Both England and the United States men's national team are in a state of flux with interim coaches in the form of Lee Carsley and Mikey Varas. With Carsley, England won its Nations League opener against Ireland on the back of several changes, both tactically and among the squad. It was a radically different approach […]

Multi-club ownership (MCO) models are becoming common in professional soccer. In the 2023/24 season, just four of the 20 Premier League clubs had controlling owners from the UK. UEFA also found in 2023 that 180 clubs worldwide were part of an MCO group. Global investment in soccer has seen a massive shift from single club […]

Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

It’s already time for the first international break of the season. Although the games might not be as appealing as the summer tournaments, the spotlight returns to national teams. Here is the list of the top 10 most interesting games to watch during the international break from today through September 12: USMNT host Marsch's Canada […]

Soon after Arsenal officially announced the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach $41 million, the Gunners were dealt a blow. The Spanish international picked up an injury this week in one of his first training sessions, ruling him out until mid-September. It's a blow for Arsenal, but hopefully […]

Scotland was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the group stages after failing to register a single win. It marked a dull summer for Scottish soccer as the Tartan Army was officially the worst team of the tournament – conceding 7 goals and collecting just one point. Despite the lull of depression echoing as the […]

The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca doesn’t stop talking. Why would any club pay asking prices for its unwanted players? And why would any player sign long-term deals at Chelsea now? Maresca has continuously taken a hard line on unwanted players at the club. The Blues have more than 40 senior players and are feverishly […]

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. […]

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Players Association have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous deal was not going to expire until 2026, but the two sides were eager to strike an agreement. According to ESPN, early negotiations were tied to the league's current broadcasting deal. NWSL officials wanted […]

It was a stunning sight that unfolded on Saturday at Lumen Field. No, not the Seattle Sounders getting picked apart by LAFC. That’s become commonplace by now. However, the empty seats of fans aren’t regularly associated with one of the best-supported fanbases in MLS. It appears that MLS fans and the Leagues Cup do not […]

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that the club's precarious situation is not as bad as it seems. The Blues squad has swelled to include nearly 50 players in recent days. Despite completely revamping the team over the last two years, Chelsea has continued their spending spree. Team brass completed their 10th signing […]

This past weekend a new D1 women’s league launched in the United States. After years of planning, the USL Super League played its first set of matches. All three games featured sold-out stadiums thus showing the penetration the Super League has already made in its local markets. This has happened despite very little media coverage […]

Soccer was a fascinating part of the Olympics. The US women won the gold medal, and the United States men's team reached the quarterfinals. Internationally, field hockey captured audiences. That is pretty much what happened in Paris, as the Netherlands triumphed in the men's edition and the women's edition. As always though, what was often […]