What a mess I am in. Despite my love of modern tools, music and life, I have a broad traditionalist streak when it comes to my soccer. Then, despite my passion for Manchester United and my dislike of Liverpool and particularly Luis Suarez, I have to accept that this last weekend’s decisions were wrong and […]

On this week's MLSTalk podcast, we spoke of NBC Universal acquiring the US broadcast and digital rights for the English Premier League. For those of you who would like an excellent primer on what NBC envisions for this deal, Jonathan Tannenwald has published an interview with NBC Sports President Jon Miller that sheds some light. While I […]

. Tottenham Hotspur has signed a new licensing deal with a company named Sports Endeavors Inc in the United States. You probably know them better by their brand Eurosport or Soccer.com website. According to the announcement, "The agreement will see [Sports Endeavors], whose current licence partners include the FIFA 2014 World Cup, FC Barcelona and […]

EPL Talk love getting mail so when the post guy knocks on your door and hands you a huge box with a German stamp on it, it's time to smile. Especially when you know that it's personalised boots. Something that was only open to the elite football player just a few seasons ago. As […]

Referee Mark Clattenburg has been removed from this weekend's fixtures as the Football Association is set to examine Chelsea's racism claim. Clattenburg's diabolical refereeing decisions was one thing. But now his alleged words have created a storm of controversy. Here are the Premier League news headlines tonight: Mark Clattenburg is stood down as FA examines […]

You're in a meeting room with the major executives from NBC Universal and NBC Sports. The topic of discussion is what talent you want to pursue to build a world-class presentation of the Premier League for viewers in the United States. Question is: Who do you recommend? Consider the different positions you need to fill: […]

To simulate or not to simulate, that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler to stay on one’s feet or hit the ground and try to gain an advantage (sorry, Billy). Yesterday’s incident with Fernando Torres once again throws one of soccer’s worst aspects up for inspection. Diving/simulation, call it what you will, is ruining our […]

Bob Costas, a legend of US sports television, announced Sunday night during halftime of the Denver against New Orleans NFL game that NBC Sports had acquired the rights to the English Premier League for seasons 2013-16. Here is audio of the brief but important announcement from the NBC broadcast: Video unavailable Bob Costas taking time […]

The New York Times ran a story this morning quoting a NBC executive who said that The Premier League is interested in doing news things in the United States." Unfortunately, the article didn't pinpoint what some of those new ideas are — whether it's simply having a new media partner (NBC Universal instead of FOX). […]

Feuerstein's Fire #122 Tuesday, October 30th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT My Guests: Hosea Cheung of 24 hours Vancouver Newspaper talking about the Whitecaps MLS Talk Writer Robert Hay Jr. talking about DC United NASL Segment: Dir. of Communications Kartik Krishnaiyer talks Soccer Bowl 2nd Leg and champion Tampa Bay Rowdies Red Bulls Hour: Recapping […]

Welcome to the redesigned EPL Talk website. Over the past few weeks, we've been small tweaks here and there after rolling out a completely new website design. As with any change, some people will prefer the past, but there are several new enhancements that have been made that will hopefully win you over, over time: […]

Fifteen goals in four Premier League matches is a healthy return on a Premier League day — an average of 3.75 goals per match. If you missed any of the goals or highlights, here they are for your viewing pleasure (US readers only). Everton vs Liverpool Video: Everton v Liverpool Premier League Highlights 10/28/12 Newcastle United […]

Here we go again. There are fresh allegations tonight of a racial slur uttered in the Premier League. But it's not between players. Instead referee Mark Clattenburg has been accused of making a racist remark during Sunday's match between Chelsea and Manchester United. All of the details are below as well as the latest news […]

After NBC Univeral's announcement tonight, we now know a lot more about their Premier League coverage plans for 2013-16. Here's what we know so far: 1. NBC will make all Premier League matches available for viewing. 2. All of the Premier League games will be shown live. Games will not be shown on tape delay. […]

UPDATED: NBC Universal has acquired the exclusive US media rights to the Premier League from 2013-2014 to 2015-2016 for a fee that is believed to be $83 million per season. Per the agreement, NBCUniversal becomes the exclusive English- and Spanish-language media rights holder to all 380 Premier League matches across all platforms and devices in the […]