“It will be exciting” was how New York Cosmos defender Carlos Mendes described their upcoming fourth round US Open cup tie against the New York Red Bulls. June 14 is when New York looks inwards and watches the first-ever meeting between MLS side New York Red Bulls and NASL side the New York Cosmos. The […]

In the United Kingdom this summer, both the BBC and ITV will beam the World Cup into the homes of football supporters throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We've already shared with you the World Cup promo videos from BBC. So now it's time to share the one from ITV (Independent Television). While the […]

Spain's all-time leading goalscorer David Villa says that the offer from MLS to join New York City FC was too good to turn down, and has thanked Atletico Madrid's fans and staff in a heartfelt goodbye that paves the way for his transfer to MLS. In an interview on the Atletico Madrid club website (see […]

Even with the World Cup and the excitement it brings soon approaching, just like most English football fans, I can’t help but keep one eye on next season. After a year of ups and downs for Sheffield Wednesday – the sacking of manager Dave Jones and introduction of the Stuart Gray and Lee Bullen as […]

Ever since Bobby Charlton and his men led England to victory in the 1966 World Cup, the English national team has never quite been able to return to successes achieved on that day. Year upon year and tournament upon tournament, the whole country is tormented by unrequited hope and overly ambitious expectation. But not since […]

England ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Peru in their final game on home soil ahead of the 2014 World Cup on Friday night. A sumptuous finish from Daniel Sturridge gave the Three Lions the lead before half time, before centre-backs Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka both netted after break. It was a game in […]

David Villa's transfer from Atletico Madrid to New York City FC is a done deal, according to a source who confirmed the news to World Soccer Talk. Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News newspaper has published a photograph of Villa heading into a hospital in Manchester to complete his medical ahead of an announcement that is expected to […]

With less than two weeks until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, World Soccer Talk spoke with U.S. Men's National Team's Michael Bradley and Graham Zusi on their preparations for the World Cup, giving kids the opportunity to play soccer, and, for Zusi, what it's like to become a saint in Mexico. First up […]

This afternoon the USMNT held an open practice at Red Bull arena. It drew a crowd that probably equaled the one that was here on Memorial Day for the Serbia against Jamaica friendly. Outside the arena over an hour before the gates opened, the lines grew longer and longer, weeding through the tents that had […]

No.12: Gordon Banks’ Save Of The Century (Mexico, 1970) In the rich history of the World Cup there are host of iconic moments that involve goalkeepers. Dino Zoff was the first ever ‘keeper to captain a team to glory when he won the trophy with Italy in 1982, whilst Iker Casillas was simply superb in […]

Chile have come out with one of the most inspirational commercials for the World Cup so far. Banco De Chile presented their World Cup promotion using the 33 miners from Puerto Esperanza to be the leaders of La Roja when they march into Brazil. The scene takes place back in the area where these miners […]

It is 5:48 on Tuesday, still the early evening, of May 27th. The day that David Peace's novel Red or Dead had been released in the United States. People are gathering in the match viewing room at the 11th St Bar, a Liverpool supporters hangout. The edges of the tables are chipped. There is a […]

Before starting this piece in earnest, I think it’s only fair to acknowledge my personal view about the Glazer family’s ownership of Manchester United. I’ve never been a fan of the takeover, nor do I agree with the way in which it was completed. I fully understand that Manchester United were always susceptible to a […]

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has named his 23-man squad for World Cup 2014 today. And while the squad is brimming with talent, there are several key players who will be watching the tournament on television instead of playing in Brazil. Del Bosque has decided that there's no room on the squad for Manchester City's Alvaro […]

Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal has named his 23-man squad for World Cup 2014. Holland faces a difficult group at World Cup 2014, where they'll play Spain, Chile and Australia. But the Dutch have a strong squad filled with European experience despite Rafael van der Vaart pulling out of contention this week due to an injury. […]