Eric McCoy

Eric McCoy

Joined: Feb 4, 2016

Eric McCoy is a soccer writer living in Austin, Texas.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the equalising goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Diego Costa and Michy Batshuayi are the striking pair Chelsea needs

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Proactive or reactive: the tactics of Antonio Conte

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on February 27, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Us versus them: Diego Costa and Chelsea are a perfect match

Fernando Torres of Atltico de Madrid, celebrating his goal during the F.C. Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid quarters of final UEFA Champions League match in Barcelona, 5 of April, 2016. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Despair and joy: The return of Fernando Torres

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One of us: Eden Hazard finally meets Chelsea FC fan’s expectations

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission of image 487064815 with alternate crop.) A dejected Steven Gerrard of Liverpool looks on as the Chelsea fans celebrate after Willian of Chelsea scored their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on April 27, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Chelsea FC: reliving ‘The Slip’, two years later

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nemanja Matic of Chelsea leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at Boleyn Ground on October 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The fall and future of Chelsea FC’s Nemanja Matic

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Sesc Fabregas of Chelsea reacts after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on March 19, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Learning to love Chelsea FC’s Cesc Fabregas after Arsenal and Barcelona ties

Chelsea fans wave flags ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London, England on April 18, 2012. (LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages)

Fellow Chelsea FC supporters make the fan experience special

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: A dejected looking Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge on March 9, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC’s Season Goes Down The Wrong Path, But They Can Rectify It Next Season

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Chelsea players celebrate their second goal by Branislav Ivanovic (obscured) during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on February 27, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Fresh Optimism Welcomed By Chelsea FC Fans Who Rightly Care Too Much

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Guus Hiddink, interim manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Milton Keynes Dons and Chelsea at Stadium mk on January 31, 2016 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Guus Hiddink: Calm Amidst Chaos

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 16: A general view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC Produce Joy, Frustration In Paris…At Least My Beer Was Cheap

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Kurt Zouma of Chelsea and Robbie Brady of Norwich City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Kurt Zouma’s Injury And Why Young Players Matter To Fans

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A Chelsea fan holds up a banner in support of John Terry of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 3, 2016 in Watford, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Disconnect Between Chelsea FC Fans and Board Uncomfortably High