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USSF and US soccer leagues have serious questions to answer

With the world’s attention on Canada and the Women’s World Cup, discussion of the FIFA scandal has begun to fade in the United States. This could not have come at a better time for the USSF and the professional leagues in the United States. As my colleague Simon Evans discussed late last week, the silence […]

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FOX's Women's World Cup opening weekend coverage is a mixed bag

If anyone has been tough on FOX's soccer coverage, it's been us. From so many highs and lows of recent years (with the lows being oh so low), we're glad to say that based on FOX Sports' opening weekend coverage of the Women's World Cup, the network's soccer coverage is showing measurable signs of progress. But while the visuals […]

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MLS attendances for gameweek 14 of the 2015 season

At this stage of the 2015 MLS season, overall attendance remains a strong 10.5% over last season. During this past weekend, there was a terrific turnout in Chicago this week. Meanwhile, there were sellouts in Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes. Not so good in Columbus Crew SC, […]

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Barcelona focused on signing Paul Pogba after ending talks with Ilkay Gundogan

Barcelona have ended negotiations with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and have re-focused their attention on signing Paul Pogba from Juventus. Prior to the UEFA Champions League final, Barcelona were reportedly close to reaching an agreement for Gundogan, but negotiations fell through at the last minute. The sticking point in the talks being the German international's […]

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Hugo Lloris open to Manchester United move if David de Gea leaves

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has indicated he would be open to a move to Manchester United if David de Gea leaves for Real Madrid. Lloris is reportedly on a United shortlist of possible replacements for De Gea, who is said to be considering his future with only one year left on his Old Trafford contract […]

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Liverpool agree deal to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign out-of-contract Burnley striker Danny Ings on July 1, subject to a medical. The England Under-21 international's current deal with the Clarets expires on June 30 but the recently-relegated club will be entitled to compensation because of the player's age. Press Association Sport understands Liverpool remain hopeful they can […]

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Women's World Cup: Norway vs Thailand and Germany vs Ivory Coast TV times and open thread

Today we head to Ottawa to see the first games from Group B that includes tournament favorites, Germany. Die Nationalelf's goal is to win 2015 World Cup, but do you agree? Share your predictions and read the ones from our experts. Norway v. Thailand 1PM ET – FOX Group B Lansdowne Stadium – Ottawa These two teams may […]

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Review of day one of FOX’s Women’s World Cup coverage

On one of the biggest sports days of the year, the 2015 Women’s World Cup got underway Saturday from Canada and marked the beginning of FOX Sports’ World Cup era. In the buildup to the tournament, all the signs had been positive from FOX – from the studio setup in Vancouver, to the number of […]
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Analyzing Arsenal’s midfield options in the transfer market

Arsenal is widely considered to be looking into adding multiple players during the upcoming summer transfer period. While in years past the Gunners have tried to add squad depth, this year’s Arsenal team will most likely not sign five or six players, but only two or three top quality stars. One particular position that the […]

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Women’s World Cup: Canada-China & New Zealand-Holland

Today marks the beginning of the 2015 Women's World Cup. Day one of the tournament features two matches, where we'll see the host nation, Canada, taking on China PR followed by New Zealand versus Netherlands. Canada v. China PR 6PM ET- FOX Sports 1 Coverage begins at 5pm ET Group A Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton […]

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Barcelona vs. Juventus, UEFA Champions League Final: TV times and open thread

In the final game of the 2014/15 European soccer season, all eyes turn to Berlin as the German capital prepares to host the UEFA Champions League final. Italian giant Juventus and Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, two historically dominant clubs, square off to determine Europe’s champion for the 2014-2015 season. Coverage of the championship match, live from Olympiastadion, is scheduled […]

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Women's World Cup commentator assignments revealed by FOX

As the 2015 Women's World Cup gets ready to kick-off, FOX has released the lineup of broadcasters who will be covering the games live in Canada throughout the Group Stage. JP Dellacamera, Tony DiCicco and Cat Whitehill will be calling the opening game, Canada vs. China PR, on June 6th with kick-off set for 6 PM EST […]

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Barcelona vs. Juventus predicted lineups

Barcelona play Juventus at the Berlin Stadium in Germany on Saturday in the much anticipated 2015 UEFA Champions League final. For viewers in the United States, the game is being shown live on FOX. Kickoff time is 2:45pm ET. Both sides are gunning for a clean sweep of trophies in 2014-15 having already secured their […]

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Barcelona reach 5-year deal with Sevilla winger Aleix Vidal

Sevilla winger Aleix Vidal has agreed to join Barcelona on a five-year deal, according to the Catalan daily SPORT. The transfer will be made official next week and is believed to worth £7.2 million. Vidal will not be fully incorporated into manager Luis Enrique's squad until after Barcelona's FIFA-imposed transfer ban is lifted in January […]