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/ 6823 days ago

The Beautiful Game Podcast Calls It a Day

In news that is bound to shock many soccer podcast listeners, the hosts of The Beautiful Game Podcast have decided to pack it in after publishing their final episode released on August 6, 2007. According to TBG host Chris Slegg who broke the sad news on Facebook, "Unfortunately we're going to be unable to continue […]

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/ 6823 days ago

Welcome to Serie A Talk

It gives me great pleasure to unveil the latest web site and podcast for you, the soccer fan, and that's Serie A Talk — focused on bringing you remarkable stories and interviews on the league that everyone either loves or hate: Italy's Serie A. Please join me in welcoming the people responsible for Serie A […]

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/ 6823 days ago

United-Galaxy Game Sold Out

DC United has announced that Thursday Night's match with David Beckham's LA Galaxy has sold out RFK Stadium. But will Beckham play? Right now it doesn't look good, but ESPN2 will no doubt have a Beckham cam, and perhaps a Macca cam, for England Coach Steve McLaren who will be checking out Beckham and his […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Everything You Need to Know about Setanta & EPL Coverage In Canada

There's a lot of change happening in Canada for this upcoming 07/08 Premier League season and some of it can be quite confusing. That's why EPL Talk decided to interview Shane O'Rourke from Setanta Sports to learn more about the Premier League coverage being available in Canada this season and what this means for the […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Fox Soccer Channel's Coverage of 07/08 EPL Season

In this week's episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, we feature an interview with two executives from Fox Soccer Channel where we discuss the 07/08 Premier League season and what we can expect to see and hear on the channel in relation to new shows, matches available via broadband and more. Just some of the […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Don't Count out United Yet

Emilio: The engine on the DC attack Never count out DC United. Behind two outstanding Luciano Emilio goals and some sloppy goalkeeping by Matt Reis, United crushed New England 3-0 in front of a small crowd in Foxborough. Our friend BC John pointed out to me earlier today that a one touch passing team like […]

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/ 6824 days ago

East Race Tightens

Never count out DC United. Behind two outstanding Luciano Emilio goals and some sloppy goalkeeping by Matt Reis, United crushed New England 3-0 in front of a small crowd in Foxborough. Our friend BC John pointed out to me earlier today that a one touch passing team like DC United seems to have suffered with […]
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/ 6824 days ago

David Beckham Circus Hurting MLS

Major League Soccer in many ways has gotten what it asked for when it signed David Beckham to a ridiculous contract in January. By making the league appear desperate for a savior when it need not have, rearranging the schedule to showcase Beckham and making one of its worst teams the symbol of the league […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Beckham Circus Counterporductive for MLS

Major League Soccer in many ways has gotten what it asked for when it signed David Beckham to a ridiculous contract in January. By making the league appear desperate for a savior when it need not have, rearranging the schedule to showcase Beckham and making one of its worst teams the symbol of the league […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Review of Community Shield Coverage on Fox

It's back again and it feels just as good as it did in May. Of course, I'm talking about English soccer and the Community Shield final, which kicked off today on Fox Soccer Channel. It wasn't a classic (the Community Shield rarely is) but the quality of play on the pitch was more impressive than […]

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/ 6825 days ago

RSL Giant Killers Yet Again

Real Salt Lake recorded their second win of the season in MLS, and third including friendlies with a 1-0 victory over league leaders Houston. Real Salt Lake, in last place in both the West and MLS overall recorded its only other victory of the MLS season over defending Supporter's Shield Winner DC United in June […]

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/ 6825 days ago

Houston's Unbeaten Streak Ends

Real Salt Lake recorded their second win of the season in MLS, and third including friendlies with a 1-0 victory over league leaders Houston. Real Salt Lake, in last place in both the West and MLS overall recorded its only other victory of the MLS season over defending Supporter's Shield Winner DC United in June […]

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/ 6825 days ago

Figo Still an MLS Target?

Alexi Lalas told Marca Sports Daily on Friday that Luis Figo was still likely to come to MLS, although he will not be playing for the Galaxy. I'm not sure if this is just bluster by Lalas to get in the European press at a time when David Beckham's injury woes worsen and after the […]

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/ 6825 days ago

Beasley’s Debuts as Rangers Win

DaMarcus Beasley began his SPL career with a nice match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Beasley came close to opening his Rangers account in minute 3, but that near miss of a goal was not needed as Rangers cruised to a 3-0 win.

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/ 6827 days ago

Interview with Setanta Sports regarding Canada

I know that there's a large number of Canadian residents who read the EPL Talk Blog each day. It looks very likely that I'll have an interview later today with Setanta to discuss the upcoming launch of their network in Canada and their Premier League TV rights. So, if you have any specific questions you'd […]