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2016 US Soccer crest has been leaked and it looks awesome

An image of the US Soccer crest that will be unveiled next year has been leaked on the Internet. The reliable FootyHeadlines website has revealed the crest that the USMNT and USWNT will adopt moving forward. Finally. The current crest has been used since 1993. The generic soccer ball has been dropped in place and […]

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Crystal Palace signs striker Bakary Sako on free transfer from Wolves

Crystal Palace have announced the signing of former Wolves forward Bakary Sako on a free transfer. Sako has joined the Barclays Premier League side on a three-year deal following the expiration earlier this summer of his contract with Wolves, who he had been with since 2012. The French-born Mali international scored 36 goals in 118 […]

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Fiorentina in talks with Liverpool to sign Fabio Borini

Liverpool are in talks with Fiorentina over the transfer of Fabio Borini, Press Association Sport understands. It is thought, should a deal go through, it would see Reds forward Borini make a permanent switch to La Viola, who were in England on Wednesday for a friendly against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old former Blues […]

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Manchester United and Barcelona reach £22.3 million agreement for Pedro

Manchester United and Barcelona have reached a £22.3 million agreement over the transfer of Pedro, following negotiations held between officials from the two clubs on Tuesday. The Spain international has yet to agree personal terms with United. However, the veteran player is keen to make the switch to Old Trafford where he is expected to lineup […]

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2015-16 English Championship preview: One of the most competitive leagues in the world

The Championship in England is known for its tough tackles, grueling number of fixtures and sheer competitiveness as all 24 clubs battle it out for a place to get promoted to the best league in the world. With four teams going for automatic promotion at the end of April and the final day twists and […]
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Tottenham could have a future star in Dele Alli

Despite Tottenham losing 2-0 to Real Madrid during the Audi Cup on Tuesday in Germany, there were some positives to take out of the match for the north London outfit. One of the biggest bright spots for Spurs was 19-year-old Dele Alli. The lanky midfielder was impressive against the top opposition (even nutmegging former Spurs star […]
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US Women's National Team head coach Jill Ellis agrees to new multi-year contract extension

US Soccer and Jill Ellis have agreed to a new multi-year contract extension for an undisclosed length. Ellis was appointed head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team in May 2014 and was given only five months to prepare for CONCACAF qualifications for the, then upcoming, 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada. Drawn into the tournament's […]

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Dani Osvaldo joins up with Porto, his 5th club in 2 years

Former Southampton forward Dani Osvaldo has completed a move to Porto, making the Primeira Liga outfit his fifth club in two years. The 29-year-old Italy international has now moved to a new side, either on loan or for a permanent switch, in each of the last five transfer windows. Osvaldo's talent, which was epitomized by […]

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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Manchester United

In his first full season in charge at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was given an easy ride in the eyes of many. But after another summer of significant transfer activity at the club, the Red Devils boss will be acutely aware that some progress must be made this season. The Dutchman has […]

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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Liverpool

For the second consecutive summer, Liverpool’s squad has had a major facelift and the team that begins the season at the Britannia Stadium on the opening day is likely to be far removed from the XI players infamously whacked 6-1 by Stoke City as the curtain came down on 2014-15. With that result considered, Brendan Rodgers […]

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5 players MLS should consider signing

Major League Soccer’s teams have been very active this season searching for designated players to increase the already high profile of the league. With teams like New York City FC going for experienced 30-somethings and LA Galaxy signing a mix of experienced ex-EPL players and internationals, there is a plethora of talent the rest of […]

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Jose Mourinho welcomes new code of conduct to reduce abuse of referees

Jose Mourinho has welcomed the Football Association's crackdown on abuse of match officials, despite his at times fractious relationship with football's authorities. A new code of conduct will see touchline staff who abuse officials first given a verbal warning before being sent to the stand in the event of a repeat offense. The Chelsea manager […]

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Palermo has money to spend before transfer deadline

Following the sale of Paulo Dybala to Juventus for €32 million this summer (could reach€40 million in add-ons), Palermo have a major hole to fill up front in their lineup. While replacing a player such as Dybala is certainly not an easy task, the Italian club has plenty of funds to help push for a […]

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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Manchester City

Manuel Pellegrini wasn’t expected to make it past this summer after Manchester City finished the 2014-15 season with no silverware to show for their efforts. But the club’s owners have backed the Chilean coach, as he looks to secure a second Premier League title in three years as manager. Although City still possess some of […]
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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Leicester City

After finishing the 2014-15 season with momentum firmly at their backs, Leicester City should be positive going into their second consecutive Premier League campaign. But there’s a sense of foreboding about the King Power Stadium after a summer of significant change. The manager has gone, for starters. Nigel Pearson may not have been to everyone’s […]