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/ 629 days ago

Chelsea to blame for lack of new US owners in Premier League

Rich Americans have been looking to invest massive amounts of money into Premier League clubs for years. Nearly half of the teams in the English division have some form of American ownership. Burnley also has investors from the United States as well, but the Clarets were recently relegated to the Championship. Everton will likely become […]

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/ 629 days ago

beIN SPORTS USA in talks over rights to Portuguese Primeira Liga

beIN SPORTS USA is in talks to acquire US media rights to Portugal's Primeira Liga, sources close to the situation have told World Soccer Talk. The new development comes after World Soccer Talk revealed last week that beIN SPORTS renewed Ligue 1 rights until the end of the 2028/29 season. Discussions between executives at the […]

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/ 630 days ago

Mexico to face Valencia? USA needs to copy Mexico's playbook

Federations for Mexico and the United States men's national team have announced that the two teams will soon face off. The matchup is set to be played at Estadio Akron near Guadalajara on Oct. 15. It will be the first friendly between the rivals in Mexico in 12 years. The two teams have since scheduled […]

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/ 630 days ago

NBC nets most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever

NBC Sports delivered its most-watched Premier League opening weekend ever, this past weekend. Top of the bill was the Chelsea against Manchester City game on Sunday. That one broadcast averaged 2.218 million viewers across NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. The viewing figure nearly eclipsed the most-watched Premier League game ever on US television, which was 2.6 […]

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/ 630 days ago

Travel to World Cup 2026 in jeopardy because of US visa delays

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare for the 2026 World Cup, fans from all over the world want to travel to take in the action. This, however, could pose a problem. Obtaining a visa to legally enter the United States is typically a lengthy process. The recent COVID-19 pandemic made this process even […]

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/ 630 days ago

Who is Mikey Varas, USA’s interim head coach?

Soccer fans in the United States widely celebrated the impending appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but they will wait to see him in the dugout. Instead of the Argentine, Mike Varas will serve as the interim head coach of the USMNT. The former head coach of the USA U-20 national team will lead the side during […]

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/ 630 days ago

What are the loudest sections of Premier League stadiums?

The atmosphere in stadiums has been something fans have prided themselves on since the inception of soccer. It’s what English football is built on, and the supporters are the soul of every club, especially the Premier League. It’s their stadium, their second home, their place where there’s an escape from everything else outside the stadium, […]

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/ 630 days ago

Signing Sterling would give new-look Juventus major boost

Raheem Sterling could potentially leave Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes. The winger previously joined the Blues from rival Manchester City for around $62 million in 2022. New Chelsea ownership also enticed the England international by offering him a massive $22 million per year salary. As a result, he is currently the joint-highest-paid player […]

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/ 630 days ago

Ligue 1 needs parity to boost global broadcasting interest

France's Ligue 1 is widely considered one of the world's top soccer leagues. Many experts, including British sports analytics firm Opta, say that only four other divisions are better. The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are all closely followed by soccer fans across the globe. Despite this, Ligue 1 remains far behind these […]

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/ 630 days ago

How does Wrexham's transfer spend compare to League One?

Wrexham AFC has returned to League One, but the club's transfer spend has long been a point of issue among rivals. For example, Wrexham was one of four clubs in League Two that spent money on an incoming player last season when it acquired James McClean and Luke McNicholas. This summer, the Red Dragons have […]

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/ 631 days ago

USL Super League opens a new chapter in US women's soccer history

This past weekend a new D1 women’s league launched in the United States. After years of planning, the USL Super League played its first set of matches. All three games featured sold-out stadiums thus showing the penetration the Super League has already made in its local markets. This has happened despite very little media coverage […]

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/ 631 days ago

Jamie Vardy back scoring Premier League goals in Spurs draw

Leicester City made a strong showing in its return to the Premier League in the 2024/25 season with a draw against Tottenham Hotspur. After shaking off the nerves of top-flight action in the first half, Steve Cooper's side dominated the second half. With Jamie Vardy featuring on the scoresheet to cancel out Pedro Porro's opener, […]

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/ 631 days ago

Haji Wright admits his Premier League dream after another late heroics

It might not be compared to his last season's FA Cup heroics, but USMNT international Haji Wright once again came to Coventry City’s rescue in the Championship. Unlike Brenden Aaronson’s strike last week, Wright's 96th-minute goal secured all three points for the Sky Blues against Oxford United. He had to wait until November to consolidate […]

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/ 631 days ago

Nottingham Forest moves closer to signing Santiago Gimenez

Santiago Gimenez is inching toward a move to Nottingham Forest to become the latest Mexican in the English top flight. The current Feyenoord striker has been the subject of a transfer to several different clubs. A breakout 2023/24 campaign linked Gimenez to Tottenham last season. Likewise, West Ham was in on the striker at one […]

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/ 631 days ago

Chelsea move for Joao Felix does not answer glaring issues

Joao Felix will soon wear the blue kit of Chelsea for the second time. In the 2022/23 season, the Portuguese star made a loan move at the midpoint of the season to join the Stamford Bridge outfit. That loan amounted to four goals in 16 appearances as Chelsea stumbled to 12th in the Premier League. […]