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/ 2313 days ago

Mexico midfielder Pizarro joins Inter Miami

Miami (AFP) – Inter Miami confirmed the signing of Mexico international midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro on Monday as the club prepares for its inaugural season in Major League Soccer. Pizarro, 26, joins Miami after a successful two-year stint with Liga MX side Monterrey which included a domestic title in 2019 as well as the CONCACAF Champions […]

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/ 2314 days ago

The power of Disney+'s soccer coverage in the streaming world

I cannot understate the power of Disney+'s soccer coverage. Granted, most audiences do not think of Disney+ as a sports provider. Usually, ESPN+, Paramount+ or Peacock get that designation. Last week, SportBusiness writer Bob Williams reported growing ESPN+ numbers. While encouraging, they do not come anywhere close to the subscriber numbers for Disney+ which was […]
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/ 2320 days ago

Rebecca Lowe interview about Premier League on NBC

Rebecca Lowe, the host of NBC’s Premier League coverage, recently sat down with World Soccer Talk to share her thoughts on how she sees herself as a role model for young women and what she’s doing to help aspiring females who want a future in sports broadcasting. She also discusses the chemistry she has with […]

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/ 2320 days ago

USMNT should choose from these 19 overlooked US cities

While attendances for home US Men's National Team (USMNT) games have been on the decline for several years due to exorbitant ticket prices and a lack of belief in the national team, there may be one factor that the US Soccer Federation is overlooking that could give the men's team a boost — the home stadiums […]

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/ 2320 days ago

Book review: On The Field With USWNT stars

When I looked at the background of author Matt Christopher, what struck me was the depth of his work. He published over 100 books, almost entirely on sports. Some of his previous books were on athletes I admired when I was growing up, so I immediately appreciated where his new book focuses and why. While […]

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/ 2321 days ago

Impact of CBA on MLS media rights: On The Soccer Media

Editor's note: Every week, World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer shares his observations of watching world soccer on US television and streaming, as well as insights into the latest developments within the soccer TV media industry. MLS CBA and its impact on media rights Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) agreed between the […]

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/ 2326 days ago

NBC Sports to broadcast next 10 Premier League matches all on TV

When the Premier League made the decision to enforce their first-ever winter break, few would have expected it would have such a welcoming impact on TV coverage for soccer fans in the United States. After all, you would expect a two-week winter break to have a negative impact with visions of weekend mornings and afternoons […]

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/ 2327 days ago

Arsenal’s January transfers set them up for flexible summer

The January transfer window can be quite different from the summer market for Premier League clubs. While most top flight teams spend a majority of their budget on players in July and August, Januarys tend to be a bit calmer. Sure, pricy players can definitely be bought during the winter (Bruno Fernandes, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Virgil van Dijk, […]

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/ 2330 days ago

USA vs. Costa Rica preview: New faces and a glimmer of hope for the future

Despite what Gregg Berhalter, Earnie Stewart, and Carlos Cordeiro have tried to tell US fans, 2019 was a resounding disappointment for the USMNT. A trio of ugly friendly losses to Jamaica, Venezuela, and Mexico, failing to win the Gold Cup, and then losing to Canada for the first time since Ronald Reagan was president do […]

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/ 2333 days ago

Strength and Conditioning for Soccer

Sports science has had a huge impact on soccer over the past few years, with its various strands changing many aspects within the game. The days were players would simply run around a pitch for hours on end to boost their endurance levels are long gone, with modern coaches taking a much more technical approach […]

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/ 2333 days ago

A look ahead to the Women's FA Cup Fifth Round

The highlight of the women’s FA Cup fifth round draw on Monday saw fourth-tier giant killers Ipswich Town travel to holders Manchester City in February. Ipswich produced the shock of the fourth-round games with a win away to Huddersfield. This is the first time the club’s history that they have reached the last-16. The Tractor […]

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/ 2333 days ago

Gabriel Martinelli: From the Brazilian fourth tier to breakout star

Arsenal fans weren’t exactly blown away when the north London club announced the signing of Gabriel Martinelli last July. This was, of course, before the Gunners smashed their club-record purchase of £72 million for winger Nicolas Pepe and many Gooners felt the teenage signing was a bit underwhelming. Nevertheless, the £6 million fee to secure Martinelli already […]

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/ 2348 days ago

Reporter Neil Ashton leaves NBC to start media consultancy firm

On Sunday, NBCSN reporter Neil Ashton announced on-air that his time with NBC Sports had come to an end. His unlikely destination? The popular English reporter has launched his own media consultancy business where his first client will be Manchester United. Ashton has played a key role at NBCSN for the last several years where […]

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/ 2358 days ago

Mikel Arteta is making solid start to Arsenal coaching career

It may have taken a few matches for Mikel Arteta to earn his first victory as Arsenal manager, but changes at the club are clearly evident. The Gunners essentially dominated Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The win was the north London team’s first home Premier League win in nearly three months […]

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/ 2364 days ago

Mexico’s attendances 147% greater in US than USMNT

At various times over the years, many articles have been written about how Mexico is the most popular and best supported national team among soccer fans in the United States. From The Guardian and The Washington Post writing pieces about it during the Copa America Centenario in 2016, to The Washington Post writing about it […]