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cody aceveda

Cody is a freelance writer based in Porto, Portugal. He has covered the Premier League, MLS, and soccer generally since 2022. He supports the Portland Timbers and Brighton. Cody is also an experienced igaming writer, with many years of experience writing about sports betting and the sports betting industry for a variety of outlets.

STORIES BY cody aceveda

News

/ 36 days ago

Steve McManaman: 'La Liga will bring games to the USA'

Atletico Madrid President Enrique Cerezo recently said that Los Colchoneros have agreed to play Barcelona in Miami this December. Given the potential implications of La Liga games in the USA, we asked former Real Madrid footballer Steve McManaman about the idea of La Liga matches being played abroad. “It doesn’t surprise me at all [about […]

News

/ 39 days ago

Former MLS team president says pro/rel would benefit US soccer

Promotion and relegation is one of the most controversial topics in American soccer. Everyone has thoughts and conversations often get heated. Most of us are speaking just as fans though. Our points of view are just as informed or ignorant as everyone else’s. That’s not true in the case of Tim Bezbatchenko. Bezbatchenko spent years […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 47 days ago

Supporters' Shield is nothing if Inter Miami doesn't win MLS Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted the Supporters' Shield on Oct. 2 after beating Wilfried Nancy’s Columbus Crew. It was a record-breaking 46th trophy for Messi and just the second in Inter Miami club history. If they don’t win the MLS Cup, though, the Supporters' Shield will mean nothing. MLS Cup winners are remembered, Supporters' […]

News

/ 47 days ago

Premier League's plans for halftime and sub interviews are awful

Reports from England last week revealed that Premier League broadcasters are set to start interviewing managers and players at half-time during EPL games. They will also start interviewing players after they are subbed out of matches. In a world where everyone wants more and more access to their favorite players and teams, it makes sense […]

Manchester City

/ 54 days ago

Manchester City claim victory after Associated Party case verdict

Manchester City took a positive step after the verdict supported City in its case against the Premier League regarding the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules. In a 175-page ruling, the independent arbitration panel declared that certain aspects of the rules are unlawful. The ruling also has implications for other Premier League clubs. This relates […]

News

/ 61 days ago

Red Bull CEO: 'MLS is developing far too slowly'

People who think Major League Soccer is holding back soccer in the United States gained an unexpected ally this week. Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Corporate Projects and New Investments for Red Bull, said in an interview on Monday that MLS is not growing as fast as it should be. Additionally, Mintzlaff said the players coming […]

Antoine Griezmann

/ 61 days ago

Griezmann retires from France, opening door for LAFC move

After 10 years with Les Bleus, Antoine Griezmann has decided to retire from the France national team. He retires as a World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, and one of the best French players of all time. With 137 appearances for France, Griezmann is the nation’s third most capped player. He is fourth on […]

News

/ 64 days ago

Man City may not have won its lawsuit against Premier League

On Thursday, Premier League club owners met in London for their first meeting of the 2024/25 season. The clubs discussed several issues regarding the league’s rules. However, one issue that the owners dropped from the agenda became the most important story of this meeting. The clubs were set to vote on an amendment to the […]

News

/ 78 days ago

Mauricio Pochettino’s mission to make the USMNT believe again

The Mauricio Pochettino era of the United States Men’s National Team is officially underway. On Friday, US Soccer presented the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to the media for his first-ever press conference as the USMNT head coach. Pochettino’s press conference came off the back of the United States Men’s National Team failing to beat […]

News

/ 89 days ago

After fleecing Messi & Oasis fans, LaLiga debuts dynamic pricing

After angering Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fans in the United States last season and Oasis fans in England this week, dynamic pricing, one of America's worst innovations, has entered the world of European soccer. LaLiga side Valencia has announced that it will use dynamic pricing for its matchday sales tickets this season. What is […]

News

/ 100 days ago

Why Brighton can spend so much money this transfer window

If you look at the biggest spenders in European soccer this season, you will see a surprising name near the top: Brighton and Hove Albion. Brighton has spent $189 million so far in this summer transfer window. That’s more than Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen have spent on players combined this transfer window. Brighton […]

News

/ 108 days ago

Who is the American-born coach leading Brighton into 2024/25?

Brighton made history in June when they decided to hire 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler as the club’s new manager. The former St. Pauli coach is now the youngest manager in Premier League history. Hürzeler’s age has been among the biggest talking points in his first summer as a Premier League boss. It even seems to have […]