The biggest match of the weekend won't be televised on Fox Soccer Channel. So, if you're interested in following the Chelsea versus Liverpool FA Cup Semi Final, read on... In the States, the only way to watch the game is on closed-circuit TV in your local pub or restaurant (with a $20 cover charge). To […]

Next Thursday, April 27th, is the deadline for the first-round of bidding on UK TV rights to the English Premier League for 2007-2013. Interestingly, The Guardian newspaper revealed this morning that Setanta Sports plans on submitting bids for two of the six packages available. Read the entire article here. Canadian readers should read the Maple […]

Although Villarreal played poorly this past Wednesday night in the Champion's League match against Arsenal, Gunners fans should have little to fear in the second leg next Tuesday. The most important aspect of the game for Arsenal, despite the lack of a killer second or third goal, was that the Gunners now have the confidence […]

As reported here on March 28, EPL Talk can now confirm that Chelsea will play versus the MLS All-Star team in Chicago on August 5. Read the complete story here.

Setanta Sports yesterday announced the launch of new World Cup programming, scheduled to begin on May 1: 2006 FIFA World Cup; The Official Guide: Sixteen half-hour programs that preview the World Cup. Includes key archival moments. FIFA World Cup Film Collection 1954-2002: Thirteen one-hour specials showing the unforgetable moments over the years. Top 20 FIFA […]

Is it me or is Fox Soccer Channel getting better and better? Their Super Saturday + round-up program seems more polished. During this past weekend's episode, Webster and Bretos wore suits instead of their business casual attire. Their rapport together is very smooth. Meanwhile, the "Passport to Germany" is a welcome addition and, again, well […]

With only six games to go before the Premiership season ends, football fans across North America will be sitting on the edge of their seats. What does Fox Soccer Channel have in store for us? Here are the upcoming highlights: Easter Monday; April 17: While most of North America will be working, you may want […]

With great anticipation, England has announced what band will have the honor of recording the official World Cup Song for the English national team this summer. The band is Embrace and the song name will be "World At Your Feet." More info on this BBC article. I would have much preferred the Kaiser Chiefs or […]

Major League Soccer (MLS) is expected to announce Monday that Chelsea has been invited to play in the MLS All-Star Game this summer in Chicago. The EPL Talk Blog reported on March 16 that there were significant rumors about the Blues coming to Chicago.

Fox Soccer Channel must have been reading my mind. Two days after my previous post, FSC announced they were adding a new EPL highlight show entitled "Super Saturday Plus." It wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it's encouraging to see Fox Soccer Channel developing new programming. Speaking of Fox Soccer Channel, the first issue of […]

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If you're a fan of the English Premier League, you'll want to keep on coming back to this blog for insights, thoughts and observations on the best club league in the world. The blog is the perfect accompaniment to the EPL Talk web site (at http://www.EPLtalk.com), which features up-to-the-minute news headlines, latest results, fixtures, TV […]

Three divine women out of Southern California have created an additively sweet radio show — and prove that you don't have to a macho man to appreciate the beautiful game. Every Tuesday night, Nikki, Diana and Jenny broadcast The Treble, a live radio show that's 100% focused on soccer but from a female's perspective. Streaming […]

Another tribute to George Best. Except this one focuses on his days at the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Fantastic piece by soccer journalist Jeff Rusnak, and delightful quotes from former Strikers and Newcastle star Ray Hudson. Read the entire article here.

"Georgie Best, there's only one Georgie Best, one Georgie Be...st, there's only one Georgie Best" sang the 20,182 Portsmouth and Chelsea fans at Fratton Park today. For an in-depth tribute to understand how much Bestie meant to the British hearts, click on the image to hear interviews and more from the BBC. English Premier League […]