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West Ham look to USMNT star to solve defensive issues

West Ham is now in talks to recruit skilled US national team defender Mark McKenzie for the next summer transfer window. Just before relocating to Belgium in January 2021, 25-year-old Mark McKenzie thrived in MLS with the Philadelphia Union. Since his arrival, he has been an anchor in Genk's defense. Before winning the Belgian Cup […]

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Champions Cup shows MLS is still considerably behind Liga MX

Mexico's Liga MX has jumped back in front of Major League Soccer in recent worldwide power rankings. The United States/Canadian league previously took the 10th spot in Opta's worldwide ratings in late March. This climb up the charts meant that MLS moved ahead of Liga MX in the rankings. The Mexican league has typically been […]

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Motherwell announces agreement with US partial owner

A US investor and the owner group at Motherwell have come to terms. Negotiations with the American family will go forward following the signing of non-binding terms. The board of directors at the Scottish Premiership side has been looking for investors outside the company. While seeking new investors, the Steelmen recently staged a spoof Hollywood […]

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Arizona law may help bring soccer stadium to Phoenix area

A consortium headed by a former official of the National Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes is pursuing land in Mesa law amendments to bring more soccer. One of their goals is to see whether the Phoenix region can host a professional stadium, and thus a club. If the measure were to succeed, it would bypass the […]

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De Zerbi remaining at Brighton would be great news for club, EPL

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with a move away from the club for months now. Bayern Munich has put the highly rated Italian manager atop their wishlist to replace Thomas Tuchel. Barcelona will also need a new coach following the pending departure of Xavi. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is departing at […]

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Premier League clubs consider axing PSR in favor of luxury tax

Premier League officials are reportedly considering getting rid of financial restrictions now in place. Current Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) state that teams cannot exceed $133 million in losses over three years. The law has seen Everton and Nottingham Forest both receive points penalties throughout the current campaign. Other clubs, such as Chelsea and Newcastle, […]

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Top soccer leagues in the world as ranked by Opta

One of the soccer fans' favorite things to debate is how strong one league is compared to another. A club winning La Liga, such as Real Madrid this season, is not the same task as one of the three clubs battling it out in the Premier League. Given the differences in the quality of the […]

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Trabzonspor issues seething statement after receiving fan ban

Trabzonspor will be forced to play their next six matches without fans in the stands in their home stadium after a major issue in the recent game against Fenerbahce. The Turkish Football Federation officially handed out the punishment on Wednesday. Two Fenerbahce players picked up one-game suspensions for their parts in the brawl as well. […]

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Brazilian clubs sue US owner over match-fixing comments

Following John Textor accusing Brazil of match-fixing, the Brazilian club Palmeiras proceeded to submit a complaint against the American tycoon. In a statement, the 58-year-old accused reigning champion Palmeiras of benefiting from a match-fixing system. His Eagle Football manages Botafogo, a top-flight Brazilian team. "I'm sorry [this] is going to create a lot of noise, […]

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Isak wants to stay with Newcastle amid fears club will sell stars

Newcastle star Alexander Isak has proclaimed that he wants to remain with the club beyond the current campaign. The striker's future has been questioned by pundits across England due to his team's current financial situation. Newcastle recently posted post-tax losses of $93 million for the 2022/23 financial year. These figures mean that the club has […]

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Brighton sets record profit as other EPL clubs fear FFP charges

Brighton has posted a post-tax profit of about $154 million for the 2022/23 financial year. The impressive figures are the highest profit of any club in Premier League history. Across the continent, only Barcelona ($378 million) previously recorded higher profits than the Seagulls. However, the Catalan club essentially did everything it could to increase revenue […]

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Pulisic's father reveals reason for Milan move and revival in form

AC Milan's summer signing Christian Pulisic seems to owe his present coach, Stefano Pioli, a debt of gratitude for his stellar season. Since his first game with the Rossoneri, the former Chelsea player established himself as a starter. Additionally, he has been an integral part of the team's success this year. Once he arrived in […]

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Spurs pursue selling stake in club to compete with rivals

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has revealed that he is looking into selling a stake in the club. The businessman released a statement on Wednesday claiming to already be in discussions with "prospective investors" over a potential deal. Levy has been in place at the team since 2001, which makes him the longest-serving chairman in […]

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Sweden picks opponent for Zlatan Ibrahimovic testimonial

On June 8, the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play in his last game for the national team. In recognition of his retirement from soccer, the Swedish national team has scheduled a testimonial match. The experienced forward opted to retire after last season following a string of knee ailments. He is currently a member of the […]

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Report says Estadio Azteca not ready for World Cup 2026

Canada, the US, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the clock is ticking down the days before the big event. With 16 host cities spread throughout the three nations, this World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams. The two Canadian sites, located on opposite sides of the nation, are […]