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/ 56 days agoGreuther Fürth stars Dietz and Green dream of USMNT call-up
On Tuesday, second-tier Bundesliga club Greuther Fürth footballers Julian Green and Maximilian Dietz spoke with US media. Teammates at a club level, the duo shared their desire to convince Mauricio Pochettino for a national team call-up. In addition to a wide range of soccer topics, they also touched upon the upcoming US presidential election. US […]
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/ 58 days agoInter Miami season ticket holders irate about 'dollar store gifts'
As is standard across Major League Soccer, fans often receive gifts from their respective clubs to thank them for being season ticket holders. These are not lavish items that fully offset the cost of the tickets. But, they can be nice trinkets that fans can use or wear to show their support of the club. […]
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/ 59 days agoHas Alexi Lalas helped or hurt soccer in the USA?
Alexi Lalas is undoubtedly controversial, and he is always at the center of soccer coverage in the USA. His work has spanned across ESPN to FOX, where he currently works as the broadcaster's leading studio analyst All that coverage means Lalas is on Americans' TVs regularly. That time in coverage has led to polarizing opinions […]
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/ 62 days agoMessi boosts Inter Miami revenue but falls short of Man United
Since Lionel Messi joined MLS, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says that club revenue has almost quadrupled to $200 million annually. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that 4% of that revenue comes from selling broadcast rights. For Inter Miami, that’s roughly $8 million per season from the Apple MLS Season Pass deal. How does that compare to […]
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/ 65 days agoLutz Pfannenstiel: Life as sporting director & Bundesliga analyst
Lutz Pfannenstiel may or may not be a familiar name or voice to you. As the sporting director, he played a key role in the successful launch of St Louis CITY SC. However, after a career that took him across the globe as a professional goalkeeper, his voice may ring a bell with you. He's […]
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/ 65 days agoMost famous clubs who have played in EFL League One
EFL League One holds clubs steeped in history. That includes teams who have recent stints in the Premier League. For instance, Reading, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and Huddersfield Town have each played in the top flight since 2010. They may have fallen on harder times, but there is always the potential for promotion. After all, […]
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/ 65 days agoExploring the US and UK cultural divide on soccer ticket prices
Aston Villa was recently in the news after facing an immediate backlash from fans about its UEFA Champions League prices. Non-season ticket holders have to pay around $111 for the cheapest ticket. While some American fans might consider this a fair price, especially for a Champions League match, Aston Villa supporters expressed frustration over the […]
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/ 65 days agoBlack Arsenal book explores club’s relationship to black culture
Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka and Matthew Harle’s much-anticipated new book, Black Arsenal: Club, Culture, Identity, can be essential. In what already feels like a vital, seminal text, Black Arsenal weaves together insight from professors, artists, fans, coaches, photographers, ex-players, and journalists alike, in charting Arsenal Football Club’s pioneering relationship with Black British culture in the […]
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/ 68 days agoCivil war brews at Newcastle as Howe fires back at club exec
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has hit back at previous disparaging claims made by the club's sporting director. Paul Mitchell was recently hired to the executive role in July following the departure of Dan Ashworth. The club's former sporting director joined rivals Manchester United in a $4 million deal. Mitchell arrived at the Magpies as the […]
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/ 68 days agoMan City's 115 charges decision may undermine Premier League
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faced reporters on Friday during a regularly scheduled press conference. Premier League coaches typically field questions about injury updates and their opponents ahead of games. The Spaniard touched on these subjects as City is set to host Brentford on Saturday. Nevertheless, there was a fairly large elephant in the press […]
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/ 68 days ago4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out
Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]