An official LaLiga game looks set to be played in the United States before the end of the year. According to Relevo, Javier Tebas, the Spanish top flight's president, has targeted the weekend of December 20-22 for the game. Not only has Tebas picked out a date, but he also has other details of the […]

U.S. Soccer looks set to finally name a replacement for Gregg Berhalter. The former United States men's national team manager was fired after a poor showing at Copa America 2024. After weeks of uncertainty, various reports now claim that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next head coach of the USMNT. The move will […]

For viewers in the United States of America, France's Ligue 1 has returned to beIN SPORTS just in time for the start of the 2024/25 season. For the past three months, fans of Ligue 1 clubs were left in the dark, not knowing who would broadcast the league. Thankfully, per World Soccer Talk sources, a […]

There are so many variables that could affect predictions for the 2024/25 English Premier League, including some unknowns. There have been several key transfers among teams across the league. Riccardo Clafiori joined the best defense from last campaign with Arsenal. Manchester United signed several defensive players to shore up its issues from last season. Yet, […]

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has received a mouthwatering contract offer from the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The Middle Eastern division has made headlines in the last year or so by attracting major players. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo essentially led the Saudi surge by signing with Al-Nassr as a free agent in January of 2023. The […]

The hearing regarding Manchester City's 115 rule violations begins in just a few weeks. Premier League officials previously charged the reigning English champions of breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules 18 months ago. The complexity of the case, however, has created lengthy delays. In the meantime, other Premier League sides such as Everton and Nottingham […]

It takes a very special kind of individual to generate a heart-aching nostalgia for an era that you do not even remember. It takes a special, special player to instill a yearning for a period of soccer history that transpired before you were even born, and before you were even conceived. But in the never-ending […]

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil. The South Americans initially came out of the gate on top, collecting the majority of possession and having the better chances. The first half was undoubtedly the USWNT's toughest test of the entire tournament. Nevertheless, the Americans eventually settled into the […]

The English Football League (EFL) got underway this weekend, with the action in the Championship kickstarting a weekend of action-packed soccer. England’s second tier is one of the most exciting leagues in the world, and the 2024/2025 edition of the Championship features a host of former Premier League teams. Below, World Soccer Talk writer Conor […]

Tottenham Hotspur has finally identified a replacement for Harry Kane. The England international previously joined Bayern Munich last summer in a deal worth over $100 million. Kane was, and still is, widely considered one of the best center forwards in the sport. Losing such a big star left a massive hole to fill in the […]

The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]

A year ago, Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer created a frenzy that was nothing short of extraordinary. The "Messi Effect" saw ticket prices skyrocket to unprecedented levels; fans clamored for a chance to witness one of the greatest players compete on American soil. The anticipation was palpable, especially as Messi led Inter Miami […]

More than one million soccer fans filled stadiums across the United States to see summer friendlies featuring many of the biggest teams from around the world, according to new research from World Soccer Talk. These games frequently draw massive crowds as fans clamor to see players and teams they otherwise might not ever get to […]

Soccer is a national obsession of England, and has been ever since the Football League (now the EFL) was created in 1888. The founding members are quite an eclectic bunch. Back then, they were Accrington Stanley (now in the fourth tier), Aston Villa (back in the UEFA Champions League this season), Blackburn Rovers (one of […]

The United States men's national team and England are both looking for a new manager at the moment. Gregg Berhalter was recently fired by U.S. Soccer due to the team's string of poor performances at Copa America 2024. Gareth Southgate, on the other hand, stepped down from his role with the Three Lions after losing […]