As we enter the second half of the Major League Soccer season just about every team has serious concerns. That's what happens when you have a single entity structure and a salary cap. Unlike the English Premiership 3/4 of the results do not seem pre-ordained. Each team must use the opening of the transfer window […]

I know it's been a few days since the home kit for Derby County has been released but here it is for your viewing pleasure. If any of you readers out there have pictures of your respective teams home kits please email them to me at lilshak@comcast.net and I'll be glad to post them here. […]

UEFA Cup debutants Portsmouth FC have made a move for England international striker Peter Crouch. The deal, reported to be for an initial £8million with a further £3million payable in add-ons over the course of Crouch's contract at Fratton Park, will see Crouch join his England national teammate Jermain Defoe at Pompey and they should […]

Bolton has unveiled their new home shirt for the 2008/2009 season. Out of all of the new shirts revealed so far this summer, Bolton's is the most adventurous. Designed by Reebok, the shirt features the new Reebok logo, navy shoulders and a red trim. Wanderers will also revert back to their traditional navy blue shorts […]

England can no longer lay claim to the Premier League. Instead it's now the world's game. In fact, the Premier League should contemplate changing its name to the World Premier League, which would more accurately describe its global appeal. Before you report me to the loony bin, consider the fact that there are far more […]

Growing up in the UK, the summers were surreal for me. There was the rare but glorious sunshine. The Butlin's Holiday Camp. And spending time with relatives on my grandparent's farm. But it was also surreal because it was a rare moment for my favorite team, Swansea, to be playing friendlies against some of the […]

By now all our listeners and readers should be familiar with the three blogs on CSRN that are connected to active shows on the network. Forza Football and Third Half join the American Soccer Spot as blogs that accompany a network show. Now Feuerstein's Fire and English Soccer Talk join the CSRN blog family. Feuerstein's […]

The Rapids will debut these tonight in a friendly versus UNAM Tigres at DSG Park.

The defending US Open Cup Champion New England Revolution needed Penalty kicks to defeat USL-2 side Crystal Palace USA of Baltimore after the game was level 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes. The Revs will now play DC United in the semifinals. The Red and Black used an extra time goal from Brian Namoff […]

The defending US Open Cup Champion New England Revolution needed Penalty kicks to defeat USL-2 side Crystal Palace USA of Baltimore after the game was level 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes. The Revs will now play DC United in the semifinals. The Red and Black used an extra time goal from Brian Namoff […]

I'm a free transfer in search of a new club! 🙂 As I follow the EPL this season, I will not be following Manchester United. I have decided to pick a club outside the Big Four as 'my club' for this season. It will be a tough change (I'll probably still root for them when […]

Every year, mass media organizations such as Sky Sports, the BBC and The Guardian are scooped by a small band of football bloggers who leak photographs of new, never seen before football kits sometimes months before they're officially unveiled to the public. The race to be the first to post these rare pictures has become […]

Major League Soccer has provided us with little relief to the usual summer doldrums. As happens most MLS seasons the combination of high temperatures, half full stadiums and international call ups hurt the quality of football and make MLS in many ways a laughingstock of world football. MLS’ midweek performances against USL sides have sent […]

Ralston's return from injury helped the Revs big run/photo from Soccernet CSRN’s American Soccer Spot Midseason Awards: Best team: New England Revolution Best DP signing: Macello Gallardo, DC United Best non DP signing: Amado Guevara, Toronto FC Best value international signing: Kheli Dube, New England Best young player (under 20): Sue?o MLS winner […]