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Albert Larcada outlines his midseason awards for the 2012-13 English Premier League campaign, honoring seven players who have achieved success -- or failure -- so far this season.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Albert Larcada looks at the Champions League draw and analyzes the best and worst potential draws for each team.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2012

Albert Larcada analyzes the most disappointing teams in the English Premier League this season, including Newcastle and QPR.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2012

Albert Larcada analyzes the recent AP rankings of the world's best soccer players and teams. Given the rankings' controversial outcome, he creates a ranking system based on a mock European "Super League" to determine the continent's best teams.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information analyzes what's wrong with Liverpool so far this season. The Reds' biggest problem is that striker Luis Suarez isn't finishing his chances.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information analyzes the most surprising teams and players through the first seven weeks of the English Premier League season, including Everton and Geoff Cameron.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information examines the top five prospects in Frech Ligue 1, including Yann M'Vila.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2012

Limiting an opponent's yards and points is only part of a defense's true task. Albert Larcada explains why a new stat better illustrates a defense's true strength, and why the Houston Texans could flex their muscles in Week 2.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2012

Albert Larcada examines the top transfers in the EPL transfer window, including Eden Hazard and Shinji Kagawa.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2012

Albert Larcada previews the 2012-13 English Premier League season by ranking the top midfielders, including Juan Mata and Nani.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2012

Albert Larcada previews the 2012-13 English Premier League season by ranking the top forwards, including Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2012

Albert Larcada previews the 2012-13 English Premier League season by ranking the top goalkeepers, including Petr Cech and Joe Hart.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information examines how Italy can beat Germany in Thursday's Euro 2012 semifinal.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information explains why Spain can stop Cristiano Ronaldo, the best player so far in Euro 2012.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information previews the Euro 2012 tournament, offering a player and team to watch in each group, as well as simulating the two teams most likely to advance from each group.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2012

Albert Larcada of the ESPN Stats & Information writes that Liverpool's inability to convert scoring chances in the penalty area has been the main reason the team has had a disappointing EPL season.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2012