Yes, international football is off the agenda for the time being as we dig in for the weekly grind of club football over the winter. I thought however, EplTalk readers would be interested in what Brazil's finest had to say about the current state of football. Pele was in Dublin on Thursday to raise money for […]

This weekend's round of fixtures is highlighted by El Clásico, the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Not only are they the two most successful teams in the history of Spanish football, they occupy the top two spots in this season's table. Real Madrid has a one point lead over Barcelona heading into this pivotal […]

In our ongoing look back at Project 2010 as we enter 2010, this seemed an appropriate time to look back at Carlos Quieroz’s recommendations regarding the structure of club soccer in the United States. Given the labor troubles brewing in the top flight MLS, the possible complete collapse of USL-1 (which was called the USL […]

The government's rejection of Everton's plans to move the club from Goodison Park to a stadium outside Liverpool, in Kirkby, is the best thing that could have happened for Everton FC and its supporters. Financially speaking, the rejection of the Kirkby plans is a massive blow to Everton. The club has allegedly spent millions to […]

A lot has changed in the world since the FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world, began in 1871. But the magic of the tournament still remains. The prospect of non-league minnows upsetting giants. And the nostalgia of seeing matches played in front of standing-room only crowds in the heart of the English […]

Today is one of the biggest days of the year in America as everyone celebrates Thanksgiving Day. Like many Americans, I'll be spending the day with my family as we spend all day cooking a turkey dinner and baking apple pies. I trust that you'll have a special day too with your friends or loved […]

Yesterday, FIFpro the federation of international football players got involved in MLS' increasingly messy labor dispute by issuing a strongly worded statement which among other things, referred to MLS as a cartel. Do you agree with the MLSPU's decision to engage FIFpro, who has a strong relationship with FIFA as evidenced by many player related […]

The United States Men’s National Team is only months away from competing in its sixth consecutive World Cup. At the same time The US is submitting a bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. As has been discussed in many articles on this website, the MLS Players Union has several grievances against […]

Robert Jonas and Kartik Krishnaiyer break down MLS Cup weekend from every angle.

The morning after Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League has seen the club reiterate that Rafa Benitez's position is safe. Not qualifying for the Champions League knock out stage is a big blow for a club that strives for parity at Europe's top table. Throughout this season, Liverpool have struggled in the League and […]

Hello. My name is Fabio Capello. Over the past 18 months, I have been hailed as the savior of English football. Under my stewardship, England easily qualified for the World Cup Finals next year in South Africa. Granted, our qualifying group was fantastically weak, and in our friendlies against other big nations like Spain and […]

This is what I was afraid of. This is the one thing I hoped could’ve been avoided. But sadly it looks like the entire structure of US club soccer has started on the road to self destruction. Some would’ve said Major League Soccer is on life support by now, but who would’ve thought it would […]

Andy Mitten, author of "Glory, Glory: Man Utd in the 90s," is the latest guest on the EPL Talk Podcast. During the interview, Mitten discusses the stories both on and off the pitch of some of the legendary Manchester United players from the 1990s. Plus he talks about the Manchester United team of 2009. Mitten […]

Ah, Gary Megson, never a manager to pass the blame on to anyone else for his own shortcomings, has decided that today he would announce that certain players are trying to destabilise the club. After watching Sundays performance, I don't blame them, they look a team with no self confidence, no belief and no faith […]

One wonders what the fallout will be from the disconcerting television ratings of MLS Cup, especially considering the LA Galaxy have possibly the greatest tandem of professional soccer players to ever play together on the same U.S. club team, ever. Speculating, who knows, this potential greatest tandem hyperbole could stick for the next 50 years. Add to the […]