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/ 4037 days ago

Pirlo and Lampard could help propel New York City FC into playoffs

Though Andrea Pirlo’s move to New York City FC hasn’t hit saga levels yet, it already feels rather tiresome. While nothing is official as of now, although in the world of football that can change in nanoseconds, Pirlo is expected to sign for around $5 million to $6 million a season. Which is said to […]

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/ 4038 days ago

FOX announces talent line-up for Women’s World Cup quarterfinals

FOX Sports has released the line-up of broadcasters that will be calling the quarterfinal matches of the 2015 Women's World Cup. JP Dellacamera, Tony DiCicco and Cat Whitehill will continue to call the U.S. Women's National team matches for the tournament when the USWNT take on China in a rematch of the 1999 World Cup […]

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2015 Gold Cup TV schedule for U.S. viewers

The 13th CONCACAF Gold Cup is set to kick off on July 7 and will conclude on July 26 with the winner granted a spot in the Confederation's Cup in 2017, the summer before the next World Cup. This year's tournament features 12 teams from across CONCACAF and are split into three groups of four. […]

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FOX Soccer Plus on PlayStation Vue rolling out to major US cities

Sony recently announced at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo conference that they will be introducing FOX Soccer Plus to their Internet TV streaming service, the PlayStation Vue, for $14.99 a month or $12.99 if you're a PlayStationPlus member. The FOX Soccer Plus service is offered a-la-carte on top of the $49-69 monthly subscription services Playstation […]

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/ 4038 days ago

Review of ‘Jack To A King’ that chronicles Swansea’s magical flight

This week, New York City is the home of the Kicking and Screening Soccer Film Festival, which launched Tuesday night and continues until Friday. The festival features seven films from seven different countries that mainly focus on the fan’s impact on the sport. The first three nights feature two films a night while Friday night features one. The festival […]

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Abby Wambach’s legacy is teetering at this Women’s World Cup

When we think of the warrior-like legends who have so fiercely and skillfully defended the U.S. Soccer crest, no man or woman could check any more boxes than Abby Wambach. It’s not just that amazing resume, the one that shows a six-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year winner, the all-time leading U.S. scorer (men […]

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Chile vs. Uruguay: Copa America quarter-final preview

There may well be a backdrop of festering smog in Santiago for the first Copa America quarter-final on Wednesday, but there’s little gloomy about the mood of the Chilean public as their team gear up for the last eight showdown with Uruguay. In a tournament that has been laced with inexplicable moments of madness, the […]

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7 facts about Liverpool's new Brazilian signing Roberto Firmino

Brazil international Roberto Firmino is set to become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after a £29million deal was agreed with Hoffenheim. Here Press Association provides some background. ORIGINS Born in Maceio, birthplace of three-time World Cup winner as player and manager Mario Zagallo, Firmino began his career in the youth team at Clube de Regatas Brasil […]

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Japan's fabulous video game goal against the Netherlands

Japanese footballer Mizuho Sakaguchi scored an absolutely breathtaking goal on Tuesday night to help her team advance to the Women's World Cup quarter-final after defeating the Netherlands. The goal was something you would expect to see in the FIFA video game where there were several tricks leading up to Sakaguchi hitting the ball into the […]

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Liverpool announce signing of Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino

Liverpool have signed Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino subject to a medical, the Premier League club have announced. The 23-year-old Brazil international has agreed what Liverpool describe as "a long-term contract" and will undergo a medical once he completes his commitments at the Copa America. Firmino has scored 47 goals in 151 appearances during his four […]

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Women's World Cup: Japan-Netherlands TV times and open thread

The defending Women's World Cup champions take on the Netherlands tonight for the chance to advance to the quarter-finals. Although Japan dominated Group C with three wins, they are still not viewed as a tournament favorite and are most likely hoping to change that with a clear and concise victory over a Netherlands team in […]

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/ 4039 days ago

Tampa Bay Rowdies strike partnership with Brazilian club São Paulo FC

The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced a landmark historic partnership with Brazilian club São Paulo FC on Tuesday. According to a Rowdies club statement, “today [marks] a historic international partnership, that will strengthen both clubs’ visions of developing youth and professional players in the Americas and abroad.” “Welcome to the modern era of the Tampa Bay […]

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Sunderland bid for Newcastle target Georginio Wijnaldum

Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley is facing a battle to make a summer transfer breakthrough after neighbors Sunderland entered the race to capture one of Steve McClaren's top targets. Press Association Sport understands the Black Cats have made an offer of in excess of £11million for PSV Eindhoven's highly-rated midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, a man identified […]

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/ 4039 days ago

Learning things from Jurgen Klinsmann’s final Gold Cup roster

Jurgen Klinsmann is very clear about his CONCACAF Gold Cup selections, announced just today. These are the 23 players that provide the best chance for ultimate success as the United States defends its title in the biennial regional tournament (and fights for that spot in the Confederations Cup that the manager wants so badly). Yes, […]

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4.7 million people watched USA vs. Colombia Women's World Cup game on FOX Sports 1

FOX Sports 1's coverage of USA against Colombia in the Round of 16 game in the Women's World Cup was viewed by 4.7 million people, setting a new record for soccer on FOX Sports 1, beating the previous mark of 3.3 million set earlier in the tournament for the USA-Australia game. It's the most watched […]