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/ 999 days agoWISL women's pro D2 league to debut in 2024
The American women's professional soccer league pyramid is set to expand with the 2024 launch of WISL. The Women's Independent Soccer League (WISL) today announced that it has officially applied for Division II sanctioning with the US Soccer Federation (USSF). Initially announced back in April of 2021, WISL (whimsically pronounced as "whistle") has fallen off […]
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/ 1009 days agoSave $30 on Paramount+ with this special offer
Soccer fans looking to watch UEFA Champions League, Serie A, CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. Open Cup Final and more are in luck. Paramount+ currently has a special offer for just $2.50 per month for an annual subscription plan. This is a 50% savings over an entire year's plan (usually $59.99 per year). Paramount+ in […]
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/ 1012 days agoLeagues Cup doesn't fit CONCACAF ecosystem: How to fix it
The 2023 Leagues Cup was a new era for the competition. No longer simply a series of glorified friendlies, it is now a full-fledged piece of the CONCACAF club puzzle, offering spots in the newly re-christened Champions Cup for 2024. But despite some fun moments (and the perfectly-timed arrival of arguably the world's biggest star), […]
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/ 1027 days agoNYCFC and RBNY hooligans fight after Leagues Cup game
The darker side of soccer reared its ugly head recently after the Leagues Cup derby between NYCFC and RBNY. A fight broke out between rival supporters after the match. Soccer in the United States has developed a strong supporter culture over the past two-plus decades. But for the most part, hooliganism is not an element […]
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/ 1027 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2 trailer released: Video
After a wildly successful first season, the trailer for the highly anticipated Welcome to Wrexham season 2 is now out. Set to a choral version of The Four Seasons' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the trailer sets the tone for what looks to be another captivating season of the documentary series. Featuring plenty of […]
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/ 1028 days agoTelemundo, Peacock pick up US Open Cup rights due to Messi
The 108th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is in its closing stages, and it now has additional TV coverage. After CBS Sports picked up the semifinals and final on their Golazo Network, Paramount+ and CBSSN, now Telemundo and Peacock have stepped up for Spanish-language US Open Cup coverage. This marks the first time since the […]
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/ 1029 days agoInter Miami vs Charlotte tickets on sale; See Messi in person
The journey of Lionel Messi in south Florida continues after his Inter Miami side came back to defeat FC Dallas on penalty kicks Sunday night. Now they return home Friday to DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale for the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. And tickets for Inter Miami vs Charlotte are now on sale. Plenty of […]
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/ 1029 days agoHow to unsubscribe from MLS Season Pass
Have you tried watching MLS and discovered it's not for you? Or maybe you've given up hope on your team's season? Signed up for the debut of Messi but can't be bothered with the league any more? Whatever the reason you might want to unsubscribe from MLS Season Pass, it's a painless procedure. Here's how: […]
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/ 1030 days agoFind out how Leagues Cup is doing (not including Messi)
Now that we're in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup, it feels like two competitions have emerged. There's Leagues Cup featuring a mixture of Liga MX and MLS teams. And then there's "Messi Cup," i.e. any game featuring Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami. One is producing incredible drama and amazing goals scored […]
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/ 1030 days agoCan I get MLS Season Pass without Apple TV?
Want to watch MLS Season Pass without needing Apple TV? There's some nuance to the answers you seek, so read on to find out everything you need to know. The basics Apple TV, meaning the app/website itself, is required to watch games. There's no way around this. But it's just the platform that the games […]
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/ 1030 days agoArsenal summer friendlies average more than 57,000 fans in US
The Gunners were back in the USA last month, embarking on a three-match tour that spanned three different competitions. The summer friendlies for Arsenal included being the opposition in the MLS All-Star Game, the Soccer Champions Tour, and a one-off game versus Premier League rivals Manchester United in New York. While the club drew the […]
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/ 1030 days agoBarcelona pulls in big crowds across the USA
Spanish giants FC Barcelona returned to America this summer, taking part in the Soccer Champions Tour as a headlining participant. And as usual, the legendary Catalan club was very effective at getting fans through the gates. FC Barcelona pulled some of the largest crowds for soccer in the USA to date in 2023. Originally the […]
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/ 1031 days agoHow to watch Messi without MLS Season Pass
Are you a soccer fan wanting to legally watch MLS, but not ready to throw down upwards of $14.99 per month to do it? Considering the hoopla and promotion that's gone into how revolutionary the service is, you'd be forgiven if you thought you can't watch MLS without MLS Season Pass. But you'd be wrong. […]
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/ 1031 days agoManchester United US tour a success, averaging 58,792 fans
Over the span of nine days this summer, Manchester United undertook a US tour, playing four matches across the country. One game was played as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, with the rest as one-off matches in New York, Las Vegas, and San Diego. United have always been one of the most popular overseas […]
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/ 1032 days agoReal Madrid sold more tickets in the US than any other team
When Real Madrid comes to town, soccer fans turn up in droves to see them in person. And their 2023 tour of the USA as part of the Soccer Champions Tour was no different. Los Blancos were the biggest attraction of the summer, as Real Madrid sold more tickets than any club from overseas. Even […]