Matt Lichtenstadter
The Comeback
Randwick, NSW, Australia
Contact Matt
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Matt:
Are the Boston Bruins legitimate Stanley Cup contenders?
Flash back to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Don Sweeney was the new GM of the Boston Bruins and had three consecutive picks to make. He took Jakub Zboril, Jake DeBrusk and Zach Senyshyn. Everyone laughed. Two of those players have not yet played in the NHL, and the Bruins passed up players like Brock Read more... → Read More
The Premier League's relegation battle is going to be total insanity
The relegation race is something we haven't seen before. With four months left, 11 teams are in danger of relegating and that will lead to a hectic finish. → Read More
Does the SuperDraft have a place in today's MLS?
While it's necessary for the "Big Four" sports to have a draft system for incoming rookies, it has become a less important aspect of how MLS teams sign players. With so many other avenues with which to sign players, does the SuperDraft have a place in today's MLS? → Read More
Who could replace Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool?
Now that Philippe Coutinho is finally heading to Barcelona, who will step in to complete the "Fab Four" with with Mane, Firmino and Salah? → Read More
Sam Darnold's NFL Draft decision is by no means an easy one
USC quarterback Sam Darnold looked like he could be the NFL's No. 1 pick. But a disappointing season shows he might benefit by returning to USC. → Read More
Why does the NHL always pick horrible musical acts for its outdoor games?
The NHL wants to make its outdoor hockey games an event. But their choices for musical acts are a punchline and diminish the spectacle. → Read More
Clemson's dominance of Miami should make them prohibitve Playoff favorites
One of the major questions coming into the 2017 season would be how could Clemson maintain their level from the last couple of seasons without many of those major principle players on both offense and defense? More questions came after a now inexplicable Friday night loss at 4-8 Syracuse that threatened to potentially derail their Read more... → Read More
Miami survives early hangover to outlast gutsy Virginia
The third-ranked Miami Hurricanes struggled early on against Virginia Saturday, trailing 28-14 in the third quarter, but found a way to bounce back and win. → Read More
Arsenal beats Tottenham in North London Derby by channeling what their rivals have done
Arsenal took the three points against Tottenham in the North London Derby and took a page out of Tottenham's playbook to do that. → Read More
What's next for Caleb Porter after leaving the Portland Timbers?
One of the longest tenured managers, Caleb Porter, is out of a job with the Portland Timbers. What is his next move and could that be the USMNT? → Read More
Italy fails to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. Now what?
Italy isn't heading to the World Cup for the first time in 60 years. If it was a shock that the USMNT didn't qualify, this was catastrophic. → Read More
Harry Kane says Tottenham can win the Champions League and has proved they can
After a 1-1 draw and 3-1 win against Real Madrid in less than two weeks, there is belief in London that Tottenham can win the Champions League. → Read More
Brandon Peters ignites Michigan offense, but should Jim Harbaugh have turned to him sooner?
Michigan's offense was struggling at home against Rutgers early on, but putting in redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Peters changed the narrative. → Read More
Brandon Peters ignites Michigan offense, but should Jim Harbaugh have turned to him sooner?
Michigan's offense was struggling at home against Rutgers early on, but putting in redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Peters changed the narrative. → Read More
Breaking down the favorites in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs
While the 12 teams in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs have a chance to win the MLS Cup, some have a better chance than others. We break down the favorites. → Read More
Landon Donovan may run for US Soccer President but is he even qualified for the job?
Many people have been pushed to run for US Soccer President and unseat Sunil Gulati and one of them is Landon Donovan. Is he capable of being in charge? → Read More
Are the Toronto Maple Leafs the best team in the NHL?
With a fast start, the Toronto Maple Leafs are drawing praise and somewhat joking projections as the eventual Stanley Cup champions. But are they for real? → Read More
Who will be, and who should be, U.S. Soccer's next manager?
It's only a matter of time before U.S. Soccer will be looking at hiring someone to take over for the USMNT. Exactly who will that person be? → Read More
After the impossible nightmare became reality, where does US Soccer go from here?
What is on the horizon for US Soccer and the USMNT to make sure not qualifying for the World Cup ever happens again? → Read More
Big Ten Preview: Michigan State has the pieces to end the league's national title drought
Michigan State looks like the class of the Big Ten for the 2017-18 college basketball season. New coaches at Indiana and Ohio State provide more storylines. → Read More