Last week, when queried about Romelu Lukaku’s success on loan to Everton this season, Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho replied, “It is one thing to play for Everton, another to play for Chelsea.” But surely a goal against Manchester City is a goal against Manchester City, regardless of the team it’s scored from. Especially a brilliant […]

The return of the New York Cosmos has been met with fanfare throughout much of the country. The revival of the 1970s superclub brought more attention and eyeballs on North America’s Second Division than any time since the exodus of top second division clubs to MLS began with Seattle’s 2009 move. When the Cosmos return […]

For me, away days are the best thing about being an English football supporter. They encapsulate and preserve everything that is brilliant about the game: The passion and commitment of supporters traveling to watch their team. The elation when you score a goal in another team's back yard. And perhaps most importantly of all, having […]

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj will select Belgium as the country he'll play for if Belgium adds him to their World Cup squad, according to a report today on a Belgium website. The newspaper says that a source close to the family said that Januzaj would choose Belgium as his national team if Belgium coach […]

Sunderland have appointed Gus Poyet as their new team manager. Poyet replaces Paolo Di Canio and caretaker manager Kevin Ball in the job at the Stadium of Light. The Uruguayan will be joined at the Stadium of Light by his backroom staff Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway. Poyet has agreed a two year contract at Sunderland […]

A photo has been leaked on the Internet that reveals the new home Arsenal shirt from Puma for the 2014/15 season. Thierry Henry is wearing the new Arsenal home shirt for next season, while Bacary Sagna and athlete Linford Christie are also in the photograph. Olivier Giroud is wearing an Arsenal training top, also from […]

Here are tonight's world soccer news headlines: International soccer FIFA plans league table of nations' racism issues — AP Eric Wynalda doesn’t hold back, swings on American soccer coaches, says “No Way” Qatar 2022 happens — Big Lead Ashley Cole ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with rib injury — The Guardian Montenegro missing four key players […]

Ladies and gents, we'll be broadcasting a live episode of This Week In Soccer today (and every Monday) at 5:30pm ET/10:30pm BST. Today's panelists are Laurence McKenna, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Richard Farley. The topics that will be discussed are: 1. How would the emergence of Atlético change Spanish football? How important is it for Spain that […]

Orlando moved a step closer to having its own Major League Soccer team after the City of Orlando Commissioners today voted to approve funding for a soccer-specific stadium. The vote was the first of a series of two votes that will conducted. The second and final vote is scheduled for October 22. “This is obviously […]

Visit WorldSoccerTalk.com today at 5:30pm ET to watch the live episode of This Week In Soccer, the discussion show featuring Richard Farley, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna. Today's topics will be: 1. How would the emergence of Atlético change Spanish football? How important is it for Spain that Simeone's project persists? 2. Should Cup winners […]

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been ruled out of action for up to four weeks after suffering a groin injury against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Kompany was substituted out of the game against Everton in the 34th minute. The Belgian saw a specialist today where it was confirmed he had a […]

The US Soccer Federation has invited Iran to play a friendly against the US men's national team, according to the head of the Iran Football Federation, Ali Kaffashian. The Iranian national team, who are coached by Carlos Queiroz, will play against the United States in a tournament along with two other nations — one European and one […]

UPDATED: Manchester United new signing Marouane Fellaini will play for Belgium in its two matches during the international break despite needing surgery on an injured wrist. Fellaini saw a specialist today after being ruled out of last Saturday's match against Sunderland due to the injury. According to ESPN, the Belgian signing from Everton damaged ligaments […]

Jose Mourinho is figuring it out, showing his tactical flexibility and his willingness to admit mistakes with his squad selection. Chelsea’s side now looks more pragmatic yet able to play on the break. With a remarkable amount of depth and versatility, Mourinho has the luxury of rotating his side and allowing players to pop up […]

Sunderland are set to announce Gus Poyet as their new manager within the next 24 hours, according to reports. The Uruguayan is favored to replace former manager Paolo Di Canio. Poyet previously managed Brighton from 2009-2013, where he had a 44% win percentage and helped promote Brighton from League One to the Championship. He left […]