Leagues: Championship

News
/ 639 days agoWrexham Effect: EFL to net at least $56 million in US rights deal
The English Football League (EFL) has secured a broadcast distribution deal in the United States. The deal with Relevent Sports, the New York-based agency best known for running LaLiga North America and the International Champion Cup, will bring in at least $56 million for the English Football League. However, that potential could grow further. In […]

News
/ 640 days agoResurgent Josh Sargent linked to Brentford to replace Toney
USMNT striker Josh Sargent has been dominating with Norwich City in recent games, and that has piqued the interest of Brentford. All signs point to the Premier League side losing its star striker, Ivan Toney, in the summer. The Englishman is linked with a move to clubs like Arsenal or Chelsea. Therefore, the Bees, which […]

Chelsea
/ 645 days agoChelsea escapes with win over Leeds to reach FA Cup last eight
The round of 16 in the FA Cup concluded on Wednesday, and one game that stood out was Chelsea hosting Leeds. Even though this was a match involving teams from different divisions, the storylines were there. Chelsea, coming off its League Cup Final loss against Liverpool, was desperate for a bounce-back victory. That would not […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 652 days agoPremier League to meet on $1.1 billion deal affecting big clubs
An emergency meeting of Premier League teams on a $1.1 billion agreement with the English Football League is imminent. There has been no movement for months. But on Thursday, Feb. 29, the 20 top-flight teams will meet. The idea is to try to agree on a six-year deal to assist the 72 EFL clubs in […]

Birmingham City
/ 654 days agoSunderland and Birmingham City make managerial changes
Championship sides Sunderland and Birmingham City have shaken up their managers recently. Sunderland made a switch by choice after its boss had 12 weeks in charge. Birmingham City, though, changed coaches because of a health concern. In Sunderland's case, the club removed Michael Beale from his post after just nine weeks. Beale was leading the […]

ESPN
/ 657 days agoHas the soccer streaming bubble burst?
In this week's episode, we discuss whether the soccer streaming bubble has burst. We also dive into a breakdown of the ESPN, FOX, and TNT app and whether it’s a killer app. We discuss the Premier League’s domination of the soccer landscape in the United States, and how that may not be a good thing. […]

ESPN
/ 659 days agoRelevent Sports to buy EFL media rights for North America
Relevent Sports, a media agency based in New York City, is lining up the EFL media rights in North America. The current rights deal for the EFL expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. Pitch International brokered the previous deal that sent the rights in the United States to ESPN. That includes the rights […]

Crystal Palace
/ 660 days agoCrystal Palace fails to get Ipswich manager, stays with Hodgson
Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish is holding out hope that Roy Hodgson can turn things around as manager. However, mounting pressure is making the prospect of keeping the 76-year-old on board more challenging. Parish has been working to identify and select candidates to replace Hodgson, but none of the potential replacements are ready to commit […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 661 days agoDaryl Dike out for rest of West Brom season with Achilles tear
American striker Daryl Dike has once again suffered a major injury, and a ruptured Achilles has ended his season prematurely. On Feb. 10, West Brom drew against Ipswich 2-2, with Dike appearing as a substitute. However, went down with an injury after 10 minutes on the pitch, and he needed a medical cart to get […]

Coventry City
/ 661 days agoEFL club plays Rock-Paper-Scissors to choose penalty taker
Coventry City went old-school in deciding a penalty taker by using a quick game of Rock-Paper-Scissors to award a spot kick representative. The two candidates were Callum O'Hare and Haji Wright, a striker representing the United States Men's National Team. Wright won the penalty, but O'Hare had converted on his only penalty attempt of the […]

Blackburn Rovers
/ 664 days agoDahl Tomasson tipped for new job after Duncan McGuire drama
Blackburn Rovers are set to part ways with manager Jon Dahl Tomasson. BBC claims that the two sides have agreed a mutual deal for the Danish coach to depart the club with immediate effect. Blackburn currently sits 18th in the second-tiered Championship table after failing to record a victory in their last eight matches. Tomasson […]

Charlton Athletic
/ 668 days agoFormer Southampton boss Nathan Jones joins Charlton Athletic
Nathan Jones, the former Southampton manager infamous for his poor display as a Premier League manager, is joining Charlton Athletic. The Welsh 50-year-old started his coaching career at Charlton Athletic after a 21-year playing career throughout the English Football League. Following his retirement, Jones joined Charlton Athletic as an under-21 professional development coach. Eventually, he […]

Blackburn Rovers
/ 674 days agoTop American talent in MLS close to Championship transfer
Orlando City star Duncan McGuire could be the latest American to make the jump to Europe, with a proposed move to Blackburn Rovers near completion. The 22-year-old striker has been a star for Orlando City in his brief time with the first team. In his debut season with Orlando City, he made 29 MLS appearances, […]

Bristol City
/ 679 days agoBristol City TV schedule: Watch The Robins in action
A regular in the Championship, the Bristol City TV schedule features coverage on ESPN+ in several competitions. Bristol City is one of the recognizable clubs based on its history in English soccer. While it has not won a top-level trophy, Bristol City has a major following in England. Bristol City TV schedule: US TV and […]

Chelsea
/ 681 days agoChelsea advances to League Cup Final with Boro demolition
Chelsea thrashed Middlesbrough on Tuesday night to advance to the League Cup Final for the second time in the last three seasons. A six-goal outburst at Stamford Bridge offset the shocking Middlesbrough win in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal. Cole Palmer, who was wasteful in that first leg, secured a brace at […]