There are several subplots to tonight's game between the U.S. and Sweden, but putting all the history and drama aside, these are two teams that are in need of a timely and critical victory. Sweden was shocked when Nigeria came back to end Group D’s opening game in a 3-3 draw. Sweden’s defense was outpaced and […]

Day 2 of Copa America kicks off today featuring Mexico against Bolivia at Viña del Mar. For viewers in the United States, the game (and entire tournament) are being shown live and exclusively on beIN SPORTS. Here's the TV schedule for viewers in the United States: Mexico vs Bolivia, 7:30pm ET, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Espańol […]

Today is our chance to get a second look at the Group of Death, better known as Group D. Although the U.S. Women's National Team vs. Sweden might be the main attraction, Australia vs. Nigeria will be a great match with both teams playing strongly in their tournament openers. Group C also gets another go-round and […]

Last year, Brazil seemed listless at times against Croatia and drew Mexico on home soil. This year, the Canadian Women's National Team has the same 4 points, albeit in even less convincing fashion. Granted, the Canadians aren't the heavy favorites the Selecao were going into the men's tourney last year, but there were definitely those […]

With the 2015 Women’s World Cup well underway in Canada, soccer fans from all over the world are tuning in to catch the matches using multiple outlets. Although many viewers in the US will go the old-fashioned route and watch the games on television (FOX owns the English-language TV rights), there are other ways to […]

On Thursday, NASL announced New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony as an owner of a new expansion team in Puerto Rico. The league last had a team in Puerto Rico during the 2012 season. The previous year, in 2011, as the Islanders were coming off a double-championship season (both USSF Division 2 and the CFU […]

Copa America 2015 kicks off today featuring host nation Chile against Ecuador at Santiago de Chile. For viewers in the United States, the game (and entire tournament) are being shown live and exclusively on beIN SPORTS. Here's the TV schedule for viewers in the United States: Chile vs. Ecuador, 7pm ET, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Espańol […]

Now that the first round of the Group Stage has finished, we get our second look at Groups A and B today. Germany faces Norway in what will likely become the battle for first place in Group B. Plus, there's another look at host nation Canada who is hoping to make a bigger impact in their second […]

After speculation for months about his future, Ghana international Andre Ayew has decided to leave his childhood club, Marseille, to sign with Swansea City on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old is a coup for the Swans as he's currently one of the best African players in the world and desires to keep improving. Ayew is […]

Don’t miss World Soccer Talk featured columnist Steve Davis’ Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) tonight at 6:00pm EST. Steve has been covering soccer professionally since 1990 and has covered six World Cups (five of them on site). Steve worked at the Dallas Morning News for 15 years before writing for ESPNSoccernet, SI.com and ProSoccerTalk, where […]

Major tournaments can often be a treasure trove of unheralded or undiscovered talents; managers from some of the game’s most illustrious club sides will have a keen eye on the Copa America this summer with that in mind. Running a scrupulous rule over the squads set to launch a tilt for glory in Chile, there’s […]

Kicking off the latest round of UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers and various international friendlies this weekend, ESPN will be showing 15 games between June 11-14 on their various platforms. While some of the games appear to be less attractive, some have the promise to be very exciting. For example, Russia vs. Austria gives us a chance to […]

Usually, defensive midfielders are some of the easiest players to replace in soccer. While the role has become increasingly defined in recent years, if a man deployed to bring energy in the middle of the pitch is struck down with injury, loses form or is sold, they don’t typically leave that difficult a void to fill. But […]

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is on the verge of quite a transfer coup. Over the past few weeks, the Argentine has been using his influence to recruit fellow countryman Luciano Vietto from Villarreal. And it now appears Simeone has convinced Carlos Tevez to leave Juventus and join his footballing renaissance in the Spanish capital next season. While […]

There are plenty of fascinating angles in the buildup to the United States against Sweden Women’s World Cup match, and former US head coach, current Sweden boss, and generally beloved mother figure to the women’s game Pia Sundhage added fuel to the fire on Monday. Talking to the press, Sundhage pulled no punches. Between ripping […]