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Articles by Michael Welch

About Michael Welch
That Halfie Korean-American who loves football (I mean, soccer).

Tavern Interview: Caitlyn Schrepfer

November 26, 2018 Michael Welch 1

This past summer, the world’s best footballers took to the biggest stage to show off their skills at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Not […]

Korea vs Uzbekistan Preview

November 19, 2018 Michael Welch 4

After a somewhat bland 1-1 draw with Australia on Saturday, the Taeguk Warriors will play once again in Brisbane against Uzbekistan. Hopefully the performance and […]

Breaking News: Asan Mugunghwa to Disband

November 19, 2018 Michael Welch 0

What seemed likely to happen a few weeks ago has finally been confirmed by the K League: Asan Mugunghwa FC, the 2018 K League 2 […]

Australia vs South Korea: Player Ratings

November 17, 2018 Michael Welch 24

Early this morning (or in the afternoon if you live on the other side of the world), the Socceroos and Taeguk Warriors played to a […]

Korea vs Australia Friendly Preview

November 17, 2018 Michael Welch 2

It’s Matchday for the Taeguk Warriors. Our Taeguk Warriors have traveled Down Under to Brisbane, Australia for their final tune-up matches before January’s Asian Cup […]

KNT Stock Watch: Challenge Edition

November 4, 2018 Michael Welch 9

The challenge for me is simple: can I get inside head coach Paulo Bento’s head and predict his selections for the November friendlies in Australia? […]

Fake Community Service: Jang Hyunsoo’s Last KNT Mistake

November 2, 2018 Michael Welch 7

Jang Hyunsoo has made his last mistake for the Korean national team. On Thursday, the KFA’s Sports Fair Play Committee (Disciplinary Committee) announced that Jang […]

Korean Football Reform: The Asan Crisis

October 25, 2018 Michael Welch 2

When I wrote my original article on how to the reform the military conscription system as it applies to professional footballers, I mentioned that there were […]

KNT Stock Watch: October Friendlies Wrap-up

October 24, 2018 Michael Welch 8

KNT Stock Watch is back! It’s time to look back at the highs of the Uruguay win and the lows of the Panama draw to […]

KNT Stock Watch: Bento’s Second Squad

October 8, 2018 Michael Welch 13

This new Tavern series started from a comment on our recent Patreon post from our Patron Kory Cerjak. If you have an idea for Tavern […]

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