Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American coach to claim a major trophy with a club from Europe’s top five leagues. La Real triumphed 4-3 in the shoot-out following a pulsating 2-2 draw after extra-time, to […]
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Pellegrino Matarazzo leads Real Sociedad into Copa del Rey final
Hired less than three months ago, American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has turned Real Sociedad’s fortunes around, leading it into the Copa del Rey final. Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to secure a 1-0 win over Basque rival Athletic Bilbao for a 2-0 aggregate semifinal triumph. Sociedad will face Johnny Cardoso‘s Atletico Madrid in the Seville final on […]
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls
For American players as well as one coach, there will be a lot of drama for games this weekend
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Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad beats Athletic in Copa semi first leg
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s La Real is unbeaten in nine games across all competitions since he took charge.
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Tessmann and McKenzie join Weah in Coupe de France quarterfinals
Domestic cup play in France saw Toulouse (Mark McKenzie) and Lyon (Tanner Tessmann) advance to the Coupe de France quarterfinals.
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What They’re Saying: Pellegrino Matarazzo
New Jerseyan Pellegrino Matarazzo, the first American LaLiga coach, after guiding Real Sociedad to a 2-1 win over first-place Barcelona.
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Americans Abroad: New Jerseyan Pellegrino Matarazzo enjoys stellar start to coaching in Spain
In Pellegrino Matarazzo’s third game since becoming the first American LaLiga coach, his Real Sociedad team beat Osasuna to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
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Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking USMNT World Cup hopefuls in England, Spain, France and Scotland
Here are the best five games to watch this weekend from an American perspective.