Quick quiz: Which team from the Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference can best compete for the landmark 20th league title this season? Answer: It’s a trick question, of course. Far more likely that your 2015 title winner comes out of the West. That would be a re-configured West, one that was already stacked and packed before […]

Jürgen Klinsmann’s scouting of NASL games and continued selection of Minnesota United’s Miguel Ibarra has fueled speculation as to who else in he US 2nd Division NASL could warrant a call-up to the US Men's National Team squad. The first name on the lips of many that are knowledgeable about lower-division soccer in the United States […]

Everton travel to West London to face League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as they attempt to claim maximum points at the Bridge for the first time since 1994. The Toffees are 12th in the table and come into this match having gained a paltry nine points from their last nine matches including a drab 0-0 […]

World Soccer Talk has partnered with Soccer Morning to distribute the award-winning audio/video show on a live and on-demand basis. Soccer Morning, hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. The popular show provides an American perspective on soccer’s major […]

Speaking after the announcement of the Premier League's massive new broadcast deal, Espanyol president Joan Collet has hit out at the uneven split of television money in Spanish football. The current arrangement in Spain sees each club negotiate their own deal with a broadcasting partner. Real Madrid and Barcelona made approximately 140 million euros each last season, […]

Arsenal's new midfield enforcer Francis Coquelin will have no problem reining in their attack-minded big-name stars if it means keeping the team into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. The Gunners moved back above Tottenham and Manchester United, who host Burnley on Wednesday evening, with an edgy 2-1 victory over bottom club Leicester, […]

QPR may find it difficult to make Michael Laudrup their "dream manager", according to the Dane's agent. The Hoops, who recorded a first away Barclays Premier League win of the season at Sunderland on Tuesday evening, appear close to appointing Harry Redknapp's successor after chairman Tony Fernandes suggested he has landed his preferred choice. Chris […]

During an interview with FIFA.com, Argentina international Angel di Maria revealed that Manchester United will be the last club he plays for in Europe. Last summer, Di Maria had been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain while the winger was still signed for Real Madrid. The French champions were holding out hope that a […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was left counting the cost of his side's 2-1 victory over Leicester on Tuesday after both Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey were forced off with injuries. Sanchez, who has only just returned from a two-week lay-off with a hamstring strain, took a knock to his knee in the first half at […]

Tuesday’s news that USL will apply for Division 2 status shook up the US Soccer community. As the former Director of Communications for the North American Soccer League (NASL) when the league battled USL for D2 status in 2010 and early 2011, it is a bittersweet moment. The NASL forced a change in US Soccer […]

According to various reports in Spain, Real Madrid are set to fine Sami Khedira and James Rodriguez for attending Cristiano Ronaldo's 30th birthday party on Saturday night. Madrid officials are not happy that some players and staff chose to attend the birthday bash following Real Madrid's 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon earlier that day. But they are […]

Jose Mourinho wants to know why Chelsea are, in his opinion, treated differently when it comes to disciplinary matters after highlighting an elbow incident involving Manchester United striker Robin van Persie. The Blues boss has questioned the consistency of the Football Association's disciplinary department, suggesting had a Chelsea player used his elbow in the same […]

Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool are more than a match for any team in the Barclays Premier League after they continued their excellent recent run with a 3-2 win over Tottenham. The Reds are now firmly in the hunt for a to-four place after extending their unbeaten streak in the league to nine matches. They now […]

Swansea have opened talks to buy the Liberty Stadium, the city council has confirmed. The Barclays Premier League club currently share the council-owned stadium with rugby union side Ospreys through a 50-year lease. Swansea were a third-tier side when the stadium opened in 2005 but they have since established themselves in the top flight and […]

Sam Allardyce is hopeful of signing former Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra after confirming the France international is training with the Hammers. Diarra, 29, has been without a club since leaving Lokomotiv Moscow in August but is not too far away from match-fitness and could be turning out for West Ham inside a fortnight if […]