Though much maligned, Rafael Benitez understands football. While his demeanor may portray arrogance, football managers don't exist to shake hands and kiss babies; they exist to manage football teams. And if they do that well, no matter what their personality, they are deserving of credit from the fans. Maybe innovator isn't the best way to […]

Major League Soccer team DC United moved a step closer to a new stadium deal last week that could see the team leave RFK Stadium, their home since 1996. When news broke that Chelsea and AS Roma were going to play at RFK Stadium this summer, my heart sank because going to RFK each time is […]

US Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati has criticized the bidding process for the FIFA World Cup 2022, and has called for more transparency and better communication to help improve the process in future years. Gulati was speaking with the Associated Press, where he said: "The process needs to be far more transparent as far as […]

Now that Newcastle United have pulled out of negotiations after their £7million bid for Bafetimbi Gomis was rejected by Lyon, the Tyneside club have turned their attention back to Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy as a possible summer loan signing. According to the Newcastle Chronicle, a loan deal could be finalized as early as […]

Former Birmingham City and Club America striker Christian Benitez has died, aged 27. The Ecuadorian, nicknamed 'Chucho,' played on loan at Birmingham City during the 2009-10 season when the club was in the Premier League. Benitez made an immediate impression in the league with his strong, physical style and incredible dribbling skills. Unfortunately the one […]

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who has been with the Reds since 2005, has published a goodbye letter on his website to Liverpool supporters. Reina reveals that he was disappointed that Liverpool agreed to loan him to Napoli before they told him. The Spaniard says he would have liked to have extended his contract at Liverpool […]

The 2013/14 third shirt for Turkish club Besiktas has been revealed for the upcoming season. The unique third shirt by Besiktas is silver in color with a beautiful detail on the chest of the shirt, flanked by the Besiktas club crest. Add to that, the collar design is very modern with its gray and white […]

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has gone on the attack against the Football Association, and has expressed frustration that the league is being blamed for England's failures at European Championships and World Cup tournaments. According to The Guardian newspaper, Scudamore said: "It frustrates me enormously because it is so palpably not true. We are putting on […]

Stoke City attacking midfielder Brek Shea scored the only goal of the game to give the United States men's national team its fifth Gold Cup trophy after defeating Panama 1-0 in Chicago at Soldier Field. The victory in the Gold Cup final means that the United States is one step closer to qualifying for the […]

Today's broadcast of the match between USA and Panama in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup final will begin at 3:30pm ET on FOX, the free-to-air over the air network, for viewers in the United States. Kick-off time is 4pm ET. The final match will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago in front of a […]

In August, Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio begins his first full season at Sunderland, a club which has finished in the bottom half of the Premier League table four times in the last five years (in 2011, the club finished tenth). This consistency is pretty remarkable. Since securing promotion in 2008, Sunderland has raised transfer-window […]

Tailor-made suits, an air of confidence beaming with a lustrous mane, Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup could easily be mistaken for soccer's very own 007 James Bond. Laudrup’s verve and experience dates back to his playing days with Juventus, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Denmark. Laudrup remains one of the hottest prospect of the beautiful game, […]

In Friday’s press conference at FC Dallas Stadium, new Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirmed his desire to help his new club play a more "progressive" style than the straight ahead, defensive style they’re known for, without getting rid of those elements that have kept Stoke in the Premier League since the 2008/2009 season. On […]

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £26million deal with Valencia to sign Roberto Soldado, according to a report in Spain. Soldado still has to agree personal terms and undergo a medical, but the outlook appears very positive that Tottenham have finally secured a deal to sign their elusive striker. The newspaper reports that Tottenham Hotspur Technical […]

Several Major League Soccer matches are scheduled this evening across the United States and Canada, but two in particular are our focus tonight as they both are scheduled to be shown on nationwide US television. The first match is Colorado Rapids against LA Galaxy, which is being televised on ESPN2 beginning at 7pm ET. Following […]