The Aura. The Samba. Brazil, Raphinha, and the Return of Football’s Greatest Dream

Nobody fought over who got to be Belgium in the school yard. Nobody desperately wanted to be Paraguay. Everybody wanted Brazil. I’m once again gripped by World Cup fever. O Jogo Bonito.

Leeds United, Matías Soulé, and the Danger of Dreaming

Matías Soulé is almost certainly in the “dream on” category for Leeds United, but that’s exactly the point. A left-footed creator from the right, he might be the kind of stretch target that changes the ceiling of the squad.