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/ 878 days agoWhat is the difference between MLS and USL?
Whether you're new to American soccer, or a long-time fan who's never considered the broader landscape, you may not actually know the structure of our leagues. The two biggest players on the scene currently are MLS and USL, and there is a difference between the two. In fact, there are a lot of things that […]
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/ 879 days agoUSA World Cup video 'Victory' from 1990 is a must watch
At the very start of the 1990s, something quite unusual, almost shocking, had happened. The United States had qualified for the FIFA World Cup. To celebrate and create interest for the USA at the World Cup, something not unusual for the time was created: a hip-hop music video. The United States had already been awarded […]
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/ 880 days agoReal Madrid and Chelsea battle to 2-2 Champions League draw
The 2023/24 women's European club campaign is underway. And one of the highlights of the opening match week of Champions League was Real Madrid vs Chelsea. Both sides came into the European clash in top form. With only one loss between the two in their respective starts to their Women's Super League and Liga F […]
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/ 880 days agoNWSL Championship draws 800K viewers on CBS
Saturday's NWSL final wasn't just something for winners Gotham FC to celebrate. CBS Sports had a fine night as well, with an average of 817,000 viewers watching the NWSL Championship on the CBS network and Paramount+. This makes the game only the second NWSL match to surpass 800,000 viewers – last season's title game which […]
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/ 881 days agoUEFA Women's Champions League Group Stage preview
The UEFA Women's Champions League is back, kicking off the 2023/24 tournament this week with a slate of eight matches. The first matchday of the UEFA Women's Champions League this season has some big matchups. To get you ready for the games, here's our Women's Champions League preview. The sixteen clubs that have qualified for […]
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/ 885 days agoNWSL TV deal boosts revenue but makes it harder to find games
The new four-year, four-partner TV deal for the NWSL is a game-changer for the league in more ways than one. The specifics have now been revealed for the new arrangement, set to kick off in the 2024 season. Starting next year, 118 matches throughout the season will be broadcast between four partners – CBS Sports, […]
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/ 885 days agoCBS ripped for hiring "human clickbait" Carli Lloyd for NWSL final
CBS Sports' decision to bring in former USWNT captain Carli Lloyd for coverage of the upcoming NWSL Championship final in San Diego on Saturday has proven to be controversial with fans. The two-time World Champion with the USA has shifted into an analyst role post-retirement. Her prolific career on the field made her a fan […]
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/ 886 days agoHow to watch women's soccer on US TV
Looking for how to watch women's soccer in the US? We've got the details of where to find games on both TV and streaming. Only a few decades ago, women's soccer was almost non-existent. In 1991, the FIFA Women's World Cup emerged and ever since, the game has been on the rise. For years, only […]
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/ 887 days agoWhat USL's media deal with CBS Sports means for US soccer
USL and CBS Sports have announced a new broadcast deal that could be a big shakeup on the domestic soccer scene. The multi-year agreement through 2027 will see 100 matches each year from the United Soccer League's USL Championship and League One divisions featured on CBS Sports platforms through the 2027 season. Expectations are that […]
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/ 890 days agoWhat are the most important soccer titles?
What's the biggest soccer honor in the world? There are plenty to choose from, and it's a popular debate amongst supporters and pundits. Is the World Cup the ultimate prize? UEFA Champions League? Club or country? One can make an argument in favor of the overall quality and prestige of various competitions. But another way […]
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/ 892 days agoTelemundo renews TV rights with Chivas
Fans of Liga MX can continue to watch one of its biggest clubs on one of the biggest names in Spanish TV in the US. Telemundo has renewed it's rights agreement with Chivas de Guadalajara, remaining the exclusive home of Chivas home matches, as well as select friendlies. The exact terms of the new multi-year […]
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/ 894 days agoHow to get the most out of Apple TV: Tips and tricks
With the vast majority of MLS games moving exclusively onto the Apple TV platform from 2023 through 2032, it's dramatically changed the way many American fans watch soccer. But whether you're watching soccer or your favorite show or movie, Apple TV still might feel new and overwhelming to you. Not to worry – we've got […]
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/ 896 days agoMost successful Americans in Champions League history
Players hailing from the USA in the UEFA Champions League are a relatively modern occurrence. Only since the mid-1990s have Americans started making regular appearances in the world's premier club competition. But which Americans are the most successful in the UEFA Champions League? Breaking into a big European club is a major mark of success […]
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/ 896 days agoHow to watch British TV with a VPN
Sports and entertainment content from all over the world are more readily available in the US than ever before. But you're not necessarily stuck with only the options that are directly presented on this side of the Atlantic. In fact, with a VPN, you can watch British TV as if you were in the UK. […]
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/ 902 days agoAmericans who played in the Premier League: The definitive list
The best footballers inevitably find their way to the Premier League. England's top tier routinely splashes big bucks on the top players in a never-ending arms race between the elite clubs. But what Americans have broken into the Premier League? The US is known for exporting goalkeepers to the United Kingdom, and one club in […]