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Kyle Fansler is a writer and editor from St. Petersburg, FL. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication from the University of Florida. While being a fan of the global game, Kyle supports FC Barcelona. In his time away from writing, Kyle plays in two soccer leagues with friends from his area.

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5 best games to watch during international break

In the March international break, many of the major sides are playing friendlies. France, England, Brazil, and Argentina are preparing for summer tournaments. However, the March international break goes well beyond just games without consequence. Euro 2024 qualifying reaches its head when 12 teams battle for the final three spots. While the traditional favorites are […]

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Lionel Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in March with injury

Lionel Messi is not going to be a part of the squad when Argentina plays a pair of friendlies in the United States in the March international break due to injury. The Inter Miami star required a second-half substitution in the club's CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Nashville. Then, Messi was not a part of […]

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How to watch CONCACAF Nations League

Coverage of this year's CONCACAF Nations League is an ideal remedy for fans craving soccer during the international break. For English-language audiences in the United States, coverage is courtesy of CBS Sports. The American broadcaster will have coverage of each of the three games in the miniature tournament. However, none of the games will be […]

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Twelve fans arrested in Turkish Super Lig for storming the pitch

Violence and hooliganism transpired in the Turkish Super Lig this past weekend when Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahce players on the pitch. Fenerbahce had just defeated third-place Trabzonspor to keep pace with Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight. Visiting players from Fener celebrated their win on the pitch after the whistle. Michy Batshuayi had just scored […]

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Enough is enough: MLS replacement referee errors are maddening

The most recent MLS matchday saw the replacement referee crisis hit a new level with rampant errors across the league's games. The issues were so bad that the Professional Soccer Referees Association commented on how the officiating is having major consequences on the table and the quality of the competition. "This past weekend in MLS, […]

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New MLS team San Diego FC has unique twist in recruiting

San Diego FC will have the opportunity to take advantage of international recruiting due to the location of the side's training facility ahead of its MLS debut. While construction is ongoing at the complex, the future of the club is already starting to come to fruition. The 50,000-square-foot facility also has a boarding program for […]

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Nottingham Forest suffers four-point drop to fall into bottom three

The Premier League issued Nottingham Forest a points deduction on Monday that immediately sends the club into the relegation zone. The four-point slash comes as a result of Forest breaching the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) that protect financial fair play (FFP). Premier League authorities noted that Forest's losses came from exuberant spending upon the […]

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FA Cup last-eight drama yields another potential derby in Final

This weekend's quarterfinals of the FA Cup provided high-intensity clashes that demanded stoppage-time and extra-time goals to set up a fascinating semifinal draw. In the end, three familiar faces emerged to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City, the defending champions, comfortably advanced over Newcastle courtesy of a first-half brace […]

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MLS needs Messi and Miami to have success in Champions Cup

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are through to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a tournament that carries ample possibilities for MLS. Even though the league has not given the North American and Caribbean equivalent of the Champions League much attention or importance, there are certain things the Champions Cup affords. One of those […]

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EPL commentators on NBC: March 16 and 17

This weekend in the Premier League, there is a heavily abbreviated schedule available because of the FA Cup. With six teams from the English top flight competing in the FA Cup quarterfinals this weekend, there are just four games in the Premier League. Yet, that still features games with significance in the relegation race and […]

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Mexico announces five friendlies in United States in 2024

Mexico is making frequent appearances in the United States throughout 2024 to play friendlies. In total, Mexico has five games in the United States in 2024 that are strictly friendlies. Of course, El Tri is also playing in the Copa America in the United States, which guarantees three group-stage games. Therefore, Mexico is playing at […]

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NWSL kicks off new era aboard a landmark broadcast deal

The 2024 NWSL season starts on Friday, March 15, to welcome a landmark broadcast deal for the league, and soccer, in the United States. The deal spreads the league across four providers, and it brings a massive revenue increase for the top women's division in the United States. NWSL's new four-year deal pockets the league […]

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USA announces squad for Nations League semifinals and Final

The USA men's national team is looking to defend its Nations League title with a squad that consists of a talented class of players. The USMNT defeated Trinidad and Tobago to clinch a spot in the final four of the Nations League. In doing so, Gregg Berhalter's side also punched a ticket to the Copa […]

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Man United tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities

Tickets to the Manchester United tour of the US are selling fast. With three games on the schedule for the Red Devils, Erik ten Hag's side will be one of the top teams playing in the United States this summer. United is playing two games on the country's west coast before venturing east. In the […]

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Managers, like players, lose touch and ability as their careers age

Celta Vigo sacked Rafa Benitez on Tuesday, and the Champions League winner is out of a job again. Since having domestic success with Valencia and continental triumphs with Liverpool, the Spanish manager has constantly rotated jobs. Since departing Liverpool at the end of the 2009/10 season, Benitez has worked as manager of eight clubs. That […]

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Apple offers MLS Season Pass free trial to former subscribers

For the first time in the 2024 season, Apple has offered fans a free trial of MLS Season Pass. However, one major caveat limits the number of people who can take advantage. The redemption code is only available for users who subscribed to MLS Season Pass last year. Apple is providing previous subscribers with one […]

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Liverpool-City: NBC breaks record for Premier League viewers

The all-important Liverpool-City game in the Premier League broke records for NBC and its viewership of the English top flight. In what has been a historic season for the Premier League coverage on NBC, the top-three clash between these new-era rivals delivered outstanding metrics. According to NBC, the fixture on USA Network was the most-watched […]

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Man United tickets on sale for San Diego game against Betis

Manchester United is returning to San Diego and Snapdragon Stadium to play a friendly. Last summer, the United Academy played against Wrexham. In the summer of 2024, United's first team will be in action when Man United plays Real Betis from La Liga. This game is happening on Wednesday, July 31. It is in the […]

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Why is daylight saving time different in the US than Europe?

Daylight saving time has come in the USA, but those in Europe still live on Coordinated Universal Time standards, or UTC. Therefore, the clocks changed in the United States early on Sunday, March 10. Americans had to 'spring forward' one hour. The time difference between New York and London is traditionally five hours. However, for […]

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Referee cameras provide insight into often-criticized decisions

In late February, Bundesliga referee Daniel Schlager made history by wearing cameras that showed what a referee sees. Schlager's camera was attached to his earpiece, allowing him to communicate with VAR. A brief video from the Bundesliga showed that what a referee sees on the field is far different from what fans see from above. […]