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/ 3878 days agoAre you for or against promotion/relegation in US soccer
The topic of promotion and relegation in US soccer is a divisive one, but it doesn't have to be that way. I believe that it's possible to have an intelligent discussion regarding the topic without comments threads being plagued with soccer fans calling each other names. But what I am interested in hearing and reading is […]
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/ 3879 days agoSwansea’s first 4 games of Premier League season
Over the course of Swansea's first four games played during the 2015/16 season, I would argue that the biggest test for the club was the match against Sunderland, not the games against Chelsea, Manchester United or Newcastle. To an outsider, that opinion may seem bizarre given the immense talent at Manchester United and Chelsea, as […]
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/ 3881 days agoMLS TV ratings see unexpected boost in August on ESPN
At the beginning of August, Philly.com soccer reporter Jonathan Tannenwald heralded great expectations for MLS games that were scheduled to be televised that month on ESPN. As Tannenwald noted, which was key, the four MLS games would be on the ESPN "mother ship," the main channel instead of relegated to the more soccer-friendly ESPN2 network. […]
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/ 3882 days agoRabble.tv launches website redesign and new chapter in its soccer growth
Rabble.tv has launched a redesign of its website as well as a long list of new features that enhance the experience of listening to real sports fans calling games. Plus, they’ve made it easier than ever to help you call your own games or favorite TV shows. If you’re not familiar with Rabble, it’s the […]
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/ 3882 days agoFOX Sports TV ratings for Bundesliga continue to disappoint
It's too easy to blame FOX Sports for the poor TV ratings due to their failure to begin promoting its coverage of the Bundesliga just two weeks before the season even though they knew they'd be televising the games since 2013 when they acquired the rights. The reality is that the Bundesliga TV viewing figures […]
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/ 3883 days agoProgress reports for EPL clubs after 4 games played
Arsenal World Soccer Talk's Arsenal correspondent Chris Moore faced an interesting dilemma this week when faced with the task of selecting his ideal XI for the Gunners. Take a look at his Arsenal progress report to see whether you agree or disagree with him. Having a hard time picking my Arsenal starting XI for […]
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/ 3884 days agobeIN SPORTS to send Ray Hudson to el Clasico
During an exclusive interview following a press conference to announce beIN SPORTS' coverage plans for La Liga, Serie A and Ligue Un, beIN SPORTS lead co-commentator Ray Hudson revealed to World Soccer Talk that the plan is for him to be sent on-location to co-commentate el Clasico games this season from Spain, as well as […]
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/ 3885 days agoLa Liga to play games on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve this December
This December, beIN SPORTS will televise live La Liga games on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31) as a way to condense the season given that the Spanish league will end earlier than usual this season due to the Euro 2016 competition. The Spanish Primera League typically takes a winter break, […]
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/ 3885 days agoInternational games on US TV and streaming
If you thought that the international break would be a chore to get through, think again. During the next week, there are over 70 international soccer matches scheduled that will be shown live on US television and Internet. They comprise everything from qualifiers for Euro 2016 qualifiers, Africa Cup of Nations, CONCACAF and friendlies featuring […]
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/ 3886 days agoDeAndre Yedlin joins Sunderland on a season-long loan deal
Tottenham Hotspur and US international DeAndre Yedlin has signed a loan deal with Sunderland to help his chances of playing first-team football in the Premier League. Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat has made eight signings this summer, and has added Yedlin to the pile of new players that can try to help the club stay in […]
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/ 3891 days agoNGSN adds Liga MX and Swedish league
Next Generation Sports Network (NGSN), the online streaming service that offers soccer fans in the US access to many niche leagues, has expanded its coverage of leagues today by adding select English-language broadcasts of Liga MX games, as well as coverage of the Swedish league. NGSN has acquired the rights to broadcast the home matches of […]
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/ 3892 days agoESPN FC delivers expansive Transfer Deadline Day coverage
ESPN will deliver expansive coverage of the Transfer Deadline Day worldwide on Tuesday across the web and television. Coverage begins at 3am ET on Tuesday with up-to-the-minute digital and video content from ESPN FC's studio in London. Then, at 9am ET, coverage continues with ESPN FC columnist Gabriele Marcotti live from Bristol, Connecticut, where he'll […]
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/ 3892 days agoOne World Sports renews rights to Arsenal TV with long-term deal
One World Sports today announced that is has agreed a deal with Arsenal Football Club to continue broadcasting Arsenal TV to viewers in the United States with a long-term deal. Under the agreement, with international media rights agency MP & Silva, ONE World Sports will broadcast Arsenal’s games on delay throughout the 10-month season, including those from […]
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/ 3892 days agofuboTV to roll out price increase
fuboTV, the legal soccer streaming service that added Liga MX and MLS this week to its portfolio of La Liga, Serie A, Ligue Un and League Cup, will be increasing its prices beginning October 26. The popular streaming platform offers soccer fans in the US access to beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Español, GolTV, GolTV en Español as […]
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/ 3893 days agoArsenal face Spurs in League Cup, one of the many highlights of Round 3 draw
The draw for the third round of the Capital One Cup (aka League Cup) has been made, and a few mouthwatering ties have been drawn out of the hat including a north London derby between Arsenal and Spurs. Other matches to keep a close eye on include the Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham, […]