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/ 298 days agoLAFC link with Olivier Giroud rolls MLS into retirement trope
Olivier Giroud is likely to join Major League Soccer this summer, with LAFC among the clubs targeting the French forward. Recent reports out of Europe suggest Los Angeles Football Club has already sent Giroud a contract offer. This would start in the summer after his current deal with AC Milan ends. Giroud would thus be […]
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/ 298 days agoFight fire with fire: Forest appeal against points deduction
As expected, Nottingham Forest is going to appeal the points deduction that subtracted four points from the club's Premier League point total. The English top flight ruled that Forest violated the Profitability and Sustainability Rules in its first season back in the Premier League. According to financial analysis from the league, Forest was $44 million […]
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/ 298 days agoVinicius Jr moved to tears discussing racism in Spain
Brazil is playing Spain in a friendly in Madrid on Tuesday in a fixture that provides a homecoming for Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior. However, that homecoming is not always a welcome one, as racism continues to plague Vinicius and soccer in general in Spain. The Brazilian has been the frequent victim of racist chants from […]
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/ 299 days agoInter Miami's new home: Close look at construction progress
Construction is making progress at Miami Freedom Park, the future home of MLS side Inter Miami. The stadium is still scheduled to open later in the 2025 season when Lionel Messi plays the final season of his contract in Major League Soccer. While the physical construction of the 25,000-seat stadium has not yet started, crews […]
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/ 299 days agoIf USA fails at Copa America, could Marsch replace Berhalter?
The United States men's national team picked up another Nations League success under Gregg Berhalter. Berhalter has shown massive success in North America as the man in charge of a pair of Nations League crowns and the 2021 Gold Cup. Plus, he got the squad back to the World Cup after the disaster of 2018. […]
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/ 299 days agoWhich Premier League clubs are owned by Americans?
Americans are making more of a presence in the Premier League by owning a litany of clubs. Granted, not all of these are full ownership, as the expensive Premier League often demands multiple investors. Regardless, the ideology and business acumen of American owners is commonplace in the Premier League. In total, half of the clubs […]
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/ 299 days agoManchester United may miss out on Europe due to UEFA rules
UEFA released its regulations regarding multi-club ownership, and that has major implications for the status of Manchester United in Europe next season. The rules state clubs with the same ownership group, like Manchester United and Nice for example, can play in Europe. However, they must be in different competitions. If they are in the same […]
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/ 300 days agoMexico is the last test for Berhalter to prove he fits with USMNT
The recent 3-1 win over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals may be the least ceremonious win in USMNT history. An uninspired squad trailed after one minute following a defensive lapse on a well-worked throw-in. Demanding an equalizer, the United States failed to generate a considerable number of chances that tested Jamaican goalkeeper Andre […]
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/ 302 days agoMLS Season Pass commentators for March 23 games
While the international break has most of the world's leagues on pause, the Major League Soccer schedule of commentators continues on March 23. Matchday five in MLS features 13 games happening in one day. Some of the league's top players will be unavailable because of international duty. Yet, several top-tier matchups will send waves throughout […]
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/ 302 days agoOlympics on Peacock adds whip-around and multiview features
NBC Sports has announced diverse plans for coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics that include a heavy dose of Peacock. NBC's paid streaming service will combine with the NBC linear channel to cover the sports throughout the Olympics in Paris. Fans will have access to over 5,000 hours of live coverage of the 329 events […]
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/ 303 days agoMLS, Apple are cannibalizing MLS Season Pass subscriptions
The second full season of MLS Season Pass is already one month old, and it is hard to say how successful Apple is with its mega-investment. Apple is reporting that it is content with the number of subscriptions the $2.5 billion deal that extends for 10 years is pulling in. Yet, the growth from year […]
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/ 303 days agoNWSL and Liga MX Femenil to play summer tournament in 2024
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced a summer tournament where each team will play against select sides from the Liga MX Femenil. That is the top women's league in Mexico. In total, there will be 20 teams involved, and they will play a total of 33 games as part of this competition. The 20 […]
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/ 304 days agoBarcelona tickets for US tour: Schedule, dates, host cities
Barcelona is taking part in another US tour this upcoming summer, and tickets are now available for the club's three-game slate. The Spanish side will be under new management when Xavi steps down at the end of the season. Therefore, the friendlies in the United States will be one of the first times supporters will […]
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/ 304 days agoThibaut Courtois tears meniscus, status uncertain for season
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss more time after injuring his meniscus during training. The Belgian shot-stopper has not played for Los Blancos this season. He tore the ACL in his left knee just before the beginning of the campaign. Real Madrid has relied on goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga for what has […]
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/ 304 days agoRelevent suit against US Soccer inches closer to Supreme Court
A lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and FIFA alleging antitrust regulation violations is getting closer to the US Supreme Court. The lawsuit comes from Relevent Sports, which wants to host an official La Liga match in the United States. Relevent wants to bring meaningful games to the United States in a bid to […]