Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 12 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this weekend: Saturday, November 23: Everton vs Liverpool, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2; Steve Banyard and Jim Beglin Arsenal vs Southampton, 10am, NBC Sports Network; Gary Weaver & Davie Provan Fulham vs Swansea, […]

Southampton is currently third in the Premier League table and have already taken points from English giants Liverpool and Manchester United. Their early season success raises the question: “When are people going to accept Southampton as a serious Top Four threat?” The rebirth of Southampton has been one of the better Premier League stories this […]

As far as first impressions go, Roberto Martinez has made a pretty decent one at Everton. He is a amicable, studious and progressive manager. And these are all traits which have shone through in his early days at Goodison Park. His side have been superb in stints; scything through teams with vibrant, passing football. But […]

Forbes Magazine's valuation of MLS teams justifies the large price tag Orlando City and Manchester City/New York Yankees have paid for admission to what is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most exclusive footballing leagues from an ownership perspective. The recent surge in values of MLS clubs is good news for the long-term health of […]

With the World Cup roster settled, at long, long last we can look forward to extended spell of domestic soccer. Bliss indeed! And as some leagues start to simmer and take shape, others are drawing to a dramatic conclusion. The result is that we have a host of different fixtures to look forward to across […]

Now that the excitement is building for World Cup 2014, we've compiled a list of TV times when matches will kick off on Eastern Time in the United States. World Cup 2014 is going to be the most ideal World Cup tournament in terms of kick-off times since 1994 when the tournament was hosted on […]

Fifty years ago today in Dallas, United States President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While today the US media is in a frenzy about the tragic day, those who have recently read Sir Alex Ferguson’s recently released autobiography have learned that the study of JFK is one of Ferguson's passions outside football. Sir Alex Ferguson […]

Clint Dempsey can add Newcastle United to the list of clubs who are reportedly interested in signing the US international on a loan deal. Other clubs rumored to be interested include Everton, Aston Villa, and Fulham. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, have the first right of refusal before any of the other clubs can sign the player. […]

Bayern Munich will play in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game, according to a press report in Germany. The match between Bayern Munich and the MLS All-Star Team will be played in Portland. A date hasn't been set for the game yet, but while the match is typically played in late July, this year's All-Star Game […]

The English Football Association has called on Premier League clubs to give England a boost in the World Cup next summer by not sending Premier League teams on post-season tours in May, like many of the top Premier League clubs did last summer. The 2013-14 Premier League season ends on May 11, and Hodgson has […]

As soon as the final whistle blew Wednesday night in Montevideo, Puma launched one of their most ambitious marketing campaigns of the last few years. The German sportswear company had the perfect client to be able to mix history and football with in the Uruguayan national team as many were going to be feeling ghosts of […]

Plenty of teams loan out players so that they can gain first team experience. This is often a way for younger players to develop when they have that certain something, but aren’t quite at the level required to make first team appearances. While most teams will loan out their players to a host of different […]

Clubs across Europe are trying to get their house in order to ensure compliance with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations are adhered to. But there appears less concern in Paris and Monte Carlo than in most other cities over the continent. The continued lavish spending of the Ligue Un clubs appear on the face of […]

More than 25% through the Premier League season, it's interesting to observe who are the best performing attacking players in the division thus far this season. Not surprisingly, the SAS team (Suarez and Sturridge) are lighting up the charts (as well as hitting the woodwork more often). But the Liverpool strikeforce have plenty of competition […]

Joe Hart’s heroics at Wembley on Tuesday against Germany intensified the debate currently grappling Manchester City supporters. Should the Manchester City net-minder be replaced permanently by a long-term transfer target or should he be temporarily replaced to simply get through 2013-14? Media reports have raised the possibility of Julio Cesar, a top keeper who has […]