latest articles by Kyle Fansler
ESPN
/ 1381 days agoHow can ESPN+ enhance its streaming service even more?
Over recent years, ESPN+ took major steps to improve its soccer streaming services. For example, ESPN+ holds more soccer leagues than any of its competitors. LaLiga and the Bundesliga are top-tier leagues with heavy followings throughout. Same applies to competitions such as the Championship, Major League Soccer and USL Championship. Inside the application, there are […]
EPL Commentator Schedule
/ 1382 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: August 13 to 15
Matchday one in the Premier League was great. Underdogs Brighton, Fulham and Bournemouth pulled off strong results to start their seasons. Three of the most impressive performances, however, came from the usual suspects. Arsenal kicked off its season with a comfortable win at Selhurst Park. Erling Haaland bagged a brace in his Premier League debut […]
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 1386 days ago2022/23 LaLiga prediction: What will the final table look like?
The 2022/23 LaLiga predictions may be more open than people presume. On one hand, it is hard to pick against Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico to win the LaLiga title. However, the jumble of teams beneath these three provides some drama. This stretches from the battle for European placement to the always-looming danger of relegation. […]
World Cup 2022
/ 1406 days agoFOX opens World Cup media campaign with Jon Hamm as Santa
FOX started its World Cup media campaign with a megastar in a new role. Jon Hamm plays Santa as he realizes the world's biggest sporting event comes during his "time to shine." If that all sounds a little bizarre, much of the 2022 World Cup sounds bizarre. After all, this is the first time in […]
Stadiums
/ 1423 days agoWhat is the best soccer stadium in the world?
Everyone has an opinion on what the best soccer stadium in the world is. Some say it is where their favorite club plays, others prefer national stadiums. Frankly, there is good reason to support one or the other in that regard. For instance, club stadiums have an incomparable atmosphere and history. Take a club like […]
News
/ 1435 days agoHotels in Doha for World Cup 2022
If you are seeking accommodations for the World Cup, hotels in Doha are probably your first thought. At the same time, the hundreds of thousands of fans making the trip to Qatar for the World Cup probably have the same idea. Therefore, options are somewhat limited in regards to where you can stay in Qatar. That […]
News
/ 1437 days agoTop 10 hottest soccer tickets on sale this summer
There are a number of soccer tickets on sale this summer for games in the United States. At last, European club teams have the chance to return to the United States for preseason friendlies. Clubs such as Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus all have scheduled games across the U.S. In total, […]
News
/ 1446 days agoTop 5 best Peter Drury goal calls
Peter Drury's top 5 goal calls are some of the most hallowed in the recent history of the sport. He has history calling the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup and more. Frankly, he is always in the conversation for the best soccer commentator for English-language broadcasts. For American fans of soccer, he […]
News
/ 1450 days agoUruguay presents USMNT opportunity to test World Cup strength
Uruguay presents an interesting opportunity for the USMNT. After all, the U.S. has little to no familiarity with frequent World Cup teams outside CONCACAF. That's not to take anything away from Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. Clearly, these are strong sides with talented players. Instead, it is simply a style of play. Nations in South […]
News
/ 1457 days agoIs it harder to play in Europe or South America?
Europe and South America are the two best continents when it comes to soccer. The talent level and success at international and club level are unrivaled. Similarly, these two continents possess fan bases that can legitimately impact any game based on emotions and momentum. Many of the best players in Europe come from South America. […]
News
/ 1457 days agoWhich European soccer teams are touring the USA in summer 2022?
With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, European soccer teams are touring the USA for offseason training again in bulk. Last year, a handful of European clubs made the trip over to the United States. Notably, Everton won the Florida Cup against Colombian side Millionarios. Still, the majority of the major European clubs held off with limited […]
News
/ 1462 days agoChelsea tickets on sale for U.S. friendlies
Chelsea tickets are on sale now for a trio of friendlies during a weeklong span in mid-July. The 2021 UEFA Champions League winners finished third in the Premier League behind a rampant Manchester City and Liverpool. One of the most popular sides in the United States, COVID-19 canceled any plans for the Blues to come […]
Soccer in America
/ 1477 days agoHow did you become a soccer fan?
Soccer is a game for everyone. Regardless of where you come from or where you are going, soccer is there. That could be as a player, coach, fan or employee. Everyone has a different story of one team, one player or one moment that allowed them to become a fan of soccer. Eventually, that passion […]
News
/ 1478 days agoTop 10 World Cup upsets ranked
When thinking about the World Cup upsets ranked, there are certain runs that spring into mind. Cameroon became the darlings of Italia 90 by reaching the quarterfinals. Twelve years later, fellow African side Senegal finished second in a group featuring two prior World-Cup-winning nations. In a Final, Uruguay defeated Brazil in front of over 170,000 […]
EPL Commentator Schedule
/ 1480 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: May 7 and May 8
It is crunch time in the Premier League. Liverpool and Manchester City hit speed bumps in the Champions League this past week. Surely, a number of fans were looking forward to another meeting between the two in the Champions League Final. After all, the two sides played to remarkable games earlier in the season. However, […]