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/ 1074 days ago

JJ Watt’s plan to make Burnley big in America, like Wrexham

New Burnley minority owner JJ Watt is drawing inspiration from Wrexham mania in his new investment. The former NFL star, along with his wife, recently purchased a stake in the Lancashire club. Watt has even spoken with Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds about his new endeavor. Reynolds apparently gave Watt some tips on how to hit […]

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/ 1075 days ago

MLS struggles for national attention despite local fandom

Major League Soccer is a vast improvement over the leagues that came before it in the US, and even over where the MLS itself was just 20 years ago. Even critics can't argue that MLS has raised the standard of the game significantly in North America. However, the league needs to decide whether it wants […]

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/ 1075 days ago

US Soccer names Oguchi Onyewu as Vice President of Sporting

Oguchi Onyewu is joining the team at US Soccer in a newly created role. The former USMNT representative is going to be the Vice President of Sporting, working closely with new sporting director Matt Crocker. In terms of permanent roles, Onyewu will help manage relationships with clubs and leagues in the United States and the […]

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/ 1076 days ago

Real Madrid and Man City draw sets up winner-take-all return leg

The meeting between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the Champions League is becoming a common occurrence. This is the third time these two clubs have met in the semifinal stage of the UEFA Champions League. Those were in the 2015/16 competition and last season's. Real Madrid advanced in both. However, Manchester City bested Real […]

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/ 1076 days ago

JJ Watt gets first-hand look at Burnley with local pub crawl

New Burnley investor and future NFL Hall of Fame member JJ Watt got up close with the town of Burnley. To commemorate his investment in the club, and to celebrate with fans before the last matchday in the Championship, Watt went around to different bars and pubs in the town of Burnley. The inspiration for […]

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/ 1076 days ago

Is Major League Soccer's streaming service hitting a roadblock?

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled MLS Season Pass Impasse, is presented by Sling. You speak, we listen. Your feedback about MLS Season Pass and what you like or don't like about the streaming service has blown up our comments section and in-boxes. On this episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, […]

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/ 1079 days ago

Manchester City cruise past Leeds United to go four points clear

Manchester City beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It was a result that saw the defending Champions extend their lead over Arsenal to four points. The Blues remain at the summit of the Premier League table. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated from start to finish across the ninety minutes. However, they […]

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/ 1079 days ago

How much is MLS Season Pass?

In 2023, Major League Soccer has broken new ground in sports broadcasting with the introduction of MLS Season Pass. But how much is MLS Season Pass from Apple? A select number of games throughout the season are still shown on FOX's traditional national TV networks. But the league has largely left the old ways behind, […]

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/ 1079 days ago

Liverpool 23/24 kit a 70s throwback

The Liverpool 23/24 kit is here, and it's a trip into the past. The new design, which debuts at Anfield in the club's final home match on May 20, is a tribute to the 1973/74 Liverpool shirt. That season was the legendary manager Bill Shankly's final with the club. 50 years on from that FA […]

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/ 1080 days ago

How to fix MLS Season Pass

The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. We discuss how to fix MLS Season Pass. Despite Apple and MLS being unwilling to share any metrics about how MLS Season Pass is doing, it's safe to say that MLS Season Pass is not in the zeitgeist of soccer watching in the United […]

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/ 1080 days ago

Napoli fans erupt as club wins first Serie A title in 33 years

Napoli collected its third Serie A title, and first since 1990, on Thursday. Gli Azzurri only needed a draw against Udinese to clinch the Scudetto. Star striker Victor Osimhen scored in the 52nd minute of the match to secure the vital point for the club. The Italian champions picked up the previously elusive trophy despite the […]

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/ 1081 days ago

Mourinho wears wire to record conversations with referee

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has admitted to wearing a wire during his club's matchup with Monza on Wednesday, saying he wanted to "protect" himself from referee Daniele Chiffi. “I’m not stupid, you know,” Mourinho stated after the game. “Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything. From the moment I left the […]

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/ 1082 days ago

Chelsea announces US tour: Games and venues revealed

All the specifics for this summer's Chelsea US tour have been finalized. The Blues have announced their five matches to be played in the United States. Here's everything you need to know to catch the Blues on this side of the Atlantic. Five Chelsea matches on tap Chelsea are one of the busiest clubs making […]

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/ 1082 days ago

Wrexham is now a global phenomenon: Rob Phillips interview

The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Rob Phillips is a commentator and reporter for the BBC Radio Wales, and the preeminent radio voice for soccer in Wales. With a 40-year plus career in journalism and broadcasting, Phillips has called many of Wrexham’s games this season as the club secured […]

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/ 1082 days ago

US Open Cup games added to CBS Sports Golazo Network

Fans of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup can rejoice as additional matches in the upcoming round of 32 are coming to the CBS Sports Golazo Network. The recently-launched free streaming network is the exclusive home of four games set for May 9-10. The featured matchups are as follows: May 9th 7:00 PM ET: Charlotte […]