Superliga is everything we hoped for and more. While the upset of the tournament has already taken place with Mexican Clausura Champion Pachuca defeated in a somewhat lackluster match 2-1 by the Los Angeles Galaxy (who just a week ago was referred to as a "pub team" by a leading English daily), the real fireworks […]

FC Dallas Captain Carlos Ruiz Superliga is everything we hoped for and more. While the upset of the tournament has already taken place with Mexican Clausura Champion Pachuca defeated in a somewhat lackluster match 2-1 by the Los Angeles Galaxy (who just a week ago was referred to as a "pub team" by a leading […]

So much soccer news, so little time. Here are some of the top stories that you may be interested in: If you want to receive a beta invite to Pownce, one of the hottest new social networking web sites out there, email me at thegaffer[at]epltalk[dot]com with "Pownce" as the subject line. The first six people […]

Cardiff City have pulled off a major coup by signing former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler on a free transfer. For my money, Fowler is one of the best finishers the British game has seen over the last 10 years. I don't recall ever seeing him waste chances inside the box or from the penalty spot […]

Blanco's skill and understanding of his team mates could change Chicago's season. Check out these clips.

One of the most significant events in the history of Major League Soccer takes place Tuesday with the inaugural match of the Superliga, an event that very well could replace the ill-timed and poorly conducted CONCACAF Champions Cup as the club championship of the North America region. Superliga is viewed by some as a blatant […]

One of the most significant events in the history of Major League Soccer takes place Tuesday with the inaugural match of the Superliga, an event that very well could replace the ill-timed and poorly conducted CONCACAF Champions Cup as the club championship of the North America region. Superliga is viewed by some as a blatant […]

Courtesy of reader Dan Brennan, here are photos of this past Sunday's friendly between Chicago Fire and Celtic. And here's Dan's report from the match: Celtic FC invaded Toyota Park Sunday in their second match in four days, and, for most of the match, it showed. The Fire came out roaring thanks to the arrival […]

This past week the United States became the epicenter of the club football world with numerous friendlies involving large clubs from all over the world, as well as the unveiling of David Beckham as a member of the Los Angeles Galaxy. Now that the lights have faded and most MLS clubs are back to league […]

Another match, another loss for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Despite the red carpet, Hollywood setting and 19 ESPN cameras the Galaxy looked pedestrian in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in front of a packed house at the Home Depot Center. The star attraction of the night David Beckham did not debut until minute 78, but […]

Recent Galaxy Castoff Robbie Findley scored for RSL Another match, another loss for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Despite the red carpet, Hollywood setting and 19 ESPN cameras the Galaxy looked pedestrian in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in front of a packed house at the Home Depot Center. The star attraction of the night David […]

I ask just one question. Now that David Beckham's LA Galaxy debut is over, who gained anything from it? Think about that for a second. Other than generating money, who were the winners now that the friendly is complete? It certainly wasn't the spectators or TV viewers who were fed a very drab game of […]

By John Nicholson In the UK, Setanta has started running ads for its new live Premiership coverage, clearly keen to get a whole hoard of new punters to stump up some hard earned wonga for their service. Fair enough. However, the ads they are running have the song 'Good Times' by Eric Burdon and the […]

It doesn't seem that Manchester United will be rushing back to the United States for preseason friendlies anytime soon. Man United Chief Executive David Gill is quoted in The Guardian newspaper as saying that Asia and Africa, instead of America, will be the focus to globalize their brand. I wonder, though, if Gill would have […]

Chelsea isn't the only English team touring the States this summer. In addition to Aston Villa, Everton is Stateside and the Merseyside club is already making quite a bit of news: If you'd rather not watch Chelsea take on the LA Galaxy Saturday night at 8:30pm ET on ESPN, you can catch Everton on GolTV […]