Two weeks ago Commissioner Don Garber made some very disturbing remarks to the Associated Press. He indicated that MLS has to sign more foreign players and resemble European football more than it does currently to win over masses of football fans in the United States. My sense is that this is absolutely the wrong course […]

Chivas just keeps on keepin' on. They are six points clear of Seattle, although the Sounders have a game in hand. Last weeks injury list for Chivas USA read like this... OUT: DF Bobby Burling (sports hernia surgery); FW Alecko Eskandarian (R hamstring strain); DF Ante Jazic (concussion); GK Dan Kennedy (R knee sprain); FW […]

There's some debate over whether or not the Tyne-Tees Derby is actually a derby, as Newcastle fans point to the annual matches with Sunderland as the more important derby. There's no doubt, however, that Monday's clash between the Toon Army and Middlesbrough at St. James' Park is absolutely massive to the hopes of both teams' […]

Ok I give up, I can’t find one. I’ve tried to find a football fan that has a strong disliking for Gianfranco Zola and failed miserably – the guy is just too darn nice! Even those who aren’t fond of Chelsea – the club he played for so successfully – can’t help but respect and […]

For me a leading contender for manager of the year is none other than Everton’s David Moyes. The steps he has taken with Everton, comfortably 6th in the Premier League, an F.A Cup final to look forward to and although lacklustre during the first few months, Moyes has brought the Toffees forward, only to occupy […]

I had said before the contest between Chelsea and Barcelona would be a contest of league styles. Barca had yet to face an English side and this would be a vastly different context for the Spanish giants. Chelsea would not allow them the space for the same kind of free-flowing football they enjoy at home […]

There won't be a sympathy vote PFA award for Sami Hyypia as he ends his ten year career with Liverpool FC, but for Reds supporters his legend will remain as large as the 6'4 Finn himself. Bought from Willem II in 1999 for a mere £2.5m, Hyypia is easily one of the greatest bargains in […]

Many have compared Manchester United’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates last night to Manny Paquiao’s demolition of Ricky Hatton. In all honesty, it is clear to see the similarities – Hatton and Arsenal were brushed aside by opponents with more speed, power and all round ability. The intention of this article isn’t to […]

Wolfsburg has issued an official statement saying that Felix Magath will leave the club on June 30th of this year. Magath is bound for Schalke as has been rumored all week, although we still await confirmation from the Gelsenkirchen side. While many claims have been made by the press about Magath's salary demands, it wasn't […]

Many nations have provided English football with players and the United States is no different. From Roy Wegerle to Brad Guzan, there has been a steady flow of Americans plying their trade across the pond, with goalkeepers being a regular export. Juergen Sommer became the first American stopper to play in the Premier League when […]

The football season is nearly over for another year and you know you are getting down to the business end of things when talk outside the Premier League turns to the play-offs. In England’s top flight there are still three games to go with essentially everything to play for. At the bottom things are as […]

A leaked picture of the new Chelsea away shirt for the 2009-10 season has been revealed, courtesy of Football Shirt Culture. Designed and manufactured by Adidas, the new shirt is white with black trim and is sponsored by Samsung. In comparison to Chelsea's new home football shirt, the away shirts is quite conservative. For the […]

A picture of Chelsea's new third shirt for the 2009-2010 season has been revealed, thanks to Football Shirt Culture. The new design, manufactured and designed by Adidas, features blue and navy blue hoops along with a fluorescent yellow trim and is sponsored by Samsung. The new shirt will be available for purchase this summer. What […]

If there was a Premier League Hall Of Fame, you could guarantee that many of Newcastle United players from 1992 onwards would have made the list. Superstars such as Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand and David Ginola would be certain inductees — just to name a few. You could also argue that many of […]

I appeared on the podcast of my former CSRN American Soccer Show co-host Dave Denholm yesterday. Give a listen: it's an entertaining half hour of talk about Major League Soccer and other topics.