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Attendance

/ 1068 days ago

Breaking down the biggest soccer crowds in the US in 2021

After a COVID-19 hiatus, the biggest soccer crowds in the U.S. in 2021 returned to some normalcy. Generally speaking, attendance is the principal metric to gauge the popularity of the sport in the country. However, we look beyond national teams to see how well the sport fits in. After all, the diversity and sheer size […]
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Mexican National Team

/ 1075 days ago

Mexico's attendance in 2021 sees strong crowds in United States

Fans and critics alike use attendance as the barometer for popularity of soccer in the United States. On one hand, supporters of the USMNT decry the falling attendance numbers of recent years. On the other, the USWNT points out its consistent gains in attendance throughout various lawsuits against US Soccer. Of course, these both flipped […]

USMNT travels to Jamaica following huge rivalry win

Some things in life are just meant to be. After Friday night’s 2-0 win by the US over Mexico, it certainly seems like Dos a Cero is one of them. The U.S. played home World Cup Qualifiers against Mexico in the state of Ohio a total of six times. The first five occurred in Columbus, […]

USA makes progress, but key vulnerabilities still exist

Two untimely draws set the USMNT on the back foot to open CONCACAF qualifying. However, a vital victory against Honduras powered by a dominant second-half performance Wednesday night may right the ship. Take it from someone who knows what it takes to get the greatest tournament in sport. Qualifying in CONCACAF is not easy. Bruce […]

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/ 1194 days ago

USA's decision to play games in smaller stadiums is short-sighted

There used to be other things to worry about than the U.S. Soccer stadium strategy for World Cup Qualifying. It’s been nearly four long years since that dreadful night in Couva when the U.S. lost 2-1 to Trinidad & Tobago. No more needs to be said about that night. The result caused the U.S. to […]
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/ 3745 days ago

2014 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying Schedule

The stage is set for the United States Women’s National Team to start their 2015 World Cup campaign. First up, CONCACAF Qualifying against Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala and Haiti. CONCACAF drew groups for World Cup Qualifying (also known as CONCACAF Championship) Friday morning, where the Americans learned they will be in Group A. While Group […]

Mexican National Team

/ 4109 days ago

U.S. vs. Mexico World Cup Qualifying Preview: 4 Talking Points and 3 Keys to Victory

After disappointing losses on Friday for both the United States and Mexico, the two sworn enemies come face to face Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying game where both teams will want to win for very different reasons. Here's what has changed since last week: 1. U.S. Knocked Down A […]

Canada National Team

/ 4176 days ago

CONCACAF Gold Cup Analysis: Group A

Group A in the 2013 Gold Cup consists of Mexico, Canada, Panama, and Martinique with the games being played in Pasadena, Seattle and Denver. Mexico look like the clear favorites in this group, but team selection and recent results may lead to an upset. Let's take a closer look at this group and the individual […]

CONCACAF

/ 4176 days ago

CONCACAF Gold Cup Preview: July 2013

The 2013 Gold Cup competition begins on Sunday, July 7 and runs through July 23. The continental showpiece for North and Central America has gone through various reformations, but the current format has been in place since 1991 and the competition has occurred 11 times until now, roughly every other year. Prior to being called […]

Columbus Crew

/ 4294 days ago

Columbus Could Kick Off MLS Stadium Project 2.0

(New England and DC fans, avert your eyes.  This could hurt). The Columbus Crew hold the distinction of opening MLS's first soccer specific stadium when Crew Stadium was opened in 1999.  Since then, the stadium has hosted one MLS championship and two All Star games; more importantly, however, it has become an absolute fortress for […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 4868 days ago

US-Mexico Friendly Was Highest Rated Show in Key Demographics

Thanks to the viewership of a massive Spanish-speaking audience, Wednesday's friendly between the U.S. and Mexico was the top rated show on U.S. television among a few key demographics, according to TV by the Numbers.  Univision Communication's coverage of the match was seen by 9.4 million viewers who tuned in to part or all of […]

General

/ 5315 days ago

Poll: What Match Are You Looking Forward To The Most?

[polldaddy poll=3237954] While the Premier League season may be over and there's three weeks to go before the World Cup begins (yippee), there is the matter of three games this weekend. All of which are important for different reasons. Blackpool v Cardiff City, 10am ET, Saturday, Fox Soccer Plus and FoxSoccer.tv Bayern Munich v Inter […]

General

/ 5959 days ago

New I'm On Setanta Sports Video: August 16, 2008

With all of the transfer moves this summer, it comes as a bit of surprise that Jose Mourinho, Sven Goran-Eriksson and Wayne Rooney haven't left their places on I'm On Setanta Sports. All three return, as well as the regular cast of callers, to entertain and humor we football fans for another new season. Highlights […]

General

/ 6030 days ago

Dos Santos Confirms Tottenham Move

  The Mexican winger Giovani Dos Santos has completed his £5million move to White Hart Lane from Barcelona this afternoon. Dos Santos has signed a 5 year contract and joins up with his team mates for pre-season training on July 7th. It was a signing we discussed last weekend here on EPLTalk.com. Spurs had been in […]