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/ 4135 days agoSoccer Morning with NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guest NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/live. During the show, you […]

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/ 4135 days agoDavid de Gea says playing in England has changed him for the better
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says playing in England has changed him for the better. De Gea is preparing to start for Spain today against the Netherlands in a rematch of Holland's 5-1 victory over Spain during last summer's World Cup in Brazil. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has been the biggest exponent of […]

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/ 4136 days agoMichael Carrick is key to England's Euro 2016 quest
The last time Michael Carrick started a match for England was the pivotal World Cup qualifier against Poland at Wembley in October 2013, some 17 months ago. Fast-forward to last Friday night and Carrick was named as England’s midfield anchor in the 4-0 victory over Lithuania. During that period of exile from the England team […]

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/ 4136 days agoLouis van Gaal bringing the best out of Marouane Fellaini
His ragged mane, flailing arms and rangy somatotype make Marouane Fellaini one of the most outwardly complex-looking players around. But—those sharp elbows aside—there’s something fundamentally endearing about the manner in which the Manchester United midfielder plays the game. The Belgian has been central to the Red Devils’ emphatic victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool as […]

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/ 4136 days agoNewcastle's record profits raise more questions than answers among fans
Newcastle have announced record profits of £18.7million for last season but fans say the figures have provoked more questions than answers. The club have not released the full annual report, only selected highlights with no detailed explanation as to how £28.5million of extra costs have been incurred. Mark Jensen, editor of online fanzine themag.co.uk, said […]

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/ 4136 days agoMexico striker Chicharito admits he's frustrated at Real Madrid
Javier Hernandez has voiced his disappointment over a lack of playing time at Real Madrid. The Mexico international, nicknamed Chicharito, joined the European champions last summer on a season-long loan from Manchester United and has made just one Primera Division start since. Real have an option to make the deal permanent at the end of […]

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/ 4136 days agoJohan Cruyff slams current state of Dutch national team
Legendary Dutch international Johan Cruyff has slammed the current state of Holland's national team in the wake of their 1-1 draw against Turkey this weekend. On Saturday, Netherlands were saved blushes in front of their home supporters after a shot by Wesley Sneijder deflected off striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar into the back of the net to […]

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/ 4136 days ago10 things we learned from gameweek 4 of MLS
Here are the 10 things we learned from gameweek 4 of MLS. 1. Why did we play this weekend? MLS has consistently played through FIFA international breaks. That was the case this weekend too, with the likes of Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Nick Rimando, Robbie Keane and others absent and on international duty instead […]

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/ 4136 days agoBob Bradley offers MLS teams a better coaching alternative
Funny how history changes the way we look at things. Where some fans and media once lamented the Plain Jane, highly vanilla ways under former U.S. manager Bob Bradley, you wonder if some of those very same people are longing for the stability and general predictability of Bob Bradley? Time will tell if Jurgen Klinsmann’s […]

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/ 4136 days agoKlinsmann may not be the right person for USMNT job
Tampa Bay Rowdies Head Coach Thomas Rongen says that Jurgen Klinsmann may not be the right person for the US Men’s National Team Head Coach position. In an exclusive interview with Soccer Morning, Rongen said “On the highest level, I’m not so sure that Jurgen Klinsmann is the right person for the job, quite frankly. […]

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/ 4136 days agoMLS attendances for gameweek 4 of the 2015 season
From the weekend action in MLS during the international break, New England’s attendance was hampered by snow and hail. New York City FC’s ownership, meanwhile, is hoping its 27,000+ will be the norm after the excitement of its home opener (43,000+). Montreal opened its home season in Olympic Stadium. Two clubs that were both owned by […]

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/ 4136 days agoSoccer Morning with Thomas Rongen and David Amoyal
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guest Thomas Rongen and David Amoyal. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Jason kicks off today's show with David Amoyal as they look back at Italy's 2-2 draw with Bulgaria in […]

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/ 4136 days agoZinedine Zidane says he would coach Real Madrid if offered the job
Zinedine Zidane says he would coach Real Madrid if he was offered the job. However, the former France international went on to say the club already has a manager in charge who is doing a good job. In recent weeks, Zidane has been tipped to replace Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season. The Frenchman is currently […]

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/ 4136 days agoRiver Plate keeper Augusto Batalla edging closer to Real Madrid
River Plate goalkeeper Augusto Batalla is edging closer to a move to Real Madrid, according to the Argentine club's president. Batalla, a member of Argentina's under-2o side, was the subject of an approach from Real Madrid during the dying hours of the January transfer window. But the La Liga club were unable to complete the deal in […]

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/ 4137 days agoMatch preview – USA vs. Switzerland
A depressingly and alarmingly familiar pattern has begun to show for the USMNT. A fast start and late collapse has been the norm since the World Cup (one could even argue that it dates back to before the World Cup to when the US played Turkey). In five of the eight games since the World […]