One of the myriad of issues US Soccer has faced in recent times is the perception by the fan base that the federation only plays USMNT home games in a select few cities. USMNT attendance in 2022 seems to suggest a level of frustration and burnout of the same venues. But does the perception match […]

It looks likely that Sebastien Haller will make his season debut for Borussia Dortmund this weekend. The 28-year-old striker has missed the current campaign because of testicular cancer treatment. Haller joined the German giants in the summer transfer window. Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has included Haller in his squad for a matchup with Augsburg on […]

An Italian prosecutor is hoping to dock Juventus 15 points in the Serie A standings because of the club's false accounting allegations. Juve has been under investigation for months following accusations of shady financial irregularities. The club was sitting third in the Italian top flight standings, behind league leaders Napoli. A 15-point deduction would take […]

Memphis Depay has switched from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid in a deal worth about $3.2 million. Despite the relatively low fee, Barca will still make a profit on selling the forward. Depay previously arrived to the Camp Nou on a free transfer in the summer of 2021. The Netherlands international began his time at Barca […]

Fans of German soccer await as the Bundesliga returns on Friday night. RB Leipzig welcomes Bayern Munich to close a harsh intermission of international failure from Germany. Germany and Europe have experienced a record mild winter, but there was just enough snow for national captain Manuel Neuer to break his leg while skiing. The Bayern […]

Anyone who watched the recent MLS Season Pass press conference may have been forgiven for mistakenly thinking it was an event for Apple fanboys. Yes, there was some discussion about the talent that will be bringing MLS games to viewers. But a lot of the press conference sounded like it was an infomercial for Apple, […]

Manchester City came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Spurs on Thursday. The hosts completed the comeback thanks to four second half goals, two by Riyad Mahrez. Tottenham entered the halftime break with a lead, but eventually fell 4-2 on the night. Although City dominated the early stages, they could not muster much of […]

The Premier League transfer deadline day coverage is on the schedule for fans in the USA. The coverage is coming over from Sky Sports. This mirrors what NBC did for the summer transfer deadline back in August 2022. Coverage of the Premier League transfer deadline day is on Jan. 31 from noon to 7 p.m. […]

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a fee with Brighton & Hove for Leandro Trossard. David Ornstein of The Athletic claims that the total fee, including add-ons, is in the $33 million range. Not including add-ons, the base transfer fee for the player will be about $25 million. The deal by the Gunners moved quickly, as news […]

In Spring 2023, Apple TV+ releases season three of its hit TV show Ted Lasso. The two-time Emmy-Award-winning show captured hearts beyond just soccer fans. Now, it enters what could be its final season. Season two left fans on a cliffhanger. Spoilers ahead, if you have not already watched seasons one and two. We highly […]

Kylian Mbappé and PSG have a relationship that mirrors a soap opera at times. After all, the superstar appears to go back and forth with being content in the French capital. Then, there are suggestions that he will eventually depart for Real Madrid. This saga looked almost certain to be put to bed last summer. […]

US Soccer has placed José Mourinho on its list of potential head coaches for the United States Men's National Team, according to a newspaper report. The federation also reportedly named Zinedine Zidane on that list, but the Frenchman 'politely declined' the opportunity. Currently, US Soccer named Anthony Hudson as the interim head coach of the […]

A soccer fan has paid around $2.6 million for a ticket to watch Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off. The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabian All-Stars is set for Thursday, Jan. 19. Players from Al Hilal and Ronaldo's club Al Nassr will fill out the Saudi side. Bidding for the VIP ticket […]

When the Bundesliga and ESPN announced a historic deal in 2019 to stream every single game from Germany's top-flight league, few could have predicted how revolutionary it was. The six-year deal to stream every game on ESPN+ was the first of its kind. So, imagine what Bundesliga and ESPN executives may have been thinking last […]

Manchester United and Crystal Palace played out to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in south London. Bruno Fernandes scored a goal for the visitors just before halftime, but Michael Olise struck a glorious free kick goal late in the game to share the points. The draw puts an end to United's nine-game win streak in […]