World Soccer Talk

It's that time of the year when the vast majority of soccer leagues around the world (except MLS) take a break from competitive club soccer in order to focus on international matches. For the next 7 days, there are several hugely important matches taking place including World Cup qualifiers, qualifiers for the Africa Cup of […]

NBC Sports Group’s Premier League coverage this weekend is highlighted by one of the most anticipated matches of the season, when fourth-place Manchester City host rivals sixth-place Manchester United in the 171st Manchester Derby this Sunday, March 20, at Noon ET on NBC. NBC Sports Group’s lead Premier League play-by-play announcer Arlo White calls the […]

The draw for the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Europa League has been announced, and it has conjured up a rematch for Jurgen Klopp against his old club. Borussia Dortmund against Liverpool will no doubt be the highlight of the round as both teams aim to go all the way to the final, which will […]

For the general public, single-game tickets are not yet available for the Copa America Centenario final at MetLife Stadium. Instead, CONCACAF is forcing you into buying a venue pass for the Group Stage of the tournament in order to be entered into a lottery. Then it's the luck of the draw whether you'll be able to get a ticket […]

Due to Nike's lack of creativity and over reliance on template designs, the US-based kit manufacturer will release new jerseys in the coming weeks for the national teams of England and the United States that will look almost identical. The new leaked images of the jerseys reveal how similar they are in design, with the […]

San Jose's Quincy Amarikwa scored an unbelievable long range goal Sunday night in the MLS game against Portland Timbers. FOX Sports lead commentator John Strong described the goal as follows: "That is absolutely sensational from Quincy Amarikwa. One of the best goals you'll see in MLS this season." And it certainly was. The chip was […]

NBC Sports Group continues its coverage of Premier League this weekend with live matches across NBC, NBCSN and USA Network. Saturday’s Premier League coverage kickoffs on NBCSN at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Live, immediately followed by Norwich v. Manchester City at 7:45 a.m. ET. Coverage continues at 10 a.m. ET with Stoke City […]

New photographs of USA's home jersey for 2016 have been leaked online. The 2016 USA home jersey, which will be worn by both the men’s and women’s team and will officially be unveiled later this month, features a white jersey, which includes the new US Soccer logo. As far as the most striking design aspect […]

Steve McClaren is to be sacked as manager of Newcastle United and will not be in charge for Monday's game against Leicester City, according to a report by Sky Sports. The news outlet is claiming that Rafael Benitez will replace McClaren, and the Spaniard may be in place in time for Monday's game. Newcastle United […]

The Europa League is now in the stage of the Round of 16 where the clubs are eyeing a possible run to the final where the winner will qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. As luck would have it, the draw has scheduled some mouthwatering matches. For soccer fans in the US, here's the […]

The familiar anthem of the UEFA Champions League returns. The one that raises the hair on the back of your neck, as they belt out the words "These are the champions." But it's the action that follows that is even better, and there are plenty of nerve-racking games in store. For soccer fans in the […]

The first leaked photograph of the USA's home white jersey for 2016 has been leaked online. The 2016 USA home jersey, which will be worn by both the men's and women's team and will officially be unveiled later this month, features a white jersey, which includes the new US Soccer logo. As far as the most […]

A new leaked image of the USA black jersey for 2016 is the best one yet. The photograph, that is. Not the shirt. The new USA black jersey, which will be officially unveiled later this month, features a black shirt, the new USA logo and sleeves that are red and blue. Designed and manufactured by […]

The date and time for 2016's first el Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been set, so it's time to mark your calendars. Barcelona will play Real Madrid at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Saturday, April 2nd. The kick-off time is scheduled for 2:30pm ET. In what is always the biggest club soccer game […]

Stand-up comedian Russell Brand made an appearance on West Ham TV Wednesday night where he interviewed Hammers boss Slaven Bilic. The interview was conducted after the Irons defeated Spurs 1-0 at the Boleyn Ground. Brand, who is a massive West Ham supporter, made sure to point out that Spurs will never have another chance to […]