potential stars to other nations in recent years. That needs to change.
thesoccergoal.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Germany has felt the impact of losing some potential stars to other nations in recent years.
It's become a massive problem for one of the biggest national teams in the world.
#DFB #DieMannschaft #DFBTeam #WCQ
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/12/i...
It's become a massive problem for one of the biggest national teams in the world.
#DFB #DieMannschaft #DFBTeam #WCQ
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/12/i...
MSN was maybe the best front three of all time with Barcelona.
But now, three players all approaching the tail end of their careers, who all play centrally now and won't necessarily be healthy for an entire season.
#IMCF should steer clear of Neymar. Leave the past in the past.
But now, three players all approaching the tail end of their careers, who all play centrally now and won't necessarily be healthy for an entire season.
#IMCF should steer clear of Neymar. Leave the past in the past.
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
MSN was maybe the best front three of all time with Barcelona.
But now, three players all approaching the tail end of their careers, who all play centrally now and won't necessarily be healthy for an entire season.
#IMCF should steer clear of Neymar. Leave the past in the past.
But now, three players all approaching the tail end of their careers, who all play centrally now and won't necessarily be healthy for an entire season.
#IMCF should steer clear of Neymar. Leave the past in the past.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
MŠK Žilina and GK L'ubomír Belko always aim to be among the best in Slovakia. Right now, they are first in the Niké liga.
Belko spoke to The Soccer Goal about Žilina, the national team, his contract renewal, and more.
Link in comments.
#nikeliga #nasaliga #mskzilina #sosoni
Belko spoke to The Soccer Goal about Žilina, the national team, his contract renewal, and more.
Link in comments.
#nikeliga #nasaliga #mskzilina #sosoni
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
MŠK Žilina and GK L'ubomír Belko always aim to be among the best in Slovakia. Right now, they are first in the Niké liga.
Belko spoke to The Soccer Goal about Žilina, the national team, his contract renewal, and more.
Link in comments.
#nikeliga #nasaliga #mskzilina #sosoni
Belko spoke to The Soccer Goal about Žilina, the national team, his contract renewal, and more.
Link in comments.
#nikeliga #nasaliga #mskzilina #sosoni
All reports indicate Raffaele Palladino will soon take over the hot seat in Bergamo.
Palladino had Fiorentina battling for a top four spot last year and nearly reached the Conference League Final.
Much more attacking than Jurić as well — helped turn Moise Kean's career around.
Palladino had Fiorentina battling for a top four spot last year and nearly reached the Conference League Final.
Much more attacking than Jurić as well — helped turn Moise Kean's career around.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
All reports indicate Raffaele Palladino will soon take over the hot seat in Bergamo.
Palladino had Fiorentina battling for a top four spot last year and nearly reached the Conference League Final.
Much more attacking than Jurić as well — helped turn Moise Kean's career around.
Palladino had Fiorentina battling for a top four spot last year and nearly reached the Conference League Final.
Much more attacking than Jurić as well — helped turn Moise Kean's career around.
Ivan Jurić has been sacked by Atalanta.
Two wins from eleven Serie A games. A GD of zero in all competitions. Big fight with Ademola Lookman after a substitution.
Always felt like a weird hire, and he's done little to prove the doubters wrong. Right choice to move on.
Two wins from eleven Serie A games. A GD of zero in all competitions. Big fight with Ademola Lookman after a substitution.
Always felt like a weird hire, and he's done little to prove the doubters wrong. Right choice to move on.
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ivan Jurić has been sacked by Atalanta.
Two wins from eleven Serie A games. A GD of zero in all competitions. Big fight with Ademola Lookman after a substitution.
Always felt like a weird hire, and he's done little to prove the doubters wrong. Right choice to move on.
Two wins from eleven Serie A games. A GD of zero in all competitions. Big fight with Ademola Lookman after a substitution.
Always felt like a weird hire, and he's done little to prove the doubters wrong. Right choice to move on.
