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/ 1126 days ago

Forest’s O’Brien impressed by technical skill of MLS players

Lewis O'Brien has given Major League Soccer a rave review in a recent interview with BBC Sport. The English midfielder is currently on loan at D.C. United from Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Despite playing just four matches for the MLS club so far, O'Brien insists that it's not a retirement league. "The standard is […]

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/ 1126 days ago

Brighton want to sign James Milner and Joao Pedro

Brighton & Hove Albion are already making moves ahead of the summer transfer window. The South Coast club have reportedly agreed a massive fee for Watford's Joao Pedro. According to the Daily Mail, the Brazilian attacker will move to the Seagulls for about $37 million. If the deal becomes official, this would smash Brighton's transfer […]

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French stadium installs metal fences amid fear of Macron protests

The upcoming Coupe de France Final will feature spiked fences protecting the pitch inside the stadium. French police requested the fences be erected in order to prevent a pitch invasion by fans. Along with the fences, 3,000 additional police are to be drafted in for the game. Nantes play Toulouse for the trophy on Saturday […]

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Comcast loses 6800+ customers per day while Peacock grows

Comcast, the media conglomerate that oversees NBCUniversal and Peacock, lost a large number of customers in the first quarter of 2023. For reference, estimates place the number of subscribers getting rid of Comcast Xfinity cable at nearly 7,000 each day. Over the first quarter of 2023, which is 90 days from the beginning of January […]

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Manchester United and Arsenal to face off in New Jersey friendly

Manchester United and Arsenal have announced that they will face off in the United States this summer for a friendly. The Premier League matchup is set to be played on July 22nd at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. Five miles west of New York City, the arena is the current home of the National Football […]

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Promotion and Relegation in the USA: The Big Debate

The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode debates promotion and relegation in the USA. It's a bigger topic now more than ever, and we dissect the pros and cons of the system. Some of the questions we answer are: Can […]

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Sheffield United owner intends to sell club despite promotion

Sheffield United will change its owner despite the fact the club has earned promotion back to the Premier League. The Blades recently earned a spot back in the English top flight after finishing second in the Championship this season. The South Yorkshire team will return to the Premier League after two seasons in the second-tier […]

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Rojo says Solskjær started Maguire due to record transfer

Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has made interesting claims about his final years with the club. The Argentine center-back now says that former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær played Harry Maguire solely because of his high price tag. The England international arrived in Manchester from Leicester City in 2019 in a deal worth around $95 […]

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EPL commentators on NBC: April 29 to May 2

Some clubs are into their last five games of the 2022/23 Premier League season. Others, namely Brighton have as many as eight games still to play. While that may indicate that it is all to play for, the final table is starting to take shape. League leader Arsenal suffered another crushing blow to its title […]

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Modric may miss cup final, Man City matchup with injury

Luka Modric looks set to miss the next few matches for Real Madrid with a hamstring injury. The midfielder last played 63 minutes for the club during a shock LaLiga defeat to Girona on Tuesday. Modric has not trained with his teammates since the match. The Spanish giants have confirmed Modric is dealing with a […]

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Tottenham won't sell Kane to Man United or Chelsea, says report

There is no secret that Manchester United needs a center forward this summer. While the Red Devils are comfortably in a top-four Premier League place, they do tend to rely on Marcus Rashford. The English winger has had a superb season with manager Erik ten Hag. Nevertheless, United needs a top striker to help bare […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Newcastle thrashes Everton and tightens grip on third place

Newcastle beat Everton on Thursday at Goodison Park, 4-1. Callum Wilson's brace highlighted the road victory for the Magpies. The loss by the hosts only piles more pressure on Everton to avoid relegation. The two typical mid-table teams are in drastically different places in the Premier League table. Newcastle are sitting third in the standings […]

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/ 1128 days ago

US Open Cup Round of 32 draw revealed: Upsets on the cards

After a third round that saw some dramatic late goals, but just one "Cupset," the US Open Cup Round of 32 draw has revealed the next phase of the tournament. U.S. Soccer conducted the draw Thursday afternoon. This round sees the remaining Major League Soccer sides enter the tournament, alongside the winners from round three. […]

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/ 1128 days ago

Wrexham's Turf Pub is a must-visit for American fans

Wrexham mania doesn't seem to be slowing at all just yet. The Welsh club's matches have become essentially must-watch TV for many Americans. After all, the team has had an incredible 2022/23 campaign under the ownership of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Wrexham claimed the National League title and will now compete in […]

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Next Goal Wins movie trailer is a must-see for soccer fans

Most soccer fans may know Thomas Rongen for his commentary on CBS Sports Golazo or beINSports. After all, the former coach usually hits the small screen full of personality with his unique suits and bow ties. However, many may not know the full story of Rongen's life before going into broadcasting. The Dutch-American played the […]