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/ 1063 days agoU-20 World Cup schedule features USA in action
The United States returns to the FIFA U-20 World Cup this Saturday, May 20. After the 2021 tournament was cancelled due to Covid-19, and moved from original host Indonesia, the competition finally gets back underway in Argentina this week. This USMNT squad earned their spot by winning the title at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. […]
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/ 1063 days agoUSL Super League aim to launch as D1 women's league in 2024
Originally announced in 2021, the women's USL Super League has now confirmed the first group of inaugural markets for its 2024 inaugural season. But that's not all – the league is now targeting to launch as a first division league, not a second division as originally announced. If they meet USSF sanctioning requirements as intended, […]
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/ 1063 days agoMLS Season Pass vs other streaming services: A comparison
From 2023 on, MLS Season Pass is the only way fans can watch every MLS match. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore supporter who doesn't miss a match from your favorite club, MLS Season Pass is where you'll be watching. But it's not the only soccer streaming option out there. For the casual […]
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/ 1065 days agoLooking back at the World Cup 94 logo and mascot
The United States first broke into the global soccer consciousness when it hosted World Cup 94. The tournament was the most financially successful in history, and still holds the records for highest total and average attendance – despite subsequent tournaments having more teams and more games. But the visuals of the tournament stand out as […]
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/ 1066 days agoJuventus 23/24 kits are a departure from norm for The Old Lady
The Juventus 23/24 kits have dropped, and they are definitely different. Yes, the iconic and traditional black and white stripes are there. But next season's kit features a blast of yellow/gold that really sets this uniform apart from any Juve home strip in recent memory. A bold choice Let's start with the basics. It's Juve, […]
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/ 1068 days agoSan Diego MLS bid vs Landon Donovan's USL team heats up
The latest battleground in the "Soccer Warz" appears to be set, on the coast of southern California. Newspaper reports indicate that a San Diego MLS franchise will be announced in the coming weeks, adding the league's 30th team as early as 2025. The new team would play at Snapdragon Stadium, home of San Diego State […]
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/ 1068 days agoMLS struggles for national attention despite local fandom
Major League Soccer is a vast improvement over the leagues that came before it in the US, and even over where the MLS itself was just 20 years ago. Even critics can't argue that MLS has raised the standard of the game significantly in North America. However, the league needs to decide whether it wants […]
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/ 1070 days agoPitch sizes of stadiums in top European soccer leagues
All soccer fields may look the same to the naked eye. The dimensions ought to be standardized across the professional game, right? Wrong. In reality, pitch sizes can vary from stadium to stadium. Similar to baseball in America, historically this was often due to physical space limitations on the land a stadium was built upon. […]
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/ 1072 days agoHow to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV
We've got all the info you need for how to watch the DFB-Pokal on US TV. Where to watch DFB-Pokal on US TV and streaming As of 2023, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German DFB-Pokal in both English and Spanish. This is similar to the Bundesliga and 2 Bundesliga, which are also found […]
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/ 1072 days agoHow to watch the US Open Cup on US TV
Wondering how to watch the US Open Cup, America's oldest soccer competition? We've got all the info you need. Where to watch the US Open Cup on US TV and streaming 2023 is the first year of a new rights deal between US Soccer and Turner Sports. The pact has shifted US men's and women's […]
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/ 1073 days agoHow much is MLS Season Pass?
In 2023, Major League Soccer has broken new ground in sports broadcasting with the introduction of MLS Season Pass. But how much is MLS Season Pass from Apple? A select number of games throughout the season are still shown on FOX's traditional national TV networks. But the league has largely left the old ways behind, […]
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/ 1073 days agoLiverpool 23/24 kit a 70s throwback
The Liverpool 23/24 kit is here, and it's a trip into the past. The new design, which debuts at Anfield in the club's final home match on May 20, is a tribute to the 1973/74 Liverpool shirt. That season was the legendary manager Bill Shankly's final with the club. 50 years on from that FA […]
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/ 1074 days agoMan United US 2023 tour finalized: Tickets, opponents, dates
The Man United US summer tour for 2023 is coming up, as the Red Devils are set to return to North America. Three United games set for July Manchester United are playing a three-game slate in late July. First they visit the New York metro area and then head to the west coast: Saturday, July […]
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/ 1074 days agoMillwall-Blackburn crunch-match to air live on ESPN2
The final day of the 2022-23 EFL Championship season is set to be full of drama. Monday's full slate of games all kick off at 10:00 AM ET, with Millwall vs Blackburn televised live on ESPN2 in the US. Burnley, who've captured the title, and second-placed Sheffield United have already secured their place in the […]
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/ 1075 days agoChelsea announces US tour: Games and venues revealed
All the specifics for this summer's Chelsea US tour have been finalized. The Blues have announced their five matches to be played in the United States. Here's everything you need to know to catch the Blues on this side of the Atlantic. Five Chelsea matches on tap Chelsea are one of the busiest clubs making […]