Assists

38-Year-Old Dani “Dimes” Alves Is Still Serving Up The Most Delicious Assists For Barcelona

Barcelona shared the points with Granada on Saturday with a 1-1 draw that saw a peach of an assist from Dani Alves. This truly felt like a blast from the past to see the 38-year-old doing what he does best in a Barcelona kit.

We at The18 recently looked at some of Alves’ best assists to Lionel Messi. Luuk de Jong was on the end of Alves’ ball against Granada, but we’re sure Messi would have been proud.

If This Exquisite Assist From Joe Scally Doesn’t Earn Him USMNT Roster Spot, Then Nothing Will

American defender Joe Scally recorded his first Bundesliga goal and assist in the month of October. Scally picked up an assist on Halloween with a spooky good cross to give Borussia Monchengladbach the lead against VfL Bochum. 

Joe Scally Assist 

Carli Lloyd Dices 2 Defenders To Set Up Goal, But Draw Means She May Miss Playoffs

Carli Lloyd might only have one match left in her career, but she’s still showing she can dice up an NWSL defense. If her own team’s defense can shore up, she’ll earn another match before she retires.

Mehdi Taremi’s Assist From His Ass Puts AC Milan Bottom

AC Milan sits bottom of the Group B table after Porto’s Mehdi Taremi set up the game’s only goal from his bottom. The Porto goal vs Milan was awkward and fluky but no less than the home side deserved at the Estádio do Dragão. 

Alphonso Davies, 20, Became Canada’s All-Time Assists Leader With Lovely Dime At Azteca

Alphonso Davies is still a few weeks shy of his 21st birthday, but the he’s already a full-grown footballer on the pitch. A star in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, he’s quickly become the most important player on Canada’s men’s national team. On Thursday, during his first trip to the famed Azteca Stadium, he set a Canadian record, becoming the team’s all-time assists leader in just his 26th cap.

Antes De Volver Al Tri, Raúl Jiménez Regaló Dos Exquisitas Asistencias A Su Nuevo Socio, Hee-Chan Hwang

Antes de armar las maletas y agarrar avión rumbo a México, para su esperado retorno al Tri, Raúl Jiménez regaló una buena dosis de magia en la victoria por 2-1 del Wolverhampton sobre el Newcastle, en el Estadio Molineaux.

Si bien el Lobo no marcó en esta jornada, disputó los noventa minutos y aportó con dos maravillosas asistencias para su nuevo socio de ataque, el coreano Hee-Chan Hwang

Winners and Losers From The First Week Of Premier League Play

With the Premier League kicking off this past weekend, soccer is almost back in full form around the world. As some top clubs had unreal losses, others shocked us with a win. There were numerous winners and losers from the first week of action back in the Premier League. 

This Bicycle Kick Assist From Norwich City’s Todd Cantwell Is Art

With one swift kick and a mighty finish, Norwich City has us ready for the Premier League to kick off already. Even though fans have had plenty of international soccer to enjoy recently, the August 13 start date of the EPL could not come any sooner. 

This incredible Todd Cantwell assist was set up after the midfielder received a pass shortly after making his way into the 18 (eyy). With a defender pressing him from behind, in two quick taps and a moment of sheer brilliance, he launched the ball over his body with a bicycle kick and across the goal for a near-perfect one-timer. 

Canada & Qatar Tried, But The Gold Cup Final Was Destined For A MEX-USA Rematch

USA vs. Qatar

Gyasi Zardes' goal in the 86th minute sent the U.S. men's national team to the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 semifinal victory against Qatar in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.

Zardes entered the match in the 63rd minute and the Columbus Crew forward scored his 14th international goal off a counter after pressure created a turnover.

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