Finally, something to push David Beckham out of MLS-related headlines. Columbian international Fredy Montero is taking the league by storm as he and his expansion Seattle Sounders are tied with Chivas USA atop the Western Conference standings with their two wins … Continue reading
Bob Bradley’s tactics are worrisome to begin with, but now player selection is becoming a bigger and bigger issue for the US National Team. The bucket formation which has been criticized from the get go as non conducive to international … Continue reading
After reading the piece on 2-0 v 0-2 teams at Climbing the Ladder, my own interest in numbers has led me to offer these early season tidbits on MLS attendance. First off, for all of my observations, I’ve taken the … Continue reading
It’s been a relatively quiet few days in terms of Premier League news (understandably so given the focus on international friendlies and World Cup qualifying matches), but here are several stories I picked that you may be interested in reading. … Continue reading
It’s the football supporters version of eye candy — photographs of classic football shirts that have been unearthed from Umbro’s ever-expanding photo archives available over at Flickr. Some of these shirt designs will have more meanings for supporters because of … Continue reading
WPS first season opened up with a showcase match at the Home Depot Center. Marta’s LA Sol versus Abby Wambach’s Washington Freedom. I predicted a spectacular match this morning on the site and even with those lofty expecations the game … Continue reading
If I asked 23 fans who individually supported all the teams of the Championship except Wolves whether they would welcome Mick McCarthy with a smile as their new manager, I suspect I could count the number of affirmative answers on … Continue reading
This summer should be a restructuring time for Chelsea, when new faces are brought in everywhere. Manager: If Guus Hiddink stays, this would be a great boon for Chelsea as so far, he seems to have instilled belief, or at … Continue reading
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With only 6matches left for Wolves this Championship season, can Mick McCarthy defy the odds and take his team to the Championship title and automatic promotion. Many predicted Wolves would earn a playoff spot this season but very few, including myself … Continue reading
Satellite sports broadcaster, Sky Sports, has played a crucial, though largely hidden role in the revitalization of English club football. In the early 1990s English football was in a crisis, with match attendances dropping, English teams banned from European competition … Continue reading
The inaugural WPS season opens tonight in Los Angeles as the Sol play host to the Washington Freedom. Marta is the star attraction no doubt, as arguably the greatest female footballer on the planet touches down on American soil. But … Continue reading
AP Photo If you missed this match, you missed something special. The US with their backs against the wall in a hostile atmosphere came through with two incredibly skillful goals to draw in El Salvador 2-2. This match had everything … Continue reading
It’s been going on so long now, we should all be immune to it. But somehow it still evokes anger. For the record while I do not believe MLS should play during international breaks for a variety of reasons, if … Continue reading
While more than 85,000 fans filled Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening to watch England’s 4-0 victory against Slovakia, more than 41,500 watched live streams of the match illegally via the popular website Justin.tv. In the United Kingdom, the England against … Continue reading
Daniel Agger is stalling on signing a new contract with Liverpool FC. The obvious problem: his position is overcrowded with quality. The top Danish centre back must compete with Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel who have enjoyed the bulk of … Continue reading
Over the past few months there has been more hype about the new England home shirt than the actual friendly match against Slovakia. Thankfully, the suspense can now be lifted now that we can unveil England’s new football kit. Here … Continue reading
When Guus Hiddink joined Chelsea the club seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Scolari era over, fans and players were looking forward to the reign of the placid Dutchman, albeit only until the end of the season. … Continue reading
