The 2013/14 season was tipped to be Fiorentina’s return to prominence, and for all intents and purposes it started off that way. Guiseppe Rossi inspired La Viola to an impressive 11 wins and only four losses in their first 18 matches, scoring 14 goals in the process. His subsequent knee injury sidelined him for effectively […]

FIFA’s recent announcement that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place in November/December just undermines what everyone who lives outside of FIFA headquarters knows – that the World Cup never should have been awarded to Qatar in the first place. At this point, the apparent corruption, miscalculations, lack of commonsense judgment, and all-around […]

Arsenal and German midfielder Mesut Özil certainly has his fair share of doubters. Following a £42 million move from Real Madrid on the final day of the 2013 summer transfer market, many expected the German superstar to take the Premier League by storm. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville was the latest pundit to criticize […]

Tottenham's opening goal against Swansea City was beautiful, but that was quickly overshadowed by what happened after they scored. Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis appeared to faint at the edge of the center circle, leading to six nervous minutes when everyone at White Hart Lane had an eerie sense of déjà vu. Almost three years ago, during […]

The 2015 season of MLS will feature a brand-new TV deal with broadcasters FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision Deportes combining forces to provide soccer fans with regularly scheduled games throughout the season. With new teams Orlando City and New York City FC on board, as well as new signings in the league including Kaka, Frank […]

Ajax manager Frank de Boer has backed fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal to succeed at Manchester United. De Boer, who won three Eredivisie titles, the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League with Van Gaal at Ajax, as well as a La Liga title at Barcelona in 1998-99, is confident his countryman's methods will eventually come […]

Papiss Cisse has accepted a Football Association charge for allegedly spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans and will face a seven-match ban. The Newcastle striker and the Manchester United defender were charged with breaching FA rule E1[a] following an incident in Wednesday night's Barclays Premier League clash between the clubs at St James' Park which […]

Florida has often been seen as a soccer backwater, mocked by critics and misunderstood by fans across the United States. However on Sunday, the eyes of the nation will be fixed on Orlando as new MLS entry Orlando City SC makes its league debut in front of a crowd that will be upwards of 62,000. […]

Chelsea medic Eva Carneiro was subjected to despicable sexist chants and taunts by Manchester United supporters during the Premier League game between the two sides in October, 2014. The footage, which was shot by a supporter in the ground at Old Trafford, clearly shows United supporters chanting "get your t*** out for the lads" at Carneiro […]

The same FOX Sports executive who hired Gus Johnson and tried to turn him into a soccer commentator, and who is arguably the most powerful soccer TV exec in the country given that FOX has the rights to the World Cup for the next 11 years, demonstrated this week how out of touch his network is with […]

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has apologized to Manchester United defender Jonny Evans as the Football Association carries out an investigation into an alleged spitting incident. Television replays suggested the pair had spat towards each other during Wednesday night's Barclays Premier League clash between the Magpies and the Red Devils at St James' Park after Cisse […]

Winston Reid has signed a new long-term contract with West Ham, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. The New Zealand international, who had been liked with a move away from Upton Park in recent months, has put pen to paper on a six-and-a-half-year deal, which commits him to the Hammers until the summer of […]

German international Toni Kroos has settled in quickly at Real Madrid after completing his summer move from Bayern Munich. In an interview with UEFA.com, the versatile midfielder discussed his new life in Spain, working alongside manager Carlo Ancelotti and his goal to win another Champions League title – this time for Real Madrid. "It has […]

Today's Soccer Morning will discuss the latest news and headlines as well as the major news of the past 24 hours — that the MLS Players' Union and owners have agreed a deal in principle for a CBA for the next 5 years, which means that the MLS games this weekend will go ahead. Hosted by […]

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce. The 47-year-old Uruguayan has until 6pm on March 9 to respond to the charge after being sent to the stands for kicking a drinks holder and then arguing with Bruce after […]