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MLS open to expanding Leagues Cup to more foreign teams

In an effort to broaden the appeal of the Leagues Cup, MLS Commissioner Don Garber suggested inviting foreign teams Major League Soccer teams have had tremendous success in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Fueled by the debut of Lionel Messi, there are six quarterfinalists in the expanded competition from MLS. Two Mexican teams, Monterrey and Queretaro, […]

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New signing Hojlund not ready physically, says ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that new star striker Rasmus Hojlund is not quite ready to play yet. The Red Devils recently paid Atalanta around $90 million to sign the young forward. However, Mail Sport reported that the club found out some somewhat concerning news during his medical. According to the outlet, […]

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Spain, Sweden win in Women's World Cup quarterfinals

Spain and Sweden have both booked their places in the semifinals of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Spanish side endured a late comeback from the Netherlands to advance through the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. Sweden, on the other hand, were quite comfortable in their victory over Japan. The wins by the two European teams […]

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Date of Liverpool USA summer tour return revealed

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan provided a significant indication regarding the club's potential for a preseason summer tour in the USA. Plans for next year's preseason are already in the works. They include what may be Liverpool's first trip to the United States in five years. The last time the Reds came to the United States […]

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Real Madrid lose Courtois to ACL injury: Who will replace him?

Real Madrid is in a last-minute panic to find a new goalkeeper as the 2023-24 season starts this weekend due to a shocking ACL injury from Thibaut Courtois. Before Saturday’s La Liga season opener against Athletic Club, Thibaut Courtois got injured in training and left in tears. The Madrid medical staff has determined that their […]

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What could the salary be for Harry Kane at Bayern Munich?

After agreeing terms with Bayern Munich, Harry Kane will soon be a member of the Bavarian powerhouse's roster. The 30-year-old striker was reportedly allowed by Tottenham Hotspur to fly to Germany for a medical and to finalize the deal. On Thursday, The Athletic claimed that the English side had agreed to Bayern's offer of more […]

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LaLiga season preview: Barca and Real alone at the top again?

The 2023-24 LaLiga season kicks off this weekend, and fans got something of a preview over the summer. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Real Betis and Real Sociedad came over to the United States this summer. There, each club experimented with new signings ahead of the campaign. Defending champion Barcelona looks to retain its […]

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Chelsea or Liverpool: Caicedo makes final decision in major twist

The prolonged tale regarding Moises Caicedo's future is at last drawing to a close, and it's culminating with a shocking turn of events. Liverpool had apparently swooped in the nick of time to steal Ecuador midfielder Moses Caicedo from Chelsea, setting a British record transfer fee in the process. Brighton had accepted the Reds’ offer […]

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Neymar to MLS? – World Soccer Talk Podcast

Hot on the heels of Messi, would Neymar Jr moving to MLS be a smart move for the league or not? What does he offer that would make fans want to watch him, and what are any risks, if any? We also discuss how it could impact MLS Season Pass. Other topics discussed: What we're […]

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PGMOL reveals stance on more added time after Varane criticism

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited, or PGMOL, boss Howard Webb addressed recent complaints from prominent figures over increased time added to Premier League matches. During the pre-season, Manchester United’s Raphael Varane voiced his displeasure with the English Football Association (FA). The French defender for allegedly dismissing the players' concerns. The Frenchman is firm in […]

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EPL Commentators on NBC: August 11 to 14

The Premier League is back. Finally. After a couple of months away the English top flight brings with it major expectations for several teams. However, all of the eyes are still on Manchester City. Fresh off winning the treble, which was just the second in English soccer history, City has eyes on a fifth league […]

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Arsenal set Folarin Balogun asking price after rejecting two bids

Arsenal, having taken a break from the market for a few weeks, has resumed its pursuit of new players. Fabrizio Romano has announced that the Gunners have agreed to a loan deal with David Raya, with the possibility of a permanent transfer. Mikel Arteta is making his fourth summer signing with the goalkeeper. The purchase […]

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Liga MX complains about poor refereeing in Leagues Cup

Mexico's Liga MX officials are not happy with the officiating during the 2023 Leagues Cup. The competition began as a small tournament featuring just a handful of Major League Soccer and Liga MX clubs. However, it now includes every team from the two divisions. While the tournament features all clubs from the leagues, MLS clubs […]

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Chelsea & Liverpool fighting for Romeo Lavia: Who will win?

The name Romeo Lavia keeps coming up in conversation because a transfer battle has broken out between Liverpool and Chelsea. At the age of 18, Romeo Lavia transferred to Southampton from Manchester City last summer for $13.3 million. Despite the Saints' relegation, he excelled all season long. The defensive midfielder made 29 appearances with the […]

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NYCFC and RBNY hooligans fight after Leagues Cup game

The darker side of soccer reared its ugly head recently after the Leagues Cup derby between NYCFC and RBNY. A fight broke out between rival supporters after the match. Soccer in the United States has developed a strong supporter culture over the past two-plus decades. But for the most part, hooliganism is not an element […]