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kyle fansler

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. Kyle is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).

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/ 125 days ago

Carragher predicts weekend Champions League games in future

CBS Sports analyst Jamie Carragher foresees a world where weekend Champions League games could happen in the future. The traditional midweek competition plays games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the European soccer calendar. However, due to the increase in the number of Champions League games as well as the competition growing in dominance worldwide, Carragher […]

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/ 125 days ago

What trophies has Mauricio Pochettino won?

As a coach with experience at several top European clubs, Mauricio Pochettino demands success. Yet, Pochettino is not a coach who has won the lot as a club manager. However, the Argentine does have a lot of experience comparable to coaches like Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho who have won effectively every competition possible. Regardless, […]

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/ 126 days ago

US Soccer appoints Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT coach

US Soccer has appointed former Chelsea and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new USMNT coach. "The decision to join U.S. Soccer wasn’t just about football for me; it’s about the journey that this team and this country are on," Pochettino said. "The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here […]

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/ 126 days ago

Why MLS dodged a bullet by not signing Neymar in 2023

In the summer of 2023, Neymar was one of the top players linked with a move to MLS. At the time, Lionel Messi was thriving with Inter Miami, and it was no surprise that the league wanted to sign the equally popular star for LAFC. That did not happen, as Neymar signed with Saudi Pro […]

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/ 126 days ago

John Textor to open door for Everton fans to buy club shares

American businessman John Textor is preparing to float his Eagle Football Group on the New York Stock Exchange, a move that could impact Everton. Eagle Football Group currently includes Lyon, Botafogo and Belgian side RWD Molenbeek. Most notably, it includes a 45% share in Crystal Palace. Textor is working to float this entity on the […]

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/ 127 days ago

France loss shows Belgium needs considerable infusion of talent

Despite holding more of the ball, Belgium was severely outclassed by a stronger and more talented France side. One of the top fixtures in this iteration of the UEFA Nations League, at least based on the FIFA World Rankings, did not deliver. Two goals on either side of halftime for France confirmed that France, and […]

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/ 127 days ago

Stark differences between Carsley and Varas as interim coaches

Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]

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/ 127 days ago

NWSL breaks attendance record for women's soccer

This past weekend, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) hit a new record for attendance in a single season. For the first time in the 11-year history of the league, total match attendance surpassed 1.5 million people. Impressively, the league still has ample time left in the 2024 season. Each team has only played out […]

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/ 131 days ago

Top club games available during September international break

The 2024 September international break is a particularly dry one for fans of club soccer. Traditionally, soccer fans get to look forward to fantastic matchups between the top nations across the world. Granted, there is CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying and the UEFA Nations League. Yet, only a few of these games jump off the page. […]

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/ 131 days ago

Get Peacock for $4.99/month for 4 months and save over 30%

Peacock is offering another promotion where users can save over 30% on a monthly plan compared to the traditional cost. The limited-time offer ends on Sep. 6, meaning users must take advantage of what Peacock is making available promptly. Peacock, which is currently $7.99 per month, will temporarily be available for $4.99. However, this is […]

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/ 131 days ago

Achoo! Soccer player's sneeze leads to an injury

Soccer players have suffered from all kinds of injuries. Son Heung-min suffered an injury while breaking up a table tennis argument earlier this year. Marco Asensio missed a Champions League game in 2017 because he infected a pimple on his leg while shaving. We can add a new method of injury to that list: sneezing. […]

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/ 132 days ago

Saudi Pro League sign striker from 750th-ranked team in world

The Saudi Pro League has signed players from each of the top leagues in Europe and much of the world for massive fees. Each transfer window, there are new reports linking some of the world's best players to the upstart league with seemingly endless funds. Yet, the latest arrival in the Saudi Pro League is […]

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/ 132 days ago

Comparing Inter Miami matchday prices to Man United

MLS ticket prices have long been the subject of controversy, particularly compared to the matchday experience of the Premier League. Many of the costs associated with going to an MLS game are high. Whether it's the cost of the ticket, parking, food, or beverage, watching soccer in the United States is expensive. Although to be […]

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/ 133 days ago

How to watch Conmebol World Cup qualifiers from Sept 5-10

The September international break brings the return of World Cup qualifiers in Conmebol. Of all the confederations in FIFA, the South American entity is the farthest along in its qualifying process. After three international breaks in 2023, each of the 10 teams vying for a spot in the 2026 World Cup have already played three […]

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/ 133 days ago

Best ways to watch ESPN during DirecTV blackout

DirecTV subscribers are suffering from a blackout of ESPN channels and ABC due to a carriage dispute between both parties. As a result, a handful of channels are temporarily unavailable to those who watch TV via DirecTV. That includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, the ACC Network and the SEC Network. Crucially, this also includes ABC. The […]