Ryan Giggs praises relationship with Louis van Gaal

So after all the strike threats, tough talking and marathon negotiations, Major League Soccer’s 20th season will kick off on time this weekend – and the new campaign is in many ways marks a second chance for the league. With … Continue reading →

The Premier League takes a backseat this weekend, as the eight remaining teams in the FA Cup look to book their spots at Wembley for the semi-finals. Some intriguing quarter-final matches were plucked out of the hat too. Two of … Continue reading →

Today’s special episode of Soccer Morning features a gigantic MLS preview featuring 15 or more experts from across the United States including Alexi Lalas, Kyle Martino, Phil Schoen, Brian Dunseth, Jimmy Conrad, Steve Davis and many more. The complete list … Continue reading →

Real Madrid have admitted signing Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez from Manchester United was a “mistake”, according to Spanish journalist Melchor Ruiz. Ruiz, who works for Cadena COPE, told the Spanish radio program El Partido de las 12 that sources close to Real Madrid told … Continue reading →

Atletico Madrid are prepared to make manager Diego Simeone the highest paid member of its squad, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. Simeone is the hottest managerial property in world soccer, with the Argentine being heavily-linked with Manchester City, Paris … Continue reading →

English side Tottenham Hotspur are scheduled to travel to Australia to play an exclusive one-off friendly match against Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium on May 30, just six days after their final Premier League fixture of 2014/15. Talks have … Continue reading →

The 2013/14 season was tipped to be Fiorentina’s return to prominence, and for all intents and purposes it started off that way. Guiseppe Rossi inspired La Viola to an impressive 11 wins and only four losses in their first 18 … Continue reading →

FIFA’s recent announcement that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place in November/December just undermines what everyone who lives outside of FIFA headquarters knows – that the World Cup never should have been awarded to Qatar in the … Continue reading →

Arsenal and German midfielder Mesut Özil certainly has his fair share of doubters.  Following a £42 million move from Real Madrid on the final day of the 2013 summer transfer market, many expected the German superstar to take the Premier … Continue reading →

Tottenham’s opening goal against Swansea City was beautiful, but that was quickly overshadowed by what happened after they scored. Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis appeared to faint at the edge of the center circle, leading to six nervous minutes when everyone at … Continue reading →

The 2015 season of MLS will feature a brand-new TV deal with broadcasters FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision Deportes combining forces to provide soccer fans with regularly scheduled games throughout the season. With new teams Orlando City and New York … Continue reading →

Ajax manager Frank de Boer has backed fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal to succeed at Manchester United. De Boer, who won three Eredivisie titles, the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League with Van Gaal at Ajax, as well as a … Continue reading →

Papiss Cisse has accepted a Football Association charge for allegedly spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans and will face a seven-match ban. The Newcastle striker and the Manchester United defender were charged with breaching FA rule E1[a] following an incident … Continue reading →

Florida has often been seen as a soccer backwater, mocked by critics and misunderstood by fans across the United States. However on Sunday, the eyes of the nation will be fixed on Orlando as new MLS entry Orlando City SC … Continue reading →

Today’s Soccer Morning discussed the latest news and headlines as well as the major news of the past 24 hours — that the MLS Players’ Union and owners have agreed a deal in principle for a CBA for the next 5 … Continue reading →

Chelsea medic Eva Carneiro was subjected to despicable sexist chants and taunts by Manchester United supporters during the Premier League game between the two sides in October, 2014. The footage, which was shot by a supporter in the ground at Old … Continue reading →

The same FOX Sports executive who hired Gus Johnson and tried to turn him into a soccer commentator, and who is arguably the most powerful soccer TV exec in the country given that FOX has the rights to the World Cup … Continue reading →