The debut episode of the EPL Talk Video Podcast has been released, which features an exclusive interview with Ray Hudson and a behind-the-scenes tour of the GolTV studios and the set of their American Soccer television show. The video podcast (or 'vodcast') is also available via iTunes, and is — I believe — the first […]

The signings of David Beckham and Juan Pablo Angel were supposed to change the image of MLS in Europe. To put it quite frankly, they have not. Robbie Fowler has discounted a move to MLS preferring a potential move to Australia's A-league and now Djbril Cisse who is the property of Liverpool but on loan […]

It must be a eyeopening time to be a fly on the wall of Arsenal's boardroom right now. Today, Arsenal's vice-chairman David Dein left the club after citing "irreconcilable differences" with the rest of the board. Dein, who has been a director at the club since 1983, has been a central figure at Arsenal. His […]

Its down to the wire in the Championship with only three matches remaining for most clubs. Sunderland (82 pts) continue to sit first in the table after their 2-1 win over QPR on the weekend. It's not all sunshine and lollipops over on Wearside as it was announced that midfielder Graham Kavanagh will miss the […]

As I have said before in the face of constant criticism, MLS had far superior international players in the early days of the league, than it has had in the past six or seven seasons. Greg Lalas of SI.com has a good column on MLS rolling the dice on new signings and correctly attributes the […]

LA Galaxy has scheduled a friendly with USL side Vncouver Whitecaps for October. It's nice to see that the Galaxy are willing to involve USL teams in the Beckham mania that will sweep the US Soccer world. Hopefully Beckham will visit Rochester, Portland and other top USL towns in the future.

Soccer websites are abuzz today with the news that Juan Pablo Angel has signed as a Beckham rule player with MLS traditional stomping bag, the New York franchise. Throughout the history of the Metrostars/ Red Bull franchise they have failed miserably regardless of the reputation of the players allocated to them by the league and […]

Starting on May 15th, the 2007/2008 shirts of Premiership clubs will feature a new letter and number style that will incorporate the new Premier League logo and will be easier to read. Looking at the application guide for the new season (click image for a larger view), the height of the player's names on the […]

If you're wondering when your favorite Premiership side will unveil their new 2007/2008 jerseys and kits, we have the answers for you:Arsenal: July 7 (home), August 7 (away); NikeBolton: May 7 (h), June 7 (a); ReebokChelsea: July 7 (a), August 7 (third); AdidasEverton: May 31 (h), July 12 (a), September 6 (third); UmbroLiverpool: July 7 […]

SI.com is reporting some potentially huge news for MLS. Guillermo Barros Schelotto whose popularity has reached cult status among Boca Juniors fans will sign with the Columbus Crew instead of joining one of several European clubs who had expressed interest. Schelotto has been one of the best players ever in Argentine Football although his success […]

Just as Real Madrid seemed to be making a surge toward the top of the table, along comes Racing Santander to upset them 2-1 on Saturday. The defeat was Real's first in nine matches and leaves them sitting five points behind league leaders Barcelona. The match saw Racing Santander come from a goal down to […]

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Episode 62 of the EPL Talk Podcast was published this morning featuring an interview with author John Williams, who is also the director of the Sir Norman Chester Centre for Football Research in England. As well as being an expert on matters dealing with hooliganism, ground safety and race within football, Williams is also a […]

How about this for a bicycle kick? Who said Watford doesn't have class?

The Stadium is not only an excellent soccer specific stadium with a beautiful pitch and outstanding sight-lines, but it has perhaps the best concessions I have seen at a non-Baseball stadium in the United States. Any type of food is available at the park. This includes standard sports event fare such as hot dogs, peanuts […]