Don't ask me why, but there was a scene during the West Ham against Middlesbrough match this past weekend that I can't get out of my head. It wasn't an on-the-pitch incident, despite the entertaining football that West Ham showed and Tucay's continuous attempts for Middlesbrough. Instead it was after Tucay missed a glorious chance […]

Blanco Has the Fire in Prime Playoff Position Columbus had control of its own destiny with a 2-1 lead over Kansas City entering stoppage time in the race for the final MLS playoff spot. Entering a day a point behind Chicago, the Crew needed a win to bolster its playoff chances. Instead the Wizards scored […]

Bristol City now sit top of the Championship table following a surprise 3-0 result away to Coventry at the Ricoh. Midfielder Michael McIndoe opened his account for the Robins, in addition to contributing to a Coventry own goal. City are top with 11 points after 5 matches, pending Watford's result on Sunday. Despite Coventry's defeat, […]

Just to show how big the EPL is becoming worldwide, travel agents in Malaysia are offering package tours to watched Premier League matches in England. Sven Goran Eriksson considers the Premier League the best in the world. This week's EPL Talk Podcast features an interview with LA Times freelance writer Chuck Culpepper, author of a […]

Today we look at Group G which features defending Serie A champs Internazionale, perennial darkhorses PSV Eindhoven as well as CSKA Moscow and Fenerbahçe. Everyone has been pegging Group E as the "Group of Death" but I believe that this group could be one of the tougher ones with the potential for some upsets. InternazionaleHow […]

Chivas USA used some great counter attacking and a rare right footed goal by Ante Razov (Razov is left footed, and is now only 3 goals off the MLS All Time mark of 110 goals held by Jaime Moreno) to crush the Galaxy in the LA derby, 3-0. The goats look poised for a deep […]

Chivas USA used some great counter attacking and a rare right footed goal by Ante Razov (Razov is left footed, and is now only 3 goals off the MLS All Time mark of 110 goals held by Jaime Moreno) to crush the Galaxy in the LA derby, 3-0. The Goats look poised for a deep […]

The US National Team year of pain hit an appropriate low point on Sunday as the US backline once again showed their lack of quality and class in conceding four goals to a somewhat average Brazilian side (by Brazil's high standards), who struggled last month to defeat Algeria and was outplayed by England earlier this […]

My interview with Christopher Sullivan of Fox Soccer Channel is now available at http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com

My interview with Christopher Sullivan of Fox Soccer Channel is now available at http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com

DC United has opened up a seven point lead in the race for the Supporters Shield with a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake at RFK Stadium last night. United fought through a tough game, and a missed penalty by Christian Gomez to claim the three points. It will be very difficult for anyone to […]

The return of the Premier League action this Saturday will be quite telling. At precisely 2:15pm ET (7:15pm GMT), we'll know whether the EPL is one of the most entertaining leagues in the world or whether it's still a predictable and oftentimes boring four horse race. After the full-time whistle blows, we'll be able to […]

Just to be different, we start with Group H on Day 1 of our countdown to the kickoff for the Champions League proper. Each day we will examine one of the groups and explain our picks to emerge from thegroups into the knockout rounds. ArsenalHow they got here: Finshed 4th in the English Premier League; […]

If you, like I, am a "world-class" armchair manager then join us in the prediction and fanatasy football leagues that we've started. First, there is a Fantasy Football League for Champions League Talk readers. To sign up for free, register today at http://en.uclfantasy.uefa.com/ After you register, enter in the following code to join the Champions […]

Landon Donovan got as lost out on the right flank as he often does in the middle against superior opponents. I am really at a loss to describe further what can be done with Donovan. A player of his ability has to be more than a marketing tool for the USSF by the time he […]