2023 Schedule
2023 Schedule
13-7-13, 8th in Dutch Eredivisie
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Ajax, Heracles, Sparta: Why so many Dutch clubs have names from Greek myth
There are plenty of Eredivisie clubs whose take their names from the legends of Ancient Greece. What is the reason behind this uniquely Dutch trend?
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Johan Bakayoko
Soccer
Bakayoko's stunner helps PSV return to the top of the Eredivisie
Johan Bakayoko scores a brilliant goal as PSV Eindhoven defeat Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 to move top of the Eredivisie.
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Soccer
Ajax hire Steijn as manager after dire season
Ajax have appointed Maurice Steijn as manager on a three-year contract, the Dutch giants announced on Wednesday.
News
Sources: Berhalter in talks with América, Sparta
Former United States coach Gregg Berhalter is in the running for the vacant managerial posts at Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam and Liga MX giants Club América, sources told ESPN.
Kylian Mbappé
Soccer
This one weird trick can help your team score direct from kick-off
It's the craze sweeping the soccer world! Real Madrid love it, Mbappe scored PSG's fastest-ever goal with it, and it can lead to a goal in seconds.
Soccer
A twist of fate shot Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye to Nigeria's number 1
Nigeria 'keeper Maduka Okoye has come a long way in two years, from Germany's Regionalliga to Rotterdam to Watford, cementing his Super Eagles spot.
Lars Veldwijk
Soccer
Bafana's Veldwijk at a career crossroads as Sparta face PSV
South Africa striker Lars Veldwijk finds himself at a career crossroads as Sparta Rotterdam prepare for a Eredivisie clash against PSV Eindhoven.
Australian A-League Men
Goodwin returns to Adelaide United
Craig Goodwin has sealed his return to A-League club Adelaide United.
Heerenveen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Vitesse Arnhem
Sparta Rotterdam
Soccer
WATCH: Incredible quadruple save in Eredivisie
Sparta keeper Roy Kortsmit pulled off a stunning quadruple save in the second half to keep Den Haag at bay in Sparta Rotterdam's 1-0 win on Sunday.
Sparta Rotterdam 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
NAC Breda 2-2 Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Soccer
Goodwin saves Sparta from relegation
Craig Goodwin's heroics off the bench have saved Sparta Rotterdam from a Dutch relegation dogfight.
2023-24 Eredivisie Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSV Eindhoven | 33 | 28 | 4 | 1 | +88 | 88 |
| Feyenoord Rotterdam | 33 | 25 | 6 | 2 | +62 | 81 |
| FC Twente | 33 | 20 | 6 | 7 | +32 | 66 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | +31 | 64 |
| Ajax Amsterdam | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | +13 | 55 |
| NEC Nijmegen | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | +14 | 50 |
| FC Utrecht | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | +2 | 49 |
| Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | +2 | 46 |
| Go Ahead Eagles | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 43 |
| Heerenveen | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | -16 | 37 |
| Fortuna Sittard | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | -19 | 37 |
| PEC Zwolle | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | -21 | 36 |
| Almere City | 33 | 7 | 13 | 13 | -23 | 34 |
| Heracles Almelo | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | -33 | 32 |
| RKC Waalwijk | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | -16 | 29 |
| Excelsior | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -19 | 29 |
| FC Volendam | 33 | 4 | 7 | 22 | -53 | 19 |
| Vitesse | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | -44 | 5 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference2Tied-7th
Goals Scored499th
Assists368th
Goals Conceded477th