Liverpool FC have added former manager and player Kenny Dalglish to its board of directors. Dalglish was sacked as manager of the club in 2012 (doesn't it seem longer ago than that, 'eh?). But the Anfield club have extended an olive branch to Dalglish by inviting him to join the board, and Dalglish — it […]

Statistician wizard Ben Mayhew has compiled a series of new graphics that cut through the hype, preconceived ideas and flood of data to get to the heart of what soccer clubs should care about, and what football supporters should know — which teams are the most effective attacking and defending in your favorite leagues including the […]

During the 2012/2013 season, I was studying abroad pursuing a Master’s degree at Swansea University in South Wales. The University, located right on the coast about an hour drive from the Welsh capital of Cardiff, made their sporting facilities a joint training ground for the University teams and Swansea City’s youth academy. Upon arrival in […]

There’s something special about the time just before the Premier League table begins to settle. Clubs that will eventually end up in the Championship next season can be near the top of the table, and for an instant, just an instant, their supporters can look on and revel. I fondly recall seasons when Wolves sat […]

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville's tactical analysis and observations on Monday Night Football are becoming so popular that soccer fans clamor for footage of his work on television even though the vast majority of the world don't have access to Sky Sports (unless you live in the United Kingdom). I recently came across the following […]

“We can compete for the title,” were the words uttered by Schalke and USA midfielder Jermaine Jones back in the July heat of the Schalke training camp. Lofty words for a club that has not won a Bundesliga league title since 1958. But the atmosphere surrounding the club was one of optimism. Schalke came off […]

As fans of The Beautiful Game, we all want to show off our team colors — whether it's wearing one of our club shirts, buying a scarf to wear around our neck, or finding another unique way to share our team pride. Another novel way to show your support for your favorite soccer club is […]

It was difficult to pick out five fixtures for this weekend, as there are so many enticing encounters across the soccer landscape over the next couple of days. But in my eyes, here are the best five contests. There's a bit of everything in there. A massive derby, title defining contests and financial juggernaut taking […]

Arsenal right back Bacary Sagna has been ruled out for three weeks due to a hamstring injury, and will miss the match this weekend against West Bromwich Albion. While Carl Jenkinson can slot in for Sagna, Wenger's other injury problems include Santi Cazorla — who Wenger says is not in contention to play against West […]

Despite yesterday's report that Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic boarded a plane after Wednesday night's UEFA Champions League win versus Benfica and headed to Sarajevo to grant a dying child’s wish to meet him, the press officer for PSG says that the report is not true and that Ibrahimovic did not fly to Sarajevo. However, Ibrahimovic […]

Crushed. Obliterated. Decimated. There were so many superlatives that came to mind as Sheikh Mansour’s millions of petrodollars seemed to evaporate in front of his very eyes Wednesday night on the home field of Etihad Stadium. On the pitch, his expensive assortment of foreign players crumbled right in front of the Manchester City supporters. Bayern […]

Those of you familiar with the independent film of the early 80’s may recall a documentary titled Koyaanisqatsi. It was a mesmerizing journey through the impact of man on the earth throughout our history, featuring some beautiful images, while many of them were grim. The film title is derived from a phrase used by the Hopi […]

A simple narrative blaming Joe Hart for Manchester City’s problems has emerged. This one-dimensional analysis ignores the realities of the Blues new style and tactics under Manuel Pellegrini, a system that leaves City open to quick counter attacks by the opposition. While Hart has had more than his fair share of howlers early this season, […]

How many Arsenal supporters scratched their heads when Arsene Wenger announced the re-signing of former gunner Mathieu Flamini after his contract ran out at AC Milan? He wasn't the big name signing Arsenal fans so desperately wanted. He wasn't Lars Bender, Sami Khedira or Paul Pogba — names that had been thrown around in the […]

American fans of the beautiful game have, by and large, lauded NBC’s coverage of the Premier League. Many of those same fans were dissatisfied with how FOX Soccer and the other FOX Networks covered the Premier League prior to losing the rights to NBC Sports Group. FOX treated the Premier League like a property that […]