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Leagues: EPL

/ 254 days ago

Premier 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. […]

Boca Juniors

/ 254 days ago

Messi effect: Star invites ex-Argentina teammate to Inter Miami

With the signing of Luis Suarez, Inter Miami will have a new look for the next season. On the other hand, David Beckham and Lionel Messi have not finished yet; they want to lure other signings to Florida. The newest acquisition by Inter Miami brings the number of former Barcelona teammates that Lionel Messi will […]

USWNT

/ 254 days ago

Rise of women's soccer: Journey to recognition and equality

As far as sports storylines go, the meteoric rise of women's soccer ranks among the most fascinating and motivating. A once-overlooked and underappreciated phenomenon has grown into a worldwide sensation, winning over audiences everywhere. The ascent from obscurity to prominence has been characterized by dogged persistence, fortitude, and the unrelenting quest for acknowledgment and parity. […]

Celta Vigo

/ 254 days ago

MLS 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 […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 255 days ago

United minority takeover: Ratcliffe requests supporters' patience

Manchester United will be getting an investment of about $1.3 billion from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. This means that the ownership of the English soccer team has finally been resolved after more than a year of speculation. Investors' insatiable need for sporting assets has been further shown. With the acquisition of 25 percent of the club, […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 255 days ago

Notable players to retire in 2023: Ibra, Bale and Hazard

Soccer provides a flood of memories reliving themselves every season. There are a lot of contests that do not follow a linear calendar like Major League Soccer seasons; instead, they span for two years. There is little downtime for players between the 2022-23 season (which ended in the middle of 2023) and the start of […]

Argentina

/ 255 days ago

Tottenham loses Cristian Romero for a month to injury

Ange Postecoglou will need to find a replacement for Cristian Romero at Tottenham with the latest injury to his side. The Argentine center-back picked up a hamstring injury during Spurs' win over Everton two days before Christmas. The injury is a major miss for a Tottenham side that has rattled off three straight wins after […]

Club World Cup

/ 260 days ago

Man City cruises to Club World Cup title, but key player injured

Manchester City dominated Fluminense on Friday to secure its first FIFA Club World Cup title. Pep Guardiola, however, is used to winning the competition. The victory was the manager's fourth triumph at the Club World Cup. He previously collected two titles with Barcelona and another with Bayern Munich. The matchup involved the two favorites to […]

Don Garber

/ 260 days ago

FIFA's hypocrisy: One rule for soccer and a different one for MLS

FIFA exposed its hypocrisy this week when it went public with its response to the ruling on the European Super League, which is completely the opposite of the way it treats North America's version of The Super League, Major League Soccer (MLS). FIFA has one rule for soccer and a different one for MLS. This […]

English Football

/ 262 days ago

Newcastle sporting director expected to take over at Man United

Newcastle's sporting director Dan Ashworth looks set to make a switch to Manchester United. Ashworth previously joined the Magpies in 2022 after departing a similar role with Brighton. According to the Mail Sport, Ashworth is likely to move across England due to his ties with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's chemical company INEOS. Ratcliffe has previously agreed […]

Celtic

/ 262 days ago

Ex-Scotland boss proposes crazy idea to improve Premiership

The former Scotland manager Craig Levein suggests that Rangers and Celtic join the Premier League so that other Scottish teams may benefit from the extra money. St. Johnstone's head coach suggested a $63 million annual fee for the Old Firm teams. The decision to join England's high earners would face support for Scottish soccer. Rejecting […]

Brazil

/ 262 days ago

Will Neymar play at 2024 Copa America? Brazil doctor reveals

A rough patch has begun for Brazil's national team, as they have dropped to sixth place in the World Cup Qualifiers after losing three consecutive matches. Sadly, things are not looking up. Now, their main star striker Neymar will not be able to participate in the 2024 Copa America games in the US. The striker […]

League Cup

/ 262 days ago

Liverpool crushes West Ham, sets up semifinal versus Fulham

Liverpool dismantled and dominated a poor West Ham side on Wednesday to advance to the League Cup semifinals for the 19th time. A five-goal outburst with four players on the scoresheet took advantage of a leaky West Ham defense at Anfield. Jürgen Klopp's side had the advantage in every statistical category on the night. For […]

Attendance

/ 262 days ago

Most-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 […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 262 days ago

MLS Open Cup stance backfires as USSF blocks Next Pro teams

Arguably, the biggest turning point in the history of soccer in the United States is happening at this very moment. MLS is attempting to pull its teams out of the US Open Cup. And how the United States Soccer Federation navigates this battle for control of the game will send shockwaves through the sport which […]