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/ 2730 days ago2018 MLS Cup Final hits 1.5 million viewers on FOX
FOX's coverage of the 2018 MLS Cup Final between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers averaged 1.5 million viewers on the over-the-air network, an increase of 10% compared to the last time a MLS final was televised on the same network two years ago when Seattle defeated Toronto FC, thanks to a report by Showbuzz Daily. […]

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/ 2730 days agoLiverpool and Manchester United rivalry continues to ebb and flow
As the two most successful clubs in English football it is inevitable that Liverpool and Manchester United regularly find themselves at loggerheads with each other. The two cities have rarely been on the same page, both in sport and culturally, and it is a rivalry that shows no signs of abating any time soon. The […]

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/ 2731 days agoAnalyzing Arsenal’s defensive options with Rob Holding out for the season
Arsenal defender Rob Holding is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The young center back had been a mainstay in the north London club’s defense prior to suffering a significant knee injury during the match against Manchester United last week. Player injuries never come at a good time, but Holding’s ACL […]

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/ 2735 days agoUnai Emery’s versatility is key to Arsenal’s success
Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to an impressive 20 games following their enthralling 4-2 victory over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as well as their 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Wednesday. The North London derby was the important match that was essentially a microcosm of Arsenal’s Premier League campaign so far this season. […]

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/ 2737 days agoTelemundo to air River-Boca Copa Libertadores final
Telemundo Deportes has acquired the Spanish-language rights in the United States along with FOX Deportes for the historic River Plate-Boca Juniors Copa Libertadores final, which will be played on Sunday, December 9 live from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The much-discussed and twice postponed second leg of the Copa Libertadores has been the center […]

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/ 2737 days agoWest Ham fancied to follow up against Cardiff City
West Ham United host Cardiff City on Tuesday aiming to follow up their impressive weekend victory at Newcastle United. The Hammers outclassed Newcastle, with goals by Javier Hernandez (2) and Felipe Anderson securing a fully deserved 3-0 win. It was their biggest Premier League victory against the Magpies at St James' Park since October 1998 […]

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/ 2743 days agoEuropa League TV schedule for U.S. on Thursday, November 29
All of Thursday's Europa League matches will be available for viewers in the United States with the prospect of several teams having a chance to qualify for the Round of 32. Already through to the next round are Bayer Leverkusen, Zürich, Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio and Chelsea, while the following teams have been […]

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/ 2744 days agoDortmund ready to sell, but should Pulisic stay in Germany?
The news that Borussia Dortmund are willing to strike a £70 million deal with Chelsea or Liverpool for Christian Pulisic is the latest staggering development in the career of one of Europe's most prodigious talents. The two Premier League clubs have a long-standing interest in the United States international, although Paris Saint-Germain are also known […]

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/ 2748 days agoLouisville City cements itself as most dominant club in US soccer
Louisville City appeared almost out of thin air in the summer of 2014. When Orlando City was granted an expansion slot in MLS, their USL slot needed to be filled and Louisville City was born. While there were some fans in Louisville that were quite enthusiastic about the new team, some scratched their heads. As […]

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/ 2750 days agoHow good is Manchester City and will the club win the treble?
Manchester City’s sparkling performance against Manchester United on November 11 won them plaudits from all corners of the footballing community. In the wake of City’s resounding 3-1 victory, some fans suggested that they could win an unprecedented tally of four trophies this season meanwhile others have additionally suggested that Pep Guardiola’s side are the best […]

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/ 2752 days agoUSA vs. Italy preview: Morale among US fans continues to plummet
If it wasn’t clear during the last round of friendlies, it sure became crystal clear during a 3-0 shellacking at the hands of England on Thursday: the USMNT needs to hire a full-time manager. Now. Not after the end of the international window, not after MLS Cup Final, but now. The team looked lost at […]

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/ 2752 days agoEl Clásico on beIN SPORTS boosted by OTT viewing numbers
Viewing numbers for the first el Clásico of the 2018/19 season between Barcelona and Real Madrid have been boosted by digital numbers. As soccer fans continue to watch games on devices instead of television more than ever before, the viewing numbers for smartphones, tablets and over-the-top (OTT) devices are becoming more important than ever before. […]

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/ 2757 days agoUSA vs. England preview: Young Americans face The Three Lions at Wembley
The international soccer calendar for 2018 is drawing to a close. November always represents the last games of the year for the USMNT. This year is no different. The permanent manager still has yet to be named, though every person knows it’s going to be Gregg Berhalter. But setting aside the incompetence of the US […]

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/ 2757 days agoThe rapid rise of Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Last year at this time, very few, if any, Premier League fans had even heard of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. At the time, the Crystal Palace defender had yet to play a senior level match for the south London club and only managed one appearance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo U20 team. Finally, after being […]

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/ 2758 days agoDISH drops the ball with decision not to renew Univision Deportes
DISH Network has dropped the ball by deciding not to renew their agreement with Univision Deportes Network, thereby eliminating several important soccer leagues from their programming. According to Univision, DISH's Hispanic subscribers have lost access to more than 1,100 top soccer matches and major tournaments each year. As the number two most-watched sports network on […]