Ben Welch

With just one week to go until the start of the 20th MLS season, several high-profile kits have been leaked on social media for expectant fans to pour over, analyze and dissect. World Soccer Talk gives you the run-down, and our take on each one of these jerseys which will be worn by the likes of […]

Not since The Beatles first landed in 1964 has a British export enjoyed as much success in the United States as the Premier League. Beginning with David Beckham’s stint with the LA Galaxy and continuing with a Gareth Bale billboard in Times Square, the English game has pervaded American popular culture has become a regular […]

Today's League Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Liverpool promises to be a tense encounter with a chance that it could even go to extra time and penalty kicks given how close the margins are between both sides. Programming note: If you live in the United States, the game is being televised on beIN SPORTS and […]

The search for the managerial surprise package of this Premier League season surely has to start and end with Southampton manager Ronald Koeman. To be sure, the Dutchman took over the St Mary’s club in adverse circumstances. After losing manager Mauricio Pochettino to Tottenham, the summer of 2014 was marked by a mass player exodus. Adam […]

After their pride took a knock in their first-leg defeat, Copa del Rey holders Real Madrid look to overturn Atletico’s two goal lead to progress to the quarter-finals at home today at 1:55pm ET on beIN SPORTS and DishWorld (for viewers in the United States). Last week’s defeat to their cross-town rivals marked a mini-slump […]

Having recently swapped Seattle for north London, USA international defender DeAndre Yedlin practiced with his new Tottenham teammates at the club’s Hotspur Way training ground. Yedlin made an immediate impact by showing his pace in training and scoring a goal. Watch the highlights here featuring Yedlin, who will be wearing the number 12 jersey at Spurs. […]

West Ham United recently released its home shirt for the 2014/15 season. The unveiling of West Ham's home shirt has been worth the wait. The shirt’s atypical design throws up a number of interesting talking points. Unlike normal Hammers jerseys, the designers have done away with the traditional sky blue sleeves, instead opting for a […]

This week Italian giants Juventus released their home and away kits for the 2014/15 season. Nike, who have made Juventus kits since 2003, are teaming up with the Turin club for a final season, before the "keys" are handed over to Adidas. This partnership, which has seen four Scudetti, as well as a one-season demotion […]

Last week, Italian giants Inter Milan released their 2014/15 home kit. With a radical new design and an updated crest, this shirt is something of a break with tradition. As their nickname suggests, the Nerazzurri are known for wearing equal parts black and blue. This year, however, they’ve gone for a predominately black jersey, with […]

As they prepare for their 2016 move to the Olympic Stadium, West Ham United are considering a change to their club crest. In an official statement, the East London club have expressed the need to “better reflect and celebrate the things that make West Ham so special, particularly its rich history.” As soccer becomes even more […]

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has turned to his former club Feyenoord to sign the apparent replacement for Rickie Lambert — the £8million signing of 28-year-old striker Graziano Pellè. Pellè, who has never been capped for Italy as a full international, has had a decidedly mixed career thus far. Before playing for Feyenoord, he had a series of […]

To commemorate this most extraordinary of World Cups, soccer clothing startup Futbola Culture have launched a line of special edition t-shirts, available in the US. Proceeds from one of the shirts help to fund non-profit organization YALLA. According to the two organizations, the t-shirt represents “the global power of soccer to unite us all for […]

With the £30 million signing of Chilean superstar Alexis Sánchez, it feels like a new dawn for Arsenal. With a serious title challenge on the cards, can we say that Arsène Wenger and Ivan Gazidis have finally seen the error of their frugal ways? Not quite. Factoring in the signing of Mesut Ozil last summer, […]

With many players having now returned from the World Cup, transfer season has well and truly kicked off. Here’s a roundup of all the latest transfer talk from the Premier League and major European leagues. First up – a few done deals. Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Willy Caballero from Málaga on […]

From Fred’s opening match flop to Arjen Robben’s repeated feigning against Mexico, the 2014 World Cup has had its share of dives. Who better, then, to judge these theatrical tumbles than skydiving experts and part-time football enthusiasts, GoSkydive? The tandem-jump specialists, based in Salisbury, UK, have put their skydiving knowhow to the test to come […]