The Chicago Fire has made an interesting move for fans ahead of their upcoming match against Inter Miami. 61,000 supporters have purchased tickets to watch the Major League Soccer match on Wednesday. Many of these fans are going to the game to catch a glimpse of Miami star Lionel Messi. For instance, Chicago's last home […]

The number of soccer teams owned by Americans has skyrocketed. Many American investors own teams throughout Europe, from the minor leagues to the top leagues. In recent weeks, rumors have circulated that 777 Partners, a private equity group based in the United States, is actively pursuing a purchase of Everton. In fact, US owners' influence […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping that their recent matchup with Tottenham Hotspur earns a replay. Spurs beat their visiting opponents on Saturday 2-1 under extremely controversial circumstances. Luis Diaz put the Reds ahead with a goal in the 34th minute of the match. Nevertheless, the assistant referee raised his flag, believing the Colombian attacker […]

In light of the recent VAR dispute involving Luis Diaz's disallowed goal for Liverpool, one concern has arisen. The question on everyone's mind is why the Premier League doesn't use the semi-automated offside technology. Liverpool and Tottenham produced drama when referees wrongfully disallowed Luis Diaz's first-half goal. Unfortunately for Jurgen Klopp’s side, they ended up […]

Philadelphia Union star goalkeeper Andre Blake has blasted Major League Soccer (MLS), for scheduling too many games. But how does the number of games for Blake and his fellow MLS players compare to other players around the world? Other than the FIFA Club World Cup it didn't qualify for, Philadelphia has played in every competition […]

Arsenal suffered a shock defeat away to Lens on Tuesday in Champions League play. The French club fell behind early but managed to fight back to a 2-1 victory in front of a passionate home crowd. The Gunners began the day leading Group B of the competition after thumping PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in the previous […]

Galatasaray won a game on English soil for the first time with a stunning triumph over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Despite missing a penalty, the Turkish side took advantage of Casemiro's double-yellow card to add fuel to the Manchester United dumpster fire. United has now lost five of its last seven games. […]

Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Wolves star Pedro Neto. The 23-year-old winger is off to a strong start at Molineux in the current Premier League campaign. With a goal and four assists in seven Premier League appearances, Neto is keeping top clubs interested. According to several sources, Arsenal and Liverpool are two of […]

The VAR audio from Luis Diaz's disallowed goal in Liverpool's Premier League loss at Tottenham is now available for audiences to hear. The Professional Game Match Officials Board identified a significant human error in waving off the Colombian's goal. Liverpool went on to lose that game at Tottenham, 2-1. VAR audio shows the entire buildup […]

Inter Miami majority owner Jorge Mas has revealed that a future friendly against Barcelona is in the works. During a recent interview with Spanish news outlet Marca, Mas claimed that the match would be a tribute to Lionel Messi. Although a date is not yet set, it will be played in the Catalan city. "I […]

Manchester City has announced that former star Francis "Franny" Lee has passed away at the age of 79. Lee became a legend at City after scoring 148 goals in 330 total games with the club. The striker helped bring an English league title to City in 1968. It was the team's last top-flight triumph up […]

UEFA will soon make their final decision on hosts for the 2028 Euros. The governing body of the sport in Europe must choose either Turkey or a conglomerate that includes England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sky Sports reports UEFA will pick the UK/Ireland bid. As a result, Turkey would then turn its attention […]

Everton's potential ownership change has received yet another blow. The club's current owner, Farhad Moshiri, previously revealed an agreement to sell the team to American investors 777 Partners. However, there has since been a series of incidents that have put the deal in limbo. Several Premier League clubs reportedly raised concerns to the top flight […]

In this podcast episode, World Soccer Talk conducts an interview with Gemma Owen, the director of the Wrexham AFC Women operations. Much like the men's side, the Wrexham Women's team has undergone considerable change since American investors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over at the club. Not only has Wrexham Women earned promotion to […]

Debating the best soccer leagues in the world can be a fun exercise. But beyond personal opinions, it's possible to quantify the argument with some data to back it up. Thanks to the sports analytics gurus at Opta, we can do just that. Opta's Power Rankings assign an "ability score" of 0-100 to each club, […]