Bayern Munich certainly made their opening league game challenging. The German giants were ultimately able to weather a second-half VFL Wolfsburg storm and achieve the win. Bayern have their forward players to thank for being able to leave Wolfsburg with three points. Bayern controlled much of the first half and earned a well-worked opening goal […]

Interest in the Bundesliga was up last season after Bayer Leverkusen's incredible run. At the same time, VfB Stuttgart finished in second, while Bayern Munich dropped to third place. As a result, there's an expectation that this season may open doors to the possibility of more surprises. If so, count us in. But before that, […]

World Soccer Talk writer Ismail Ansar joins us for the 2024/25 Bundesliga preview. It's a season that holds much promise after what happened last season. In years before the brilliance of Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side won the Bundesliga last season, Bayern Munich had a vice-like grip on the German league for over a decade. […]

Borussia Dortmund fans have announced plans to begin the 2024/25 Bundesliga season with a protest. Club officials revealed back in May that they were entering a partnership with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. This came at a time when Dortmund was set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final. It is safe to say that […]

While the dust has barely settled after a summer of international tournaments, many top European leagues, including the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season, are gearing up for their return. One league that has already begun that you should be all over is the 2. Bundesliga, German soccer's second tier. While much of the focus in German footballing […]

Brighton has reportedly contacted Mats Hummels over a potential contract offer. The German defender is currently a free agent after running down his most recent deal with Borussia Dortmund. Hummels previously spent two different stints with the BVB during his impressive career. With the German giants, the center-back collected four significant trophies, including two Bundesliga […]

After weeks of transfer tension that saw Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons linked with Bayern Munich, Xavi Simons has decided to extend his loan at Leipzig. Simons will join a Leipzig side that finished fourth in last year's Bundesliga and will play in the new-look Champions League group stage. Simons made 43 appearances for RB Leipzig, […]

On Friday, 1. FC Saarbrücken started their 2024/25 campaign with a 1-0 win at 1860 Munich. In the Rüdiger Ziehl interview, the Saarbrücken head coach spoke to World Soccer Talk about what's next for his giant-killing team, as well as his opinions on German soccer, as well as comparisons to the English game. Rüdiger Ziehl […]

Norwich City begin their third consecutive season in the EFL Championship at Oxford United this weekend. After a sixth-placed finish and elimination in the playoff semi-finals last campaign, they begin the season with a new manager, Johannes Hoff Thorup, and fresh hopes of returning to the Premier League after facing relegation in 2022. Josh Sargent […]

The next head coach for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) could come from the German Bundesliga. Pellegrino Matarazzo, the current manager of Hoffenheim, has reportedly been offered the position by US Soccer, as per German news outlets Kicker and Bild. This news comes amid a turbulent period for the USMNT; they are seeking […]

FIFA has claimed that they are willing to talk with the European Leagues and player unions, including FIFPRO, in order to avoid a lawsuit regarding the official soccer calendar. FIFPRO, the global soccer players union, revealed in June that they were taking legal action against FIFA. A month later, the European Leagues announced that they […]

The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in […]

West Ham are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options before the upcoming season, with Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund emerging as a prime target. The Hammers are in dire need of a new number nine to lead their line, and the experienced German international fits the bill. According to Sky Sports, West Ham has […]

Liverpool are reportedly targeting Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season. With the Reds currently in the United States for their preseason tour, new manager Arne Slot is using this time to evaluate his squad and identify key areas needing reinforcement. The potential acquisition of Malen, a former Arsenal […]

Manchester United's pursuit of top-tier defensive talent has put them in a familiar position, having to contend with paying higher transfer fees and wages. Their fans often argue that when United come calling, clubs often inflate player valuations significantly. The recent pursuit of Lille's Leny Yoro and the ongoing saga involving Bayern Munich's Matthijs de […]