Caitlin O'connell

The World Cup is promoted all over the world, but sometimes we miss many of the great TV commercials because they're aired exclusively in other countries. Brazil, for example, created some irreverent and creative commercials to advertise products and services in the host country. And surprisingly, Chile has quite a few splendid ones. We put […]

It's official. Chelsea announced today that the club has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to sign striker Diego Costa after meeting the buyout clause, which is believed to be £32million. Costa and Atletico Madrid had been in talks to move the player to Stamford Bridge since the end of the Premier League season, which […]

"And now my watch begins" would have been a relevant quote not just for members of the Night's Watch but for soccer fans around the world to have used on June 12 when the World Cup started. Nera Palacios, a fan of the popular book series and HBO show Game of Thrones has created mock […]

Both Germany and the United States advance to the round of 16 in first and second place respectively. After a 1-0 finish in a wet and humid Recife, the USMNT qualify through goal difference after Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1. The beginning of the first half saw a confident German side completing passes, and testing the […]

Kyle Beckerman #15, it’s not just what you see on the back of his jersey at this World Cup it is also what he signed at the bottom of the notes he wrote for his Mom as a kid. Born in Maryland, it’s been Beckerman’s dream to play for the U.S. Men’s National team since […]

MLS expansion team Orlando City have signed Brazilian star Kaka, according to a report by ESPN announcer Taylor Twellman. The Florida-based MLS team, who currently play in USL-PRO, will debut Kaka in 2015. The former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder will be loaned out to Sao Paulo until he's ready to train with Orlando […]

The USMNT will face Portugal in Manaus without striker Jozy Altidore who suffered a hamstring injury during USA’s 2-1 victory over Ghana last Monday. Altidore was sprinting for a ball and pulled up clutching the back of his thigh. He was carried off the pitch looking to be in immense pain and underwent MRI scans […]

Portuguese striker and Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo may miss the remainder of the World Cup if he follows his doctor’s orders to rest his knee. Ronaldo’s physician is reportedly advising his patient to sit out of the remaining games, or else risking a career ending injury. Surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha told Ronaldo that by playing he […]

ESPN is preparing for the 2014 World Cup by releasing broadcast schedules, pre-match coverage and allowing a child to accompany the U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder, Michael Bradley, around ESPN during a regular day in the offices. The 30-second video featuring the tradition of soccer players walking out to the pitch hand in hand with […]

The United State’s Men’s National team are set to play the final game in the “Send-Off Series” today in Jacksonville, Florida against Nigeria. This is the third and final friendly for both teams before heading to the World Cup in Brazil. The USMNT are looking for a third win to gain some much needed momentum […]

With less than two weeks until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, World Soccer Talk spoke with U.S. Men's National Team's Michael Bradley and Graham Zusi on their preparations for the World Cup, giving kids the opportunity to play soccer, and, for Zusi, what it's like to become a saint in Mexico. First up […]

Glasgow Rangers Football Club will be touring Scotland, Canada and the United States in a pre-season tournament this summer. Starting July 1, Rangers will head to Scotland for a 6-day trip where they will play Buckie Thistle on July 3 at Victoria Park then will face-off against Brora Rangers in Dudgeon Park on July 6. […]

Brian McBride spoke with World Soccer Talk about Allstate's community outreach program, Good Hands F.C., the U.S. National Team's chances in Brazil and what it was like to go to McBride's bar in Craven's Cottage. What motivated you to start playing soccer? "When I was a kid, I just loved being outside and playing […]

UPDATE: Chelsea have confirmed that they have reached a deal with Paris Saint-Germain to let Brazilian defender/midfielder David Luiz join the Ligue Un club. The deal is pending Luiz agreeing personal terms with PSG and passing a medical. A statement on the Chelsea club website revealed: "Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed terms […]

Jurgen Klinsmann spoke with members of the media today from the U.S. Men’s National Team’s camp in Stanford, California. The topic on everyone’s mind was Landon Donovan being left off the final 23-man roster. When asked about Donovan’s exclusion, Klinsmann said, “We coaches felt like the guys we choose are a little step ahead of […]