Igor Thiago may have a case to be in Brazil's World Cup squad.
The Brentford striker has been in great form, scoring eight goals in eleven games & a brace today against Newcastle.
Never capped by Brazil, but could be a devastating option off the bench!
#BrentfordFC #BRENEW #EPL
The Brentford striker has been in great form, scoring eight goals in eleven games & a brace today against Newcastle.
Never capped by Brazil, but could be a devastating option off the bench!
#BrentfordFC #BRENEW #EPL
November 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Igor Thiago may have a case to be in Brazil's World Cup squad.
The Brentford striker has been in great form, scoring eight goals in eleven games & a brace today against Newcastle.
Never capped by Brazil, but could be a devastating option off the bench!
#BrentfordFC #BRENEW #EPL
The Brentford striker has been in great form, scoring eight goals in eleven games & a brace today against Newcastle.
Never capped by Brazil, but could be a devastating option off the bench!
#BrentfordFC #BRENEW #EPL
Pretty bizarre to see how many people openly hate on Leon Goretzka.
He's overpaid, and he shouldn't be a starter. That can't be denied.
But he's played nearly 300 games for Bayern, was a key part of the sextuple-winning team, and fills in anywhere on the pitch when asked.
He's overpaid, and he shouldn't be a starter. That can't be denied.
But he's played nearly 300 games for Bayern, was a key part of the sextuple-winning team, and fills in anywhere on the pitch when asked.
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Pretty bizarre to see how many people openly hate on Leon Goretzka.
He's overpaid, and he shouldn't be a starter. That can't be denied.
But he's played nearly 300 games for Bayern, was a key part of the sextuple-winning team, and fills in anywhere on the pitch when asked.
He's overpaid, and he shouldn't be a starter. That can't be denied.
But he's played nearly 300 games for Bayern, was a key part of the sextuple-winning team, and fills in anywhere on the pitch when asked.
Michael Olise had a very rough day against Union Berlin today.
After a blistering start to the season, he's actually been relatively quiet in recent weeks.
Still obviously a world-class player, but Bayern need a little more from him.
#FCB #Bayern #MiaSanMia
After a blistering start to the season, he's actually been relatively quiet in recent weeks.
Still obviously a world-class player, but Bayern need a little more from him.
#FCB #Bayern #MiaSanMia
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Michael Olise had a very rough day against Union Berlin today.
After a blistering start to the season, he's actually been relatively quiet in recent weeks.
Still obviously a world-class player, but Bayern need a little more from him.
#FCB #Bayern #MiaSanMia
After a blistering start to the season, he's actually been relatively quiet in recent weeks.
Still obviously a world-class player, but Bayern need a little more from him.
#FCB #Bayern #MiaSanMia
Tom Bischof needs to be on the pitch whenever possible. It doesn't even matter where.
The 20-year-old saved Bayern Munich's unbeaten streak with his gorgeous assist & consistently puts in elite performances.
Should be the undisputed starting left-back until Davies returns.
The 20-year-old saved Bayern Munich's unbeaten streak with his gorgeous assist & consistently puts in elite performances.
Should be the undisputed starting left-back until Davies returns.
November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tom Bischof needs to be on the pitch whenever possible. It doesn't even matter where.
The 20-year-old saved Bayern Munich's unbeaten streak with his gorgeous assist & consistently puts in elite performances.
Should be the undisputed starting left-back until Davies returns.
The 20-year-old saved Bayern Munich's unbeaten streak with his gorgeous assist & consistently puts in elite performances.
Should be the undisputed starting left-back until Davies returns.
Union Berlin were minutes away from a (deserved) first win against Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians were saved by a late Harry Kane goal to stay undefeated on a day where they were far from their best.
Hard-fought result in a tricky place to play, but Bayern keep finding a way.
The Bavarians were saved by a late Harry Kane goal to stay undefeated on a day where they were far from their best.
