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/ 990 days agoVazquez ready to switch Cincinnati for Mexican side Monterrey
United States men's national team star Brandon Vazquez seems set for a move from Cincinnati to Monterrey. The forward originally joined the Major League Soccer side in 2019 via trade with Nashville. The Boys in Gold grabbed the striker in their expansion draft, however, they quickly swapped him for Targeted Allocation Money. Vazquez also previously […]

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/ 991 days agoArsenal planning tour of United States in summer of 2024
Arsenal is preparing to return to the United States for a slate of friendlies in the summer of 2024. Last season, the Gunners were part of the Soccer Champions Tour. A handful of European elites traveled across the Atlantic to play in friendlies. Arsenal had fixtures against Manchester United and Barcelona. Additionally, Arsenal played against […]

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/ 996 days agoPremier League blows European leagues out of the water in US
The Premier League is continuing its commanding lead in broadcasting revenue compared to other top European leagues. The English top flight recently agreed to a deal with Sky Sports/TNT for $8.45 billion to broadcast games domestically. However, the league also rakes in nearly $2.3 billion in foreign media rights as well. A large chunk of […]

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/ 997 days agoPremier League is now the most-watched soccer league in USA
Liga MX has been eclipsed for the first time in US soccer history by the English Premier League, now the most-watched soccer league in the United States. For decades in the United States, Mexico's top-flight Liga MX had been the leader. Its supremacy was boosted by the largest segment of Hispanics living in this country. […]

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/ 997 days agoMLS is 'different sport' without pro/rel, says USMNT midfielder
The debate regarding promotion and relegation in Major League Soccer is one that always seems to peter out. While seemingly every other division one soccer competition, MLS is a closed league, steering clear of the danger of relegation. Having the drop for the bottom teams at the end of the season adds important games to […]

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/ 997 days agoTop 5 most-watched Premier League games in US history
The Premier League has a profound following in the United States, and some of the most-watched games in the league's history bring millions. With historic clubs that regularly win European competitions, the Premier League is arguably the best soccer league in the world. Few domestic leagues can rival the parity the league brings with so […]

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/ 1004 days agoBarcelona's Xavi applauds Club America on title before friendly
Barcelona does not have much time for rest before its December friendly against Club America in Dallas. The club's game at the Cotton Bowl is the day after Barcelona had a LaLiga win over Almeria. Knowing that, the Spanish side scheduled this match, nonetheless. It is a quick return for Barcelona in more ways than […]

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/ 1005 days agoMost-attended soccer games in the United States during 2023
Attendance is one of the most significant metrics used to gauge the growth of soccer in the United States. Bigger crowds mean more eyeballs and more money. That, in theory, leads back to more sizeable crowds until it becomes a self-sustaining cycle. In 2023, it was a remarkable year for many reasons, namely the introduction […]

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/ 1005 days agoMarsch says Major League Soccer's problem is geographical
Jesse Marsch is enjoying his time away from the pitch despite interest from several clubs, including some in Major League Soccer. The former RB Leipzig and Leeds United manager was fired by the English club back in February and has taken his time looking for another coaching job. For now, the American has been contributing […]

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/ 1006 days agoWhere are the American stars in MLS?
When one thinks about the stars of American men's soccer, they do not look to Major League Soccer, or MLS. Christian Pulisic is unequivocally 'Captain America,' but he plies his trade with Milan in Italy. Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Yunus Musah join Pulisic in Serie A. Then, a slew of players who are the […]

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/ 1006 days agoBob and Michael Bradley to remain at Stabæk despite relegation
Bob Bradley and his son, Michael, are remaining with Norwegian side Stabæk, despite the club's recent relegation. The former United States men's national team manager previously accepted the position in Norway earlier this fall. Stabæk sat 15th of 16 top-flight teams at the time of Bradley's arrival at the club. The Blues had hoped that […]

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/ 1006 days ago2023 Mexico attendance in US 77% higher than USMNT
When it comes to soccer in the United States, neither the USMNT nor the USWNT is America's Team. That title belongs to Mexico. The attendance at Mexico games in the US for 2023 dwarfs both that of the USMNT and the USWNT. This year was no different. In 2023, Mexico averaged an attendance of 52,337 […]

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/ 1007 days agoLigue 1 knows it has to change ahead of new TV deal says exec
To grow in the United States, Ligue 1 has to change. France’s top division on the men’s side, Ligue Un, has faced challenges in terms of breaking into the US market. PSG has exhibited success both on the pitch and from a marketability standpoint. Still, Ligue Un, or LFP, lags behind the other “big five” […]

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/ 1014 days agoUSWNT 2023 attendance best since 2019
Now that the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) has completed all of its games for the 2023 calendar year, it's time to look at how the USWNT 2023 attendance did. In 2023, the USWNT averaged an attendance of 17,961. That came throughout 12 home games in friendlies and the She Believes Cup. Averaging just […]

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/ 1017 days ago2027 Women's World Cup bids come down to the wire
The 2023 Women's World Cup just wrapped up this past summer. But now eyes turn to the next edition of the premier women's soccer event. Today is the final day for countries to submit their bids to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and one major entrant waited until the last moment. USA and […]