While attendances for both the USMNT and the USWNT were down in 2018, the trio of the Mexico National Team, International Champions Cup and Atlanta United all had very successful years with huge attendances in the United States. Out of the top 45 most-attended soccer games in the United States in 2018, an incredible 46% […]

One of the unique things about the American soccer landscape is the number of fans of other nations in the country. Nobody fits that bill better than Mexico. As has been the case in years past, Mexico’s attendance dwarfs that of the USMNT. But 2018 saw the gap reach historic proportions. This year, Mexico’s attendance […]

With average attendances for US Men's National Team games down 17% in 2018, it's even worse news for the US Women's National Team (USWNT) as their attendances dropped 22% in a horrible year for the US Soccer Federation. On the field, the USWNT had a remarkable year, posting a record of 18-0-2 and qualifying for […]

World Cup years are typically a boon for US Soccer. Attendance goes up, TV ratings increase, and revenue skyrockets. Of course, for all of that to happen, you have to qualify for the World Cup. The US did not. Predictably, interest in the team from casual and hardcore fans plummeted. It wasn't just that the […]

ESPN's surprise announcement this week that Jon Champion has decided to relocate to the United States and become ESPN's lead commentator for MLS is going to leave a gaping hole in the commentaries of Premier League games. Out of all of the Premier League commentators calling games around the world, Champion is the number one […]

Given the impressive viewing number for the 2018 MLS Cup Final, how does it compare to previous MLS Cup Finals that have aired in English-language on US television? With the over-the-air FOX network being available in approximately 115 million homes in the United States, Major League Soccer's decision to televise games on that channel in […]

FOX's coverage of the 2018 MLS Cup Final between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers averaged 1.5 million viewers on the over-the-air network, an increase of 10% compared to the last time a MLS final was televised on the same network two years ago when Seattle defeated Toronto FC, thanks to a report by Showbuzz Daily. […]

As the two most successful clubs in English football it is inevitable that Liverpool and Manchester United regularly find themselves at loggerheads with each other. The two cities have rarely been on the same page, both in sport and culturally, and it is a rivalry that shows no signs of abating any time soon. The […]

Arsenal defender Rob Holding is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The young center back had been a mainstay in the north London club’s defense prior to suffering a significant knee injury during the match against Manchester United last week. Player injuries never come at a good time, but Holding’s ACL […]

Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to an impressive 20 games following their enthralling 4-2 victory over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as well as their 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Wednesday. The North London derby was the important match that was essentially a microcosm of Arsenal’s Premier League campaign so far this season. […]

Telemundo Deportes has acquired the Spanish-language rights in the United States along with FOX Deportes for the historic River Plate-Boca Juniors Copa Libertadores final, which will be played on Sunday, December 9 live from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The much-discussed and twice postponed second leg of the Copa Libertadores has been the center […]

West Ham United host Cardiff City on Tuesday aiming to follow up their impressive weekend victory at Newcastle United. The Hammers outclassed Newcastle, with goals by Javier Hernandez (2) and Felipe Anderson securing a fully deserved 3-0 win. It was their biggest Premier League victory against the Magpies at St James' Park since October 1998 […]

All of Thursday's Europa League matches will be available for viewers in the United States with the prospect of several teams having a chance to qualify for the Round of 32. Already through to the next round are Bayer Leverkusen, Zürich, Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio and Chelsea, while the following teams have been […]

The news that Borussia Dortmund are willing to strike a £70 million deal with Chelsea or Liverpool for Christian Pulisic is the latest staggering development in the career of one of Europe's most prodigious talents. The two Premier League clubs have a long-standing interest in the United States international, although Paris Saint-Germain are also known […]

Louisville City appeared almost out of thin air in the summer of 2014. When Orlando City was granted an expansion slot in MLS, their USL slot needed to be filled and Louisville City was born. While there were some fans in Louisville that were quite enthusiastic about the new team, some scratched their heads. As […]