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/ 813 days agoReferee culpable for Liverpool error out of upcoming schedule
Paul Tierney, the center referee who controversially played a role in Liverpool winning at the weekend, is not a part of the upcoming Premier League schedule. The English top flight announced the referee assignments for matchday 28. Tierney has been refereeing Premier League games since 2015, but this controversy has certainly caused a row among […]
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/ 813 days agoBarcelona loses dynamic midfield pair to injury after draw
Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, arguably the two most important midfielders for Barcelona, will miss extended periods of time with injury. Both players required substitutions during Barcelona's dreary scoreless draw at Athletic Club this weekend. That game provided Barcelona a chance to close the gap with Real Madrid to six points in LaLiga. Now, the […]
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/ 813 days agoMLS tells commentators to remain hush on referee issues
Commentators on MLS Season Pass will not be sharing too many opinions on the ongoing referee debacle in the league. As things stand, the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) is in a lockout from the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). PRO determines the match officials for MLS contests, but it is not going with any PSRA […]
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/ 813 days agoBayern Munich wants Feyenoord's Arne Slot if Alonso deal fails
Bayern Munich is lining up a managerial move for Arne Slot, the boss at Feyenoord, if its bid for Xabi Alonso does not come to fruition. Bayern Munich is looking at a trophyless season after falling 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Consequently, Bayern is going to move on from Thomas Tuchel after just over a […]
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/ 813 days agoCould Neymar be Apple's MLS Season Pass next star?
Lionel Messi has worked wonders for MLS Season Pass in his brief time with Inter Miami. The Argentine's popularity drove subscriptions when he arrived ahead of the inaugural Leagues Cup. However, Messi's career is nearing its end despite his success and ability. As Messi is turning 37, his contract with Inter Miami expires at the […]
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/ 813 days agoResurgent Josh Sargent linked to Brentford to replace Toney
USMNT striker Josh Sargent has been dominating with Norwich City in recent games, and that has piqued the interest of Brentford. All signs point to the Premier League side losing its star striker, Ivan Toney, in the summer. The Englishman is linked with a move to clubs like Arsenal or Chelsea. Therefore, the Bees, which […]
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/ 813 days agoUSWNT bounces back in W Gold Cup, faces Canada in semifinal
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated South American side Colombia to reach the semifinals of the W Gold Cup. Goals from Lindsey Horan, Jenna Nighswonger and Jaedyn Shaw, all in the first half, led to a comfortable victory. Moreover, it was a major bounce back from a poor showing against Mexico to close […]
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/ 814 days agoLegacy of USMNT defender Jimmy Banks carries on after passing
Jimmy Banks, a former USMNT defender who played at the World Cup in 1990, passed away in 2019, but his legacy lives on. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Banks spent most of his life in the Midwest. His playing days stuck around indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave. The Wave is still in action today, […]
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/ 814 days agoGrading the headline USMNT transfers in Europe this season
In the summer of 2023, there were ample transfers involving players in the USMNT squad throughout Europe. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards were the subject of moves. Also, these players either left or joined clubs in each of the top-five leagues in Europe. For some, these moves have worked well. Not only has their form […]
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/ 816 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: March 2 to 4
A full 10-game slate of games graces TV screens this weekend as all 20 Premier League teams are in action. It is the final third of the season, and the title race is razor-thin. Several key matchups this weekend could go a long way in determining the eventual champions of the Premier League, as well […]
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/ 817 days agoMexico tickets for Copa America: Schedule, dates, host cities
Mexico will be one of the teams with droves of fans looking for tickets during the Copa America in the United States. Not only is the Mexico National Team one of the contenders to go on a run through the knockout stages. The popularity of El Tri in the United States is something that has […]
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/ 818 days agoChelsea escapes with win over Leeds to reach FA Cup last eight
The round of 16 in the FA Cup concluded on Wednesday, and one game that stood out was Chelsea hosting Leeds. Even though this was a match involving teams from different divisions, the storylines were there. Chelsea, coming off its League Cup Final loss against Liverpool, was desperate for a bounce-back victory. That would not […]
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/ 819 days agoArgentina tickets for games in USA: Schedule, dates, host cities
Defending World Cup champion Argentina is playing many games in the United States this year, and fans can get tickets now. In total, La Albiceleste is playing seven games in two sets of friendlies and the 2024 Copa America. Based on the side's performance in its defense of the Copa America this summer, that number […]
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/ 819 days agoHow the number of pro soccer teams in the USA compares to abroad
As of 2024, ninety-four men's soccer teams in the United States are designated as professional. That spans Major League Soccer, the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, NISA, and USL League One. Granted, it does not include all of MLS Next Pro, because many teams in that division are reserves. While 94 professional men's teams are […]
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/ 819 days agoUSL signs new multi-year deal with ESPN ahead of 2024 season
The United Soccer League, or USL, signed a multi-year broadcasting deal with ESPN just before the beginning of the 2024 campaign. The deal encompasses both the USL Championship and USL League One. It does not cover every game across the two divisions. Still, the deal allows ESPN to promote the competitions that rank as the […]