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/ 1198 days agoMLS still wants temporary head injury substitutions
Major League Soccer, or MLS, is still pushing for temporary substitutions for head injuries. This is despite the fact that the 2023 campaign began less than two weeks ago. The league does currently have head injury substitutions; however, they, like in the Premier League, are permanent changes. The top flight league in the United States […]

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/ 1199 days agoChelsea complete comeback over Dortmund in UCL
Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Germans entered the night with an advantage in the tie. The Bundesliga club previously beat Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg three weeks ago. Nevertheless, the Blues advance to the Champions League quarterfinals. The visitors suffered a fairly significant blow early in the match on […]

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/ 1199 days agoOguchi Onyewu in the running for US Soccer Sporting Director
Former United States men's national team defender Oguchi Onyewu is reportedly a candidate for US Soccer's vacant sporting director job. According to sources at FOX Sports, the 40-year-old retired player is being considered for the role. The news outlet reached out to both Onyewu and U.S. Soccer for comment, but both neither confirmed nor denied […]

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/ 1199 days ago5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix
We're on record for claiming that MLS Season Pass is an audacious move. However, it's not perfect. But it is getting there. To make it better, here are the 5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix: 1) Sports scores need to be switched off by default The default setting in Apple TV […]

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/ 1204 days agoBarcelona wins first leg of the Copa del Rey Clasico in Madrid
Following two defeats in all competitions, Barcelona picked up a massive win at Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey first leg. The 1-0 win carries over into the second leg in around a month's time at Camp Nou. Entering the game, the two heated rivals were on contrasting form. Real Madrid, fresh off a […]

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/ 1204 days agoESPN consider hub that lists all streams, even competitors
If you can't beat them, join them. That may be the new motto from ESPN who, according to a report by CNBC, wants to build a "one size fits all" streaming directory. In doing so, it'll combine a list of all available streaming options into one hub where even streams from competing broadcasters are listed. […]

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/ 1204 days agoNWSL added as new mode to FIFA 23
The National Women's Soccer League, or NWSL, will be added as a new mode to the FIFA 23 video game in March. Founded a decade ago, the NWSL currently consists of 12 clubs and is the top women's league in the United States. Sources at Insider Gaming claim that this move will take effect on […]

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/ 1205 days agoGrimsby and Sheffield United upset giants in FA Cup 5th Round
Each of the FA Cup games on Wednesday had drama to round out the FA Cup fifth round. But the biggest stories were FA Cup giantkillers Grimsby and Sheffield Utd, who both advanced to reach the quarterfinal after knocking out Premier League clubs. First, starting at Old Trafford, West Ham got a second-half lead against […]

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/ 1205 days agoFrance legend Just Fontaine dies at 89
Legendary French striker Just Fontaine has passed away at the age of 89. The former Nice and Reims goalscorer netted an incredible 196 total goals between the two French clubs during his career. He spent his final six seasons as a professional at Reims, scoring 145 goals in just 152 games. Reims president reflects on […]

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/ 1206 days agoManchester City reveal plans for stadium expansion and hotel
Manchester City announced specifics for stadium expansion and a general revamp of the surrounding area. City first revealed their intention for growth in Etihad Stadium back in December. The addition of 7,000 seats will bring Etihad Stadium to over 60,000. That would make it the third-biggest soccer stadium in England behind Wembley and Old Trafford. […]

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/ 1206 days agoApple announces Real Madrid documentary and release date
Apple is releasing its latest documentary series, this time going into a historical season for Real Madrid. The three-part series, titled Real Madrid: Until the End, details the club's historic 2021/22 campaign. It gives fans an inside and behind the scenes look at a club that managed to win both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions […]

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/ 1206 days agoCBS and Paramount+ break Champions League records
The return of the Champions League and Europa League in 2023 paid major dividends for CBS and its streaming platform, Paramount+, with some records broken. There were a number of major games in both competitions. Namely, those were the Real Madrid game at Liverpool and Manchester City's draw with RB Leipzig. In the Europa League, […]

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/ 1207 days agoJurgen Klinsmann appointed as South Korea’s Head Coach
Jurgen Klinsmann is back in professional soccer. The former Germany international has officially been hired as South Korea’s new Head Coach. Klinsmann has been out of football since 2020. His ill-fated return to domestic coaching ended with dismissal at Hertha Berlin. However, the former USMNT Head Coach remains incredibly respected within the sport. His work […]

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/ 1207 days agoMan United and Chelsea planning US tour for preseason games
Chelsea and Man United are in the planning stages of tours to the United States to play preseason friendlies this summer, sources told World Soccer Talk. Multiple sources have told World Soccer Talk that Chelsea are likely to train in a location near the eastern coast of the United States, possibly in North Carolina, and […]

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/ 1211 days agoMLS Season Pass is an audacious leap forward for the league
If a soccer league ever wanted to evolve, it may look a lot like MLS Season Pass. While MLS isn't changing the soccer calendar, or the league structure, or any of the other aspects that annoy soccer fans, it is taking a big step forward to completely changing the way it presents itself. In fact, […]