Archive - the Orangerie

Postgame Reaction: @ Greece 🇬🇷

A tale of two halves. Yikes.

Oct 2 • Noah Diego

September 2026

Postgame Reaction: @ Serbia

You can find stats with a quick Google search. But if we had sat down right after the game, here’s what would be on my mind.

Sep 27 • Noah Diego

A (Belated) Reaction To The Germany Game

I end up quoting a film critic in this one. Full highlights from the game at the bottom.

Sep 26 • Noah Diego

If I were Xavi, vs. Germany

Here’s how I’d line up today.

Sep 24 • Noah Diego

Week 7: What Happened?

Some teams really need this weeks-long break.

Sep 23 • Noah Diego

Week 7: What’s Happening?

Sunday’s packed.

Sep 19 • Noah Diego

If I were Xavi... Here’s who I’d pick

There are a few reasons why I’m hopeful about Xavi, too.

Sep 18 • Noah Diego

Week 6: What Happened?

RIP my ability to predict the Eredivisie.

Sep 16 • Noah Diego

Week 6: What’s Happening?

Big tests for this year’s surprise standout teams.

Sep 13 • Noah Diego

Week 5: What Happened?

You’ll want to read this one. And no more Instagram posts not embedding properly!

Sep 10 • Noah Diego

Week 5: What’s Happening?

This is the best lineup of matchups I’ve seen in a long time. 3 of the 4 games are going to be absolute BANGERS, I kid you not.

Sep 5 • Noah Diego

Week 4: What Happened?

This week had everything: shock results, emotional moments, and beautiful goals. See it all below.

Sep 4 • Noah Diego

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