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Don Garber
/ 366 days agoFIFA's hypocrisy: One rule for soccer and a different one for MLS
FIFA exposed its hypocrisy this week when it went public with its response to the ruling on the European Super League, which is completely the opposite of the way it treats North America's version of The Super League, Major League Soccer (MLS). FIFA has one rule for soccer and a different one for MLS. This […]
Attendance
/ 368 days agoMost-attended soccer games in the United States during 2023
Attendance is one of the most significant metrics used to gauge the growth of soccer in the United States. Bigger crowds mean more eyeballs and more money. That, in theory, leads back to more sizeable crowds until it becomes a self-sustaining cycle. In 2023, it was a remarkable year for many reasons, namely the introduction […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 368 days agoMLS Open Cup stance backfires as USSF blocks Next Pro teams
Arguably, the biggest turning point in the history of soccer in the United States is happening at this very moment. MLS is attempting to pull its teams out of the US Open Cup. And how the United States Soccer Federation navigates this battle for control of the game will send shockwaves through the sport which […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 369 days agoWhere are the American stars in MLS?
When one thinks about the stars of American men's soccer, they do not look to Major League Soccer, or MLS. Christian Pulisic is unequivocally 'Captain America,' but he plies his trade with Milan in Italy. Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Yunus Musah join Pulisic in Serie A. Then, a slew of players who are the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 369 days agoUS soccer media's reaction to MLS abandoning US Open Cup
The soccer social media world was ablaze on Friday when it was announced MLS intends to leave the US Open Cup. Heated reactions to the news came fast and furious, and have continued ever since. Disappointment, head-scratching confusion, and downright anger have been vented by many who follow the sport in the US. MLS has […]
News
/ 369 days agoCopa America 2024 Groups: Who will advance to next round
The quartets are set for the 2024 Copa America group stage, but who will emerge victorious next summer? CONMEBOL's ten national teams are being joined by six of the top sides from the northern half of the Americas, with continental superiority on the line. No guest team has ever won the Copa América before. So, […]
Attendance
/ 369 days ago2023 Mexico attendance in US 77% higher than USMNT
When it comes to soccer in the United States, neither the USMNT nor the USWNT is America's Team. That title belongs to Mexico. The attendance at Mexico games in the US for 2023 dwarfs both that of the USMNT and the USWNT. This year was no different. In 2023, Mexico averaged an attendance of 52,337 […]
Club World Cup
/ 370 days agoWill soccer make it or break it in USA between 2024 and 2028?
In the history of soccer in the United States, this country will never again have a period of five years where there are so many major competitions hosted on US soil. But will soccer make it or break it during this golden era? From 2024-2028, the United States will host Copa América 2024, followed by […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 370 days agoThe year in review: The top soccer stories of 2023
Every year adds a new thread to the intricate fabric of soccer's dynamic history, connecting triumph, heartbreak, and unyielding passion. The year 2023 left a mark on soccer history. As we approach the beginning of a new chapter, it is fitting to look back upon the last twelve months. We take you back in time […]
Club World Cup
/ 373 days agoDoes anyone care about the FIFA Club World Cup?
The best soccer clubs on Earth all get together to decide the champion of the world. There is even an impressive-looking trophy to hand out. The tournaments to crown the champions of Europe and South America are massive. Therefore, this should be an even bigger deal. Sadly, the opposite is the truth. The FIFA Club […]
AC Milan
/ 374 days agoAC Milan crash out of UCL: What's to blame for Rossoneri's exit?
Despite beating Newcastle, AC Milan were nevertheless eliminated from the Champions League. The last match in the group stage for the Rossoneri took place in the northern region of England. It was always going to be difficult. The Italian giants had a slim chance of advancing to the Knockout Stage. The fate of Stefano Poli […]
Apple TV
/ 374 days agoGarber admits MLS Season Pass deal with Apple could pose risk
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has admitted that MLS' revenue share agreement with Apple for MLS Season Pass contains risk. In a recent keynote address at the Columbia Sports Management Conference, Garber explained Major League Soccer's exclusive global streaming deal with Apple in more detail. "It's a partnership, and that's the most different aspect of it," […]
Jacksonville Armada
/ 375 days agoSoccerwarz in Jacksonville: Sporting JAX joins the fight
The largest city in Florida isn't what you might think. It's not Miami, Tampa, or Orlando. It's Jacksonville – in both population and geographic size. As of 2020, nearly one million people live in the city, the eleventh-greatest population of any city in the USA. In fact, the city of Jacksonville has a greater population […]
Bayer Leverkusen
/ 376 days agoXabi Alonso can make history by breaking Bayern's hegemony
Xabi Alonso has Bayer Leverkusen reaching new heights, and the club is a candidate, if not the favorite, to dethrone Bayern Munich's monopoly of dominance. After 14 games in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen is unbeaten with 11 wins and three draws. Xabi Alonso's side is the last unbeaten team in the biggest five leagues by […]
Barcelona
/ 376 days agoBarcelona ailing opens the door for Girona to succeed in LaLiga
While Barcelona struggles to find any thread of consistency in the 2023/24 LaLiga campaign, Girona has risen as the latest team to challenge for the title. Girona, which was in La Segunda, or the second division of Spain, just two seasons ago, leads LaLiga. Its recent 4-2 win at Barcelona allowed the Blanquivermells to open a […]