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/ 1146 days agoInvestors buy NWSL expansion team for $53 million in Bay Area
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has officially announced plans for a new expansion team in San Francisco's Bay Area. It is the 14th host region in the United States women's top flight, and its first season is in 2024. There are currently a dozen teams in the league, but two additional clubs will be […]

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/ 1146 days agoMan United and Dortmund tickets on sale for Las Vegas friendly
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund tickets are on sale as both teams head to Las Vegas to face off in a friendly this summer. Each club announced the fixture this week, adding to an already impressive resume of games coming to the United States this summer. This friendly between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund is […]

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/ 1146 days agoReading deducted 6 points in Championship due to FFP breach
The English Football League docked Championship side Reading six points after an FFP breach. The governing body issued the penalty after the club failed to obey certain budgetary restrictions. Reading faced warnings about the financial issue regarding EFL's profitability and sustainability rules. The Royals have been in trouble with the EFL for a few years […]

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/ 1146 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 4 and 5
There is a slate of midweek games for Premier League fans. Makeup games that extend all the way back to September are finally happening this week. As an added bonus, that includes some key games. That starts with four games on Tuesday that involve teams mostly in the relegation battle. Leeds United hosts Nottingham Forest […]

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/ 1146 days agoHow to watch majority of Premier League games for $4.99/month
You can watch the majority of the Premier League games for far less than cable, and less than many streaming services. The key is Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes exclusive Premier League games and some simulcasts of matches. Many Premier League fans already have it. If they don't, there is always added […]

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/ 1146 days agoKlopp: Liverpool sacking would occur if not for past success
After the sacking of two managers in the Premier League at the weekend, Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp said he would be on the chopping block. The only thing keeping his job relatively safe is the fact that he had great success with Liverpool over recent seasons. In addition to reaching the Champions League Finals in […]

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/ 1146 days agoEFL names Sky Sports as preferred bidder for UK rights
The EFL picked Sky Sports out of potential suitors as its preferred bidder for the UK rights in the near future. The primary competition came from DAZN, which wanted to stream every EFL match on the service. Now, Sky Sports and the EFL will go into final contract details for the rights that start with […]

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/ 1146 days agoUEFA warns Barcelona that Negreira case is 'extremely serious'
As UEFA continues to investigate Barcelona and the Negreira referee case, the governing body warned the club this is extremely serious. Aleksander Čeferin, the UEFA President said it is one of gravest topics in the world of soccer that he has seen. Recently, UEFA commissioned an independent investigation on the referee case at Barcelona. However, […]

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/ 1146 days agoUSA 2023 kits are big improvement over World Cup 2022 shirts
US Soccer and Nike have unveiled the new USA 2023 kits, to be worn by the women's national team at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. After the lackluster USA shirts for the men's World Cup last fall, these give the Stars & Stripes a bit more style. But […]

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/ 1147 days agoNagelsmann and Silva early favorites for Chelsea job
Julian Nagelsmann and Marco Silva appear to be the early candidates to replace Graham Potter at Chelsea. Following yet another loss, the Stamford Bridge club sacked Potter after just 22 league games in charge. Chelsea currently sits in 11th, and it is as close to relegation as it is the top four. Chelsea named Bruno […]

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/ 1147 days agoNWSL weekend wrap-up: High-scoring gameweek 2
NWSL enjoyed a prime placement match on CBS over-the-air this weekend and Sophia Smith of Portland took full advantage in gameweek 2, recording a hat-trick. That, as well as how VAR is impacting the games and everything else, in this weekend’s NWSL gameweek 2 wrap-up. NWSL gameweek 2 brings goal fest KC Current 1-4 Portland […]

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/ 1147 days agoChelsea sack Graham Potter after poor run of form
Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter on Sunday evening after less than seven months in charge of the Blues. The 47-year-old was initially appointed on a 5-year deal taking over the reins from Thomas Tuchel. However, the former Brighton manager won just seven of his 22 Premier League games in charge but did guide the […]

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/ 1147 days agoNewcastle edge past Man Utd to climb up to third
Newcastle United scored twice in the second half as they beat a lackluster Manchester United at St James' Park on Sunday evening. The result sees the Magpies climb up to third in a massive boost to finish in the top four as we reach the business end of the season. Newcastle’s victory over the Red […]

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/ 1147 days agoMLS Season Pass report card after month one
Major League Soccer made the leap into the great unknown on February 25th when it began streaming every game in a partnership deal with Apple. The 10-year deal is bold, risky and exciting, but how has the streaming subscription service done have month one? We take a look with the MLS Season Pass report card. […]

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/ 1147 days agoBankrupted Craig Bellamy assisting with Burnley's promotion run
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker, Craig Bellamy who is now Vincent Kompany’s assistant at Burney has issued a warning to footballers not to make the mistakes he did after being declared bankrupt. The 43-year-old is currently with the Championship table-toppers, who are looking to make an immediate return to the Premier League after being […]