Erik Eckert

Erik Eckert

Joined: Aug 9, 2016

Student-Musician-Writer-Broadcaster, SUNY Cortland Class of 2020, volunteer contributor for Everything Barca and FanSided. Based in New York and a fan of Barcelona, the Premier League, and all things New York sports related.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Gerard Pique of Barcelona vies for a header with Rafael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou stadium on December 03, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Vladimir Rys Photography/Getty Images)

The Clásico is over. Time to breathe. And talk. And ponder.

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: FC Barcelona line up for a team photo prior to the start the La Liga match between Real Sociedad de Futbol and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on November 27, 2016 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

What if Barça played a…Part 2

Neymar Jr., Leo Messi, Gerard Pique and Luis Suarez during the training before the match against Deportivo La Coruna, on 14 october 2016. Photo: Urbanandsport/Nurphoto -- (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Can you imagine if Barcelona had signed Pogba?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Return of Pep Guardiola overshadowing another homecoming

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Luis Enrique, smiling during the FC Barcelona training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper, before the Spanish League match between Sporting and F.C.Barcelona, on September 23, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Cros Garcia/Corbis via Getty Images)

If FC Barcelona players were Game of Thrones characters

VIGO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 02: Enrique Martínez head coach of FC Barcelona reacts at the end of the La Liga match between Real Club Celta de Vigo and Futbol Club Barcelona (4-3) at the Balaidos stadium on October 02, 2016 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Celta Vigo loss shows the ugly of Barcelona fans

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: FC Barcelona players pose for a team picture prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at Camp Nou on September 13, 2016 in Barcelona, . (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

September Month in review for Barcelona

LEGANES, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Luis Enrique Martinez of FC Barcelona holds the ball during the La Liga match between Deportivo Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on September 17, 2016 in Leganes, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

How will Luis Enrique rotate his center backs this season?

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Aleix Vidal of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou stadium on September 10, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Lucho’s Experiment In Defense Shows How Far Vidal Has Fallen

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Luis Suarez (R) of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's seventh goal with his teammate Lionel Messi goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at Camp Nou on September 13, 2016 in Barcelona. Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Getty Images). (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Barça’s 7-0 Thrashing the Perfect Way to Bounce Back

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Luis Suarez, Leo Messi and Neymar Jr of Barcelona celebrate scoring during the the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Sporting Gijon at Camp Nou on April 23, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Albert Llop/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Current MSN Problems No Longer an Enormous Concern

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: A club crest is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on April 5, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Incessant Contract Renewals Show Barça Take Care Of Their Players

SEVILLA, SPAIN - 2016/08/14: Luis Suarez during the final match of Super cup of Spain between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona in Sanchez Pizjuan stadium Sevilla, Spain.Final score 2-0. (Photo by José Bretón/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Don’t Rush to Crown this Barça’s Best Transfer Window Ever

BILBAO, SPAIN - AUGUST 28: Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Markel Susaeta of Athletic Club during the La Liga match between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on August 28, 2016 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Sergi Roberto: The Savior of La Masia

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 29: Jeremy Mathieu looks on during the international friendly match between France and Russia at Stade de France on March 29, 2016 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

The Honest Truth About Jérémy Mathieu

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 17: Lionel Messi (2nd L) of FC Barcelona celebrates the title with his teammates Arda Turan (L), Jordi Alba (3rd L), Sergio Busquets (2nd R) and Claudio Bravo (R) after the Spanish Super Cup Final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on August 17, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

How Barcelona’s Midfield Will Rotate This Season