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/ 717 days agoNBC 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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/ 717 days agoTravel 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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/ 717 days agoWho 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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/ 718 days agoWhat 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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/ 718 days agoSigning 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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/ 718 days agoLigue 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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/ 718 days agoHow 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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/ 718 days agoUSL 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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/ 718 days agoJamie 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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/ 718 days agoHaji 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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/ 718 days agoNottingham 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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/ 718 days agoChelsea 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. […]

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/ 718 days agoIt's not just Argentina; Messi missed 58% of Inter Miami games
Lionel Messi is always the biggest draw among Inter Miami games. That is why the club has such a high demand for tickets ahead of his first full season with the club. Ticket prices were up 171% compared to the 2023 season. Much of that is due to more fans wanting to see more Messi. […]

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/ 718 days agoLeagues Cup viewership on FS1 plummets from last year's highs
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Lionel Messi's debut against Cruz Azul drew 1.75 million viewers on Univision. That was followed up by 1.45 million, who watched Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup Final on TUDN. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and Leagues Cup viewership has been a major disappointment. To […]

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/ 719 days agoIvan Toney ruins his England chances if he goes to Saudi Arabia
After a seemingly quiet transfer window by last season’s standard, Saudi clubs have been scrambling for star signings. That included an ambitious bid for a Ballon d’Or candidate Vinicius Junior. Then, there was a more realistic offer pursuing Paulo Dybala. The soccer revolution from the 2034 World Cup hosts is gathering pace again. The search […]