Fifteen years ago, MLS launched with teams in downright psychedelic uniforms playing on football fields; some of MLS's earliest highlights look like the two teams are playing on a lacrosse field. In 2011, the situation has vastly changed, as most MLS franchises have their own soccer specific fields or compounds with only a few still […]

PL Highlights: Arsenal/Sunderland Two critical calls by officials in Saturday's Arsenal against Sunderland match unfairly went against the Gunners in a match that may have a massive impact on the 2010-11 Premier League title race. In an evenly matched game between Arsenal and Sunderland, where the Mackems had their chances to win the game too, […]

TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH 8:00PM EST – 5:00PM PST 2011 MLS PREVIEW SHOW #2 LOS ANGELES: Dave Denholm Formerly of 710AM ESPN Radio LA SAN JOSE: Adam Serrano of Soccer By Ives PHILADELPHIA: Geoff Reid Union Supporter CHICAGO: Ben Burton Fire Supporter HOUSTON: Warren Jones Dynamo Supporter TORONTO: Duane Rollins of the 24th Minute Blog, It's […]

Seven is such a lovely number. We have 7 Premier League matches on deck today beginning with the Birmingham against West Brom derby at 7:30am ET (ESPN2 for our U.S. readers). Whatever you do, don't underestimate this match. Both teams have survival to play for. Carlos Vela has been an inspiration for West Brom and […]

We here at EPL Talk headquarters are massive fans of Special 1 TV. It's one of the things I know I look forward to on Fridays. But in their latest episode, entitled "Two Becomes Three," they have in my opinion jumped the shark. Without giving anything away, take a look at the video and let […]

I live in Scotland. Or at least I do for the next five days, after which I shall be living the life of a landed aristocrat in the Norfolk broads as I move to a big old country thatched house with some land and a mooring for a boat. I've always loved Scotland and living […]

With this weekend's massive match between Liverpool and Manchester United just around the corner, today's Friday Flashback Videos column features highlights of the 1985 FA Cup Semi-Final featuring the two teams. As you'll see from the above videos, the first match was played at Goodison Park, while the replay was played at Maine Road. For […]

A new photograph of what appears to be Manchester United's home shirt for the 2011-2012 season has been leaked on the Internet. The new photo appears to be consistent with the one of the new Man United home jersey that we leaked in December. The latest image is much clearer and shows a simple yet […]

TEAM: Philadelphia Union HEAD COACH: Piotr Nowak 2010 RESULTS: 31 pts, 8-15-7 record, 7th Eastern Conference The inaugural season for the Philadelphia Union epitomized the difficulties that can hamper a team trying to ensure a strong future while mixing and matching spare parts into holes for the interim. Many bright spots were found during the […]

Real Salt Lake became the first Major League Soccer team to reach the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, set to take on Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa after each time won mid-week. For RSL, their success comes at the expense of fellow MLS team Columbus Crew, losing 4-1 on Tuesday at Rio Tinto, dropping out of […]

Kolo Toure has been suspended by Manchester City after testing positive for a specified substance. "Manchester City confirm that the FA has informed Kolo Toure that an ‘A-sample’ provided by him has tested positive for a specified substance," said a club statement. "As result of this, he has been suspended from participating in all first […]

As you will come to realize, I tend to start my columns off with something of a rant on whatever topic I see fit each week before diving into the fantasy analysis. I do this for a few reasons. First, I like mixing it up a bit and thinking a bit more broadly about the […]

Some of us expected it, some of us didn’t and some of us saw it as an unfortunate inevitability. But with March now upon us the moment has come – Blackpool are in trouble. Of course, having a weary new competitor enter the already crowded boxing ring will be a welcome addition for the battle-hardened […]

Club: New York Red Bulls Head Coach: Hans Backe Record: 15-9-6 First in the East/3rd Overall Last season in the New York City tri-state area was just a lot of fun to watch and experience for myself and the many supporters of this MLS side from the original MetroStars to the current New York Red […]

One hundred matches to go! (103 with a few make-ups on March 9 and April 20.) And can anyone remember such a wide open season, with great races for the title, for Europe, for relegation? Most of these 100 are going to be fascinating! Can't wait til May Day with United's visit to the Emirates. […]