FA Cup 6th Round, Sunday: Open Thread

Despite a nervy first half, Arsenal overcame Everton to qualify for the FA Cup semi-final that will be played at Wembley. It was a match where Arsenal were in control, but there were a few nervous moments including the incident … Continue reading →

Eddie Johnson has been given his money. Earlier this week, D.C. United announced that Johnson, acquired over the offseason in a trade with the Seattle Sounders, was given a contract extension that elevates him to Designated Player status. Johnson, who … Continue reading →

Today’s opening game of the 2014 MLS season between Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City kicks off at 3pm ET today on NBCSN. It’s one of the most highly anticipated MLS seasons in recent memory after a crop of big … Continue reading →

With the MLS season set to kickoff this afternoon, below are three of the biggest matches of the weekend. Seattle Sounders FC vs Sporting Kansas City, 3pm ET, NBCSN Graham Zusi, and the rest of the MLS Cup defending Champions, … Continue reading →

In England and Wales today, there are several matches of key importance as Arsenal-Everton battle it out in the FA Cup to determine who will play in the FA Cup semi-final, as well as the Premier League matches featuring relegation … Continue reading →

On World Soccer Radio, Danny is joined by journalist Joe Curley as the two wrap up an eventful week throughout the globe. Plus we provide our Premier League and FA Cup predictions ahead of the weekend. Get involved with the … Continue reading →

Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 29 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this weekend: Saturday, March 8: West Brom vs Manchester United, 7:45am, NBCSN; Peter Drury & Efan Ekoku Cardiff vs … Continue reading →

English football historian, author and researcher Gary James has published a new paper that examines the history of the sport in Manchester and reveals, for the first time, that there was another football club operating in the area during the … Continue reading →

The mystery of what England’s away shirt will look like for World Cup 2014 can now be revealed after a photograph has been leaked on the Internet. Not surprisingly, England will be wearing red as their away shirt during 2014. … Continue reading →

Will it be the Eastern or Western Conference of MLS that will take the honors during the 2014 season? There’s no doubt there’s plenty of talent among the teams in the Western Conference, but there are plenty of question marks … Continue reading →

A design of what appears to be the US Men’s National Team’s away shirt for World Cup 2014 has been revealed on the Internet. The bold design features a shirt that screams red, white and blue. If true, the USMNT … Continue reading →

MLS returns this Saturday for its 19th season as a top flight league in the United States. There’s plenty to look forward, but here are 5 reasons in particular to be excited about the opening weekend: 1. Michael Bradley – When … Continue reading →

Rejoice! Rejoice! After the a couple of weeks when UEFA Champions League action provided some superb midweek relief, we were “treated” to international friendlies this time round. This weekend we’ve got a host of magnificent games to look forward to … Continue reading →

Queens Park Rangers, a blight on English football after the financial mess the club has gotten itself into plus the way they’ve mismanaged the club, are in an even worse state now after the club revealed it is £177million in … Continue reading →

World Soccer Radio 9pm ET, we continue our MLS previews with the season now less than 48 hours away, and focus on the Montreal Impact. Plus David Mosse joins the show as we discuss all that has gone on this … Continue reading →

“Knowledge of positions is a good thing.” Attaquant polyvalent. It is the french description of the position on the pitch that Peguy Luyindula occupies. In English, it translates as versatile forward. He is a player who feels like the off-season … Continue reading →

These days, it is common to hear soccer fans saying something like “of course, soccer is just like any other business now.” It is a phrase intended to establish the speaker as a hard-nosed realist, puncturing idealistic delusions about the … Continue reading →