Hard-fought result in a tricky place to play, but Bayern keep finding a way.
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Union Berlin were minutes away from a (deserved) first win against Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians were saved by a late Harry Kane goal to stay undefeated on a day where they were far from their best.
Hard-fought result in a tricky place to play, but Bayern keep finding a way.
The Bavarians were saved by a late Harry Kane goal to stay undefeated on a day where they were far from their best.
Hard-fought result in a tricky place to play, but Bayern keep finding a way.
MŠK Žilina sit top of the Niké liga after 13 games and are dreaming of more, with L'ubomír Belko leading the charge.
Read about it on thesoccergoal.com, featuring exclusive quotes from the homegrown goalkeeper.
#NikeLiga #MŠKŽilina #Slovakia #Žilina
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/08/m...
Read about it on thesoccergoal.com, featuring exclusive quotes from the homegrown goalkeeper.
#NikeLiga #MŠKŽilina #Slovakia #Žilina
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/08/m...
Made in Žilina: L’ubomír Belko, the Local Star Leading a Title Chase | The Soccer Goal
The academy graduate is a big reason why Žilina sit top of the Niké liga after thirteen games and are dreaming of more. You won’t see MŠK Žilina buying their way to the top. It’s not as if anyone in S...
thesoccergoal.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
MŠK Žilina sit top of the Niké liga after 13 games and are dreaming of more, with L'ubomír Belko leading the charge.
Read about it on thesoccergoal.com, featuring exclusive quotes from the homegrown goalkeeper.
#NikeLiga #MŠKŽilina #Slovakia #Žilina
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/08/m...
Read about it on thesoccergoal.com, featuring exclusive quotes from the homegrown goalkeeper.
#NikeLiga #MŠKŽilina #Slovakia #Žilina
thesoccergoal.com/2025/11/08/m...
Raphaël Guerreiro is a great player, and Bayern Munich should keep him.
But how exactly has he been nominated by FIFA as one of the best defenders? He's not a starter, and he often plays in midfield.
Not to mention the official FIFA website shows he plays for Internazionale...
But how exactly has he been nominated by FIFA as one of the best defenders? He's not a starter, and he often plays in midfield.
Not to mention the official FIFA website shows he plays for Internazionale...
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Raphaël Guerreiro is a great player, and Bayern Munich should keep him.
But how exactly has he been nominated by FIFA as one of the best defenders? He's not a starter, and he often plays in midfield.
Not to mention the official FIFA website shows he plays for Internazionale...
But how exactly has he been nominated by FIFA as one of the best defenders? He's not a starter, and he often plays in midfield.
Not to mention the official FIFA website shows he plays for Internazionale...
Since Erik ten Hag left Ajax Amsterdam in 2022:
Alfred Schreuder
John Heitinga
Maurice Steijn
Hedwiges Maduro
John van 't Schip
Francesco Farioli
John Heitinga (Again)
Have all managed and left the club. Rough times for one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
#Ajax #Eredivisie #UCL
Alfred Schreuder
John Heitinga
Maurice Steijn
Hedwiges Maduro
John van 't Schip
Francesco Farioli
John Heitinga (Again)
Have all managed and left the club. Rough times for one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
#Ajax #Eredivisie #UCL
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Since Erik ten Hag left Ajax Amsterdam in 2022:
Alfred Schreuder
John Heitinga
Maurice Steijn
Hedwiges Maduro
John van 't Schip
Francesco Farioli
John Heitinga (Again)
Have all managed and left the club. Rough times for one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
#Ajax #Eredivisie #UCL
Alfred Schreuder
John Heitinga
Maurice Steijn
Hedwiges Maduro
John van 't Schip
Francesco Farioli
John Heitinga (Again)
Have all managed and left the club. Rough times for one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
#Ajax #Eredivisie #UCL
Finding out that Mamdani really knows ball has been the best surprise of the week. Shame he supports the Knicks.
