Nothing goes better with July 4th's fireworks, hot dogs and beer than soccer — well, at least in my house (and hopefully yours). While previous July 4th holidays may have been spent at the beach, this July 4th weekend promises four enticing World Cup matches featuring games between Brazil vs Colombia, Netherlands-Costa Rica, Argentina-Belgium and, last […]

Editor's note: The following debate features Nipun Chopra (a Manchester United supporter) and Gabe Smith (a Liverpool fan) discussing the pros and cons of Luis Suarez staying at or leaving Liverpool. Nipun (@nipunchopra7) and Gabe (@smitty46and2) record the Liverpool and United Fans podcast. You can find the podcast online or on iTunes. Reports are coming in […]

On Thursday night at 7pm ET, ESPN will debut its final film in the 30 For 30 Soccer Stories series. The film, entitled White, Blue and White, tells the story of Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa's journey from Argentina to England to play for Tottenham Hotspur, and the impact that the Falklands War between England […]

NBCSN launched a very clever ad today to remind sports fans in the United States where they can watch Tim Howard each week. With a slogan that reads, "You don't have to wait every four years to see saves like this," the 15 second promo features clips of the Everton goalkeeper in action in the […]

As painful as America’s World Cup exit was, its supporters must now pick themselves up from the mat as there are only a precious few World Cup matches to indulge in. At first blush it may seem difficult to find a new side to root for. But there’s a nation out there worthy of our […]

Germany booked their quarter-final place at this summer's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over an outstanding Algeria side following extra-time. With the toll of extra-time expected to have an impact on Germany's fitness, Joachim Löw's side are being rather prematurely written off going into the clash with France on Friday in Rio de Janeiro. […]

All eight games in the Round of 16 have been completed, so we now know who the final 8 teams are in the World Cup who will be vying to win the 2014 tournament. Chris McFarland of Share Draft has re-run the data simulations to determine who are the teams most likely to win the World […]

Although not officially released, images of Manchester United’s new kits have surfaced online. These strips are the first to feature United’s new sponsor, Chevrolet. In fact, in anticipation of the official release, the American car manufacturer commissioned a ‘teaser’ video, see here: The video, featuring star players Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Juan Mata and […]

Eight nations will be cut to four over the weekend as the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil take place. The hosts are involved with the only pre-tournament favourites eliminated being Spain. The eight group winners all progressed from their second round ties with two needing penalty shootouts and three getting the job […]

Postgame yesterday, Alexi Lalas said this about the recently eliminated US National Team: “They are a better version of ourselves”. He’s absolutely right, whatever that means. What does that mean, and what does that mean for U.S. Soccer going forward? The US has never been able to compete with the big boys of world soccer […]

As the streets that once held thousands for watch parties are swept clean, and the inevitable myriad articles blaming everyone and anyone for the U.S.’s loss are Tweeted, this is a sad day for U.S. soccer fans. Those of us who follow the team closely are slightly less saddened, however, knowing that the Yanks will […]

Since the USA’s elimination at the hands of Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, the question that everyone is asking is this: Is the US better off than it was four years ago? It’s a legitimate question to ask. The USA went out of the World Cup at the exact same juncture as […]

Belgium have been international media and fan darlings long before this World Cup began. With a young core of exciting players fans were looking forward to seeing this side make its mark on the international stage. Belgium is a country with divides not only between immigrants and natives, but also French and Flemish speakers. The […]

An easy, somewhat lazy narrative has developed through the years that Major League Soccer has helped the United States Men’s National Team grow. While this is true from a pure standpoint of quality of squad depth, the league has from my perspective not helped develop the very top players. Before MLS launched in 1996, the […]

When a team enters into a tournament format like the World Cup knockout stage, you always know that the next game very well may be your last. But that doesn't mean it is any easier when the end finally comes. Such is the case for the United States Men's National team, which saw its World […]