Atletico Madrid and Spain striker David Villa will sign a 3-year contract to join New York City FC, the new MLS side that is scheduled to launch in 2015. After reports in the Spanish media during the past 48 hours speculated that Villa is close to a deal, reputable reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed […]

Goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański joined Swansea City from Arsenal on a free transfer today. The Polish goalkeeper will add depth to a department of Swansea City that is already brimming with talent. Swansea manager Garry Monk shared his thoughts regarding the move: “I hope we can help [Fabianski] progress as a player and in his career because […]

No.14: Michael Owen Bursts Onto The World Stage (France, 1998) When it comes to World Cup memories, positive ones have been pretty scarce for England in recent years. Prosperous and promising qualifying campaigns have only paved the way for major tournament disappointment since Bobby Robson’s Three Lions side reached the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup. Penalties, […]

Livepool’s scintillating brand of soccer brought them within a whisker of a Premier League title this season. In the process, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge all emerged as great hopes for England in a World Cup year. The style of play was so refreshing that even a club legend at Liverpool’s biggest rival […]

Liverpool have made a bid worth £16 million to Sevilla for Alberto Moreno, according to published reports. The Reds have had a revolving door of left-backs over the course of the past few seasons with veterans Jose Enrique and Ally Cissokho (who has returned to Valencia after a loan stint on Merseyside) failing to make […]

It seems like a team with injury problems is more the rule instead of the exception as we are 15 days away from the beginning of the World Cup in Brazil. Colombian midfielder Edwin Valencia was finally sent back home on Wednesday after being unable to recover from a muscular injury that prevented him from […]

ESPN's explosive Hillsborough documentary as well as six other films from ESPN's 30 For 30 Soccer Series are now available for viewing via Netflix's streaming service in the United States. All seven films have covered a range of topics including national tragedies in Ireland and England to the disappearance of the Jules Rimet Trophy, each […]

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died, age 85. In a statement from the club, it reads "Manchester United's thoughts are prayers are with the Glazer family." In 2005, Glazer purchased Manchester United. Since then, the club captured five Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013), as well as the 2008 Champions League […]

Brian McBride spoke with World Soccer Talk about Allstate's community outreach program, Good Hands F.C., the U.S. National Team's chances in Brazil and what it was like to go to McBride's bar in Craven's Cottage. What motivated you to start playing soccer? "When I was a kid, I just loved being outside and playing […]

The USA national team defeated Azerbaijan 2-0 in their first pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday night at Candlestick Park. Here are five observations from the game: 1. Nothing About This Friendly Was A Good Idea The reasons the US played Azerbaijan started and ended with Berti Vogts, who is the Azerbaijan manager and a special […]

Luis Suarez has told his Liverpool teammates he will be fit to face England in Uruguay’s second group game in this summer’s World Cup against England. Suarez underwent a minor operation last week following a knock he picked up in the Reds final Premier League match of the season against Newcastle on May 11. Liverpool […]

Gareth Bale is no longer the €100 million man. With Real Madrid’s triumph in the UEFA Champions League Final, the price of the Welsh international has risen to about €110 million with bonuses, according to a report in the Spanish media. Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy negotiated a clause into Bale's transfer to Real Madrid that […]

Manchester United are close to securing a deal to sign Atletico Madrid and Brazilian defender Miranda, according to a report in the Spanish press. Manchester United’s defensive overhaul looks set to begin with the signing the centre back. The 29-year old Brazilian was a mainstay at the back for the La Liga champions and European […]

No.15: Brazil Crumble At The Maracana (Brazil, 1950) If there’s any moment on our list that’s most applicable heading into the 2014 World Cup, it’s perhaps this one, when Brazil last hosted the tournament 64 years ago. Back then, the format was a little different from what we are accustomed to in the modern game. Four […]

Recently, I wrote a piece pointing the finger for AC Milan’s woes at one man, Silvio Berlusconi. While I hope you read and comment on the article, the short summary is that Milan needs new ideas (and more money) to break free of the status quo they increasingly are stuck in. However, with the […]