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Despite Their Flaws, Liverpool Earns FA Cup Final Date to Rescue Disappointing Season

Liverpool's win against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final wasn't pretty nor convincing, but the Reds took their chances in front of goal — something they've been unable to do for so long — and now face the winner of Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur for a chance to win a second piece of silverware this season. […]

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Watch Clint Dempsey's 22 Goals From the 2011-12 Season [VIDEO]

US international Clint Dempsey is having the season of his life in England, and has netted 16 goals in the Premier League this season. Plus, 22 in all competitions. One dutiful person has assembled them all into one video (watch it quickly before the authorities decide to remove the video). Last week, I made an […]

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Penalty Yields Union First Victory, 1-0

After a month without a win to start the 2012 season, Peter Nowak's squad took full advantage of a first half penalty to overcome the visiting Columbus Crew, 1-0. Gabriel Gomez scored the lone goal, his second in Union colors. He stepped to the spot and coolly chipped the ball past Crew keeper Andy Gruenebaum. […]

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RIP Piermario Morosini, Soccer Player Who Died From Heart Attack In Italy [VIDEO]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, teammates and friends of Piermario Morosini, the Livorno midfielder who tragically died today after suffering a heart attack on the field in a Serie B game against Pescara. As can be seen from the video footage below, Morosini collapsed on the field while playing for Livorno. […]

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Liverpool vs Everton FA Cup and Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 34: Open Thread

Two massive matches kick off early on Saturday between Liverpool and Everton in the FA Cup semi-final, and Norwich against Manchester City in the Premier League. There's plenty on the line in both matches. The bragging rights of Merseyside and a chance to be one match away from lifting a piece of silverware awaits the […]

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Alternative Premier League, Gameweek 33: Newcastle United At Top of the Form Table

With the gap starting to widen between first and second place, Manchester City were going to have to start winning big to pull back some ground on United. After a nightmare gameweek 32 for the Citizens, gameweek 33 was somewhat more satisfying. It may have taken some time, but gameweek 33 seems to have finally […]

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Adventures in the Fantasy Premier League, Gameweeks 32 and 33

Redemption- These were gameweeks of redemption, and not just for Wigan Athletic. Andy Carroll was absolutely shocking for 91 minutes of Liverpool’s 3-2 win at Ewood Park, before springing into life for the final 120 seconds. Joey Barton, too, put previous struggles behind him with a goal in QPR’s potentially crucial 3-0 win over Swansea. […]

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FA Cup Semi-Final Previews: Liverpool vs Everton, and Chelsea vs Tottenham

It would be hard to wish for a bigger and better duo of FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley this year with the prospect of Everton meeting Liverpool in a Merseyside derby, and Chelsea meeting Tottenham, in a London derby. Here's the preview of the two mouthwatering matches: Liverpool vs Everton Saturday, April 14, 7:30am ET/12:30pm […]

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Why Sporting KC-RSL Isn't This Weekend's Best Match

All of the hype and eyes of the American soccer community will be on MLS Live Saturday night (yes, someone forgot to negotiate this game into NBC or ESPN's deal) as Sporting Kansas City host Real Salt Lake in the Battle of First Place Teams. With both teams playing so well, the hype is justified […]

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Feuerstein's Fire #98

Feuerstein's Fire #98 – Monday, April 16th 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT Ryan Sealock of Hot Time in Old Town discusses the Fire John Jagou covers the Mexican Primera Division Previews the CONCACAF Champions League Finals NASL Segment: Reviewing the weekend games Red Bull Hour: Reviewing the home game against the San Jose Earthquakes Listen […]

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Reader Mailbag: Clint Dempsey Transfer Speculation, and the Next Chelsea Manager

Have you ever had a soccer-related question that you've always wondered, but have never asked? Now's your opportunity to put your questions to me, Morgan Green — and The Gaffer. Here are this week's questions and answers: Q: Dave asks ... Why do so many of the Champions League matches shown on FOX Soccer have […]

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Manchester City vs Birmingham City, 1956 FA Cup Final [VIDEO]

Fifty six years ago, Manchester City played Birmingham City in the 1956 FA Cup Final at the old Wembley Stadium. The match will be forever remembered as the cup final where Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, a former Nazi paratrooper, suffered a broken neck in the game, but bravely — and against all odds — […]

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Top 10 Premier League Transfer Targets for Sky Six Clubs

In the most open Premier League campaign in recent times, the league has yet again proven why it's regarded as one of the most exciting leagues in the world. Surprise packages in the form of Norwich, Newcastle and Swansea have defied ‘certainties’ of the league. Due to the marvelous feats of these teams, there is […]

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The Battle For Fourth Place in the Premier League

The battle for fourth in the Premier League is a heated competition between four different clubs: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Newcastle United and — the club that will probably finish third — Arsenal. The hotly contested fourth position will result in Champions League soccer next season with all of the lucrative TV money, media exposure and […]

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Will Aston Villa Escape Relegation Despite Alex McLeish In Charge As Manager?

It wasn’t so long ago that this blog featured a report detailing the loudest grounds in English football. Near the top of that list sat recognizable English giants Manchester United and Liverpool. At third on the list sat the proud claret and blue of Aston Villa. Surely one of the loudest moments in Villa Park […]