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/ 152 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: Aug. 16 to 19, 2024
The start of a new season is finally upon us. The Premier League is back in action this weekend after three months away from domestic soccer. Since then, soccer fans have not been lacking content. The Copa America and European Championship featured many of the Premier League's biggest stars. At the Euros, England reaching a […]
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/ 153 days agoSave $35 with a Paramount+ annual plan before price increase
The latest Paramount+ price increase is about to take effect, which means it is the optimal time to take advantage of an annual plan. On Aug. 19, CBS is bumping up its monthly fee for Paramount+ to $7.99. This is a $2 increase compared to the $5.99 that fans have been paying for most of […]
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/ 154 days agoPremier League 2024/25 table predictions: Who wins the title?
There are so many variables that could affect predictions for the 2024/25 English Premier League, including some unknowns. There have been several key transfers among teams across the league. Riccardo Clafiori joined the best defense from last campaign with Arsenal. Manchester United signed several defensive players to shore up its issues from last season. Yet, […]
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/ 156 days agoWatch the new, colorful UEFA Champions League opening intro
The UEFA Champions League stands out with its opening intro that features three languages and an uncanny choir. Broadcasters from around the world play the same song and intro video before pregame shows, fixtures, halftime and other programs. It is unmistakable as to what the song and introductory video mean for soccer fans. Fittingly, its […]
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/ 156 days agoReal Madrid's USA tour: How much the club makes
Real Madrid played a total of three games during its tour of the USA this summer ahead of the 2024/25 season. However, it did not include the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and several other players that draw headlines. The continental competitions like the Euros and Copa America demanded significant game time out of […]
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/ 156 days agoUSA draws stunning viewership for Olympics Gold Medal Final
Saturday's Gold Medal triumph for the USA Women's National Team was a hit for viewership on NBC. With Mallory Swanson scoring the game-winning goal just before the hour mark against Brazil, American supporters watched the USWNT claim their first Gold Medal since the 2012 London Games. Still, the audience for that game may have surprised […]
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/ 168 days agoTyler Adams says spying is common in soccer
United States men's national team captain Tyler Adams chimed in on the spying scandal that has hit North American soccer. Just before the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, French authorities arrested a Canada women's soccer team staff member. Joseph Lombardi picked up an eight-month suspended sentence for using drones to capture video of New Zealand […]
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/ 169 days agoDean Smith: Leagues Cup performance worse than League Two
This past weekend, Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, led his side into a Leagues Cup group-stage game against the Philadelphia Union. It was both teams' first fixture in the 2024 Leagues Cup, the competition pitting all MLS and Liga MX teams in one tournament. Philadelphia's Tai Baribo scored the only goal of […]
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/ 169 days agoUSA men's soccer reaches Olympic quarterfinals; first since 2000
Another strong performance from the USA men's soccer team ensured a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals for Marko Mitrovic's side. A 3-0 win over Guinea in the final group-stage game means the United States closed the first stage of competition with six points. That is good enough to finish second behind host nation France, which […]
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/ 169 days agoUSWNT Olympic soccer game delivers impressive viewership
The USWNT cruised through the first two games of its Olympic soccer schedule in Paris, and viewership has matched the performances. Convincing performances against Zambia and Germany sent Emma Hayes's side through to the quarterfinals. With one group-stage game remaining, it is a chance for the Americans to carry their momentum both on the field […]
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/ 169 days agoWomen's soccer growth fueled by investors Kang and Ohanian
The growth of women's soccer across the world has been clear with events like the 2023 Women's World Cup. That tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set attendance records with just shy of 2 million fans across all games. Fans across the world broke viewership records for the tournament in 2023, too. Australia drew […]
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/ 170 days agoCanada appeals Olympic points deduction for women's soccer
The Canada spying dilemma has led to a points deduction and coaches' suspensions, and Canada issued an appeal against the penalty. Following revelations that Canada spied on New Zealand ahead of their first game at the Olympics event for women's soccer, punishments rained in. Three members of the Canada women's coaching staff, including head coach […]
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/ 170 days agoArsenal confirms move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori
The extended transfer saga of Riccardo Calafiori has finally come to an end as Arsenal confirmed the signing of the defender. Calafiori showed his talents as Bologna finished fifth in Serie A last season, the club's best finish since the 1970/71 campaign. The league named Calafiori as its player of the month in May. That […]
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/ 170 days agoJapan icon Keisuke Honda signs one-day deal with Bhutan club
Keisuke Honda, one of the most recognizable players in the history of soccer in Japan, is returning to action for one game in Bhutan. However, this is not in the J-League, nor is it with the Japan national team. For reference, Honda has not played for club or country since 2021. He played six games […]
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/ 170 days agoHow the Old Trafford cost compares to recent NFL stadium builds
Manchester United has continued to struggle with Old Trafford, and the ownership is pondering the construction of a new stadium. This would mean the Red Devils would move out of the venue that has been their home since 1910. However, it would be a solution to a stadium that has fallen into disrepair. The infamous […]