Reviewing the weekend's FA Cup, fifth round action, analysts Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer join host Richard Farley to look at the eight matches of the fifth round proper. That, and the trio talk about the future of Portsmouth as well as Chelsea's (and England's) conundrum in the wake of Ashley Cole's ankle injury. Don’t […]

They're all back, the world's best club cup competition, Anelka, Van der Sar, photographers and tasty green bottle. It was a mas o menos weekend as Premier League action gave way to FA Cup fifth round ties. There are a few interesting replays to look forward to as a couple of Premier League clubs remain […]

There may be a lot of upset soccer fans on March 1, 2010 when Fox Soccer Plus is launched and the network isn't available on all satellite and cable TV providers. During the most crucial phase of the Premier League season, the run-in from March through early May when titles are won and lost and […]

The UEFA Champions League is about to begin its knockout stage and it's time to take a closer look at which teams are legitimate contenders to lift the trophy in May. Defending champions FC Barcelona continue to be the favorites but several other teams are not far behind. The rankings below are as of Sunday, […]

Now that DISH Network was the first satellite or cable provider to broadcast Fox Soccer Channel in HD on February 10, 2010, the race is on for other TV providers to get the channel as part of its programming. For those of you who have DISH Network and you're able to get FSCHD, use this […]

The latest reports are indicating Frenchman Karim Benzema could be headed to Italy after just a season in Spain. The striker has failed to impress up to this stage in the season record signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine Gonzalo Higuain handling most of the scoring load. Despite scoring a respectable seven times in 19 league […]

The latest reports in the Press have indicated Real Madrid are growing impatient with striker Karim Benzema despite the fact he has yet to complete his first season in Spain. The Spanish giants signed the Frenchman in the summer for €35 million with the fee rising to €41 million based on performances related with achieving […]

An image of what may be the new Spurs home football shirt for the 2010-11 season has been leaked on the Internet thanks to a Tottenham blog. Designed by Puma, the image shows what may be the new design of the shirt for the next Premier League season. The image is very fuzzy but was […]

There are many English football fans who like World In Motion, New Order's 1990 World Cup song. I am not one of those people, but I don't think the song is an sort of embarrassment to that group. Compared to this, however, World In Motion might as well be the Champions League theme. An unknown […]

This weekend, the focus will be on those teams who will play in European competition in the following midweek. The question of domestic vs. European responsibilities remains an individual club decision, but for some teams, choices become more plentiful than others. Real Madrid faces Xerez at El Chapín, but Los Blancos have the capability to […]

It was all going all too swimmingly in the run-up to the World Cup, wasn't it England supporters? That vindaloo dinner was digesting so well. A triumphant qualifying campaign, including two supremely satisfying Croatia thumpings. A seemingly straightforward World Cup draw. Rooney on a rampage. Capello's calm command with his coif stiff against the breeze […]

When Setanta US goes off air at the end of February 28, 2010, what will happen to Setanta-i, the broadband channel that many of us, myself included, have learned to love especially when watching Premier League games? The good news is that even though Setanta US is going out of business, Setanta-i will still continue. […]

To call Landon Donovan’s loan to Everton a success is to call the Grand Canyon a decent-sized hole. Tthe loan has exceeded everyone’s expectations. Beyond fitting in well from the start, starting every game, scoring one and creating a good handful, winning over the Goodison crowd and being several commentators’ Man of the Match in […]

Tommy Smyth is one of the most prominent personalities covering soccer at ESPN. Earlier this week, Tommy sat down with The Gaffer for this edition of the EPL Talk Podcast. Some of the topics discussed with Tommy Smyth include: His views on whether soccer will become more popular in the United States after this summer's […]

It all looked so easy on Sunday. Despite losing the titanic battle for possession and corners, Chelsea garnered enough wherewithall to dismiss title rivals Arsenal 2-0, moving solidly to the top of the table. Arsenal were dead and buried; United were still walking their admittedly impressive tightrope, though never far away from collapsing around a […]