This time last year, the San Jose Earthquakes were riding high. They had upset the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference playoffs and had seen the emergence of Chris Wondolowski as a bona fide goal scorer. Although the team had definite weaknesses and was not at the level of, say, Real Salt Lake, […]

Before The Venky's bought Blackburn, the word relegation was hardly a topic that entered the minds of soccer fans when discussing Rovers. Just in the last several years, the club had reached the semi-finals of the League Cup and FA Cup, finished as high as sixth in the league, and had qualified for Europe three […]

The verdict has been reached by The FA in the case of Luis Suarez regarding the alleged racist comments made by the Liverpool striker against Patrice Evra in the Liverpool against Manchester United match from October 15. Suarez has been handed an eight match ban and £40,000 fine after The FA charged him with misconduct. The […]

After such a see-saw season by the New York Red Bulls, the 2012 off-season has begun with some training stints overseas with Tim Ream and Juan Agudelo visiting a few clubs in Europe. Back at Red Bull Arena, General Manager Erik Soler has seen what needs the club has to have to avoid the problems […]

‘WHO ARE YA?’ is a new weekly feature on EPL Talk that profiles players who have been capped for England and fallen from grace and players who never really reached their full potential, with the help of some anecdotes .Feel free to give some feedback on the article and your memories of the player. If […]

The Promotion/Relegation Debate Robert Hay of MLS Talk Uncle Ed Ft. Lauderdale Strikers fan represents NASL Brian Keyser PA Announcer of the Harrisburg City Islanders represents USL Pro. Kartik Krishnaiyer later joins me to discuss the future of the NASL. Listen to the show live.

No5. Charlie Adam (Blackpool to Liverpool – £7 million) The midfielder who was so good that Sir Alex Ferguson said his corners alone cost £10 million. A stellar year at relegated Blackpool earned the Scotsman a move to the Merseyside for £7 million in what is turning out a bargain buy for the Kop. Adam […]

Chivas USA had a new head coach and a new system last season, but after a slow start the team looked to be set in neutral in the competitive Western Conference. However, the acquisition of Juan Pablo Angel and a too late run at a playoff spot gave this team a bit of life and […]

If we know anything about Andre Villas-Boas, it’s this: He wants Chelsea to play at a quick pace. It’s the reason he was tabbed by Roman Abramovich to lead Chelsea’s transformation away from the pragmatism of Jose Mourinho, whose impact is still felt around Stamford Bridge. If we know anything about Frank Lampard it’s this: […]

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from week sixteen of the Premier League. Note: Readers can follow Matt @thehackreport Cheers 1. Michael Carrick: Perhaps his best match in a United uniform. 2. Radek Cerny: The QPR keeper made several key saves to prevent a blowout at Loftus Road. 3. […]

1. Jordi Gomez- I told you so. 2. Norwich frontmen- Last week I made a passing reference to Norwich City's two in-form strikers – Grant Holt and Steve Morison (the paper shredder, if you haven't picked that up all ready...). The two have scored a combined thirteen goals this season including Holt's opener at Goodison Park (assisted […]

In my 2011 season preview, I predicted that Toronto would struggle for the first few months under its newest leadership structure (new general manager and head coach) but toward the end of the year start to look like a promising team for 2012. I had no clue that the amount of change they would undergo […]

It’s the oldest cliché in the footballing book – it’s a game of two halves. Both literally and metaphorically it always will be. You would presume that by this point that knowledge would be a part of the very basic foundations of a Premier League footballer. Apparently not. A scintillating first half from the boys […]

Cardiff City and Crystal Palace will go head-to-head over two legs in the Carling Cup semi finals in early 2012, and both sides will know that a Wembley outing is only 180 successful minutes away. With Manchester City or Liverpool lying in wait for the victors, both sides will put everything on the line to […]

The 2011 MLS season wrapped up only last month, but it’s certainly not too early to start talking about next season, as it will get underway in a few short months. The Los Angeles Galaxy will enter the new campaign as champions, but there are several other teams ready and able to knock the champs […]