Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 35: Open Thread

Having taken over the helm at White Hart Lane following the amputation of the arguably malignant Andre Villas-Boas in December last year, the former England midfielder signed an 18 month deal to be Tottenham boss until 2015, but as it … Continue reading →

Home advantage counts for a lot. When preparing this feature, great sides traveling to tough venues is always one of the things I look for; it typically makes for an excellent contest. Games where the fans will galvanize their team, … Continue reading →

Tony Pulis’ consultation with Sir Alex Ferguson about taking the Crystal Palace manager job reveals how difficult of a proposition it appeared to be at the time. But with 36 points in 23 matches since Pulis was named Eagles boss, … Continue reading →

Konami announced PES Manager today as a free title for Android and iOS devices.  Before anyone gets too excited, this title is not meant to compete with Sega’s Football Manager Handheld.  Instead, this game is meant to take on EA … Continue reading →

Images of Barcelona’s home and away shirts for the 2014/15 season have been leaked on the Internet. Barcelona’s home shirt for next season is a combination of a retro and modern design. The retro feel is a result of the … Continue reading →

The nominees have been announced for the PFA Player of the Year award. Out of the six nominees for PFA Player of the Year, three of them are Liverpool footballers (Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez). The Anfield club … Continue reading →

Aston Villa are set for a £200million takeover by two American billionaires if the club stays up this season. Villa are currently two wins away from reaching the safety mark of 40 points in this Premier League season. The Daily … Continue reading →

Tottenham Hotspur will appoint former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri as head coach in July, according to a front cover story in Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport today. According to the newspaper, Allegri has agreed financial terms with Tottenham. The Italian has … Continue reading →

Getting your favorite player’s face tattooed on your chest is a big commitment. As much as you love Andrea Pirlo, you can be forgiven for not wanting to permanently ink his mug on your body. Plus, the ink required for … Continue reading →

As MLS and the U.S. Soccer Federation try to create a modern soccer history, complete with its heroes, stories, and even villains, they often set aside our nation’s soccer past to complete their narrative. We often forget that the United … Continue reading →

At the 1982 World Cup, the Brazilian national team were establishing a burgeoning reputation as the darlings of the tournament. With players like Zico and Socrates, their brand of enterprising, vibrant football was a joy to behold as they steamrollered … Continue reading →

The only games that separate the US from their World Cup opener with Ghana in Brazil are three international friendlies. Jurgen Klinsmann will bring 30 players into camp before the game against Azerbaijan, and there are many questions as to … Continue reading →

As Liverpool edge towards an improbable league title and Tottenham fade away, many have taken the opportunity to compare the differing fortunes of the two clubs. Both teams started the season having finished outside the top four and were looking … Continue reading →

Here’s a statement that may send shockwaves throughout the United States soccer-loving community: FOX is not good at covering soccer. Although FOX has played a major role in the growth of soccer in the States for many years, their coverage … Continue reading →

CONMEBOL announced today that The Clásico de las Américas will be renewed starting this year and will take on a more international spin this coming year.  The tournament was cancelled last year due to scheduling inconveniences, but now there will … Continue reading →

The Premier League season is coming to an end and the race for first place is still up in the air. Brendan Rodgers and Liverpool have surprised many (if not all) by defying preseason odds and rocketing to the league’s … Continue reading →

Last night, the New York Red Bulls sought out their first win of the season. They got it in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on a cold night in a thinly attended match. As my son and I drove … Continue reading →