Copa del Rey final likely to be staged at the Santiago Bernabeu

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 →

Everton endured further Barclays Premier League misery as goals from Victor Moses and Mame Biram Diouf condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Stoke. Moses headed home superbly in the 32nd minute before Diouf slotted in on the rebound six … Continue reading →

Barely 48 hours before Chicago takes on the LA Galaxy in Carson, MLS and the Major League Soccer Players Association have agreed to a five-year long Collective Bargaining Agreement. Just two days ago, it looked like this deal would never … Continue reading →

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini felt he needed to "refresh the team" and leave out captain Vincent Kompany for his side's much-needed win against Leicester. Kompany was dropped to the bench along with Pablo Zabaleta and Edin Dzeko, while Samir … Continue reading →

Tottenham got their top-four tilt back on track by overcoming Swansea 3-2 on a night when Bafetimbi Gomis' collapse had those inside White Hart Lane fearing the worst. As play was about to restart following Nacer Chadli's wonderful, early opener, … Continue reading →

Despite having a mixed record with designated player signings from abroad, Sporting KC is reportedly ready to splash significant cash on Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart. While the signing would bring in a player that has played at the … Continue reading →

Jose Mourinho lauded the battling qualities of his Chelsea side after the Premier League leaders claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win at West Ham. Eden Hazard's first-half header proved the difference as Chelsea followed their Capital One Cup win with a … Continue reading →

Stand-in captain Jordan Henderson led from the front with his second goal in successive matches as Liverpool maintained their pursuit of a top-four place. With third-placed Arsenal and Manchester United also winning, Brendan Rodgers' side could not afford anything less … Continue reading →

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud have the "mental strength" to spearhead Arsenal's charge for Champions League qualification, according to Arsene Wenger. Chile striker Sanchez claimed his first goal in eight games while Giroud further erased memories of his Monaco nightmare … Continue reading →

Ashley Young fired Manchester United to a last-minute victory at Newcastle to maintain their charge for a top-four finish. The game looked to be heading for a draw when Magpies keeper Tim Krul could only stab a hurried clearance straight … Continue reading →

West Ham were beaten 1-0 by title-chasing Chelsea on Wednesday after Eden Hazard’s first half goal settled matters at Upton Park. Here are our player ratings from the game (from a rating of 0 to 10): West Ham United Adrian – … Continue reading →

Real Madrid are once again deciding whether or not they will give Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard his Champions League debut. After naming Odegaard to his Champions League squad for the knockout stages, manager Carlo Ancelotti omitted the midfielder from his 20-man squad which … Continue reading →

Today’s Soccer Morning is special episode on the topic of the MLS CBA talks featuring an interview with ESPN writer Jeff Carlisle. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and … Continue reading →

Atletico Madrid have rejected reports linking the La Liga side with the summer signing of Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, according to club sources. Earlier today, the French daily L’Equipe reported Atletico manager Diego Simeone had requested the club sign the Uruguayan … Continue reading →

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Ham vs Chelsea, 2:45pm, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra; Arlo White & Jim Beglin Manchester City vs Burnley, 2:45pm, NBC Sports Live Extra; Gary Weaver & Andy Hinchcliffe Newcastle … Continue reading →

It may not feel like it, but the players have already “won” in the ongoing labor negotiations, which remain stalled (as of Wednesday mid-day at least; things are moving fast) and now threaten to delay the start of Major League … Continue reading →

Manchester United have not made a decision on the future of Radamel Falcao – despite reports to the contrary - and a ruling on the Colombia international’s fate will be determined by manager Louis van Gaal at the end of the season. United hold a £43 … Continue reading →