On Saturday, I did the unthinkable. I left my open beer sitting on the table next to me untouched for 75 minutes in the second half and stoppage time of the FA Cup. Like many soccer fans, I tend to enjoy a cold adult beverage during my favorite soccer teams’ matches, primarily to calm my […]

The inclusion of five Liverpool players in England’s World Cup squad is fitting considering Liverpool’s unprecedented resurgence in the Premier League this season. The youthful trio of Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge were just as integral to the Liverpool cause as the experienced duo of Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson. However, club form […]

The second part of ESPN’s “Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March to Brazil” will air tonight at 10pm ET on ESPN. The six part series premiered Tuesday May 13th and continues until June 11th, one day before the World Cup kick-off. The half-hour long specials feature an inside look into Jurgen Klinsmann and his team’s preparations for […]

As part of their preparations for the World Cup, ESPN FC has compiled a list of the top 10 best World Cup moments of all times. The “Most Memorable FIFA World Cup Moments” is a one-hour special set to air Wednesday May 21st at 9pm on ESPN2 and will be hosted by ESPN FC’s Dan […]

No. 22: Zidane Loses His Head, (Germany, 2006) Soccer is a game that can render you speechless. In awe at what you’ve just seen, dumfounded by what has happened out on the pitch. World Cup finals are occasions that regularly give rise to a bout of speechlessness. Typically due to the sheer drama they concoct, the outpouring […]

F.C. Barcelona has reportedly put a £45million price tag on Cesc Fabregas’ transfer fee. The Spanish club is looking to trade a few of their players if the right price comes in, trying to clean house and make room for new talent. Two clubs with reported interest in Fabregas are English clubs Manchester United and […]

The Italy National Team have started preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Coach Cesare Prandelli has called up 31 players (30 plus the 4th goalkeeper Mirante). This list must be reduced to 23 before heading to Mangaratiba, 100 km from Rio de Janeiro, where the Azzurri will have their headquarters during the tournament. […]

At the start of next season, two of the biggest powerhouses in Europe will be missing from continental soccer altogether. Manchester United and AC Milan tried to qualify for the UEFA Europa League, but both fell short in the final matches of their respective league campaigns. In numerous sports, wild cards can be awarded […]

Exciting times are ahead at Manchester United. After suffering their worst season in recent memory, there is quiet optimism among the club and fans that a return to normalcy, and winning trophies, is close. While the sacking of David Moyes may have caused this new wave of optimism, the announcement of Louis Van Gaal as […]

Some would say this is a thankless task — picking a starting XI and a bench from the three relegated sides. I examined the three relegated sides to see what could be salvaged and turned into a functional, if not stylish, Premier League team. Stats, whether you love or hate them, paint a clear picture […]

Atletico Madrid won the Spanish Primera title on the final day of the season with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona. At the other end of the table, Osasuna and Real Valladolid were relegated and will join Real Betis in La Segunda. Atletico Madrid won their first La Liga title since 1996 after drawing 1-1 with Barcelona […]

There is a new way of looking over soccer tactics, conducting team practices, and giving management a better understanding of their soccer club and players: Performance Analysis. We are starting to see more companies provide information in regards to performance analysis — companies such as StatDNA and Opta provide club teams or fans information on […]

Admit it, you’re addicted to collecting the Panini World Cup stickers. You’ve bought tons of packs and now you’re turning to friends in order to trade for those specific players you want in your album. Keeping up with all the stickers can be difficult though, and flipping through you album to see who you need […]

Soccer in this country has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last two decades. Some of that growth has been spurred on by the success of the U.S. Men’s National Team as well as the U.S. Women’s National Team. Undoubtedly, some of that growth is a result of a more financially stable MLS. […]

Portugal, one of the group stage opponents for the United States, has released its final 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup. The shock cut was that of Ricardo Quaresma who made the squad for Euro 2012 but did not feature in that tournament. Braga's Rafa Silva appears to have been selected in Quaresma's place. […]