Wigan Athletic today unveiled their home shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. I'm in two minds regarding the design. In one way, I think it cheapens the look of the team and it makes them look like Millwall or Ipswich Town (no offense), but then again, the design is a simple, classic cut that […]

There are several ways to excel as a professional soccer player. Extraordinary speed, an infallible touch and impeccable field vision are among the most desirable qualities. But if all else fails, one can always rely on the tactic which has been growing in popularity and frequency year after year: The Flop. All that’s required to […]

Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena for the 2011 MLS All-Star Game, the electricity was floating in the air and you could feel it, sense it and smell it. Before the game, the streets near Red Bull Arena were filled with games. Hardest shot contest, Soccer tennis, playing X-Box with FIFA 2011, writing signs for […]

Queens Park Rangers have revealed their third shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. The London club has revealed the above photograph featuring new signing Jay Bothroyd sporting the distinctive shirt design. Created by Lotto, QPR's third shirt is inspired from the R's 1974-75 campaign when the club were enjoying a purple patch in their […]

See Sir Alex Ferguson, Hans Backe and David Beckham talk about the atmosphere at Red Bull Arena. How the match was broken down and how I ask Fergie if he would loan out some of his younger players to Major League Soccer. All I can say is this. If Omar Bravo had made his three chances […]

2014 World Cup Qualifying Group Draw Review Show Tuesday, August 2nd 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Discussing all six Confederations and those who know them from top to Botton CONCACAF: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & Tropigol.com, John Jagou of Big Soccer covers the Mexico National Team and League UEFA: NASL Head Communications Officer […]

On Monday, July 25th I went to Downtown Manhattan in New York City to check out "The Hub" on 82 Mercer Street. There were alot of cool things going on like an 18FT Foosball Table, All-Star Game Merchandize and many other promotional things. But of course the main reason was to attend the press conference […]

With the Premier League season set to begin on August 13, now seemed an appropriate time to check in on the lads over at White Hart Lane. Despite the plethora of transfer activity in the last two months, Spurs have been relatively quiet. Harry Redknapp is on record as saying they need to sell before […]

How essential is watching an all star game to being a fan of a sport? That's the question I am asking myself with the MLS All Star Game later tonight. ESPN2 will be broadcasting MLS All Stars v. Manchester United (The Rematch) beginning at 8:30 PM ET and I suspect the ratings for the event […]

First off, I'll spare the usual story–let's just say I fell in love with the game and due to various (seemingly extraneous) reasons, fell even more deeply in love with Liverpool Football Club. And yes, I'm also an American–Texan to be precise. This site (and many others) are full of stories like mine. Americans who, […]

In recent seasons, Sunderland have continuously improved their position in the league table. Under the management of Steve Bruce, the Black Cats have shaken the shackles of relegation and have now become one of the Premier League’s more established teams. Over the past three seasons, Sunderland have climbed from 16th (36 points) to 13th (44 […]

Since returning to the managerial spotlight at Anfield, Kenny Dalglish has set about constructing a Liverpool team with a solid core and an old-fashioned British mentality. Although several of Liverpool's squad possess overseas passports, the transformation of the sides core has a particularly home-grown feel. At the back we can expect to see the ever reliable Jamie Carragher […]

The date was February 12, 2011. Up stepped Wayne Rooney in an important game against rivals Manchester City to score a sensational bicycle kick to win all three points. Now, months later, talented artist Richard Swarbrick has recreated the moment in the game with an incredible animation (see above video). It's the same artist who […]

I have been a soccer fan for many years. Since half of my family is English and lives in England, I have always been an England supporter and a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur (somewhat local team) and Reading (local team). A couple of years ago a friend suggested I should give MLS a chance. He […]

Having roster depth in the Premier League is crucial when trying to contend with the grind of the season which can consist of matches in both domestic and international competitions. Therefore, carrying a squad with a balanced mixture of youth and experience is integral for clubs to compete throughout the season. However, one problem to […]