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/ 1164 days agoLaLiga launches platform organizing US summer tour and games
LaLiga has announced a new platform that will organize matches throughout the summertime. 'LaLiga Summer Tour' should grow the Spanish league in other areas outside of the European nation. League officials are particularly focused on the North American market and these friendly matches will bring Spanish teams Stateside. "The launch of the 'LaLiga Summer Tour' […]

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/ 1165 days agoCity vs Bayern highlights Champions League quarterfinal draw
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw was revealed on Friday, and it did not disappoint. Historically speaking, when the prestigious tournament gets down to the final eight clubs, there are always some massive matchups. However, this season's draw is particularly mouthwatering. Current Champions League holders Real Madrid will face Premier League side Chelsea. The two […]

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/ 1165 days agoHenry rejects France women's team, wants USMNT job
Thierry Henry has apparently rejected the chance to manage the France women's national team, leaving the door open for the USMNT. Corinne Diacre was fired last week from the job after a hearing by the French Football Federation (FFF). There is just four months until the 2023 Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New […]

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/ 1165 days agoCrystal Palace sack Vieira after 12-match winless run
Crystal Palace fired manager Patrick Vieira on Friday. The decision comes after the Frenchman failed to pick up a victory over the last 12 matches. Palace currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, but are just three points from the relegation zone. Three assistant coaches were also sacked by the club. Crystal Palace chairman […]

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/ 1165 days agoArsenal and Sporting go the distance in Europa League classic
After a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie, Arsenal and Sporting faced off again at the Emirates on Thursday. This game, much like the first, was end to end throughout, with both sides playing aggressive. For much of the game, Sporting looked the two more likely […]

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/ 1165 days agoMan United into Europa League quarterfinals over Betis
Manchester United qualified for the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday in Spain. The Red Devils started the two-legged tie with a 4-1 victory at home against Real Betis. Because of the first result, United only needed to avoid a complete collapse on Thursday. The visitors would, however, win on the road, as well. The Red […]

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/ 1165 days agoEngland squad for March 2023 omits potential USMNT talent
Gareth Southgate released his England squad for Euro 2024 qualifying in March with some controversial choices. The runner-up from Euro 2020 has a pair of games next weekend. First off is a trip to the team it lost to in that Euro 2020 Final, Italy. Then, the Three Lions host Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday, […]

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/ 1165 days agoMan United plan preseason US tour, could face Wrexham
Manchester United will be playing preseason matches in the United States this summer. The Red Devils announced the American tour on Wednesday, but would not reveal potential opposition. However, the team's official statement on the news claimed that United will play a "series of games" throughout "various cities" Stateside. It will be the first time […]

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/ 1165 days agoPulisic calls US Soccer drama 'childish,' Berhalter 'unfortunate'
USMNT star Christian Pulisic spoke on the US Soccer drama involving the Reynas and Berhalter in an exclusive interview with ESPN. While the Chelsea forward is not part of the dilemma, he did have rousing opinions on the debacle. In fact, he called the infighting between Claudio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter 'childish.' Claudio Reyna and […]

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/ 1166 days agoStefan Bajcetic sidelined for season with leg injury
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic will not play again for the club this season after picking up an injury. The highly-rated teen has been a bright spot in manager Jurgen Klopp's depleted midfield. Despite his age, Bajcetic has managed to play a significant role with the team in recent months. Prior to the second leg Champions […]

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/ 1166 days agoWomen's World Cup prize money up in 2023, still fraction of men
The upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup prize money is set to receive a major financial boost. ESPN is reporting that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature a $150 million purse. This would be an increase of about 300% compared to the 2019 competition in France. It's clearly welcoming news that the Women's […]

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/ 1166 days agoInfantino wins FIFA reelection and eyes salary cap, more games
Gianni Infantino won reelection as FIFA president on Thursday in Rwanda. The news is not much of a surprise, as the 52-year-old Swiss soccer official ran unopposed. He will now remain at the helm of the world's governing body of the sport until 2027. In the reelection speech from Infantino, the FIFA boss bizarrely compared […]

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/ 1166 days agoReal Madrid, Napoli breeze into Champions League quarterfinals
The round of 16 in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League concluded with Real Madrid and Napoli seeing off Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt, respectively. Both of those teams won the away legs three weeks ago by comfortable margins. Real Madrid dismantled Liverpool with a three-goal second half. Napoli continued its masterful form by dispatching Frankfurt after […]

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/ 1166 days agoLower divisions shed light on chaotic nature of US Soccer
This month, in the United States men's club soccer scene, three different professional third divisions kick off 2023 campaigns. USL League One kicks off this weekend. Then, MLS Next Pro the following weekend. Finally, NISA the weekend after. What exactly is a third division in a system with no promotion and relegation? Well, It’s a […]

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/ 1166 days agoTyler Adams misses out on USMNT squad with training injury
Tyler Adams will not take part of the United States men's national team matches in March. The Leeds United midfielder suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the week. He will miss a Premier League matchup with Wolves on Saturday, as well. "Tyler Adams has sustained a hamstring injury in training this week and will therefore […]