JJ Watt is developing a strong connection with Burnley. Granted, the Pewaukee, Wisconsin native has no direct ties to the English town with a population just shy of 100,000. Nor is the former NFL defensive lineman known for his affinity to soccer. For much of Watt's life, his major connection to the sport was through […]

Bayern Munich is reportedly ready to part ways with three key players during the summer transfer period in something of a rebuild under Thomas Tuchel. According to Bild, the club will be open to offers for Sadio Mane, Leroy Sane, and Serge Gnabry. The German outlet has made the claims as Bayern endured a fairly […]

Leeds United and Sam Allardyce have predictably parted ways as the club prepares for next season in the Championship. The English coach was previously brought to the team as a last-ditch effort to save the club from relegation. However, Leeds lost three of four matches with Allardyce at the helm and couldn't avoid the drop. […]

When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]

The National Women's Soccer League will be adding a San Francisco Bay Area team in 2024, and now we know what it will be called – Bay FC. The name "Bay Football Club" was unveiled alongside the team branding Thursday. Notably, the club includes USWNT alumni Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton, Leslie Osborne and Aly Wagner […]

Everton may not know the verdict of its alleged breach of Financial Fair Play, or FFP, rules for another four years. News initially surfaced of the charges back in March. However, while fellow Premier League clubs had hoped for a quick resolution to the issue, it seems as if everyone will have to remain patient. […]

The AC Milan 23/34 has been released onto the world, and it's a slick new variation of an iconic shirt. Per the club, the new top is "Inspired by the city of Milan and the unstoppable spirit of its people." It delivers on the traditional Rossoneri red and black look, but rendered in a series […]

Folarin Balogun has been named in the latest USMNT 24-man roster ahead of the Concacaf Nations League Finals. The squad starts reporting to Los Angeles as early as Sunday, June 4. Newly appointed interim head coach B.J. Callaghan must then trim one player from the squad to submit his 23-player squad to CONCACAF by June […]

Saturday's FA Cup Final coverage plans see a first-ever Manchester Derby at this stage in the competition. The Premier League winners from the blue half of Manchester take on the League Cup winners from the red. With Wembley Stadium hosting the game yet again, it could be a chance for Manchester City to take one […]

Manchester United may have to pay Harry Maguire a large chunk of change to leave the club this summer. The center back has fallen in the pecking order since arriving at the club in 2019. After multiple underwhelming seasons with the team, it seems likely that the central defender will soon move on to another […]

Current Leeds United majority owner Andrea Radrizzani offered to put up the club's stadium, Elland Road, as collateral to purchase Sampdoria. The Italian businessman currently owns more than 50% of the English club through his company Aser Ventures. Leeds were just relegated from the Premier League last weekend after a disastrous season. According to The […]

As ESPN seeks additional forms of revenue, the rumored standalone app that will stream the ESPN TV channel has a potential price. Disney CEO Bob Iger called the shift to streaming "inevitable," and the development of ESPN on streaming is a part of due course. Initially, this service, which is different than ESPN+, did not […]

Jose Mourinho was, quite predictably, not happy following his team's loss in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Roma fell to Sevilla on penalty kicks after a tense and long match in Budapest. Following the disappointing defeat, the Portuguese coach ranted about the officiating and even confronted referee Anthony Taylor in a parking garage. "This […]

Primetime network TV used to be the be-all and end-all of broadcasting relevance in the US. But Americans, especially younger viewers, have been watching less traditional TV for years. And the drop-off has only increased recently. Primetime is usually considered to be from 8:00-11:00 PM locally, and this includes many major sports events. Major soccer […]

We're proud to announce that the 2023 edition of the annual World Soccer Talk Awards has launched. The awards competition, voted on by soccer fans worldwide, recognizes the best in soccer media. Polls open June 1 and close on June 30. We encourage you to vote for the best of the best in the categories […]