A soccer scarf is an important piece of the culture of our sport. So much so that we want to make sure we feature a scarf of your favorite team on our virtual soccer scarf wall. Here's how it works: While our website and app are loaded with the TV and streaming schedules for games, […]

Soccer fans can now vote in the 2022 World Soccer Talk Awards to recognize the best in English-language soccer media. Including everything from the best podcast, commentator, YouTube channel and website to best writer, studio analyst and more, you — the reader — decide on the best coverage. Voting opens July 1st and runs through midnight on […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham completed the signing of Richarlison from Everton on a five-year deal for a fee that could reportedly rise to £60 million ($73 million) on Friday. The Brazilian international will add greater depth to the Spurs forward line, although he has a tough task ahead to dislodge either Harry Kane or Son Heung-min […]

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 has the pride of being the only major soccer tournament happening this summer. With more eyes focused on the competition, ESPN has named its Women's Euro 2022 commentators and studio analysts. The headline news is that Ian Darke and Julie Foudy are the lead commentary team. No surprises given their experience […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Veteran Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said Wednesday he's looking forward to bringing a high level of play and a wealth of experience to Los Angeles FC as they pursue the Major League Soccer crown. "I am fully convinced that this club is perfect for me," Chiellini said in his […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Wales captain Gareth Bale has signed a 12-month contract with Los Angeles FC that features options through 2024, the Major League Soccer squad announced Monday. Bale confirmed his plans on social media over the weekend after his departure from Spanish giants Real Madrid. "I am extremely excited for this move to […]

FC Barcelona has released their new 2022/23 away kit, and they're truly "going for gold" with this design. Like the 2022/23 Home Kit, the away is being promoted with the tagline "The Flame Lives On". Both shirts celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and their impact on the city. But the away […]

One of the words that keeps on coming up about the Apple MLS deal is groundbreaking. No doubt, most of the press coverage about Major League Soccer's media rights deal with Apple has been positive. And so it should be. Apple is one of the leading brands in the world. At the same time, MLS […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich confirmed the signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool on Wednesday, as the Senegal forward signed a three-year deal with the Bundesliga champions. Bayern have reportedly paid a fee which could rise to 41 million euros ($43 million) for Mane. The 30-year-old won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League […]

World Soccer Talk® is proud to announce the launch of our directory of Premier League Supporters Groups throughout the United States. We've researched and compiled a comprehensive list of all 20 clubs in the Premier League. As a result, the purpose is to make it easier for you to find your local supporters group. No […]

There are a number of soccer tickets on sale this summer for games in the United States. At last, European club teams have the chance to return to the United States for preseason friendlies. Clubs such as Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus all have scheduled games across the U.S. In total, […]

Recently, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved the permanent adoption of the use of five substitutes, giving top-level competitions the option to allow up to five subs in a match (restricted to three substitution windows, plus halftime). This was a temporary rule change adopted in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham announced the signing on Friday of midfielder Yves Bissouma from Brighton for a reported fee of £25 million ($30 million), giving manager Antonio Conte his third signing of the transfer window. The highly rated Mali international shone as Brighton achieved their best-ever Premier League finish of ninth last season. Bissouma, 25, […]

New York (AFP) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a football "invasion" on Thursday as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed. The first ever World Cup co-hosted by three different countries will also see a record number of teams taking part, increasing […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City will begin the defence of their Premier League title at West Ham while Liverpool travel to Fulham on the opening weekend of the season. The 2022/23 fixtures, published on Thursday, give new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag an opening test at Old Trafford against Brighton, who hammered United 4-0 […]