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/ 1074 days agoWith Messi joining, Inter Miami passes on Hard Rock Stadium
They've got Messi, the biggest soccer star on the planet. So you'd think Inter Miami — with a stadium capacity of 18,000 — would need a bigger stadium, right? Well, apparently not. Rather than negotiate for the usage of larger capacity options in the area, the team will simply be slightly expanding their temporary venue in Fort […]
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/ 1074 days agoLaLiga 2023/24 season opens August 11 with coverage on ESPN
The LaLiga 2023/24 campaign is all set to get going in August. The season openers take place on the weekend of August 11-13th, with ESPN once again providing exclusive coverage in English and Spanish for views in the US. Key games from the first matchday include reigning champions FC Barcelona visiting Getafe, and Real Madrid […]
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/ 1075 days agoWho is actually against pro/rel in the United States?
Promotion and relegation is simply the way soccer works, and always has, in most nations. But when it comes to pro/rel in the United States, it's largely a non-starter. The US league structure that emerged in the early 1900s was one of fractured, competing league entities. This was party due to a large geographic area, […]
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/ 1076 days agoPremier League Summer Series commentator schedule
The Premier League Summer Series is bringing EPL clubs to US cities this summer. And now we know who will be calling the games for NBC Sports. Rebecca Lowe will host the pre- and post-match coverage for each game, with pitch-side coverage that will also feature Robbie Earle, Tim Howard and Stephen Warnock. Joe Speight […]
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/ 1076 days agoWho has more power in US soccer: MLS or USSF?
The equation for the overall global soccer structure goes like something like this. FIFA is greater than Continental Confederations, which are greater than the National Federations, thus greater than Domestic Professional Leagues. That's on paper, anyway. But in the United States of America, there's a question of who's really driving the sport. Does the USSF, […]
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/ 1077 days agoA history of soccer friendlies in the US: From 1905 to now
Soccer friendlies in the US have become an annual tradition in the summer. But it's not a new phenomenon. For almost as long as the sport has been played in this country, clubs from overseas have been visiting to put on a show for American fans. One of the earliest occurrences was a team of […]
Leagues: Serie A
/ 1078 days agoHow much each Serie A club earned in TV revenue
Revenue from TV deals is a huge part of the game when it comes to the top soccer leagues around the world. And Italy's Serie A is no different. Clubs brought in big cash last season. So, here's the Serie A TV revenue breakdown for 2022/23. The rankings aren't entirely surprising, with the big boys […]
Where to find on TV
/ 1079 days agoWhere to find Uruguay vs Cuba on US TV
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Uruguay vs Cuba on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Uruguay vs Cuba WHAT International Friendly WHEN 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT • Tuesday, June 20, 2023 WHERE FOX Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW With Fubo, you can watch Uruguay […]
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/ 1080 days agoComparing MLS ticket prices for Messi games across US
The priciest tickets for soccer games in the US each year usually don't include MLS regular season games. But bringing in the biggest star in the history of the game can upset the status quo. And that's exactly what's happened this summer. MLS ticket prices for games involving Messi have skyrocketed above the norm. Messi's […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 1083 days agoMLS All-Star Game to feature Marvel Comics designed ball
The MLS All-Star game looks set to get a little super this season. A new Adidas ball has been posted for sale – the MLS All-Star Game ball, featuring the Marvel Avengers superhero team. MLS All-Star Game Marvel Ball The design of the ball carries over the angular pinwheel shapes from the standard 2023 match […]
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/ 1083 days agoFanatiz to show Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador friendlies
The streaming service Fanatiz has picked up the rights to several big South American friendlies. Games featuring Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Ecuador can be viewed on the service, via pay-per-view. Fanatiz South American Friendlies schedule: June 16, 3:00 PM ET: Colombia vs Iraq – WATCH June 16, 8:30 PM ET: Chile vs Dominican Republic- WATCH […]
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/ 1084 days agoGermany 2024 kit a throwback to 2006? Our review of it
Leaks have surfaced for the 2024 Germany kit, and it's a callback to an iconic era of Adidas designs. The 2006 World Cup, hosted by Germany, saw several teams wearing the Adidas Teamgeist template. This included France, Argentina, and of course, Germany. That shirt, as seen above, featured wavy, pointed striping up each side, rendered […]
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/ 1085 days agoLiverpool 2023/24 away kit reminiscent of Minecraft creepers
Leaks are showing off the design of the 2023/24 Liverpool away kit. Similar to their Mancunian rivals, the Reds are going green with their away design next season. Similar in theme to the club's 1995/96 away top, the kit features a quartered green and white layout. Unlike the 90s version though, this one features a […]
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/ 1085 days agoHow to stream the Women's World Cup
If you're the cord-cutting type, you may be wondering how you can stream the upcoming Women's World Cup. No worries – we've got you covered. There are a couple of ways to see the games this summer via streaming: Peacock NBC/Telemundo Deportes has the Spanish-language rights to the Women's World Cup. As a result, you […]
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/ 1087 days agoUSA vs The World: USWNT stars in new commercial from FOX
FOX Sports have released a humorous new commercial featuring the USWNT, titled "USA vs The World." The video promotes the upcoming coverage from FOX of the Women's World Cup, which starts in July. The United States Women are going for their third title in a row as the tournament heads to Australia and New Zealand. […]