I am sure you have heard all the old and tired descriptions of Italian football before. The coaches play too defensively, employing the dreaded Catanaccio, and therefore too boring for the rest of the spectating soccer world. While I never have agreed with those in the media who perpetuate these stereotypes, it appears this season […]

Last decade, a price of around £20million could buy you a footballer who had incredible skill, a deadly finish or the vision of a hawk. In 2003, Barcelona paid Paris Saint-Germain €30million for Ronaldinho, who became an eventual Ballon d’Or winner. Furthermore, Barcelona paid €15million (plus Ricardo Quaresma whose valuation stood at €6million) for Deco, […]

I tend to consider tactics and Major League Soccer like an unabridged dictionary in a fourth grade classroom. While the study and employment of tactics within MLS happens, there is less tactical sophistication in MLS than in the more established leagues of the world. One thing is clear about tactics: the biggest key to their […]

The unveiling of the new shirts for the Premier League clubs each summer is a ritual that many supporters enjoy. It gives us a chance to poke fun at some clubs, while it makes many of us wonder why our club can't have a design that's as good as that other club. While not every […]

On the first edition of the reboot of the MLS Talk Podcast : This Week in US Soccer, hosts Chris Riordan and Chris Webb discuss the latest happenings in the American soccer world ... starting with a review of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Chris and Chris take an overall, but of course US focused […]

Sunderland lost a major facet to their attack recently when they decided to sell Jordan Henderson to Liverpool. Today, we learned that Sunderland won the Connor Wickham sweepstakes. Wickham, formerly of Ipswich Town, is three years younger than Henderson, and he is one of the best English youngsters in the game. Sunderland will have to […]

A photo has been leaked on the Internet that reveals the design of Fulham's home shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. The above photo shows two pages from the Fulham magazine, where the design of the new Fulham shirt is featured. Designed and manufactured by Kappa, the shirt features a black trim which goes […]

In the summer following Manchester United's loss to Barcelona in the 2009 Champions League Final, big changes took place. The Red Devils lost two key figures from their squad as both Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez left the club. Fast forward two years, and Manchester United lost to Barcelona again in the Champions League final. […]

Two weeks ago I wrote an article entitled Why the Gold Cup Final Should Be on FOX, which argued that the chance of a USA against Mexico Gold Cup Final would have been a potential home run ratings bonanza for FOX. However FOX stuck to its guns and decided to keep the final on FOX […]

Adidas have been kind enough to offer an exclusive item — a graffiti canvas — as a prize to one lucky EPL Talk reader. The canvas is autographed by Kaka, Nani, Robin Van Persie, Fernando Llorente, Riccardo Montolivo, Jack Rodwell and Jonjo Shelvey. The graffiti canvas is from the launch of the adiPower Predator. Watch […]

Due to the constant speculation and rumors that Gael Clichy won't renew his contract and will leave this summer, I decided to make this list of 10 players who could possibly replace Clichy at Arsenal. These suggestions and possibilities are based on how heavily they're linked to the Gunners and of course, their playing ability […]

West Bromwich Albion have unveiled their home shirt for the 2011-12 season of the Premier League. The Baggies feature their famous dark blue and white stripes on their kit, which has been a prominent feature since the first time they wore dark blue stripes in 1920. West Brom's new home shirt is designed by Adidas […]

West Bromwich Albion have revealed their away shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. Designed by Adidas, the new West Brom away shirt is cyan with a dark blue trim. The shirt design have subtle hoops across the chest that are a bright, shiny cyan in color. The shirt also features new sponsor Bodog, who […]

Reports this week have surfaced that Manchester United have tabled a £15million offer for Barcelona starlet Thiago Alcantara. If this rumour turns out to be true and the Spanish sensation does end up at Old Trafford, then it won’t be long until Sir Alex Ferguson is ruling Europe once again. Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has […]

Loyalty in sports is often a one sided affair. Fans seemingly will always remain loyal to their favorite club no matter how many losing seasons or failed signings occur. But loyalty on the part of the club and the players is not always evident. Is this something that football fans will just have to get […]