Name: Los Angeles Galaxy Head Coach: Bruce Arena 2011 Record: 19-5-10, 1st Western Conference, 1st Overall, Defending MLS Cup Champions Twitter Hashtag: #LAGalaxy The defending champions have a realistic chance to complete a task that no other team in the history of the league has experienced – the opportunity to win about three or four possible championships if everything falls into […]

On Tuesday, Carlos Tevez issued an apology to Manchester City Football Club. Despite this apparent show of remorse, Roberto Mancini should refrain from using the Argentinean striker regularly. Even though City are currently in need of a few more goals, it would be unfair to sit the players who have helped City reach the top […]

Name: Houston Dynamo Head Coach: Dominic Kinnear 2011 Record: 12-9-13, 2nd Eastern Conference, 7th overall Twitter Hashtag: #HoustonDynamo The Dynamo are the defending Eastern Conference champions, but all the talk this offseason has been about other teams. That's not to say the winter has been cruel to the team; in fact they will be opening a […]

Sport is synonymous with beer. The pre-match and post-match pint. The six pack at a tailgate. But I've always preferred a cup of tea especially if I'm watching matches at home on television. There's something very comforting and relaxing about sipping tea and watching English football. My Saturday morning ritual is to wake up between […]

Note: If you've noticed, we have temporarily skipped DC United in our 2012 Season Preview. Our colleague and podcast specialist, Chris Riordan, is putting that together. He will have it soon, but until then we will move along with our series of preview articles. Club: F.C. Dallas Head Coach: Schellas Hyndmann 2011 Record: 15-11-7 = […]

It’s been almost two weeks since the Football Association accepted the resignation of Fabio Capello as England manager. Yet they seem no further forward in their attempts to appoint his successor. Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is still the unanimous choice to take up the reins from the Italian. However judging by his relaxed attitude […]

Two to three years, that’s the time that both Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger seem to have given themselves before they end their respective managerial careers. Although we have heard the “I am quitting” spiel from Sir Fergie a million times before, usually about a year before his contract is set to expire, you can’t […]

New leaked photos of Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season have been revealed, and this time we believe it's the real deal. We found out that the one revealed yesterday is a fake, while the one pictured above and below is, supposedly, the shirt. Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season looks very modern. […]

After a miserable week, Arsene Wenger's future at the club has never looked more unsecure. The tide is turning for the once untouchable Wenger with the rallying of fans, critics and players going against Arsenal's greatest manager. Fans have voiced their displeasure of the past few months; with a recent poll saying that it’s time […]

After yesterday's shock results in the FA Cup with both Arsenal and Norwich being knocked out, we have a few potential upsets in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today. Plus we'll learn later today who will play whom in the 6th Round of the tournament, founded in 1871 (long before the Football League […]

Arsenal overcame the APL’s form side away from home, Spurs and the Baggies shared the summit of the top-scorers podium and the bottom five sides are closer than ever. Sunderland slipped from the top of the form table after losing late-on to Arsenal, who themselves have jumped up to fourth place following defeats for Chelsea, […]

At what point during Chelsea’s season did the difference between symptoms of discomfort and symptoms of illness become clear? For some time, they looked and felt the same. It was a bit like trying to figure out if you’re getting sick or just feeling a little crappy that afternoon. Michael Ballack put it best in […]

Amid a torrid run of form, player backlash and the famed "backing" of a trigger happy owner, the following month could be make or break for Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas Every manager goes through it. A run of important fixtures that can ultimately decide a team's season. It’s around this time of the year too. […]

UPDATED: A photo of supposed Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season has been leaked on the Internet. However, it has been revealed as a fake. If true, and it certainly looks like the real deal, I love it. Chelsea's famous blue shirt is enhanced by thin diagonal lines across the shirt chest. Plus the […]

We have five matches on the cards in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today, the tournament that was founded in 1871. Chelsea are at home to Birmingham City in the early kick-off at 7:30am ET/12:30pm GMT, which is followed by three 10am ET/3pm GMT games involving Everton against Blackpool, Norwich versus Leicester, and […]