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Eddie Lewis Interview: Major League Soccer Talk Podcast

Episode 55 features an interview with US midfielder Eddie Lewis who after playing nine season in England has returned home to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Also Chris Webb from United Mania joins host Kartik Krishnaiyer for a free flowing discussion which topics include United's US Open Cup triumph, Marcello Gallardo's injuries, United's playoff […]

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Del Piero Man Of The Match, Juventus 1 – 0 Zenit

The Old Lady of Turin has been absent from Champions League play since the calciopoli scandal of two seasons ago but you wouldn't have known it, especially once the home side took the lead in the 76th minute, from a Del Piero free kick which was simply spectacular. Juventus came close on several other chances and looked deadly […]

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Arsenal Eyes American Midfielder Charles Renken

The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective as an American football fan. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing […]

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Renken's Possible Arsenal Move: Some Thoughts

The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing young footballers, Americans have had nothing […]

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Charles Renkin to Arsenal? Some Thoughts

The recent press reports linking Arsenal and other Premier League clubs to 14 year old attacking midfielder Charles Renken whose sterling play for the US U-17 team in the Bradenton Invitational last year caught many eyes is terrifying from my perspective. Despite the success Arsenal has had in developing young footballers, Americans have had nothing […]

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Battle Of The Highlight Shows: Match Of The Day vs Premier League Review Show

Which is the better Premier League highlight show? BBC's Match Of The Day or TWI's Premier League Review Show? Millions of people around the world watch the highlight packages that feature the best bits of each Premier League match, so the shows should be quite similar, right? Wrong. Read on to learn the major differences […]

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Ian Curtis: An unlikely Manchester City supporter

The first time I heard about the movie Control, about the life of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis, was three years ago after I just finished "Touching From A Distance," the excellent book by his widow Deborah Curtis. When the movie was finally released in 2007, I agonized over the fact that it was […]

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Bundesliga Statistics: Week Four

Goals Total – 29 goals Season Total – 109 Season High – 33 (Week 3) Season Low – 18 (Week 2) Average/Game – 3.63 Season Average/Game – 3.11 Season High Average/Game – 3.67 (Week 3) Season Low Average/Game – 2.00 (Week 2) Most/Game – 6 (Dortmund vs. Schalke; Hannover vs. Gladbach) Season Most/Game – 7 […]

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Championship Table

Here is the current Coca-Cola Championship Table as of 17 September 2008. Postion Team Games Played Goal Difference Points 1. Wolves 6 12 16 2. Birmingham 6 6 16 3. Preston NE 6 5 14 4. QPR 6 4 13 5. Reading 6 6 10 6. Cardiff City 6 2 10 7. Bristol City 6 3 9 8. Charlton 6 1 9 9. Sheffield United 6 3 8 10. Swansea City 6 -1 […]

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ESPN To Acquire Premier League TV Rights? Roundtable Discussion

According to a recent article in The Times newspaper, the Walt Disney Company has expressed an interest in bidding for the TV rights to the Premier League in the United Kingdom and United States. The next auction of broadcast rights is due to start next January for the 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons. If ESPN […]

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Jeremiah White: Possible Revelation for the US?

Jeremiah White was called into US camp this past January and evidently did not make an impression on Bob Bradley. After playing a few minutes against Sweden he was released from the camp and has not been called back since. White can only hope Bradley is as open in his willingness to give attacking players […]

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Jeremiah White: A Possible Revelation?

Jeremiah White was called into US camp this past January and evidently did not make an impression on Bob Bradley. After playing a few minutes against Sweden he was released from the camp and has not been called back since. White can only hope Bradley is as open in his willingness to give attacking players […]

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Good Matchday For Spanish Clubs

Spain's big four in the Champions League came out in great shape after one matchday. Barcelona looked like their usual selves- both good and bad- and were able to handle Sporting Lisbon by a score of 3-1. Real Madrid was very busines-like in their 2-0 win over BATE Borisov. Biggest Winners Biggest winner […]

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Two Academy Subs Would Be a Mistake

According to an article on ESPNsoccernet, the Premier League will explore the possibility of implementing a rule that would require its 20 member teams to include at least two academy graduates from that particular club in the seven available substitutes on gameday. This was one of the options put forward this summer in addition to […]

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die Tabelle lügt nicht! (Bundesliga Week Four)

1. Hamburg SV HSV have just opened up a cemetary next to the Nordbank Arena. With Martin Jol leading the way, Hamburg top the table for the first time in nine years. Meanwhile, the big man’s old club are in last place in the EPL. Supporters of Tottenham Hotspur are putting in inquiries to a […]