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/ 5300 days agoWhy the Next 4 Weeks Is Crucial For Manchester City, Beginning Today
Manchester City has once again proven that they are the team to beat in England. With a comfortable 3-1 win over Newcastle Saturday they have also became the only unbeaten team in the Barclay's Premier League. As if that weren't impressive enough, after twelve games they have still only dropped points once in their campaign. […]

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/ 5300 days ago8 Reasons Why NBA Fans Should Try Watching EPL Soccer
Considering that the NBA season is locked out while the owners and players fight over money, many Americans may already have a backup plan. The NFL season is in full swing, the NHL season is about a month old and the MLB has ended. Even still, some who are hoops fans may even gravitate to […]
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/ 5300 days agoShake-Up: Twellman To Replace Harkes At ESPN
In a move that releases a collective, "Hoorah!" from most American soccer fans I know, Grant Wahl reports over at SI.com that ESPN will not bring back John Harkes for color commentary in 2012. Harkes has been a consistent lightning rod for viewer angst during ESPN's coverage of the domestic game, and has learned of his […]
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/ 5300 days agoFOX and EPL Win Soccer TV Ratings War Against MLS and ESPN
FOX's taped broadcast of Chelsea against Liverpool drew an overnight TV rating that nearly doubled the rating for ESPN's primetime MLS Cup on Sunday, according to a USA Today report. Chelsea against Liverpool got a 1.5 overnight, which translates to 1.5% of households while LA Galaxy against Houston earned a 0.8 overnight rating (much improved […]
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/ 5300 days agoSouthampton Still Top as Doncaster & Coventry In Deep Trouble
Southampton and West Ham United brought their solid early season form into the first month of winter as fans got to grips with the battle that lies ahead for each of their clubs. While the race for the play-off places will take countless twists and turns this season, the stragglers can immediately be identified as […]
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/ 5301 days agoEverton 2-1 Wolves: Out of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire For Wolves
If ever there was a performance to reinforce exactly why Wolves fans should not have got carried away by the masquerade victory against Wigan Athletic two weeks ago, it came at Goodison Park on Saturday. Over the years, Everton was always a notorious place to visit. Lead by a top manager whose team plays a […]
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/ 5301 days agoLA Galaxy – Your 2011 MLS Cup Champions
The second try turned out to be the charm for Bruce Arena and his Los Angeles Galaxy. Landon Donovan's outside right-foot finish past Tally Hall in the 72nd minute put the Galaxy on top for good. Keane picked up the ball outside the area, used some slick moves to beat Bobby Boswell, and then slipped […]
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/ 5301 days agoPiers Morgan Goes To Hollywood To Boost Chelsea vs Liverpool TV Ratings on FOX
The reaction to the appointment of Piers Morgan to FOX Soccer's studio team had been mixed from Wednesday, when the announcement was made, through today. Now that we had a chance to watch him interact Sunday for the broadcast of Chelsea against Liverpool, what's your opinion? Share it in the comments section below. Piers Morgan […]
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/ 5301 days agoMLS Cup 2011 Live Chat
Los Angeles v. Houston. Galaxy v. Dynamo. Western Conference v. Eastern Conference. Game on. Join Earl Reed and I here beginning at 9 PM for our live chat of the MLS Cup 2011. We're looking forward to it!
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/ 5301 days agoEPL Weekend Review: Nov. 20, 2011
No matter whether you're a Chelsea or Liverpool supporter, or if you're a fan of a different team, you must admit that the game at Stamford Bridge was exciting stuff with end-to-end action. But it finished with an away win for Liverpool. That one result alone generates a ton of talking points that could be […]
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/ 5301 days agoMancini, Capello & Trapattoni: Italians in Important Coaching Positions Outside Italy
Several Italian coaches have successfully worked outside Italy in the last few years including former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti who succeeded in achieving a historic double in his first season in charge in London by leading the Blues to the English Premiership title and the FA Cup trophy. Ancelotti would be relieved of his duties at the […]
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/ 5301 days agoPremier League Sunday, Chelsea vs Liverpool: Open Thread
Join in the debate before, during and after today's Chelsea against Liverpool match — the most highly anticipated game of the weekend. There are so many talking points before a ball is even kicked. Luis Suarez, John Terry, Andy Carroll, Raul Meireles, David Luiz and Fernando Torres are just a few of the names who […]
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/ 5302 days agoAu Revoir? Intriguing Expansion Draft Options
Undoubtedly, expansion is an exciting time for MLS fans, as it allows them to see and experience a "new" market, a new potential rival, and the possibility of the next great soccer city. With the success of recent expansion clubs in Philly, Portland, and Vancouver (well, at least in the stands), the addition of the […]
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/ 5302 days agoMy Picks for England's Euro 2012 23-Man Squad
With one more friendly match to play, Fabio Capello has to decide on whom to take on his 23 man squad to Euro 2012. And with several questions to answer, including whether to take the suspended Wayne Rooney or should John Terry still be captain amidst racism allegations, Capello has got a very difficult task ahead of him. Below is […]
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/ 5302 days agoMan City May Be Top Of The Table, But Their Fanbase Still Dwindles In Comparison
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium sounds classier than the Sports Direct Arena, has the fifth largest capacity in the Premier League but they will want to grow their fan base, both nationally and internationally, to help them expand and go on to become more successful. City has just over 1 million fans on Facebook whereas rival […]