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/ 190 days ago

Managers, like players, lose touch and ability as their careers age

Celta Vigo sacked Rafa Benitez on Tuesday, and the Champions League winner is out of a job again. Since having domestic success with Valencia and continental triumphs with Liverpool, the Spanish manager has constantly rotated jobs. Since departing Liverpool at the end of the 2009/10 season, Benitez has worked as manager of eight clubs. That […]

News

/ 191 days ago

Why is daylight saving time different in the US than Europe?

Daylight saving time has come in the USA, but those in Europe still live on Coordinated Universal Time standards, or UTC. Therefore, the clocks changed in the United States early on Sunday, March 10. Americans had to 'spring forward' one hour. The time difference between New York and London is traditionally five hours. However, for […]

News

/ 191 days ago

Referee cameras provide insight into often-criticized decisions

In late February, Bundesliga referee Daniel Schlager made history by wearing cameras that showed what a referee sees. Schlager's camera was attached to his earpiece, allowing him to communicate with VAR. A brief video from the Bundesliga showed that what a referee sees on the field is far different from what fans see from above. […]

News

/ 200 days ago

Grading the headline USMNT transfers in Europe this season

In the summer of 2023, there were ample transfers involving players in the USMNT squad throughout Europe. Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards were the subject of moves. Also, these players either left or joined clubs in each of the top-five leagues in Europe. For some, these moves have worked well. Not only has their form […]

News

/ 200 days ago

Is VAR creating more controversy than it was designed to avoid?

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has brought increased scrutiny, debate and controversy around officiating decisions. Currently, the league is commonplace across Europe, with many leagues across the world implementing the change. The Croatia Premier League has become the latest lightning rod for VAR criticism. Bruno Marić, the head of the Croatian refereeing body, resigned after […]

News

/ 203 days ago

Mexico tickets for Copa America: Schedule, dates, host cities

Mexico will be one of the teams with droves of fans looking for tickets during the Copa America in the United States. Not only is the Mexico National Team one of the contenders to go on a run through the knockout stages. The popularity of El Tri in the United States is something that has […]

News

/ 204 days ago

Ticket prices to see Messi at Copa America soar after selling out

Tickets for all Argentina games are sold out as ticket prices soar to see Lionel Messi at Copa America. After going on sale earlier this afternoon, tickets for Argentina's three Group Stage games sold out within one hour. As a result, tickets are now only available through the secondary market. So, if you want to […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 205 days ago

How the number of pro soccer teams in the USA compares to abroad

As of 2024, ninety-four men's soccer teams in the United States are designated as professional. That spans Major League Soccer, the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, NISA, and USL League One. Granted, it does not include all of MLS Next Pro, because many teams in that division are reserves. While 94 professional men's teams are […]

Cristiano Ronaldo

/ 212 days ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: What if Ronaldo had signed with MLS?

For years, the likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to Major League Soccer was high. It was a natural fit for the Portuguese who fit the framework for a popular athlete in the United States. That did not happen, as Ronaldo opted for the Saudi Pro League. Instead, Lionel Messi, his individual rival, joined Inter Miami […]

Apple TV

/ 213 days ago

'Messi's World Cup' on Apple TV+ recaptures magic of triumph

Apple TV+'s latest documentary, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, recounts the 2022 tournament in Qatar that Argentina won dramatically. The series debuts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Told over four episodes, the documentary series goes through the lows of losing to Saudi Arabia before the highs of lifting Argentina's third […]

Apple TV

/ 217 days ago

Will MLS’ Open Cup PR fiasco impact MLS Season Pass signups?

Major League Soccer's 29th season begins in less than one week. In what is Lionel Messi's first full season in MLS, his Inter Miami team kicks off the season opener on February 21st against Real Salt Lake, live on MLS Season Pass. Normally, the excitement level for a season opener featuring the world's greatest player […]

World Cup

/ 227 days ago

FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 match details for each host city

After lengthy delays by FIFA, the world's governing body of soccer has finally announced how many games each city will get, as well as who will host the 2026 World Cup Final. World Cup 2026 match details Here are the details city by city for the 104 games in total: Atlanta: The city will host […]

News

/ 231 days ago

Copa America tickets on sale ahead of this summer

Are you tired of waiting for Copa America tickets to go on sale? CONMEBOL originally planned to put them on sale in mid-January, but due to further planning delays by CONMEBOL, the tickets will now go on sale on February 28, 2024. The irony is that Copa America tickets have legally been on sale since […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 233 days ago

'Big-money' MLS contracts prevent American player development

Weston McKennie recently earned a new contract offer from Juventus that would pocket him $2.7 million per season. The deal would tie McKennie to Juventus through the 2026/27 season. It is also a handsome raise for a player that certainly deserves it. However, the wages the club is offering are only marginally higher than what […]

News

/ 234 days ago

Book review: The fall of Manchester United rests on the Glazers

What do we want in the owner of our favorite soccer club? We want someone who cares and whose primary interest is the success of our club. We want them to spend whatever it takes to win, whatever that means. Fans prefer them to be local and to have gone on the same emotional roller […]