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kyle fansler

Kyle Fansler is a writer and editor from St. Petersburg, FL. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication from the University of Florida. While being a fan of the global game, Kyle supports FC Barcelona. In his time away from writing, Kyle plays in two soccer leagues with friends from his area. Kyle is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).

News

/ 191 days ago

USA announces 18-player men's Olympic squad in Paris

The USA men's soccer team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris now has an official squad. There are regulations surrounding the ages of players allowed to compete at the tournament, though. A team's squad must consist of at least 15 players at or under the age of 23. Therefore, this is not the same […]

Copa America 2024

/ 193 days ago

Copa America penalties without extra time feels wrong

For years, the Copa America has ignored extra time, instead heading straight to penalties if games in the quarterfinals or semifinals are tied after 90 minutes. On one hand, it is exciting. Ecuador's late equalizer against Argentina on Thursday provided great drama. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates had not conceded in their three group-stage […]

News

/ 194 days ago

US Soccer to make decision on Gregg Berhalter next week

Following their elimination from the 2024 Copa America, US Soccer is announcing its plans for a decision on the future of Gregg Berhalter. There is considerable speculation surrounding Berhalter's future. The capitulation on home soil in the Copa America was one of the worst moments in the recent history of the United States men's national […]

TV

/ 196 days ago

FOX commentators for Euro 2024 and Copa America quarterfinals

FOX released its commentators and broadcast schedule for the quarterfinals of both the European Championship and Copa America. With the group stage of the Copa America coming to an end on Tuesday, the CONMEBOL competition completed the eight teams in the quarterfinals. Likewise, the round of 16 sent the last teams through to the quarterfinals […]

News

/ 196 days ago

Inter Miami new stadium not ready until 2026 season, says report

The development of Miami Freedom Park, the new stadium for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer, will not be ready until 2026, according to a new report. Initial plans for the 25,000-seat stadium laid out a debut for the 2025 season. However, construction updates show minimal progress on the stadium despite clear progress in land […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 196 days ago

Top 5 stars at Euro 2024 who deserve new transfers

As is the case with international tournaments, Euro 2024 will yield top-level transfers to players who were previously under the radar. Seeing players, particularly young ones, perform on the biggest stage regularly impresses teams. Think of Sofyan Amrabat after the 2022 World Cup. His performance with Morocco yielded a move to Manchester United. In past […]

Copa America 2024

/ 197 days ago

Copa America: FOX loses USA and Mexico fans; What next?

While the inquisition begins in the United States around the national team crashing out of Copa America, FOX and TelevisaUnivision are picking up the pieces. With the USA's elimination on Monday night preceded by Mexico's capitulation on Sunday, the two most popular teams for viewers in the US are out of the tournament. Consequently, US […]

Copa America 2024

/ 197 days ago

US Soccer issues statement on the future of Gregg Berhalter

Monday night's 1-0 loss to Uruguay may have been the last game Gregg Berhalter manages for US Soccer. The defeat eliminated the United States men's national team from the Copa America, a tournament it is hosting. It was an unequivocal disappointment and embarrassment. The USMNT, with several young playmakers across top European clubs, won just […]

Copa America 2024

/ 197 days ago

Top 3 candidates to replace USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

Gregg Berhalter and the United States men's national team (USMNT) crashed out of the 2024 Copa America on Monday. Following the shocking loss against Panama last week, the United States needed a positive result against Uruguay. That did not materialize. Despite the promise of a "golden generation," the USMNT is out. It is an unmitigated […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 198 days ago

Does wasteful Cristiano Ronaldo hold back Portugal at Euros?

Portugal struggled on Monday to break down Slovenia, one of the teams squeaking through the group stage at Euro 2024. The scoreboard did not reflect the vastly superior number of shots and dominant possession from Portugal. Instead, Portugal scraped by into the quarterfinals via a three-save performance in the penalty shootout from Diogo Costa. One […]

News

/ 198 days ago

Tickets on sale for Arsenal vs Bournemouth friendly

Arsenal announced a third summer friendly to go along with its other preseason preparations in the United States. Previously, the Gunners announced games against Manchester United and Liverpool in the USA this summer. Now, Arsenal will play a third game against a Premier League opponent later this month as it looks to build on back-to-back […]

Copa America 2024

/ 198 days ago

USA-Uruguay could be Bielsa's dress rehearsal for US job

Once again, Gregg Berhalter is under fire, but US Soccer may not have to look far when it comes to his replacement this time around. Marcelo Bielsa is the head coach of the Uruguay national team, the USMNT's rival on Monday night as it bids to reach the round of 16. While Bielsa has been […]

News

/ 198 days ago

De Ligt gives Ten Hag's United much-needed defensive stability

Matthijs de Ligt is the focus of recent transfer rumors in a move that would send him from Bayern Munich to Manchester United. If this comes to fruition, De Ligt would reunite with his former manager at Ajax, Erik ten Hag. De Ligt made his debut with Ajax as a teenager, admittedly before Ten Hag […]

TV

/ 198 days ago

MLS Season Pass drops price for remainder of 2024 season

MLS Season Pass is half-off for the rest of the 2024 season. Based on league play, all teams are beyond the halfway point in the season. Consequently, the push for the MLS Cup Playoffs will ramp up, and MLS Season Pass has coverage of every game available. As of July 1, fans can get a […]

Copa America 2024

/ 198 days ago

Copa America issues reveal US is not ready for World Cup 2026

In many ways, Copa America is an unofficial dry-run in preparation for World Cup 2026. But the CONMEBOL tournament has already exposed several issues in the United States that need to be addressed by FIFA before the World Cup kicks off in 2026. It's important to mention that the 2024 Copa America, hosted in the […]