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/ 799 days agoFA 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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/ 802 days agoMLS 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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/ 802 days agoEPL 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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/ 803 days agoMexico 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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/ 803 days agoNWSL 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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/ 804 days agoUSA 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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/ 804 days agoMan 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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/ 805 days agoManagers, 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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/ 805 days agoApple 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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/ 805 days agoLiverpool-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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/ 805 days agoMan 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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/ 805 days agoWhy 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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/ 806 days agoReferee 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. […]
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/ 806 days agoAmerican football lines have no business on pro soccer fields
The USL season started this past weekend, with games in the USL Championship and League One joining the professional soccer landscape in the United States. However, the return of these leagues and the MLS clubs that play at NFL stadiums brought back the all-too-familiar reminder that too many soccer games are ruined by football lines. […]
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/ 806 days agoSerie A club sacks manager after headbutting opposing player
Lecce sacked manager Roberto D’Aversa on Monday following the manager allegedly throwing a headbutt toward Verona forward Thomas Henry. Verona picked up a 1-0 win at Lecce courtesy of a goal from Michael Folorunsho in the first half. However, the drama transpired after the game. D'Aversa approached Henry, who picked up a red card deep […]