ALL POSTS TAGGED "soccer"

Leagues: EPL

/ 91 days ago

English soccer dictionary for Americans

For new soccer fans, getting a hang of all the lingo can be a little challenging. Even for longtime fans of the sport in the US, when watching games from across the pond you might find yourself scratching your head trying to understand some of the local terminology used. So we've put together an English […]

Grant Wahl

/ 98 days ago

Classy Telemundo pays tribute to Grant Wahl

Telemundo paid tribute to Grant Wahl in a very classy way in their World Cup closing montage on Sunday. The former FOX Sports reporter died suddenly after suffering an aortic aneurysm during the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Netherlands. In its tribute to writer, author and analyst Grant Wahl, Telemundo Deportes revealed a message […]

USMNT

/ 109 days ago

How soccer fandom is a social superpower

So, the Netherlands knocked the USA out of the World Cup group stage, but the party isn’t over for American soccer fans. We still have much to celebrate. We’ve got the joy of watching the remaining superstars and rising stars battle it out on the field. And who doesn’t love the multicultural pageantry of fans, […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 110 days ago

6 reasons why soccer is the sport of now, not the future

"Soccer is the sport of the future." We've been hearing this sentiment in the United States for nearly five decades now. From the all-too-fleeting glory of the original North American Soccer League and the explosion of youth soccer in the 1970s, up to the present day, the sport has perpetually been perched on the edge […]

FOX Sports

/ 117 days ago

15.5 million watch US-Iran on FOX and Telemundo

Christian Pulisic's game-winning goal sent the United States through to the Second Round of the World Cup. The game also gave US broadcasters FOX Sports and Telemundo a boost. So much so that US-Iran averaged 15.5 million viewers across both broadcast partners and their streaming services, including Peacock Premium. USA's 1-0 victory was the second […]

USMNT

/ 122 days ago

United States grows up in 0-0 draw with England

We can have an intelligent debate about whether this current version of United States national team represents a “Golden Generation.” There’s time for that discussion. But whatever we’re calling it, this simply cannot be up for debate: a young team grew up in meaningful ways Friday, looking brave and unfazed, regaining some lost worldwide regard […]

FOX Sports

/ 124 days ago

Good and bad from FOX and Telemundo's World Cup coverage

The first several days of Group Stage action at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been engulfed in controversy off-the-pitch but has also delivered some incredibly compelling action on-the-pitch. When it comes to FOX and Telemundo's World Cup coverage, it's been a mix of good and bad so far. US rights-holders FOX Sports […]

FOX Sports

/ 125 days ago

11.7 million watch USA-Wales across FOX and Telemundo

The viewing numbers are in for the USA's first World Cup 2022 game. Adding the numbers of FOX Sports and Telemundo Deportes together, the total viewing audience for USA-Wales was an impressive 11.7 million. Televised on a Monday afternoon from 2-4PM ET, the game ended 1-1 with both Wales and the United States sharing the […]

USMNT

/ 126 days ago

USA "loses" 1-1 against Wales: Newspaper headlines roundup

Monday's games in the World Cup brought as much drama as it did goals. Here's how newspapers from around the world reported on the USMNT-Wales result. Plus we take a look at the best England-Iran covers and headlines from the always entertaining British tabloids. American coverage of USA-Wales result At the always sensational New York […]

USMNT

/ 126 days ago

United States, Wales draw 1-1; some tough lessons learned

There will be lessons ahead aplenty for this young United States team, almost completely turned over from its last World Cup appearance more than eight years ago. None perhaps will be more important than the heavy take-away from Monday’s 1-1 draw with Wales. Being the spunky, aggressive side that starts bravely and takes a lead […]

Football Manager

/ 126 days ago

Football Manager 2023 excels with new match engine

Football Manager 2023, the most immersive sports game on the market, is back. FM 23’s additions are mostly cosmetic, but the new match engine creates a dynamic and enjoyable experience. FM23 cosmetic changes Football Manager's acquisition of UEFA’s licensing for club competitions generates a new wave of engagement. There’s nothing like seeing the presentation during […]