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/ 1214 days agoConmebol and Concacaf's new club competition is fascinating
Tucked away in the last paragraph of the press release about Copa America returning to the United States was arguably the biggest news of the day. Conmebol and Concacaf have decided to create a brand-new final four tournament between the best teams from Copa Libertadores versus Concacaf Champions League. The club angle of the Conmebol-Concacaf […]

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/ 1214 days agoEverton to name Sean Dyche in bid to escape relegation
Sean Dyche will take over as the manager of Everton Football Club. The former Watford and Burnley boss succeeds Frank Lampard in the role as manager. Everton sacked Lampard earlier in the week following a series of poor results. Sean Dyche brings plenty of Premier League experience to Everton The 51-year-old Dyche remained out of […]

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/ 1214 days agoUSA vs Colombia preview: Looking to bounce back
The return of USMNT games was supposed to be a welcome distraction from the drama currently surrounding the US Soccer Federation. It was the launching point of the 2026 World Cup cycle. There were fresh, eager players on the roster going up against an inexperienced Serbia team. Unfortunately, it was yet another loss. Now, the US must […]

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/ 1215 days agoManchester City edge Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City beat Arsenal at home on Friday to advance in the FA Cup. A lone goal by Nathan Ake gave the edge to the hosts on the night. City will now play in the round of 16 of the competition and try to win their first FA Cup since 2019. Despite being a fourth […]

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/ 1215 days ago2024 Copa America to be hosted in United States
The 2024 Copa America tournament is coming to the USA for the second time in the competition's history. Rumors surfaced in recent months that the competitors included the USMNT after US midfielder Tyler Adams dropped a major hint. Hosting was a possibility. Now, it is a reality. CONMEBOL and CONCACAF have officially announced an agreement […]

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/ 1215 days agoAjax fire manager Alfred Schreuder
Ajax have dismissed manager Alfred Schreuder after a string of poor performances by the club. The 50-year-old coach previously held similar roles with Club Brugge, Hoffenheim, and FC Twente. Club CEO Edwin van der Sar issued a statement on the change. "This is a painful decision, but it’s necessary," van der Sar stated. "Regardless of […]

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/ 1215 days agoSoccer games on ESPN+ in February
There is lots to love in the offering of soccer games on ESPN+ this February. Here's what you can look forward to in the second month of 2023: FA Cup Don't miss any of the FA Cup games through January 30. And watch all of them via ESPN+, which includes their new whiparound show. League […]

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/ 1215 days agoSerie A considers investment of up to $1 billion from JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase is looking to invest up to $1 billion in Italy's Serie A. This is according to a report by Reuters on Friday. Sources with the outlet have confirmed that the financial company wants to fund the league's media business in the process. Teams in the Italian top flight have been informed of the […]

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/ 1215 days agoESPN's Wrexham FA Cup game to feature star talent
ESPN is pulling out all the stops for this weekend's Wrexham FA Cup game. The Red Dragons host Sheffield United of the Championship in the FA Cup Fourth Round at the Racecourse Ground this Sunday at 11:30 AM ET. The game airs live on ESPN+. The rising Welsh club has had its share of memorable […]

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/ 1215 days agoVinicius gets revenge, Real Madrid advances in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid came back to beat Atletico Madrid, 3-1, in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Thursday. The Madrid derby is historically one of the fiercest rivals in club soccer. Thursday's game didn't disappoint. The match featured three brilliant goals, as well as a red card. The pre-match hype for the massive match was marred […]

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/ 1216 days agoUS Postal Service to issue USWNT stamp for SheBelieves Cup
The United States Post Office will issue a commemorative stamp for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup and the USWNT. Along with the stamp, USPS is also currently selling a Field Notes notebook, envelopes, and pins featuring the special stamp design as well. "This new Forever stamp celebrates women's soccer in the United States," a statement by […]

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/ 1216 days agoEnglish clubs spent over $2 billion in player transfers for 2022
FIFA has published their annual Global Transfer Report for 2022, with English clubs leading the way in transfers and spending. The worldwide governing body of the sport claims that there was a total of 71,002 total player moves for the year. This includes men and women professionals, as well as youth amateur players as well. […]

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/ 1216 days agoUS Soccer parts ways with Earnie Stewart and Brian McBride
US Soccer announced Sporting Director Earnie Stewart and USMNT General Manager Brian McBride are leaving the federation. Stewart will move to Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the country of his birth and his home as a player. According to US Soccer CEO JT Batson, the decision to overhaul the USMNT and US Soccer […]

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/ 1216 days agoEverton misses out on Duncan Ferguson as Lampard replacement
Longtime Everton assistant coach Duncan Ferguson was named head coach at Forest Green Rovers on Thursday. This will be the Scot's first permanent managerial job. Ferguson was previously an assistant on Merseyside since 2014. The 51-year-old coach was obviously delighted to finally get a chance at the helm. “I’m really delighted to join FGR for the next step of […]

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/ 1216 days agoGuardiola names Arteta as ‘best option’ for City successor
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that Mikel Arteta would be the 'best option' to replace him at the helm. Formerly an assistant at City, Arteta is now oversees league leaders Arsenal. The two friends face off against each other in an FA Cup game on Friday. Guardiola made the comment during his pre-match […]