It was a relatively mundane week for Americans in the world of soccer in comparison to the whirlwind that has occurred lately. There were still a few bright spots among the overall quiet landscape that was.
Goal of the Week: Matthew Hoppe is on fire, your defense is terrified
In just about seven days, Schalke’s Matthew Hoppe has gone from obscure name thrown around in only the most diehard soccer fan chats to the name on every USMNT fan’s lips and/or finger tips. The 19-year-old striker followed up his stunning hat trick last week with another goal for the relegation-threatened Bundesliga side.