Much-maligned Mesut Özil is anything but a failure at Arsenal

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 →

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has apologized to Manchester United defender Jonny Evans as the Football Association carries out an investigation into an alleged spitting incident. Television replays suggested the pair had spat towards each other during Wednesday night's Barclays Premier … Continue reading →

Winston Reid has signed a new long-term contract with West Ham, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. The New Zealand international, who had been liked with a move away from Upton Park in recent months, has put pen to … Continue reading →

German international Toni Kroos has settled in quickly at Real Madrid after completing his summer move from Bayern Munich. In an interview with UEFA.com, the versatile midfielder discussed his new life in Spain, working alongside manager Carlo Ancelotti and his … Continue reading →

Today’s Soccer Morning will discuss 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 … Continue reading →

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce. The 47-year-old Uruguayan has until 6pm on March 9 to respond to the charge after being … Continue reading →

The Football Association is to launch an investigation into the alleged spitting incident between Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse. Press Association Sport understands disciplinary chiefs are awaiting match referee Anthony Taylor's report while at the … Continue reading →

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has revealed Barcelona tried to sign him last summer but the German international decided to remain with the Bundesliga champions. Boateng becomes the second defender in less than a week to confirm he turned down an … Continue reading →

  The date of the Copa del Rey final to be played between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona has already been confirmed – May 30th. But the location of the event has yet to be determined. Unlike most European countries, Spain … Continue reading →

The new MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) appears to be a big victory for MLS players and for the league’s management. With four new expansion clubs having paid large fees to join the league and a new TV deal along … Continue reading →