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David Beckham Plans to Build 75,000 Seater Stadium in Miami For His MLS Team

According to a report coming out of England tonight, David Beckham has decided that his Miami MLS team will temporarily play at Sun Life Stadium before moving to a brand-new 75,000 seater stadium that will be built with money from David Beckham and his investors. If true, it's a logical move by Beckham. Sun Life […]

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Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo, Eastern Conference Championship 2nd Leg: Open Thread

After a scoreless first match, this MLS Conference Final is delicately poised ahead of the return leg in Kansas. The first game was uninspiring to say the least, with neither of these emerging rivals able to impose themselves within a frantic atmosphere. Programming note: For viewers in the United States, Sporting Kansas City versus Houston […]

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Hooligan Walks on to Pitch and Punches Leyton Orient Goalkeeper During Match [VIDEO]

A teenage hooligan walked on to the pitch and swung punches at Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones today in the match against Swindon. The 16-year-old hooligan was removed from the pitch by stewards, and was arrested by police. Orient manager Russell Slade said: "That was the worst scene I've seen as a manager. "[The match] […]

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Crystal Palace Appoint Tony Pulis As Manager

Crystal Palace have appointed Tony Pulis as the club's new manager. Pulis has signed a 2.5 year contract. He'll be in the crowd for their away match against Hull City, but he won't be managing the side today. That'll be the responsibility of caretaker boss Keith Millen. If a report in a British tabloid is […]

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Commentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Weekend: Gameweek 12

Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 12 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this weekend: Saturday, November 23: Everton vs Liverpool, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2; Steve Banyard and Jim Beglin Arsenal vs Southampton, 10am, NBC Sports Network; Gary Weaver & Davie Provan Fulham vs Swansea, […]

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Why the Next 2 Weeks Will Determine If Southampton Are Ready For a Top Four Challenge

Southampton is currently third in the Premier League table and have already taken points from English giants Liverpool and Manchester United. Their early season success raises the question: “When are people going to accept Southampton as a serious Top Four threat?” The rebirth of Southampton has been one of the better Premier League stories this […]

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Everton-Liverpool: Martinez Must Set A Positive Precedent

As far as first impressions go, Roberto Martinez has made a pretty decent one at Everton. He is a amicable, studious and progressive manager. And these are all traits which have shone through in his early days at Goodison Park. His side have been superb in stints; scything through teams with vibrant, passing football. But […]

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Forbes List Justifies High MLS Franchise Fees and Path of Lower Division Clubs to MLS

Forbes Magazine's valuation of MLS teams justifies the large price tag Orlando City and Manchester City/New York Yankees have paid for admission to what is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most exclusive footballing leagues from an ownership perspective. The recent surge in values of MLS clubs is good news for the long-term health of […]

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Top 5 Must-See Soccer Matches: Nov. 22, 2013

With the World Cup roster settled, at long, long last we can look forward to extended spell of domestic soccer. Bliss indeed! And as some leagues start to simmer and take shape, others are drawing to a dramatic conclusion. The result is that we have a host of different fixtures to look forward to across […]

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TV Times For FIFA World Cup 2014

Now that the excitement is building for World Cup 2014, we've compiled a list of TV times when matches will kick off on Eastern Time in the United States. World Cup 2014 is going to be the most ideal World Cup tournament in terms of kick-off times since 1994 when the tournament was hosted on […]

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Sir Alex Ferguson and JFK: Honoring the Memory of John F. Kennedy, 50 Years After His Death

Fifty years ago today in Dallas, United States President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While today the US media is in a frenzy about the tragic day, those who have recently read Sir Alex Ferguson’s recently released autobiography have learned that the study of JFK is one of Ferguson's passions outside football. Sir Alex Ferguson […]

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Newcastle United the Latest Club to Be Linked With A Clint Dempsey Loan: Daily Soccer Report

Clint Dempsey can add Newcastle United to the list of clubs who are reportedly interested in signing the US international on a loan deal. Other clubs rumored to be interested include Everton, Aston Villa, and Fulham. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, have the first right of refusal before any of the other clubs can sign the player. […]

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Bayern Munich to Play In 2014 MLS All-Star Game, Says Report

Bayern Munich will play in the 2014 MLS All-Star Game, according to a press report in Germany. The match between Bayern Munich and the MLS All-Star Team will be played in Portland. A date hasn't been set for the game yet, but while the match is typically played in late July, this year's All-Star Game […]

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FA Urges Premier League Clubs Not to Play Friendlies After Season Ends in May: Nightly Soccer Report

The English Football Association has called on Premier League clubs to give England a boost in the World Cup next summer by not sending Premier League teams on post-season tours in May, like many of the top Premier League clubs did last summer. The 2013-14 Premier League season ends on May 11, and Hodgson has […]

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Uruguay's Ghost Of 1950 Returns To Haunt Brazil In New Puma World Cup Campaign [VIDEO]

As soon as the final whistle blew Wednesday night in Montevideo, Puma launched one of their most ambitious marketing campaigns of the last few years. The German sportswear company had the perfect client to be able to mix history and football with in the Uruguayan national team as many were going to be feeling ghosts of […]