European soccer's dominance among English-language audiences on US television continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Through eight matches, ESPN’s English-language presentation of Euro 2012 is averaging 978,000 households and 1.260,000 viewers — up 172 percent and 183 percent, respectively, versus the first eight games of the UEFA EURO 2008 (360,000 households and 446,000 viewers […]

It's been a strange Euro 2012 when you consider that one of England's biggest critics in America, Alexi Lalas, has been lauding how well the England national team has been playing. When Lalas speaks on ESPN, I almost have to pinch myself to believe that he's actually praising England. His track record includes a history […]

I don't know about you, but I'm still a bit delirious after watching England's triumphant come-from-behind victory against Sweden. Impressive, indeed. But I'm not ready to put my money on the team going far, quite yet. Meanwhile, here are today's top Euro 2012 headlines: Shay Given has admitted he is ready to quit international football […]

West Bromwich Albion has unveiled their new home shirt for the 2012-13 season. Designed by Adidas, West Brom has gone for a conventional shirt design that stays true to the club's roots of blue and white stripes. According to the club website, "The home shirt features a new-look collar and sports the famous adidas '3 […]

Barcelona star Lionel Messi continues to cement his place among the legends of the game and not just as one of the best players in the last five years. Messi has won everything on the club level but some critics have argued he must win the World Cup to be considered as one of the […]

In perhaps Euro 2012's most intriguing match so far, European and world champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy. The Spaniards fielded a strange lineup void of a single true striker as attacking midfielders David Silva and Andres Iniesta were joined by central midfielder Cesc Fabregas in forward positions. On other hand, […]

While it's a slight exaggeration to say Theo Walcott changed Friday's game, he certainly defined it. Coming on in the 61st minute, Walcott's third touch of the match bent the back of Andreas Isaksson's net. Seventeen minutes later, Walcott blew through the right channel, eventually providing for Danny Welbeck's 78th minute winner. Had manager Roy […]

Aston Villa has unveiled their home and away shirts for the 2012-13 season. Designed and manufactured by Macron, Aston Villa's new home shirt, according to the club website, "remains faithful to the classic claret and blue tradition." The shirt design features a turn-down collar, and is inspired by the club's 1980-81 championship-winning design. Inside the […]

Feuerstein's Fire #105 Tuesday, June 19th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Guests: Former US International & Fox soccer Analyist Eric Wynalda discusses his CAL FC sides amazing run in the US Open Cup MLS Talk Philadelphia Correspondent Earl Reed Discusses the sacking of Union Head Coach Peter Nowak NASL Segment: Re-Capping the weekend of games […]

England vs Sweden: 3pm ET TV schedule Buy England and Sweden shirts The kickoff between England and Sweden has been delayed 15 minutes to 3pm ET due to the temporary suspension of Ukraine-France. Hopefully the weather in Kiev will be more dry than the rain-soaked Donbass Arena. England team: Hart Cole Lescott Terry Johnson Young Parker Gerrard Milner Welbeck Carroll Sweden […]

Ukraine vs France: Noon ET TV schedule Buy Ukraine and France shirts Here we go. The final day of the second round of matches in the group stages of Euro 2012. Kicking off the first game is Ukraine against France. After Ukraine's win against Sweden, and France's unimpressive draw against England, it'll be fascinating to see who comes out on […]

England is pinning their hopes of Andy Carroll, the long-haired Liverpool striker who has been the bane of so many jokes this season. This is his perfect opportunity to prove himself to England supporters around the world. Even if he doesn't score, he will undoubtedly play a role for England. Here are the latest Euro […]

Since the 2011-12 season ended, the managerial merry go round in the Premier League has been more of a spinning top than a relaxing ride. Dalglish out, Rodgers in; Hodgson out, Clarke in; McLeish out, Lambert in; Di Matteo in for two more years; Redknapp out; Rodgers out, Laudrup in; Lambert out, Hughton in. Even […]

It's only recently that congestion in the midfield of French power Olympique Lyonnais finally cleared up, leaving Sweden international Kim Kallstrom as an unlikely last man standing. Four years ago, when free kick specialist Juninho Pernambucano was ending a You Tube-stocking run in eastern France, OL's midfield also included him, Kallstrom, Jeremy Toulalan, Jean Makoun, […]

Spain vs Ireland: Noon ET TV schedule Buy Spain and Ireland shirts Few things would be more satisfying to see in this Euro 2012 tournament than Ireland beating Spain. While the Spaniards are current World Cup and European champions, the Irish fans and players have the belief that they can come up big in this game and do their best […]