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/ 903 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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/ 903 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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/ 910 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 […]
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/ 914 days agoHow to watch Messi Meets America series from Apple and MLS
Want to watch the new Messi Meets America documentary series? If you're an MLS fan and hopped aboard the MLS Season Pass train this season, it might not be as straightforward as you think. But don't worry, it's easy, albeit at an added cost, and we've got the details for you. Messi Meets America is […]
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/ 915 days agoNew NWSL TV deal: Is it the right move?
As the 2023 regular season comes to what should be a hectic conclusion this Sunday, the NWSL made major news regarding its future this past week. A new NWSL TV deal is reportedly ready to go starting in 2024. And it will mark a significant change in the way fans will watch games. From 2020-2023, […]
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/ 915 days agoCONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers streaming across Fanatiz
The tournament may still be a long way off, but CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers for 2026 are already in full swing. The first global region to start the qualification process is also one of the most competitive, featuring several top teams fighting for a spot in 2026. Watching, however, is a bit of a throwback […]
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/ 918 days agoSoccer T-shirt collection now available from World Soccer Talk
World Soccer Talk® is excited to unveil our collection of bespoke soccer T-shirts. All of the designs are created for soccer fans and are inspired by the beautiful game. Whether it's for you or your loved ones, these are perfect gifts for soccer connoisseurs. All shirts are available for purchase at the World Soccer Talk […]
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/ 923 days agoBest soccer leagues in the world according to Opta
Debating the best soccer leagues in the world can be a fun exercise. But beyond personal opinions, it's possible to quantify the argument with some data to back it up. Thanks to the sports analytics gurus at Opta, we can do just that. Opta's Power Rankings assign an "ability score" of 0-100 to each club, […]
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/ 923 days agoYoungest professional American soccer player debuts, age 13
History was made late in Sacramento Republic FC's 2-0 win over the Las Vegas Lights in USL action. But the history in question had little to do with the scoreline. When Da’vian Kimbrough was subbed into the game in the 87th minute, it set a record for US professional soccer. Kimbrough became the youngest professional […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 924 days ago8 ways to improve Major League Soccer (MLS)
The United States' top-tier professional soccer league is going pretty well at the moment. But are there ways we could improve Major League Soccer? MLS is approaching its 30th anniversary, which will coincidentally dovetail with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted mostly in the USA. By 2025, there will be 30 teams in […]
Soccer Fans
/ 924 days agoList of fan-owned soccer clubs around the world
Much of modern soccer is largely controlled by big-money owners, such as billionaires and state-backed investment funds. But there are a number of fan-owned soccer clubs – including some big ones – that give power to the people. These clubs, backed by their members and/or supporters, remain tied to the sport's working-class, blue-collar roots. Even […]
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/ 927 days agoUSL attendance grows in 2023, and could break record
The United Soccer Leagues – operators of the United States' only men's second division (USL Championship) and one of its three third division leagues (USL League One) – are on pace for record-breaking crowd numbers in 2023. Attendance is up in both USL circuits as the season winds down. Coming off COVID which dramatically affected […]
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/ 928 days agoSave $10 on an ESPN+ subscription before the price goes up
Due to inflation, the price of just about everything is increasing these days. And watching live soccer is no exception. ESPN+, the streaming service from The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is set to jump in price on October 12, 2023. But if you act now, you can lock in the current price of an ESPN+ […]
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/ 928 days agoList of American-owned soccer clubs in Europe
Soccer used to be an incredibly niche sport in the United States. Support for European clubs was largely limited to pockets of expats and areas with large immigrant populations. And on the business side of things, the idea of an American owner for one of these clubs was almost unthinkable. But those days are long […]
Soccer Movies
/ 929 days agoNext Goal Wins trailer follows "worst soccer team in the world"
Soccer and film fans appear to be in for a treat this fall with the upcoming release of Next Goal Wins. A new trailer for the film has been released that gives some background on its story. The comedy-drama, directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, is based on real events. It's also an adaptation […]