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/ 3731 days agoChelsea’s striker problems make Alexandre Pato worth the gamble
Chelsea have historically made more eye-popping moves in the January transfer window than any other top Premier League club. Of course this season, the Blues are closer to the relegation fight than to even battling for a Europa League position, so perhaps they need to shop like every other side fearful of relegation. The stakes […]
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/ 3738 days agoVan Gaal right to believe Manchester United can still win the title
Journalists and fans alike laughed off Louis van Gaal’s suggestion that Manchester United is still in the title race following the Red Devils improbably 1-0 win at Liverpool. The Dutch manager has been savaged for his team selection and tactics, but the fact remains that United sit just seven points from the top of the […]
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/ 3739 days agoJordan Morris saga illustrates split between MLS and USMNT
The continued discussions over the future of Jordan Morris, the young American striker who has already recorded seven senior caps for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) before turning pro, have dominated the recent headlines around US soccer. Morris, who is from Seattle, has been reportedly been offered the most lucrative contracts for a youngster […]
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/ 3745 days agoUSSF fails to rein in predatory practices of pro leagues
On Monday, the Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League (NASL) officially suspended operations for the 2016 season, and likely beyond. The Silverbacks' suspension continues a pattern of instability in the US and Canada's second tier. For this coming season, the NASL will have dropped two teams, Atlanta and San Antonio ,while adding teams […]
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/ 3752 days agoRoberto Martinez seems to be taking Everton backwards
The death of Howard Kendall a few months ago reminded us of what Everton once was. This season’s topsy-turvy Premier League made us dream of what Everton could be again. But instead of competing with the likes of Leicester City and Crystal Palace to qualify for Europe, the Toffees are struggling to win games even at […]
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/ 3759 days agoBritish tabloids manufacture narratives to sack managers
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United are now winless in eight games in all competitions. For the Red Devils, this is a dry spell of historic proportions. But van Gaal appears to retain the support of Manchester United Chief Executive Ed Woodward, the club’s board and luminaries such as Paul Scholes. The reaction following Manchester United's […]
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/ 3767 days agoJose Mourinho is absolutely the wrong choice for Man United
Jose Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea last week coupled with the continued bad form of Manchester United, managed by one of the Portuguese manager’s coaching mentors Louis van Gaal, has led to rampant speculation that the Red Devils will soon make a change. Mourinho has made it clear he has no intention of taking a sabbatical […]
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/ 3770 days agoChelsea’s upheaval should make City reconsider ditching Pellegrini
Prior to Thursday’s sacking of Jose Mourinho, headlines in the English paper were centered around Pep Guardiola’s long rumored move to Manchester City. The Bayern boss will reportedly announce next week that he will not return to the club after the conclusion of the 2015-16 season. Guardiola’s relationships with Manchester City’s top executives — CEO […]
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/ 3772 days agoLeicester trading places with Chelsea might be the EPL’s new norm
Whether you believe Leicester City can win the Premier League or even finish in the top four this season, most seem to see the Foxes' success as an aberration. However, Leicester's rise may become a new normal in the changing Premier League. It is no given that the big spenders of the Premier League's emergence […]
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/ 3777 days agoMLS must consider shifting its schedule so MLS Cup doesn't get overrun by football
Sunday's MLS Cup Final, despite officiating controversies, was a thoroughly entertaining affair. Portland, who have one of the hardest-core fan bases in the league, won the title defeating Columbus in a game played in front of a noisy crowd in a stadium that was built exclusively for this sport. Unfortunately, despite the entertainment value of the game, […]
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/ 3778 days agoMLS' new TAM rule could lure European-based USMNT stars to league
With Wednesday’s announcement by MLS, the league has made a major stride forward now that nearly $37 million will be invested into league-wide player compensation during the next two seasons. This will certainly allow MLS clubs to be competitive in attracting players on the international market and give the league a better opportunity for its clubs to win […]
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/ 3779 days agoLeverkusen hopes to blaze the Bundesliga’s trail in North America
A corporate owned club with plastic fans that has bought success over the last two decades. That’s the stereotype many fans of other Bundesliga clubs have of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. While Leverkusen has played in a UEFA Champions League final and has finished in a European place in six consecutive seasons, finishing second behind Borussia […]
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/ 3780 days agoGermany and Bundesliga reaping benefits of youth program
After winning the 2014 World Cup, the German national team is far from resting on its laurels. With Tuesday's spirited performances in the UEFA Champions League by Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as Bayern Munich winning their group, a new generation of German national team talent — particularly in the midfield — has begun […]
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/ 3780 days agoAccess to public transit makes Miami MLS stadium site a winner
The long and winding road of David Beckham’s stadium saga in south Florida is nearing the final stages. After years of discussion centering on “sexy” sites on the water and close to Marlins Park, the former England International did what he should have done from the get-go – settle on a practical site that is […]
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/ 3781 days agoDespite positives, Bundesliga faces uphill climb in United States
Last week, World Soccer Talk spent several days in Germany and attended the Bayer Leverkusen-Schalke 04 match on November 29. As the tour proves, the Bundesliga has embarked on an aggressive effort to increase its global reach including a prioritization of the American market. German soccer has long had its proponents in the American soccer community. In fact, […]