Get your iPods and browsers ready. I can now reveal that this week's new episode of the EPL Talk Podcast will feature an interview with Paul Crowder, the co-director of the new soccer documentary, "Once In A Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos." Crowder, a self confessed Chelsea nutcase, gives us insight […]

Bruce Arena will not have his contract renewed as Head Coach of the US Men's National team USSF President Sunil Gulati announced today. Thus ends an 8 year era of ups and downs for US Soccer. When Bruce Arena took over the job following the disastrous World Cup in 1998 he brought with him an […]

It was one of the main reasons why the 2006 World Cup was less entertaining than previous years, and the reason why so few of the football superstars shone at the World Cup. It's the 4-5-1 formation. Unfortunately, I predict the dreaded 4-5-1 will have a big impact on the Premiership this season, and we'll […]

Former Metrostar Midfielder Roberto Donadoni who is best known for his years at AC Milan was named as Marcello Lippi's replacement today for the World Champion Italian National Team.

MLS' signature franchise easily disposed of Scottish Premier League Champion Celtic 4-0 in a friendly last night at RFK Stadium. Celtic who is only a week and a half away from opening their title defense in the SPL certainly have work to be done if they are to repeat as champions. Freddy Adu Scored a […]

A day before the official press conference to launch the Nike kit, EPL Talk can now reveal images of the new, much-awaited home shirt for Manchester United. View a PDF of the shirt now! Thanks to Razman for sending me the images, which he found in the Manchester United newsletter he received today. Interestingly, we […]

In America, Setanta Sports will broadcast live matches from Manchester United's preseason tour of South Africa, starting this Saturday. Wearing their redesigned strip, Man U will participate in the Vodacom Challenge alongside two local teams, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, July 15, 09:15am ET: Orlando Pirates v Manchester United […]

During the upcoming 2006/2007 English Premier League season, who can stop Chelsea from winning the title, and do you think Chelsea can be their own worst enemy and drop much-needed points? For me, I see Arsenal and Liverpool as being the two clubs to trouble Chelsea the most. Arsenal's addition of Tomas Rosicky from the […]

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Last night, I interviewed a Hollywood movie director for the next episode of the EPL Talk Podcast (scheduled to be released this Sunday). I won't name the guy right now, but it's definitely a movie you'll be interested in. He's a die-hard Chelsea fan, lives in Los Angeles and has some great stories to tell.

In today's Premiership news, Bolton's manager Sam Allardyce is on the shortlist to become manager of recently-relegated Sunderland. Now that former Sunderland star Niall Quinn has moved into the chairman's position at the Northeast club, Allardyce would be the perfect selection to help bring the Black Cats back up to the Premiership. Bolton, obviously, will […]

Looking at the Premiership schedule on Fox Soccer Channel for the upcoming 2006/2007 season, you can expect to watch 7.5 hours of continuous Premiership coverage on Saturdays in one block. Here's the rundown: 9:30-10am ET: EPL Preview Show 10am-Noon ET: Live Premiership match Noon-2:30pm ET: Live Premiership match 2:30-3:00pm ET: Super Saturday + 3:00-5:00pm ET: […]

Several German news sources are reporting that Jurgen Klinsmann has refused a contract extension with the German National Team. Before we have out of control speculation on this website, keep in mind Bruce Arena is still under contract with the USSF until December and thus would have to be fired by his close friend Sunil […]

If you've been reading the EPL Talk Blog the past week, you'll notice that we've been talking a lot about Fox Soccer Channel's impending coverage of the 2006/2007 Premiership season. We can now confirm that FSC has changed their schedule regarding coverage of matches. Their typical schedule will now be: Saturdays 10am ET — Live […]

The World Cup is still lukewarm, yet there has already been a lot of movement in the transfer market: Spurs has announced the signing of Ivory Coast star Didier Zokora. The midfield player was one of the stars of the World Cup team. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined Charlton from Middlesbrough after Boro announced they […]