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/ 5339 days agoEPL Weekend Review: Nov. 20, 2011
No matter whether you're a Chelsea or Liverpool supporter, or if you're a fan of a different team, you must admit that the game at Stamford Bridge was exciting stuff with end-to-end action. But it finished with an away win for Liverpool. That one result alone generates a ton of talking points that could be […]
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/ 5339 days agoMancini, Capello & Trapattoni: Italians in Important Coaching Positions Outside Italy
Several Italian coaches have successfully worked outside Italy in the last few years including former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti who succeeded in achieving a historic double in his first season in charge in London by leading the Blues to the English Premiership title and the FA Cup trophy. Ancelotti would be relieved of his duties at the […]
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/ 5339 days agoPremier League Sunday, Chelsea vs Liverpool: Open Thread
Join in the debate before, during and after today's Chelsea against Liverpool match — the most highly anticipated game of the weekend. There are so many talking points before a ball is even kicked. Luis Suarez, John Terry, Andy Carroll, Raul Meireles, David Luiz and Fernando Torres are just a few of the names who […]
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/ 5339 days agoAu Revoir? Intriguing Expansion Draft Options
Undoubtedly, expansion is an exciting time for MLS fans, as it allows them to see and experience a "new" market, a new potential rival, and the possibility of the next great soccer city. With the success of recent expansion clubs in Philly, Portland, and Vancouver (well, at least in the stands), the addition of the […]
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/ 5339 days agoMy Picks for England's Euro 2012 23-Man Squad
With one more friendly match to play, Fabio Capello has to decide on whom to take on his 23 man squad to Euro 2012. And with several questions to answer, including whether to take the suspended Wayne Rooney or should John Terry still be captain amidst racism allegations, Capello has got a very difficult task ahead of him. Below is […]
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/ 5339 days agoMan City May Be Top Of The Table, But Their Fanbase Still Dwindles In Comparison
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium sounds classier than the Sports Direct Arena, has the fifth largest capacity in the Premier League but they will want to grow their fan base, both nationally and internationally, to help them expand and go on to become more successful. City has just over 1 million fans on Facebook whereas rival […]
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/ 5340 days agoKlinsmann's US Men's National Team Ends 2011 On A Positive
So after seven matches into the Jurgen Klinsmann era of the US men’s national team, the final game of 2011 that was played in Slovenia ended in a flourish with a three to two victory against their former World Cup group opponents. Seeing Edson Buddle rip a great shot off the inside of the near […]
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/ 5340 days agoMLS Cup Final preview: LA and Houston clash for their third MLS Cup
LA Galaxy will lock horns with Houston Dynamo as the underdog tags remains very much on the Texans for this tie. With the Californians at home for this highly-anticipated clash, the onus is on them to capture cup glory to bring the curtain down an amazing season for the club and the MLS statistics firmly […]
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/ 5340 days agoPremier League Saturday: Nov. 19, 2011
It's time to rejoice for two reasons. First, there will be no more international breaks for the rest of the season. And two, the Premier League is back. It's been an agonizing long two weeks without Premier League football, but this weekend the British variety of football is back with a vengeance. Norwich against Arsenal […]
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/ 5341 days agoFIFA 12 Has Already Determined The MLS Cup 2011 Winner: Find Out Who
httpv://youtu.be/qEj4zwhfeK8 FIFA 12's simulation engine has analyzed LA Galaxy against Houston Dynamo in the 2011 MLS Cup, and you can now watch the above video to see who they predict will win as well as footage of all four goals scored. Do you agree or disagree with the prediction? Share your opinion in the comments […]
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/ 5341 days agoWhat Can Newcastle Hope for Against Manchester City?
httpv://youtu.be/KMh12qn6Eqg When the two remaining unbeaten clubs in the Premier League meet on Saturday, many will be expecting only one outcome. After City’s incredible early season form, which has seen them brush aside the likes of Spurs, Aston Villa and, famously, Manchester United, it would be perhaps fair to envisage only a win for the […]
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/ 5341 days agoThe MLS Talk 2011 MLS Cup Live Chat
Join MLS Talk this Sunday night beginning at 9 PM ET as we provide live analysis and insight into the match between the Houston Dynamo and the LA Galaxy. Join us for a discussion on the teams and tactics, as well as the occasional opportunity to sound off on ESPN's coverage and the atmosphere at the Home […]
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/ 5341 days agoUPDATED: US Men's National Team Home Shirt for 2012-2014: Leaked Photo
UPDATED: The US men's national team home shirt for 2012-14 will be red and white according to a leaked photo on the Internet. Designed by Nike, the shirt features red and white hoops with a black rounded-collar and a US flag on the inside of the shirt. While the red and white stripes are very […]
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/ 5341 days agoFact Or Fiction: Should Chelsea Be Starting John Terry?
“Fact Or Fiction” is a series that will be run every Friday. In this series, an assertion will be made regarding an impacting topic in the Premier League. EPL Talk writers Matt Hackenmiller and Earl Reed each offer their views on whether the statement is “Fact or Fiction.” Fact or Fiction: John Terry should remain a starting defender […]
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/ 5341 days agoSepp Blatter Is Out Of Touch With Reality (Again)
The FA this week charged Luis Suarez with making alleged racist comments against Patrice Evra during the Manchester United v Liverpool match earlier this season. On the heels of that, as reported by many news outlets including the Daily Mail, FIFA President Sepp Blatter believes that racial incidents on the pitch can be handled by […]