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/ 931 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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/ 931 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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/ 932 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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/ 936 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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/ 936 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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/ 938 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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/ 941 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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/ 943 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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/ 945 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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/ 947 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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/ 947 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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/ 953 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 […]
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/ 954 days agoSoccer T-shirt collection: A look at each new shirt
World Soccer Talk recently launched a collection of soccer T-shirts, available in our online store. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or any other special occasion, the soccer T-shirt collection is available to purchase and is perfect for the soccer lover in your family. These custom designs are inspired by the beautiful game and some of our […]
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/ 954 days agoTop 10 soccer websites in the United States
Soccer is, without a doubt, a prevalent topic of interest in the United States. The sport continues to grow in the United States, with more fans each year following domestic and international teams and competitions. Naturally, those fans search for information and news online for their favorites. So, what are the top soccer websites in […]
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/ 961 days agoExplained: Why MLS doesn't have promotion & relegation
MLS famously does not compete within a system of promotion and relegation. In fact, no league of any real relevance in the United States has ever used the mechanism that has been the standard for the global club game for over a century. But why doesn't MLS use pro/rel? League brass, media personalities and fans […]