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/ 1173 days agoUS Soccer wants José Mourinho as next head coach
US Soccer has placed José Mourinho on its list of potential head coaches for the United States Men's National Team, according to a newspaper report. The federation also reportedly named Zinedine Zidane on that list, but the Frenchman 'politely declined' the opportunity. Currently, US Soccer named Anthony Hudson as the interim head coach of the […]
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/ 1174 days agoInter Miami signs Atlanta United star Josef Martínez
Fresh off making its playoff debut last season, Inter Miami acquired star forward Josef Martínez. Martínez is a former MLS MVP and MLS Cup Champion with Atlanta United. However, Atlanta exercised an offseason buyout of Josef Martínez following a fallout with the club despite a massive fan base. Now, the Venezuelan joins an Inter Miami […]
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/ 1174 days agoUSWNT rides second-half surge to defeat New Zealand
The United States Women's National Team played its first game of 2023 down under, picking up a comfortable win over New Zealand, 4-0. The Football Ferns are co-hosts of the 2023 Women's World Cup with Australia. Therefore, it was a sensible friendly for both involved. Then, for much of the first half, New Zealand did […]
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/ 1175 days agoBritish billionaire confirms interest in buying Manchester United
After the Glazer family announced plans to sell Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe threw his name in the ring as a potential buyer. Ratcliffe is among the richest men in the United Kingdom, amassing his wealth primarily through chemical company Ineos. Ratcliffe is familiar with owning a soccer club. CUrrently, his company owns Nice in […]
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/ 1175 days agoInside the NBA crew practices penalties before USWNT debut
The Inside the NBA crew may be full of hall of fame basketball players, but their soccer penalties could use some work. On Monday night's edition of Inside the NBA, former USMNT defender Demarcus Beasley and USWNT World Cup winner Julie Foudy joined the show. The pair went on to promote TNT and Warner Bros. […]
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/ 1176 days agoChicago Fire teenager jumps to Europe with Aston Villa
Chicago Fire teenage winger Jhon Duran is on his way to England to join Aston Villa. The 19-year-old thrived in Major League Soccer with Chicago. He scored eight goals and provided a further five assists this past season with the Fire. Duran joins Aston Villa for an initial fee of $18 million with $4 million […]
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/ 1176 days agoNewcastle plotting to get three players from Chelsea
Newcastle could make a move to acquire three players who all play regularly at Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge side is on a tear in the transfer market. It appears Todd Boehly is bringing in any name that appears on the rumor mill. However, Newcastle could tempt him to recoup some of that Chelsea spending with […]
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/ 1176 days agoLiverpool to receive formal bid to buy in coming month
A formal bid to buy the ownership of Liverpool FC should arrive by the end of February. Liverpool's current owners, Fenway Sports Group, stated their openness to sell the English giant just before the World Cup. Now, the auction process for Liverpool is in full swing, according to Telegraph writer Sam Wallace. The possible bidders […]
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/ 1176 days agoChelsea deal for Mudryk helps donate $25 million to Ukraine
Chelsea acquired Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk on Saturday in an expensive transfer topping out over $100 million. Chelsea swooped in the the Shakhtar Donetsk star while it appeared Arsenal were on the verge of acquiring the talent. While the official fee for Mudryk's transfer to Chelsea is high, a $100 million package in total, not […]
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/ 1176 days agoDid FOX pay bribes to win World Cup rights?
FOX is facing accusations of paying bribes to attain the World Cup rights. Originally, FOX acquired the World Cup rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup rights back in 2011. It later added the 2026 rights in 2015. However, a court appearance on Tuesday for two former FOX executives could implicate that FOX paid […]
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/ 1176 days agoDaryl Dike ripping it up at WBA with aims to be USMNT starter
Daryl Dike has just eight appearances with the USA National team. His return of three goals does not jump off the wall, even if he is just 22 years old. He started up front in each of the 2021 Gold Cup games, except for the final. He scored twice, both coming in a group stage […]
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/ 1176 days agoApple TV app coming to Android for MLS Season Pass: Rumor
One of the main backlashes to MLS Season Pass is the inability to watch on Android mobile devices because there is no Apple TV app. Sure, Android users can watch games via a browser or on Android TV, but it's not the same as having an app on your mobile phone — like Apple iPhone users […]
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/ 1176 days agoQatar 2022 is most-streamed World Cup ever
Qatar 2022 was the most-streamed World Cup in the tournament's history. While streaming only came to a true forefront in 2014 and growing in 2018, data tabulated by World Soccer Talk shows that 2022 was a huge win for streaming. Each year, more and more people cut the cord and sign up for streaming services. […]
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/ 1178 days agoEl Clásico preview: Supercopa may be must-win for both sides
Sunday's El Clásico in the Supercopa de España has an added significance. Yes, it is still the biggest teams in Spain going head to head. Both are at the top of the LaLiga table. Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League knockout stage, while Barcelona slumped into the Europa League, a competition it can, and […]
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/ 1179 days agoHBO Max jumps in price just before USWNT debut
As the United States Women's National Team prepares to make its debut on HBO Max, the streaming service raised its price. Ad-free accounts subscribing to HBO Max were $14.99 per month. Now, users will pay $15.99 per month, according to Mashable. Although it is just a $1 change per month, it is a change nonetheless. […]