Promotion and relegation is one of the key mechanics across much of the global sport called soccer. But what is pro/rel, as it's commonly abbreviated? If you're a new fan, especially coming from American sports, you might be completely unfamiliar with the concept. What is promotion and relegation? At the most basic level, promotion and […]

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. After chasing the Argentina international for weeks, the Blues finally get their man. The $130 million fee will break the British transfer record for incoming players. Chelsea had negotiations drag with Enzo Fernandez due to payment Although the price was agreed in principal for […]

Odd number years tend to hold less events than even number years. Men's World Cups, Euros and Copa Americas have tradition on even-numbered years. Regardless, there is plenty of soccer action coming in 2023. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar. Biggest soccer events in 2023 February 1-11, 2023: FIFA Club World Cup […]

The Portugal national team have an added distraction in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo haranguing Manchester United in his interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano has not done Portugal boss Fernando Santos any favors. No doubt the pre-game press conferences focus on the controversy brought to the training camp by Cristiano’s actions. During the games against […]

Portugal have unveiled their World Cup squad for Qatar 2022. Head coach Fernando Santos named the 26-man roster, but can this group of players nicknamed "The Chosen Ones" finally win Portugal’s first World Cup? Experience wins out Three players were named in the Portugal squad with over 100 appearances each for the Seleção (Cristiano Ronaldo, […]

Gareth Southgate has finally named his England 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. After a fairly successful run in the 2020 Euros, Southgate will look to keep the ball rolling in Qatar. Stars such as Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden all highlight a talented England team. Kane, 29, will captain […]

Three of the Premier League's biggest clubs in London dropped out of the Carabao Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur all suffered defeat in the third round of the competition on Wednesday. The tournament is essentially the second-tiered knockout cup competition in England and Wales. The Gunners entered their match with Brighton on Wednesday making […]

Monday morning saw UEFA complete the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League and Europa League. There were a pick of excellent matchups in either competition. Fans can now see routes to a potential final. Consequently, some of the bigger teams are worried about the difficulty of their task. There was no repeat […]

The USA mascot for the 2026 World Cup emerged today in early designs and logos. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first tournament to involve three countries hosting games. It is just the second tournament to have more than one host. South Korea and Japan jointly hosted the 2002 […]

A FOX Sports executive predicts that United States against England may rank as one of the top five most-watched soccer games ever in the history of US television. Black Friday's World Cup game airs live on FOX at 2PM ET. The Friday, November 25th match is on the day after Thanksgiving Day when most Americans […]

Current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is reportedly in discussions to sell his club for around $444 million to an American businessman. The Financial Times claims the potential suitor is Maciek Kaminski. Kaminski is the founder and president of Kaminski Asset Management. He moved to Minnesota from Poland when he was eight. He studied at the […]

Iran's national soccer team is on a course of action with positive and negative effects. Qatar 2022 marks the nation's sixth time at the World Cup. However, Iran's government is strongly linked to the affairs of its soccer federation. As a result, Team Melli's competition at the upcoming tournament against England, Wales, and the United […]

The United States Women's National Team announced its 24-player roster ahead of two upcoming friendlies in early October. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski will lead his team against England on October 7th at Wembley Stadium in London. They will next travel to Osasuna's home stadium to play Spain in Pamplona on October 11th. The England match […]

The USMNT continued its road struggles on Tuesday, playing to a draw against Saudi Arabia. Playing against Saudi Arabia in Spain, the Americans looked sloppy and failed to score yet again. The matched ended 0-0 on the night. Both teams entered the game on a bit of a low. The USMNT have only collected one […]

The 2026 World Cup final apparently has a home, with Texas surprising everyone. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas reportedly hosts the massive match. Currently, the stadium's primary user is the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Yet, 'Jerryworld' has been in the mix to host the World Cup Final for some time. Previously, stadiums in New York and […]