World Cup years are typically a boon for US Soccer. Attendance goes up, TV ratings increase, and revenue skyrockets. Of course, for all of that to happen, you have to qualify for the World Cup. The US did not. Predictably, interest in the team from casual and hardcore fans plummeted. It wasn't just that the […]

ESPN's surprise announcement this week that Jon Champion has decided to relocate to the United States and become ESPN's lead commentator for MLS is going to leave a gaping hole in the commentaries of Premier League games. Out of all of the Premier League commentators calling games around the world, Champion is the number one […]

Given the impressive viewing number for the 2018 MLS Cup Final, how does it compare to previous MLS Cup Finals that have aired in English-language on US television? With the over-the-air FOX network being available in approximately 115 million homes in the United States, Major League Soccer's decision to televise games on that channel in […]

FOX's coverage of the 2018 MLS Cup Final between Atlanta United and Portland Timbers averaged 1.5 million viewers on the over-the-air network, an increase of 10% compared to the last time a MLS final was televised on the same network two years ago when Seattle defeated Toronto FC, thanks to a report by Showbuzz Daily. […]

As the two most successful clubs in English football it is inevitable that Liverpool and Manchester United regularly find themselves at loggerheads with each other. The two cities have rarely been on the same page, both in sport and culturally, and it is a rivalry that shows no signs of abating any time soon. The […]

Arsenal defender Rob Holding is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The young center back had been a mainstay in the north London club’s defense prior to suffering a significant knee injury during the match against Manchester United last week. Player injuries never come at a good time, but Holding’s ACL […]

Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to an impressive 20 games following their enthralling 4-2 victory over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as well as their 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Wednesday. The North London derby was the important match that was essentially a microcosm of Arsenal’s Premier League campaign so far this season. […]

Telemundo Deportes has acquired the Spanish-language rights in the United States along with FOX Deportes for the historic River Plate-Boca Juniors Copa Libertadores final, which will be played on Sunday, December 9 live from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The much-discussed and twice postponed second leg of the Copa Libertadores has been the center […]

West Ham United host Cardiff City on Tuesday aiming to follow up their impressive weekend victory at Newcastle United. The Hammers outclassed Newcastle, with goals by Javier Hernandez (2) and Felipe Anderson securing a fully deserved 3-0 win. It was their biggest Premier League victory against the Magpies at St James' Park since October 1998 […]

All of Thursday's Europa League matches will be available for viewers in the United States with the prospect of several teams having a chance to qualify for the Round of 32. Already through to the next round are Bayer Leverkusen, Zürich, Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio and Chelsea, while the following teams have been […]

The news that Borussia Dortmund are willing to strike a £70 million deal with Chelsea or Liverpool for Christian Pulisic is the latest staggering development in the career of one of Europe's most prodigious talents. The two Premier League clubs have a long-standing interest in the United States international, although Paris Saint-Germain are also known […]

Louisville City appeared almost out of thin air in the summer of 2014. When Orlando City was granted an expansion slot in MLS, their USL slot needed to be filled and Louisville City was born. While there were some fans in Louisville that were quite enthusiastic about the new team, some scratched their heads. As […]

Manchester City’s sparkling performance against Manchester United on November 11 won them plaudits from all corners of the footballing community. In the wake of City’s resounding 3-1 victory, some fans suggested that they could win an unprecedented tally of four trophies this season meanwhile others have additionally suggested that Pep Guardiola’s side are the best […]

If it wasn’t clear during the last round of friendlies, it sure became crystal clear during a 3-0 shellacking at the hands of England on Thursday: the USMNT needs to hire a full-time manager. Now. Not after the end of the international window, not after MLS Cup Final, but now. The team looked lost at […]

Viewing numbers for the first el Clásico of the 2018/19 season between Barcelona and Real Madrid have been boosted by digital numbers. As soccer fans continue to watch games on devices instead of television more than ever before, the viewing numbers for smartphones, tablets and over-the-top (OTT) devices are becoming more important than ever before. […]