

Winter Window: Bundesliga Transfer Analysis
RB Leipzig's addition of American Tyler Adams should be one to watch and could be one of the few transfers within the league that offers


Bundesliga Match Day 20: Preview and Forecast
The Bavarians have been scorching hot for the better part of two-and-a-half months, while Leverkusen is just starting to get its bearings un


Hertha Berlin proving it belongs among league's elite
When Hertha Berlin shockingly dismantled Bayern Munich 2-0 back on Match Day 6, it was truly one of most surprising results of the season to


SC Freiburg needs to figure it out soon as a daunting schedule awaits
Freiburg has already started the Ruckrunde with consecutive losses to formidable teams in Eintract Frankfurt and Hoffenheim, but Streich'


Quick site update: Bear with me
Thanks for reading The Barrel Blog, I hope you are enjoying the pieces I've posted of late. Typically, we are striving to publish at lea


Bundesliga Match Day 19: Weekend Wrap-Up
Bolstered by goals from Kai Havertz (45' - PK), Kevin Volland (62'), and Julian Brandt (88'), Leverkusen played much more freely


Sebastian Rudy may hold the key to a Schalke rebound
When Sebastian Rudy transferred to Schalke from Bayern Munich last summer, it was seen as a fresh start for the defensive midfielder. Mired


Bundesliga Match Day 19: Preview and Forecast
If there is any team that could be considered the surprise team of the Bundesliga this season, you might have to say it is Mainz 05. That ma


Fortuna Dusseldorf is making its move
Fortuna has experienced a major rebound after winning only one of their first 10 Bundesliga matches. Dusseldorf has won four straight Bundes


Eintracht Frankfurt looks poised for a second half surge
Eintracht Frankfurt is not the type of team that benefits from laying back or playing too controlled. It has evolved into a team that demand