Roddy Graham

Today is a good day. The sky is a bit more blue, the air carries a hint of possibility and the birds are signing Better Than Ezra tunes. Because today is the first day of a new era of American soccer. Of course you know that the United States beat Spain, 2-0, Wednesday at the Confederations […]

The official dry run for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is upon us, as the 2009 Confederations Cup is under way. ESPN and its family of networks will be showing every game of this competition of champions from every region of the planet. Here's what you need to know: Schedule Opening round June […]

With the Premier League race done and dusted and the Champions League trophy spending the summer in Catalonia, there's only one more piece of silverware on offer in the 2008-2009 season, and either Everton or Chelsea will lay claim to it tomorrow at Wembley. Who's in and who's out – Frank Lampard, Alex and […]

Today is the day when we will crown, or perhaps re-crown, the champion of Europe. As usual, EPL Talk has you covered. At 2 p.m. EST today, don't forget to check out our live blog, hosted by Dave Warner from a sports bar in Cary, North Carolina – or about 55 miles from where I'm […]

This is it. Match day 38 has arrived, and with it comes the promise of Premier League salvation or the gloom of a forced descent into the Championship. Here's what we know Manchester United own the championship trophy, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal will be joining them in varying stages of the Champions League in […]

One point. One point in two matches is all Manchester United must earn to claim the 2008-2009 Barclays Premiership title to its trophy case. The Red Devils trot out Saturday for their first opportunity to claim the crown as struggling Arsenal come calling. The Gunners have dropped two straight matches – a 4-1 drubbing to […]

There's some debate over whether or not the Tyne-Tees Derby is actually a derby, as Newcastle fans point to the annual matches with Sunderland as the more important derby. There's no doubt, however, that Monday's clash between the Toon Army and Middlesbrough at St. James' Park is absolutely massive to the hopes of both teams' […]

Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once said, "it's getting late early." That's certainly true of this year race to avoid relegation at the bottom of the Premiership table. Newcastle and Middlesbrough are in 18th and 19th place, respectively, and both are three points adrift of safety, where Hull City is currently holding on for […]

Chelsea's epic 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge against Liverpool drew high praise from football fans, with some going as far to call it the match of the century. The reward for the Blues was a berth in the Champions League semifinals against Barcelona, and that two-legged tie begins today at Camp Nou. History lesson: There's good news […]

It's a busy part of the calendar for some squads, but the chance for FA Cup glory presents itself this weekend at Wembley in a pair of semifinal games. Arsenal and Chelsea won't have much time to celebrate mid-week successes in the Champions League when they square off on Saturday while Manchester United and Everton […]

With only seven matches left in the 2008-2009 campaign – or eight if you're Pompey or United – it's time for some to make the move for European glory. For others, it's a chance to move away from the trap door. It's a full weekend of fixtures, so let's get started (all times eastern): Editor's […]

Back on March 21, Fulham turned the race for the 2008-2009 Premiership title on its ear with a stunning 2-0 defeat of nine-man Manchester United at Craven Cottage. On Saturday, the Whites will take aim at another big four team when Liverpool comes calling. Before the win over the Red Devils, there wasn't much to […]

Finally, something to push David Beckham out of MLS-related headlines. Columbian international Fredy Montero is taking the league by storm as he and his expansion Seattle Sounders are tied with Chivas USA atop the Western Conference standings with their two wins to start the season. Montero has three goals on the year, none more impressive than […]

With 24 more points available in the 2008-2009 season, I hesitate to say that next weekend's match with Stoke City is a must-win for West Bromwich Albion for its hopes for avoiding the drop. But it really is. The Baggies are rooted to the bottom of the table with 24 points with eight matches to go […]