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/ 1244 days agoBerhalter wants to 'continue role' with USMNT
Gregg Berhalter has claimed that he wants to continue his role as head coach with the USMNT. The 49-year-old former player is currently under investigation for a domestic violence incident in 1991. Assistant Anthony Hudson has been given the reigns temporarily until U.S. Soccer makes a final decision on the position. Berhalter spoke on the […]

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/ 1245 days agoMan City edge Chelsea to close gap on title race
Manchester City did what Arsenal couldn't do on Tuesday: they won despite not playing at their best. The reigning Premier League champions narrowly defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge 1-0 on the night. City boss Pep Guardiola spoke about needing to be 'almost perfect' to catch the Gunners prior to the game. Although they were far […]

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/ 1245 days agoWhat soccer games are coming to Peacock in January
Welcoming in 2023 means welcoming a number of key soccer games airing exclusively on Peacock in January. Granted, the only soccer property Peacock has is the Premier League. However, that still means about four or five games every weekend exclusively on the service. Oftentimes, that includes some major games. Derbies, top-four battles and especially relegation […]

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/ 1245 days agoHuge changes could be coming to English soccer
Top officials within English soccer are set to discuss potentially massive changes with the sport inside the country. Overhauls to the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Community Shield will all be debated. A meeting to hash out these possible alterations is scheduled for Friday. The Times is reporting that six leading officials in the Premier […]

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/ 1245 days agoKonrad Laimer strikes verbal agreement with Bayern, says report
Austrian superstar and Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Bayern Munich, per Fabrizio Romano. Laimer, who has played just five games with Die Roten Bullen, suffered a high ankle sprain during a 3-0 victory against Dortmund. Laimer joined RB Salzburg, one of Leipzig's feeder clubs, when he was a teenager. […]

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/ 1245 days agoBenfica boss labels Chelsea 'disrespectful' over Fernandez talks
Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt had made some interesting comments regarding the Chelsea attempts to land Enzo Fernandez. The Benfica boss claims that the Blues acted like they would pay the player's full release clause, but then wanted to enter negotiations to drive the price down. Fernandez currently has a $126 million release clause with […]

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/ 1245 days agoWhat soccer games are coming to Paramount+ in January
January 2023 brings a number of exciting fixtures to Paramount+. Even though the Champions League does not return until February, the return to steady club action is enough to whet the appetites of soccer fans. For example, the Scottish Premiership already had one of its biggest games of the season. Old Firm saw a testy […]

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/ 1245 days agoRicardo Pepi hung up on Gregg Berhalter after World Cup snub
Ricardo Pepi claims that he hung up on Gregg Berhalter during a phone call prior the 2022 World Cup. The call from the USMNT head coach was to tell the striker that he did not make the World Cup roster. Pepi explained the incident during an appearance on the Kon Veel Minder podcast. When asked […]

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/ 1245 days agoWayne Rooney on shortlist for Everton job if Lampard sacked
Wayne Rooney is in the line to take over as Everton head coach if the club fires Frank Lampard. Currently, the Toffees are sit in the Premier League relegation zone with Lampard currently skating on thin ice with team officials. The Daily Mail suggests that Rooney is on the shortlist to potentially succeed Lampard. Other […]

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/ 1245 days agoWrexham popularity boosts ESPN viewership in USA
The growing popularity of Wrexham AFC in the United States is boosting ESPN's viewing numbers for the FA Cup. The fifth-tier Welsh side has risen to global relevance thanks to the 2020 takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the "Welcome to Wrexham" FX TV series following the club. Viewership for the […]

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/ 1245 days agoMexico attendance in the US greater than US teams
The US fans that are heavily invested in the US/Mexico rivalry may want to avert their eyes. When it comes to soccer in the US, Mexico is ironically America's team. This isn't particularly groundbreaking news, though. Mexico attendance at games in the US has long dwarfed both the USMNT and USWNT. This past year was […]

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/ 1246 days agoMarsch and Leeds get draw in dramatic West Ham game
Leeds and West Ham played a thrilling match on Wednesday evening, a common occurrence for Jesse Marsch and fans at Elland Road. Some good, some bad, but Leeds are undeniably entertaining. The West Ham game was no different. Marsch's men grabbed the early lead in the 28th minute of the match. Wilfried Gnonto scored his […]

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/ 1246 days agoGio Reyna's mother reported Berhalter abuse to US Soccer
On Jan. 3, reports emerged over alleged threats Gregg Berhalter received during the World Cup. The claims were made public by Berhalter resulting from an incident that happened 31 years ago between Berhalter and his now-wife Rosalind. Berhalter alleged that someone had threatened to "take him down" in an effort to end his tenure as […]

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/ 1246 days agoUS Soccer delays Berhalter deal: Who they should pick instead
US Soccer has decided to delay a future renewal deal for Gregg Berhalter. Instead, the US Soccer Federation has appointed temporary coach Anthony Hudson to oversee the January camp. A final decision on whether to renew Berhalter's deal for two or four years has not been finalized yet. That decision is pending an investigation of […]

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/ 1246 days agoAnthony Hudson named temporary USMNT head coach
United States Soccer has announced that Gregg Berhalter will not take charge of the team's January training camp. Instead, Anthony Hudson has been named as the USMNT head coach for the camp and upcoming friendly matches. Hudson previously managed the Bahrain and New Zealand national teams. He collected the 2016 Oceania Football Confederation Nations Cup […]