US Soccer has the double task of making a decision about the future of USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter at the same time as hiring lawyers to investigate a claim by Berhalter that he was the victim of blackmail. The timing couldn't be worse. On December 31st, Berhalter's contract as the head coach came to […]

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 […]

Just weeks after FOX Sports signed a deal to broadcast MLS games for the next four years, FOX have signed yet another soccer rights deal. This time, FOX Sports have acquired Coupe de France rights in the United States to bring French Cup games to viewers. Coupe de France rights are marketed by the French […]

As we close out 2022 and look ahead to 2023, everyone here at World Soccer Talk would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year! We thank you for trusting us for your soccer news, schedules and analysis in 2022 – and what a year it was! Starting with ourselves, we unveiled […]

Pelé, one of the most recognizable athletes in history, died on Thursday. The three-time World Cup winner is a legend of more than just soccer. He was 82. For some time, Pelé's health deteriorated. Most recently, he had issues regarding colon cancer. He spent Christmas in a hospital in Brazil surrounded by his loved ones. […]

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing João Félix from Atletico Madrid. David Ornstein revealed the transfer news during NBC Sports' Premier League coverage on Wednesday. However, The Athletic reporter added that United do not have a ton to spend this January. "I don't think there's much money to spend at Manchester United," […]

Russia is considering a switch away from UEFA in order to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The Russian Football Union (RFU) has already supposedly scheduled a meeting to discuss the potential move. Sources at ESPN claim that the summit will take place on Friday. The Russia national soccer team, as well as all clubs […]

As Newcastle completely demolished a Leicester City side missing multiple first-team regulars in James Maddison and James Justin, the thought of Premier League contention became more plausible than it was merely possible. Of course, at first glance, the idea seems way too hopeful and optimistic. It's Newcastle we're talking about here, the mid-table team that […]

Juventus are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Weston McKennie. Spanish outlet Marca, through several Italian sources, claim that the midfielder has become surplus at the club. McKennie featured fairly regularly for Max Allegri this season. Still, the manager sanctions a January sale. The United States men's national team midfielder started nine of the […]

USMNT midfielder and captain Tyler Adams spoke about the opportunity the squad may have to compete in the 2024 Copa America. Rumors of the U.S.'s inclusion ramped up following the World Cup. However, Adams revealed it is among a number of tournament the squad can use to improve looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup. […]

Chelsea are supposedly set to splash the cash on Enzo Fernández. The Evening Standard claim that the Blues are content to trigger the midfielder's release clause at Benfica. This fee would be in the region of $125 million. Fernández was one of the breakout stars of the World Cup with Argentina. The 21-year-old central midfielder […]

PSG head coach Christophe Galtier downplayed rumors of a rift between Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. There were previous suggestions that the France star and the World Cup winner had beef because of Emi Martinez. The Argentina goalkeeper was oddly obsessed with Mbappé in the title celebrations. Martinez openly mocked Mbappé multiple times throughout the […]

For new soccer fans, getting a hang of all the lingo can be a little challenging. Even for longtime fans of the sport in the US, when watching games from across the pond you might find yourself scratching your head trying to understand some of the local terminology used. So we've put together an English […]

United States men's national team defender Tim Ream has extended his contract at Fulham. The center back was previously about to enter the final months of his old contract. However, a new deal ties Ream down in west London under the summer of 2024. Ream says new extension was an 'easy decision' “I feel the […]

Ask most Americans to name the biggest sports competitions on US airwaves. They'll likely name the Super Bowl, World Series, March Madness and NBA Finals as the most popular. But according to the latest analysis from FOX Sports head of strategy and analytics, Americans watched more World Cup than March Madness in 2022. FOX Sports […]