Be it for their performances, progress or new places in U.S. men's national team's fans hopes, here's our team of Americans that stood out last week: GK – Tim Howard (Everton): The veteran U.S. international has been doing quite well in the last few weeks. Howard was part of Monday's 1-1 draw at home against […]

The scandal-tainted ruling body for soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) said Monday it will not seek to immediately appoint a new president following the suspension of incumbent Alfredo Hawit. CONCACAF said in a statement the organization — which has seen several officials targeted in the US-led investigation into FIFA corruption […]

Bayern Munich's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has criticized Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal over comments he made about the form of Bastian Schweinsteiger. "I'm a bit disappointed with Louis, he should leave Bastian alone. He was the one who definitely wanted to sign him," Rummenigge told German magazine Sport Bild. "Bastian needs a bit of […]

Garry Monk's anticipated dismissal as Swansea City manager appeared to move a step closer on Tuesday as chairman Huw Jenkins declared that "something needs to change." British media reports suggest Monk's hours at the Liberty Stadium are numbered after a run of one win in 11 games that has seen the Welsh club slide to […]

The long and winding road of David Beckham’s stadium saga in south Florida is nearing the final stages. After years of discussion centering on “sexy” sites on the water and close to Marlins Park, the former England International did what he should have done from the get-go – settle on a practical site that is […]

Jose Mourinho faces a decisive moment in his fight to save his job as the beleaguered Chelsea manager bids to avoid a catastrophic exit from the Champions League against Porto on Wednesday. Mourinho is on the brink of being sacked by Blues owner Roman Abramovich after Saturday's stunning 1-0 home defeat against lowly Bournemouth left […]

Defending champion Chelsea has been in absolutely miserable form throughout the Premier League campaign thus far. The title defense is at this point a punchline, and currently the Blues are closer to relegation than a top-four finish that would earn them entry into next season's Champions League. Despite this miraculous turn of events, Chelsea has […]

Wounded Wolfsburg insist they will use the pain of their last-minute German league defeat to beat Manchester United on Tuesday and book their place in the Champions League knockout phase. Wolfsburg lead Group B and need just a point against Louis van Gaal's United to reach the last 16 in Europe, but they must win […]

European champions Barcelona suffered an injury blow on Tuesday as Brazil star Neymar limped out of training ahead of his side's Champions League clash at Bayer Leverkusen. "During training this evening, Neymar suffered a small muscle injury in the abductor of his left leg," Barcelona said in a statement ahead of Wednesday's match. "The development […]

Later today, Manchester United will face off against Wolfsburg in a game that could decide its Champions League group phase fate. Win, and the Reds will progress to the next round as group winners. Lose or draw, and they could find themselves out of the competition altogether. That United even finds themselves in this position, […]

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon believes his side have the qualities to reach the Champions League final once more this season as they look to seal their place in the last 16 as group winners against Sevilla on Tuesday. A point at the Sanchez Pizjuan will be enough to ensure the Italian champions top Group D […]

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal says the Red Devils must prove they are good enough to reach the Champions League's knockout stages by breaking their goal drought against Wolfsburg on Tuesday. United have scored just one goal in drawing their their last three games, including a goalless draw at home to PSV Eindhoven a fortnight […]

Last week, World Soccer Talk spent several days in Germany and attended the Bayer Leverkusen-Schalke 04 match on November 29. As the tour proves, the Bundesliga has embarked on an aggressive effort to increase its global reach including a prioritization of the American market. German soccer has long had its proponents in the American soccer community. In fact, […]

One of the latest soccer officials arrested in Switzerland in the FIFA corruption probe, Juan Angel Napout, has decided not to contest his extradition to the United States, media in his native Paraguay reported Monday. Napout, the ex-president of South American confederation CONMEBOL and a vice president of FIFA, was arrested Thursday morning at a […]

Barcelona are playing a new and exciting style of attacking soccer, and the Catalan side’s 34 goals, a total that leads La Liga, actually understates the team’s quality. By expected goals, a statistical estimate of the quality of chances created, Barcelona should have scored about 39 goals this season – only occasional struggles with finishing […]