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Ten Percent of Soccer Fans Watch EPL Illegally

The final results have been tabulated for the latest EPL Talk poll and one of the answers is quite surprising. When asked "where do you primarily watch Premiership matches," 80% of the respondents answered "at home," but surprisingly, 10% voted "online via P2P." This may not be surprising to many of you. P2P (peer to […]

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The Politics of Football: Sheffield United & Premier League

Is it a coincidence that the Premier League was scheduled to announce the fixtures for the 2007/2008 season on June 21st, but has now moved the date back to June 14th? Could it be because the arbitration hearing between Sheffield United and the Premier League is scheduled for June 18 and 19? The arbitration hearing […]

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Beasley and Dempsey Make a Point

Bradley's Style is Different Than Arena's in use of Flank Play With the United States fielding a virtual "B" team for yesterday's full international versus China it was imperative for the two most experienced American attackers in the side to step up. Both DeMarcus Beasley and Clint Dempsey answered the call. Operating with more confidence […]

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Beasley, Dempsey Create Havoc For China in Bradley's Attacking Formation

With the United States fielding a virtual "B" team for yesterday's full international versus China it was imperative for the two most experienced American attackers in the side to step up. Both DeMarcus Beasley and Clint Dempsey answered the call. Operating with more confidence in Bob Bradley's 4-3-3 formation than in Bruce Arena's 4-5-1 formation […]

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ON FIRE!

Eddie Johnson is in rare form for Kansas City. Today he netted his seventh, eight and ninth goals of the season as the Wizards moved into the top overall spot in Major League Soccer with a 3-2 win over Red Bull New York. EJ will try and keep his streak going for the US National […]

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Eddie Johnson is in rare form for Kansas City

Eddie Johnson is in rare form for Kansas City. Today he netted his seventh, eight and ninth goals of the season as the Wizards moved into the top overall spot in Major League Soccer with a 3-2 win over Red Bull New York. EJ will try and keep his streak going for the US National […]

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Chelsea to Unveil New Away Shirt in Los Angeles

Chelsea has announced that they'll unveil their new 2007/2008 away shirt during their July 17 friendly against the Suwon Bluewings in Los Angeles. The new Chelsea shirt (pictured) is supposed to be a flourescent green/yellow color from kit manufacturer Adidas. More details about the 07/08 Chelsea away shirt can be found here.

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Chelsea Introduce Two Versions of their Web Site

In November 2006, Chelsea launched a brand-new redesign of their web site in conjunction with Premium TV. Some of you may remember that I was the only US-based reporter at the press conference and I brought back interviews and photographs from the press conference. Well, Chelsea has now announced that they've made some significant changes […]

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Beckham Glosses Over An Uninspired England Performance (Again)

By John Nicholson And so another England game is consigned to the history books. It is a sign of just how little is expected of England that this morning, the press is writing up this performance as 'reinvigorating.' Indeed, much of the press coverage seems to see it as a return to some sort of […]

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Keller Coming to MLS?

The Washington Post reports that Real Salt Lake are close to signing 37 year old Kasey Keller, the most capped Goalkeeper in US history to a three year contract. Keller who has played in Europe since 1994 has repeatedly stated he wanted to end his career stateside.

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Keller close to deal with RSL

The Washington Post reports that Real Salt Lake are close to signing 37 year old Kasey Keller, the most capped Goalkeeper in US history to a three year contract. Keller who has played in Europe since 1994 has repeatedly stated he wanted to end his career stateside.

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Chelsea Loses Pace Behind Man Utd in Transfer Race

In the back of my mind, I keep hearing the words "Never underestimate Chelsea." But unless the Blues make some significant signings this summer, their 2007/2008 season could be dead and buried before Christmas. If Manchester United continue to make more signings similar to the talent they're purchased in Anderson, Nani and Hargreaves — and […]

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Welcome to the Major League Soccer Talk Podcast

For those of you who subscribe to the EPL Talk Podcast feed from iTunes (give yourselves a pat on the back!), you'll have discovered a surprise this week with the first episode of the Major League Soccer Podcast. Hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer, the podcast aims to cover the MLS just as well as the EPL […]

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Interviews with US Players Plying Their Trade in England

I just found out that today's episode of The 2 G's radio show (Friday, June 1st, Noon ET) will feature exclusive interviews with many of the US stars who play in the Premiership. The interviews were conducted by Peter Brown with Tim Howard (Everton), Carlos Bocanegra(Fulham) and Jonathan Spector (West Ham United). The Tim Howard […]

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Pérez To Play In Spain Next Season

Cúcuta's Panamanian international, Blas Pérez was one of the top goalscorers in all of Colombia the past few years. Now he is looking to exceed the legacy of fellow compatriot and former PSG and Málaga star Julio César Dely Valdés. But the Copa Libertadores has made him one of the hottest names in this summer's […]