It's always a challenging task to make predictions given the unpredictability of the sport of soccer. One mistake or one piece of brilliance can be the difference between losing and winning. But make predictions we must, and we've assembled an all-star crew of World Soccer Talk writers to share their predictions with you. Plus, we […]

This U.S. Women's National Team has been through a lot since the Women's World Cup in Germany of 2011. Between player arrests, turf vs. grass debates and a coaching change, there have been a lot of distractions surrounding the team, not to mention being placed in one of the most difficult groups in the tournament. Despite […]

For the reams of positive words that have been penned about Barcelona in the build-up to Saturday’s Champions League final, Luis Enrique’s team aren’t totally immaculate. They’ve actually slipped up in recent weeks. After going 2-1 ahead against Bayern Munich in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final, the La Liga giants toiled in the […]

Speculation continues to grow over the impending move away from Southampton for 25- year old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Earlier this week, The Daily Mail and numerous other English newspapers reported that Manchester United were in the hot seat to sign the Saints' long serving star ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham. With a price tag of […]

English Premier League side Manchester United are considering following in the footsteps of City rivals Manchester City by completing a takeover of Melbourne Victory similar to City's acquisition of Melbourne City (also know as Melbourne Heart) last year according to Australian site 3AW. The three-time European Champions view the potential acquisition of the Victory as […]

Preparation for this summer’s Gold Cup is ramping up for the USMNT. Jurgen Klinsmann has said that the US will not get better unless they play the top teams in the world. The next two friendlies are certainly against two of the world’s top teams: Netherlands and Germany, both of whom made it to the […]

I'm sick and tired of many in the soccer world taking the opportunity to laugh and celebrate the forthcoming departure of Sepp Blatter from FIFA. Yes, I'm pleased that the FIFA President will no longer be in office in six to nine months from now, but the reality is that little or nothing will change […]

There’s an opinion building that Juventus, pursuing the third European Cup win in their history, are destiny’s team this season. The Italian champions’ run to the Berlin final has rightly been lauded and there’s no denying that along the way they’ve played some fascinating soccer. But as is so often the case with teams who […]

Dick Advocaat changed his mind over returning to Sunderland after owner Ellis Short refused to leave him alone. The 67-year-old reluctantly turned down the offer of an extended stay on Wearside days after the Barclays Premier League season drew to a close after his successful mission to preserve the Black Cats' top-flight status. However, Texan […]

Saturday's UEFA Champions League final will undoubtedly use up a lot of the same old soccer clichés. It will likely be billed as "The battle between two polar opposites," comparing the free scoring and adventurous Barcelona against the stubborn but defensive Juventus. To fall into this easy trap may be folly especially if history has anything to […]

Imagine for a moment that an Englishman had been General Secretary of UEFA for two decades and a member of the FIFA executive committee. A rather eccentric character, who had a driver transport him around England in a gold-colored Rolls Royce and who and constantly posed Churchill fashion with a large cigar, this English football […]

Newcastle United have announced that they will be making a nine-day tour of the United States next month as part of their pre-season preparation for the 2015/16 season. The trip will include three matches against Mexican side Club Atlas in Milwaukee on July 14 before heading to California to play Sacramento Republic FC on July 18. The Geordies' […]

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud is not about to lose any sleep over "brutal" criticism on his game from former Gunners striker Thierry Henry or anyone else. Giroud took his tally to 19 with a late goal in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley last weekend. It was a […]

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder James Milner, subject to a medical. Personal terms have been negotiated and the 29-year-old will join on a free transfer on July 1 after his contract expires at the Etihad Stadium. The England international, who has won 53 caps, will add some much-needed experience to […]

When people around soccer speak about vote bribing surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, many will immediately jump to Qatar. The stories about bribery coming from the Qatar committee are numerous, public and accepted by many as the truth. But the Russia 2018 bid isn’t presented by singing angels either. Now that the FBI […]