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Attendance
/ 338 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 […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 339 days agoMLS 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 […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 339 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 […]
Chelsea
/ 339 days agoChelsea through to League Cup semis after defeating Newcastle
Chelsea needed penalties to defeat Newcastle in the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Newcastle held the lead for the majority of the game after Callum Wilson's opener. However, a mistake at the back from Kieran Trippier allowed Mykhailo Mudryk to equalize in stoppage time. Chelsea then scored all of its spot kicks while Newcastle erred […]
TV Ratings
/ 339 days agoUSWNT 2023 TV ratings best since 2019
The USWNT TV ratings in 2023 were the best since 2019. In 2023, the USWNT's TV ratings averaged 1,560,929 viewers per game for 14 games where viewing figures were available. That is a whopping 330% increase over 2022's average of 362,692 viewers per game. Here are the TV ratings for the USWNT games in 2023. […]
Americans Abroad
/ 340 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 […]
American Soccer
/ 343 days agoMLS quits US Open Cup, risks losing D1 sanctioning
Major League Soccer has officially announced that their first teams will not participate in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In a press release sent out on Friday, the league stated that the decision came down to a vote by the team owners. As a result, teams will instead send their division-three MLS NEXT […]
Apple TV
/ 344 days agoGarber admits MLS Season Pass deal with Apple could pose risk
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has admitted that MLS' revenue share agreement with Apple for MLS Season Pass contains risk. In a recent keynote address at the Columbia Sports Management Conference, Garber explained Major League Soccer's exclusive global streaming deal with Apple in more detail. "It's a partnership, and that's the most different aspect of it," […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 344 days agoPremier League may miss out on a 5th Champions League spot
The Premier League faces an uphill battle to now gain five places in next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL). The competition is set to undergo a drastic overhaul next summer and will feature an extra four teams. UEFA is getting rid of the group stage of the tournament for the 2024/25 campaign. Instead, the competition […]
CONCACAF
/ 344 days ago2024 Concacaf Champions Cup draw results: Who will play who?
The former CONCACAF Champions League will now be known as the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the 2024 edition. It will offer a more polished version of CONCACAF's premier international club tournament. In addition to a rebranding, the 2024 tournament will include 27 new competitors hailing from all around Central and North America. Participating teams include […]
Bruce Arena
/ 345 days agoMLS reinstates Bruce Arena in 2024: Where could he go next?
With his reinstatement by MLS, Bruce Arena is once again allowed to work for the league. The departure of Wayne Rooney from D.C. United has created an opportunity for him to potentially take over the team. MLS suspended the most successful coach in the league's history after "inappropriate and insensitive remarks" and related allegations. An […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 345 days agoPotter, Zidane top list of coaching candidates at Man United
Erik ten Hag's job security at Manchester United is seemingly dwindling by the week. The Red Devils have lost three of their four matches so far during December. As a result, the club fell to sixth in the Premier League table. Its performances in the Champions League dumped the Red Devils out of all European […]
Leagues: USL
/ 345 days agoNew USL cup competition adds to US soccer calendar
USL has announced an addition to its competitive calendar starting in 2024. A new, in-season cup competition featuring USL League One clubs will kick off next Spring. The unnamed cup competition is very similar in overall structure to the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup. That competition, which has since been shelved in its previous form, also […]
AC Milan
/ 345 days agoPSG survives fervid final day to reach Champions League last 16
A dramatic final day of the UEFA Champions League group stage transpired on Wednesday as five teams battled for two spots in the knockout stage. In the end, PSG and Porto did enough in their games to advance to the last 16. Also, Milan's stunning comeback win against Newcastle ensures the Italian side will enter […]
Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 345 days agoTurning the page to the next UEFA Champions League format
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League campaign signals the end of the group-stage format. With 32 teams in play, there are eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16, which brings two-legged knockout ties. Next season, the UEFA Champions League changes drastically. For the first time, the […]