Newcastle United was in “crisis” we were told before the season began. That “crisis” intensified after a 4-0 opening weekend drubbing at Manchester City. As time goes on I realize it is critical not to make snap judgments about teams. This season’s Magpies squad fits squarely into that category. Alan Pardew’s position was undermined before […]

After yesterday's exciting Champions League matches, we have another eight games in store today as clubs look to book their place in the next round of the tournament. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: CSKA Moscow vs Bayern Munich, Noon, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2Go Bayer Leverkusen vs Manchester […]

It is safe to say that David Moyes assumed the toughest job in the world of football when he was handpicked to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United. The Scottish-born manager inherited a club rich in history, has become a global brand, and had just come off from winning its twentieth English title. […]

The Merseyside Derby is a unique fixture. Granted, the ‘friendly derby’ tag is a little tired and not wholly accurate in the modern game. But supporters of Everton and Liverpool are a lot more accommodating and accepting of each other than a host of English football’s other city rivals. Resultantly, the build-up to the game […]

The controversial red card issued to Wes Brown in Sunderland's 2-0 loss to Stoke City has been rescinded by an FA Panel. Black Cats Manager Gus Poyet said the following regarding the decision: "Of course it was hugely frustrating to have Wes sent off but we accept that officials are only human and, like everyone, […]

This summer Manchester City took what many, including myself thought was a huge risk in buying Fernandinho who had played the last eight seasons in Ukraine for £30 million. The signing was not only City’s most expensive of the summer but the third most expensive in club history. This for a player who at 28 […]

UEFA Champions League action returns today with eight matches being played across the European continent. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: Zenit St Petersburg vs Atletico Madrid, Noon, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go Basel vs Chelsea, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go Arsenal vs Marseille, 2:45pm, FOX Sports […]

Spurs have scored only six open play goals in twelve Premier League matches and while the side has feasted on European opposition in the Europa League something is badly wrong domestically. Andre Villas-Boas spoke after Sunday’s humiliating defeat against Manchester City about possibly moving to a 4-4-2 formation to suit Emmanuel Adebayor. AVB prefers a […]

The Midlands derby kicks off today with West Bromwich Albion playing Aston Villa at The Hawthorns. Both clubs sit in relative safety right now near the middle of the table. If this derby can be even half as good as Everton-Liverpool from Saturday, then we're in for a cracking game today. For viewers in the […]

After a marathon of exciting matches from this past weekend, there's no rest for soccer fans as we have a ton of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches in store this week. Programming note: U.S. Men’s National Team and LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan joins FOX Sports’ lead soccer studio team – Rob […]

I am hearing from multiple sources that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has cooled on owning a piece of MLS team in Miami. This may explain why most media reports indicate David Beckham has moved beyond Ross’ Dolphins Stadium complex for a temporary home. This should properly explain the recent hubbub of activity including LeBron […]

Tony Pulis has made a deserved return to Premier League football with Crystal Palace. Critics of the Welsh Manager are seemingly found at every corner in the British press. Yet his accomplishments with Stoke City, his previous Premier League job, have gone wildly under-appreciated. It seems when he was ousted this past summer from Stoke, […]

Celtic are facing a win-or-go-home scenario when they host AC Milan in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage match. A win could see Celtic catapulted into second place; a loss would effectively eliminate the Hoops from this season’s European competition. For those who haven’t seen a Champions League match from Celtic Park, you may only […]

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney took to twitter to lash out at Martin Tyler and Graeme Souness regarding commentary made during the Red Devils 2-2 draw at Cardiff City on Sunday. Rooney even referred to the former Liverpool legend Souness as "Sourness." Just watched game back. I agree mine was bad tackle and ref dealt […]

Tonight features the second leg of Western Conference Championship between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake. For viewers in the United States, the live broadcast begins at 9pm ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. What It Means For Portland, 2-1-0 – #1 Seed in the Western Conference The Portland Timbers’ 2013 has been one of […]