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Finding out that Mamdani really knows ball has been the best surprise of the week. Shame he supports the Knicks.
Germany called up four goalkeepers for World Cup qualifying.
That alone shows that Nagelsmann doesn't really know what to do in goal, but sooner or later, he has to decide.
For me, Dahmen is the odd man out here.
That alone shows that Nagelsmann doesn't really know what to do in goal, but sooner or later, he has to decide.
For me, Dahmen is the odd man out here.
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Germany called up four goalkeepers for World Cup qualifying.
That alone shows that Nagelsmann doesn't really know what to do in goal, but sooner or later, he has to decide.
For me, Dahmen is the odd man out here.
That alone shows that Nagelsmann doesn't really know what to do in goal, but sooner or later, he has to decide.
For me, Dahmen is the odd man out here.
News from Sweden says that Ezekiel Alladoh will become the biggest sale from Allsvenskan to MLS.
The current record is Ahmed Qasem to Nashville for $4.2M.
So, if true, this is back-to-back offseasons where #DOOP break their transfer record on a striker.
tinyurl.com/4jzrp6ay
The current record is Ahmed Qasem to Nashville for $4.2M.
So, if true, this is back-to-back offseasons where #DOOP break their transfer record on a striker.
tinyurl.com/4jzrp6ay
AVSLÖJAR: BP säljer Alladoh - största affären från allsvenskan till MLS
Det blir bara en allsvensk säsong för Ezekiel Alladoh. Enligt uppgift till Fotbollskanalen är anfallaren klar för Philadelphia Union - i en övergång som är den största affären som gjorts från allsvens...
tinyurl.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
News from Sweden says that Ezekiel Alladoh will become the biggest sale from Allsvenskan to MLS.
The current record is Ahmed Qasem to Nashville for $4.2M.
So, if true, this is back-to-back offseasons where #DOOP break their transfer record on a striker.
tinyurl.com/4jzrp6ay
The current record is Ahmed Qasem to Nashville for $4.2M.
So, if true, this is back-to-back offseasons where #DOOP break their transfer record on a striker.
tinyurl.com/4jzrp6ay
Atalanta might have the most at stake today in #UCL.
With only three wins from 13 games, the Ivan Jurić era is hardly off to a great start — and a winless October has increased the pressure.
If they can't beat Marseille, La Dea might need to make an early managerial switch.
With only three wins from 13 games, the Ivan Jurić era is hardly off to a great start — and a winless October has increased the pressure.
If they can't beat Marseille, La Dea might need to make an early managerial switch.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Atalanta might have the most at stake today in #UCL.
With only three wins from 13 games, the Ivan Jurić era is hardly off to a great start — and a winless October has increased the pressure.
If they can't beat Marseille, La Dea might need to make an early managerial switch.
With only three wins from 13 games, the Ivan Jurić era is hardly off to a great start — and a winless October has increased the pressure.
If they can't beat Marseille, La Dea might need to make an early managerial switch.
Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, PSG — it doesn't matter.
Bayern Munich have not dropped a single point under Vincent Kompany. 16 games, 16 wins.
A statement win against defending UCL champions PSG today.
We are witnessing historical form here.
#UCL #Bayern #FCB #MiaSanMia
Bayern Munich have not dropped a single point under Vincent Kompany. 16 games, 16 wins.
A statement win against defending UCL champions PSG today.
We are witnessing historical form here.
#UCL #Bayern #FCB #MiaSanMia
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, PSG — it doesn't matter.
Bayern Munich have not dropped a single point under Vincent Kompany. 16 games, 16 wins.
A statement win against defending UCL champions PSG today.
We are witnessing historical form here.
#UCL #Bayern #FCB #MiaSanMia
Bayern Munich have not dropped a single point under Vincent Kompany. 16 games, 16 wins.
A statement win against defending UCL champions PSG today.
We are witnessing historical form here.
#UCL #Bayern #FCB #MiaSanMia