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/ 4097 days agoInterview with Miami Fusion's Vincenzo Bernardo
In 2014, after more than six years of playing soccer in Italy, Austria and Guatemala, Vincenzo Bernardo returned to the US. Signed by Miami United FC, Bernardo put together a stellar season for the club during its National Premier Soccer League campaign, scoring seven goals in 12 matches. This season Bernardo became the first player […]

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/ 4097 days agoFlorida's big crowds in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville & Lauderdale
This past weekend, Florida was the showcase home of professional soccer in the United States. On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rowdies defeated the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in front of a near-sellout crowd at the newly renovated Al Lang Stadium in St Petersburg. The next day, Orlando City SC recorded its first home victory in MLS […]

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/ 4097 days agoRaheem Sterling expected to tell Liverpool he wants to leave
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling is set to hold crunch talks with manager Brendan Rodgers and chief executive Ian Ayre, where it is expected the 20-year-old will ask to leave the Merseyside club this summer. Last month, the England international reject the notion that he was a "money grabber" during an interview with the BBC, shortly after […]

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/ 4097 days agoWhat LAFC's stadium means for MLS; By Steve Davis
MLS supporters drool over big names who might one day grace the league. We bicker over managers and, increasingly, about the front office deciders who make the juicy personnel calls. We love to go a few rounds over broadcast talent. These are usually the domestic issues that keep the blogs and their comments sections busy, […]

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/ 4097 days agoWBA vs Chelsea, Gameweek 37: TV times and open thread
Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea, 3pm ET, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra SEE MORE • Where to find Premier League Extra Time and how to use NBC Sports Live Extra • How to follow the Premier League on US TV, Internet and radio Before, during or after today’s […]

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/ 4097 days agoA journey to West Ham’s Boleyn Ground
There are few grounds that compare to West Ham United’s Boleyn Ground in the Premier League. Tucked away amongst a crowded corner of suburban East London, the walk up to the stadium itself from Upton Park underground station bristles with the kind of character that you’d expect from an historic capital club. The venue itself is […]

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/ 4098 days agoDo the Premier League’s top 4 spots look impenetrable for the foreseeable future?
An insightful piece from Sean Ingle in the the Guardian recently suggested that supporters of the Premier League actually prefer a season that goes as expected. The article refers to various studies carried out on what fans are after from their soccer experience, noting that the games superstars are the big attraction for the majority and, as […]

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/ 4098 days agoReal Madrid will take part in fourth edition of the Audi Cup in August
Real Madrid will take part in the fourth edition of the Audi Cup which is hosted by Bayern Munich at the Allainz Arena in August. The other two members of the four-team tournament will be announced in June following the conclusion of the Champions League final in Berlin. The format of the Audi Cup remains […]

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/ 4098 days agoNicolas Otamendi dreaming of Premier League move
Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi is dreaming of a Premier League move, according to Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Last week, Valencia's sporting director Francisco Rufete said the centre-back had not expressed an interest to leave the club. However, Guillem Balague says sources close to Otamendi are saying the Argentine "dreams" of a Premier League move. […]

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/ 4098 days agoJose Mourinho rejects potential Real Madrid return, says report
Real Madrid have drawn up a list of potential replacements for manager Carlo Ancelotti, and one of the names in the mix was Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. However, Mourinho rejected the La Liga club's interest and reiterated his stance that he is happy to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long term. The Portuguese tactician […]

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/ 4098 days agoSoccer Morning with Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter
Today's Soccer Morning features guests Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter. Marshall will be on the show to discuss Liguilla playoffs and Cubo Torres' sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, LA Times journalist Kevin Baxter will discuss LAFC and the stadium announcement that is expected later today. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer […]

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/ 4098 days agoMLS attendances up 11% compared to last season
In a weekend of MLS matches, the attendances at DC United, FC Dallas and Montreal Impact were not terrific. The rest of the clubs did well with the exception of Philadelphia, who drew below their normal 18,000+. Orlando drew Seattle-like numbers for the LA Galaxy’s visit. Overall, attendance is up 11.14% after 105 games and […]

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/ 4098 days agoPaulo Dybala is now a Juventus player, says Palermo coach
Palermo head coach Giuseppe 'Beppe' Iachini has confirmed that striker Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player. Iachini was speaking after his side's 1-0 victory over Cagliari early today, which Dybala sat out in order to ensure he wasn't injured before his move to the Italian champions. "Dybala is now a Juventus player and this […]

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/ 4098 days agoPep Guardiola asked to be Barcelona’s guest of honor
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will be invited as Barcelona's guest of honor at the Champions League final in Berlin. Earlier today, Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner revealed that Guardiola, along with former bosses Terry Venables, Johan Cruyff and Frank Rijkaard, will be asked to attend the June 6 final in Berlin; since the quartet all […]

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/ 4098 days agoDe Gea has not made a decision on his future, says Van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says goalkeeper David de Gea has yet to decide on his future, despite reports from Spain indicating the 24-year-old has agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid. On Friday, the Spanish newspaper Marca published a story claiming De Gea had agreed a deal worth around £4 million a year after […]