Football journalist Gabriele Marcotti, a self-pronounced European football expert and intellectual, proudly considers himself to be part of an enlightened group he refers to as ‘Warriors of the Light’. This is in reference to any coaches, players or analysts who represent what he feels is right with the beautiful game. Anyone who has served their […]

It was November 18th, 2010. In a marquee press conference the Vancouver Whitecaps, set to make their MLS debut in March 2011, announced their first major signing. That came in the form of Watford centre half Jay DeMerit. He was an American international and, most importantly, was a leader on and off the pitch. Eventually, […]

A photo has been leaked on the Internet of what appears to be either Real Madrid's away or third shirt for the 2013-14 season. But which is it? Share your analysis in the comments section below as well as your opinion regarding the shirt design. Designed and manufactured by Adidas, the blue shirt looks like […]

A photo of Juventus's home and away shirts for the 2013-14 season of Serie A has been leaked on the Internet. The photo features the new shirts from Nike including the classic black and white striped shirt and a new yellow away shirt. Share your opinions below regarding what you think of the shirt designs.

Shock! Horror! After two days of BS stories by most of the British press as well as ESPN FC, their reports about Wayne Rooney and Manchester United splitting ways were nonsense, conjured up by the media to sell newspapers and get hits, or based purely on misinformation. Wayne Rooney is staying at Manchester United. Ferguson […]

(New England and DC fans, avert your eyes. This could hurt). The Columbus Crew hold the distinction of opening MLS's first soccer specific stadium when Crew Stadium was opened in 1999. Since then, the stadium has hosted one MLS championship and two All Star games; more importantly, however, it has become an absolute fortress for […]

Queens Park Rangers could be doomed financially if they are relegated at the end of this season reveals Guardian reporter David Conn. It was revealed earlier today that the club has debts of over £85 million — and that's even before their last two transfer windows when they feverishly spent large wages on overpaid, underperforming footballers. Here […]

While soccer fans in the United States were glued to their TV sets and Internet on Tuesday afternoon to watch Manchester United against Real Madrid on FOX Soccer, a major announcement was happening at the same time in New York City. At the Upfront Show in the Big Apple, FOX was pulling out all the […]

Unless Arsenal can pull off a miracle in Germany next week, England's best hopes of a European trophy this season comes down to either Chelsea, Tottenham or Newcastle United. All three sides are in action today in the Round of 16, first leg, of the Europa League. You know the drill. Follow along with the […]

The folks over at EPL Index have shared some very revealing research that dissects how well, or not, Premier League sides are doing at converting their chances to score. Not surprisingly, Manchester United is in first place with a 21% conversion rate. And not surprisingly again, Queens Park Rangers is bottom with a conversion rate […]

The British tabloids have pounced on the story about Wayne Rooney's exclusion from the Manchester United side that started against Real Madrid, and now are jumping to conclusions that the star striker will be leaving the club this summer. This is nonsense. Ferguson made a tactical decision not to start Rooney, which was shown to […]

As the new MLS Season has just gotten underway in 2013, there is another competition that will officially start on May 14th (but will have a playoff a week earlier). It will mark the start of the 100th edition of the U.S. Open Cup, a trophy dedicated to former Columbus, FC Dallas & Kansas City owner Lamar […]

It is an assumption made over and over again in soccer circles. "I’ve been supporting them for forty years, so I know what is right." Or it’s "You didn’t know what it was like, you weren’t there." Does this really mean that someone is more fanatical? Or even has a better knowledge of the game […]

Shortly after getting the sack from Leeds United, football manager Brian Clough sat down with TV presenter David Frost for an exclusive interview. I've never seen this one before today, but it's a must-see for anyone who has any respect or interest in Clough. Twelve months after leaving Derby, Clough talks about a range of […]

Some teams struggle to find two fit attackers at a time while others have a surplus of strikers. Some players are over-qualified at bottom clubs while others hardly deserve to be in the Premier League. For a change of pace, here are some transfers that might be ideal for both player and club. 1. Andrei […]