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/ 1160 days agoUSA vs Grenada preview: A chance to step forward
With the United States set to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, the opportunities for competitive games will be few and far between. Thus the CONCACAF Nations League takes on added significance. Unfortunately, the USMNT still does not have a full-time manager. Based on what US Soccer has said of late, it […]

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/ 1160 days agoBarcelona could face Champions League ban over ref scandal
As Barcelona continues to battle through legal issues with its referee payment scandal, there could be a ban on the cards in the UEFA Champions League. The current LaLiga leaders could face a one-season suspension in European competition. According to UEFA rules, any team associated with match fixing is subject to a ban. Barcelona's millions […]

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/ 1160 days agoApple considers bidding for Premier League and EFL rights in UK
Apple is pondering entering the race to land the Premier League and EFL rights for broadcasts in the United Kingdom. Right now, Premier League rights belong to Sky, BT Sport and Amazon. That deal started in 2022 and runs through 2025. Those three companies paid a combined $6.3 billion for the three-year deal. Now, though, […]

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/ 1160 days agoAngel City FC documentary coming to HBO and HBO Max
An Angel City FC documentary is coming in May 2023 to HBO and HBO Max. The NWSL's Los Angeles-based club debuted in 2022, pulling in the largest average crowds in the league. The three part docuseries is aptly titled "ANGEL CITY," and will premiere on HBO and streaming service HBO Max. It will follow the […]

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/ 1160 days agoPremier League offers EFL $154 million/year in additional funding
The Premier League has made an offer of over $150 million per year in additional funding towards the EFL, according to Sports Pro Media. The money would go towards distribution, cost controls, calendar issues and work permits. At the same time, it may quell some of the monetary frustration between the top flight and the […]

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/ 1160 days agoUnited could offer Henderson to Spurs in Kane deal
Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson. According to sources at ESPN, the north London club would pounce if United were willing to part ways with Henderson. Spurs will certainly be looking for a fresh keeper during the summer transfer window. The north London club's top two shot-stoppers on the […]

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/ 1160 days agoAmerican ownership group takes over Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town has become the latest English club to be owned by an American group. Half of all Premier League teams currently have ownership ties to the United States. The Athletic also recently reported that nearly 30% of English Football League (EFL) clubs have American investors. Huddersfield have been a mess during the current campaign. […]

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/ 1160 days agoMatt Turner says Yanks 'grateful' if Balogun chooses USMNT
Matt Turner has claimed that the USMNT would be "grateful" to have Folarin Balogun. The two are teammates at Premier League side Arsenal, but Balogun is currently on loan with Ligue 1 club Reims. Balogun has already scored 18 goals for the French club in 29 total matches during the current campaign. However, he did […]

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/ 1161 days agoWrexham sign goalkeeper Ben Foster to boost promotion hopes
Former England international goalkeeper Ben Foster has joined Wrexham on a short-term deal. The 39-year-old shot-stopper came out of retirement to re-join the National League club. Previously, Foster played 21 total matches for the team in 2005 while on loan from Stoke City. Wrexham approached Ben Foster after keeper injury “I’m over the moon," proclaimed […]

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/ 1161 days ago2023 NWSL kits reviewed ahead of new season
The new National Women's Soccer League season is nearly here, and that means the 2023 NWSL kits are also hitting the pitch. The league-wide uniform supplier deal with Nike continues in 2023, with each of the league's twelve clubs getting at least one new top this season (well, maybe for each team, nothing from the […]

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/ 1161 days agoEnglish referee abuse fines hit $1.5 million in 2022/23
Referee abuse in English is at an all-time high. Players and coaches have been giving both officials an earful as they go against calls. That could include reaction to VAR decisions, missed calls or just general grievances. According to multiple reports, the total fines associated referee slander within English is now past $1.5 million for […]

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/ 1161 days agoTottenham contact potential new coach as Conte decision looms
Tottenham Hotspur have apparently approached Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner about the possibility of being the new Spurs head coach. German outlet Bild is reporting that the north London outfit is interested in Glasner should its managerial position open up. Antonio Conte is still at the helm with Spurs as of Wednesday afternoon. The Italian […]

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/ 1161 days agoLaLiga has worst goal-per-game ratio in Europe's top leagues
Spain's LaLiga is currently averaging the lowest amount of goals per game in over 30 years. Spanish outlet AS is reporting that top flight teams are combining to score just 2.42 goals per match. If this pace is continued until the end of the season, it would be the lowest number of average goals since […]

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/ 1161 days agoMLS Season Pass announcers for matchday 5 (March 25)
Apple and MLS revealed their announcers for the fifth round of league games on MLS Season Pass on March 25. All 14 matchups will take place this Saturday. Although we're just five weeks into the campaign, there are certainly some interesting fixtures at the weekend. St. Louis City SC, despite being in their inaugural season […]

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/ 1161 days agoSky Sports cancel popular UK TV show Soccer AM after 30 years
Soccer AM, a popular show on Sky Sports, is set to be canceled by the network. The show has been on the network for nearly 30 years. According to the Evening Standard, network officials informed the show's staff that there will only be 10 episodes left. The final show will air on May 27, one […]