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/ 6118 days ago

Major League Soccer Talk Podcast #102: Grant Wahl

We are honored to have Grant Wahl, from Sports Illustrated and author of the Beckham Experiment join us. Hear about Wahl's experience writing the book and about specific issues related to the Galaxy. AEG, Alexi Lalas, 19 Entertainment, and Alan Gordon are covered in full in this comprehensive interview. The Beckham Experiment is a must […]

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/ 6118 days ago

Poll: Should Footballers Be On Twitter?

The controversy over Premier League footballers using Twitter has hit the mainstream with Darren Bent getting in trouble after criticizing Spurs chairman Daniel Levy. But the question for you, the football fan, is this — should footballers be on Twitter? Vote below and let us know, and feel free to click the comments link at […]

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/ 6118 days ago

Barca and Bobby

It is testament to his achievements in his career that sadness at the death of Bobby Robson will reach far beyond the boundaries of his beloved North-East or even the shores of Great Britain. Robson’s skills as a player and manager as well as his gentle and welcoming manner, meant he was respected and much […]

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/ 6118 days ago

Blades open negotiations as Lita casts eye over potential suitors

Sheffield United are in talks with free agent Leroy Lita, following his release by fellow promotion challengers Reading. The former England Under-21 international could be an ideal replacement for current Blades striker Billy Sharp, who has recently been placed on the transfer list. However, Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has expressed some frustration at how […]

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/ 6119 days ago

Teaching fans to embrace multiple championships

Professional Soccer provides a uniqueness that no other professional team sport in the U.S. offers. It has multiple championships. Though, the Superliga does not seem to have the staying power, the CONCACAF Champions League and U.S. Open Cup appear to be gaining more strength each year. Through the qualification processes, the USOC and CCL have become […]

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/ 6119 days ago

Montero Called Up: Big News for MLS

Reports this morning out of Colombia indicate Fredy Montero will be called into the Colombian National Team. From my vantage point, this is a potential big step towards MLS regaining the ground its lost in South America since about the year 2000. For years, I have stated that MLS' quality of play and quality of […]

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/ 6119 days ago

Who are the early favourites?

There are sure to be some twists and turns between now and the start of the season but who are the early favourites for the league? This is a much more difficult question than you would think. Many would look at the money spent by Real Madrid and the quality of players they have bought […]

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/ 6119 days ago

What's Happening With Setanta US?

It's amazing what a difference a year makes. Last summer, the majority of summer friendlies involving Premier League teams were televised live on Setanta US. This summer, though, Setanta US has shown zero friendlies and the majority of games have been aired by either Fox Soccer Channel, GolTV and ESPN360. This summer, Fox Soccer Channel […]

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/ 6119 days ago

£3.5m: Not Enough For Alvaro Arbeloa

£3.5 million for Arvalro Arbeloa? That's all? Seriously? I mean, I know that's probably what his services are worth but that's not the issue. When Real Madrid have their checkbook out and are licking the tip of their bottomless ballpoint pen there is no call to stop at £3.5 million. Real have made the market insane and […]

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/ 6119 days ago

Quick Hits: TV Ratings, All Star Mania, CONCACAF, Etc

DeRo vs Nigel Henry/ Photo by Paul Giamou 5.4 million homes tuned into the Univision broadcast of US-Mexico in the Gold Cup final. The 5-0 Mexican win was the Nielsen ratings winner in its time slot in many markets. The top 5 markets in terms of ratings were: 1- Los Angeles 2- New York 3- […]

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/ 6120 days ago

It's Time For MLS To End The All-Star Game

Beautiful Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. A suburb of Salt Lake City was the host for this years All-Star Game which was a fantastic display of Goalkeeping we haven't seen in a while. Both Kasey Keller & Tim Howard making diving save, after diving save to keep their sides alive for the eventual match winner […]

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/ 6120 days ago

2006 MLS All Star Game Photos

In 2006, the MLS All Stars took down mighty but vacationing Chelsea 1-0 at Toyota Park. Here are my photos from the match. I also attended the 1998 MLS All Star Game in Orlando but do not have any photos from that games as I did not take my camera.

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/ 6120 days ago

Hungry For The FA Cup

I know it's only July... I know the first round proper is months away... But I've decided to give some extra love to the FA Cup this season. Lately the top clubs have been treating the world's oldest football competition like the red-headed step-child of trophy runs. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and United refuse to devote themselves as […]

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/ 6120 days ago

Who Are The Early Title Favourites?

The summer is far from over and we haven't even got close to seeing the end to the transfers for the Premiership, but who are the early favourites for the league title next season? Manchester United have certainly lost one of their major assets in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo which would appear to make […]

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/ 6121 days ago

Chelsea US Tour: More Photos And Stories

Chelsea players have now returned to London after an incredibly satisfying US tour. So successful, in fact, that it was the highest attended US tour by a Premier League club ever, based on average attendance. During their time in the States, EPL Talk featured extensive coverage of their tour including interviews with Mikel John Obi, […]