It was by no means the prettiest of Champions League finals. And, in fact, it was another example of the overall decline of football during the past one to two years. Instead of the beautiful free-flowing football that we all adore, the match was played with a more defensive posture in mind. Before the final […]

The final preparations for the inaugural Major League Soccer Talk podcast are being finalized. If anybody would like the be involved with or contribute to the podcast please drop me a line at kartik@majorleaguesoccertalk.com or leave a comment here.

I am thrilled a small club in a small town like Wigan Athletic has stayed in the Premiership for a third straight year. But without Paul Jewell they won't stay up next year and like Bradford City who Jewell unbelievably kept in the EPL for two years they may end up in League One or […]

Per SI.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/05/24/bc.soc.goldcup.us.ap/index.html

The 23 man US roster for the Gold Cup, CONCACAF confederation chanpionship has been named. The squad is bonefide "A" team leading me to believe that very few top American players will be sent to Copa America. It is nice to see veterans Frankie Hedjuk and Stevie Ralston called back up for a major tournament, […]

The 23 man US roster for the Gold Cup, CONCACAF confederation chanpionship has been named. The squad is bonefide "A" team leading me to believe that very few top American players will be sent to Copa America. It is nice to see veterans Frankie Hedjuk and Stevie Ralston called back up for a major tournament, […]

While the European season winds down Soccer is gearing up stateside with many major developments the past few days.Miami based GOL TV has acquired exclusive English Language rights to the Copa America this summer. Since surveys of the American Hispanic population indicate almost half of their demographic actually watch Soccer via an English language platform […]

While the European season winds down Soccer is gearing up stateside with many major developments the past few days. Miami based GOL TV has acquired exclusive English Language rights to the Copa America this summer. Since surveys of the American Hispanic population indicate almost half of their demographic actually watch Soccer via an English language […]

By John NicholsonThe Champions League has produced some classic, top quality games this season, it always does, but like the F.A Cup, it produced a poor final that left me feeling that neither side really deserved to win it and wondering whether it is time for a change to the whole format of the competition. […]

EPL Talk will be interviewing Rodney Marsh this week. If you have any questions you'd like me to ask the NASL and QPR legend, post them here or e-mail them to thegaffer[at]epltalk[dot]com. Catch the interview with Marsh this Monday on the EPL Talk Podcast.

Episode two of the EPL Talk Show is now live with guest co-host John Nicholson from Football 365. The show was recorded live just hours after the conclusion of the Champions League Final. Thanks to everyone who participated in the live show. If you missed it, download the podcast episode here. Or, better yet, subscribe […]

In what should be a thrilling rematch of the 2005 final, AC Milan will look to erase the memory of losing the final after being 3-0 up at the half. Liverpool staged what will forever be one of the most fantastic comebacks in football lore. I recall clearly watching that match with mixed emotions. As […]

Once again DC United has been invited to play in the super prestigious Copa Sudamericana, which along with the Copa Libertadoras serves as the continental club championship for South America. DC United participated in the 2005 edition and was defeated 4-3 on aggregate Universidad Catolica of Chile after blowing a 2-0 lead in the away […]

Once again DC United has been invited to play in the super prestigious Copa Sudamericana, which along with the Copa Libertadoras serves as the continental club championship for South America. DC United participated in the 2005 edition and was defeated 4-3 on aggregate Universidad Catolica of Chile after blowing a 2-0 lead in the away […]

Don't forget to listen to tonight's live episode of the EPL Talk Show (10pm ET, 7pm PT, 3am GMT) where we'll discuss the Champions League Final and chat with guest co-host John Nicholson from Football 365. Here's how you can listen in and participate during the live show: 1. Visit talkshoe.com and click on the […]