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/ 4085 days ago

What LAFC's stadium means for MLS; By Steve Davis

MLS supporters drool over big names who might one day grace the league. We bicker over managers and, increasingly, about the front office deciders who make the juicy personnel calls. We love to go a few rounds over broadcast talent. These are usually the domestic issues that keep the blogs and their comments sections busy, […]

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WBA vs Chelsea, Gameweek 37: TV times and open thread

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea, 3pm ET, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra SEE MORE • Where to find Premier League Extra Time and how to use NBC Sports Live Extra • How to follow the Premier League on US TV, Internet and radio Before, during or after today’s […]

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A journey to West Ham’s Boleyn Ground

There are few grounds that compare to West Ham United’s Boleyn Ground in the Premier League. Tucked away amongst a crowded corner of suburban East London, the walk up to the stadium itself from Upton Park underground station bristles with the kind of character that you’d expect from an historic capital club. The venue itself is […]

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Do the Premier League’s top 4 spots look impenetrable for the foreseeable future?

An insightful piece from Sean Ingle in the the Guardian recently suggested that supporters of the Premier League actually prefer a season that goes as expected. The article refers to various studies carried out on what fans are after from their soccer experience, noting that the games superstars are the big attraction for the majority and, as […]

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Real Madrid will take part in fourth edition of the Audi Cup in August

Real Madrid will take part in the fourth edition of the Audi Cup which is hosted by Bayern Munich at the Allainz Arena in August. The other two members of the four-team tournament will be announced in June following the conclusion of the Champions League final in Berlin. The format of the Audi Cup remains […]

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Nicolas Otamendi dreaming of Premier League move

Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi is dreaming of a Premier League move, according to Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Last week, Valencia's sporting director Francisco Rufete said the centre-back had not expressed an interest to leave the club. However, Guillem Balague says sources close to Otamendi are saying the Argentine "dreams" of a Premier League move. […]

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Jose Mourinho rejects potential Real Madrid return, says report

Real Madrid have drawn up a list of potential replacements for manager Carlo Ancelotti, and one of the names in the mix was Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. However, Mourinho rejected the La Liga club's interest and reiterated his stance that he is happy to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long term. The Portuguese tactician […]

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Soccer Morning with Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter

Today's Soccer Morning features guests Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter. Marshall will be on the show to discuss Liguilla playoffs and Cubo Torres' sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, LA Times journalist Kevin Baxter will discuss LAFC and the stadium announcement that is expected later today. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer […]

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MLS attendances up 11% compared to last season

In a weekend of MLS matches, the attendances at DC United, FC Dallas and Montreal Impact were not terrific. The rest of the clubs did well with the exception of Philadelphia, who drew below their normal 18,000+. Orlando drew Seattle-like numbers for the LA Galaxy’s visit. Overall, attendance is up 11.14% after 105 games and […]
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Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player, says Palermo coach

Palermo head coach Giuseppe 'Beppe' Iachini has confirmed that striker Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player. Iachini was speaking after his side's 1-0 victory over Cagliari early today, which Dybala sat out in order to ensure he wasn't injured before his move to the Italian champions. "Dybala is now a Juventus player and this […]

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Pep Guardiola asked to be Barcelona’s guest of honor

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will be invited as Barcelona's guest of honor at the Champions League final in Berlin. Earlier today, Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner revealed that Guardiola, along with former bosses Terry Venables, Johan Cruyff and Frank Rijkaard, will be asked to attend the June 6 final in Berlin; since the quartet all […]

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De Gea has not made a decision on his future, says Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says goalkeeper David de Gea has yet to decide on his future, despite reports from Spain indicating the 24-year-old has agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid. On Friday, the Spanish newspaper Marca published a story claiming De Gea had agreed a deal worth around £4 million a year after […]

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/ 4087 days ago

On MLS, and why their fans have an insecurity complex

The setting is a magisterial April evening in Orlando, and even in the press box, the sing-song chorus of the purple-hued Orlando City supporters groups “manning the wall” at the refurbished Florida Citrus Bowl are riotous and audible. Once again, the MLS expansion club has 30,000 plus in the seats, en route to an expansion attendance […]

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Where to watch Atleti-Barcelona and Espanyol-Real Madrid

Now that the La Liga strike has been averted, the Spanish league resumes action today with two massive matches involving Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona and Espanyol vs. Real Madrid. And you can watch those two games live on fuboTV with a free 14-day trial if you live in the United States. Due to the decision to […]

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Bayern Munich prepared to extend Pep Guardiola’s contract

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is eager to extend the contract of manager Pep Guardiola past June 2016, amid reports that the German club are ready to sever ties with the Spanish tactician. Guardiola has been rumored to be on his way out of the Allianz Arena, with some reports going so far as to say […]