News - Page 2259

News

/ 4360 days ago

NBC Sports and Uber Launch Fleet of Premier League Mini Coopers in New York City [PHOTOS]

NBC Sports and Uber have teamed together to offer soccer fans in New York City a unique opportunity to ride in Premier League-themed Mini Coopers for free. In celebration of its second season as the exclusive home of the Premier League in the U.S., NBC Sports Group will unleash a custom-designed convoy of Mini Cooper […]

News

/ 4360 days ago

Manchester United 2014/15 Season Preview

Manchester United has started the post-Moyes era in remarkable fashion, having not lost in any of their six pre-season friendlies as they settle relatively well into Louis Van Gaal’s unorthodox 3-5-2 system. Their last friendly fixture – against Valencia – saw Marouane Fellaini notch his first goal for the club in injury time, which is […]

News

/ 4360 days ago

Luis Suarez's Appeal Rejected And Ban Is Upheld; But Player Can Train

Luis Suarez's four month ban from soccer has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). But the player has been permitted to train with his teammates and be involved with promotional activities at Barcelona. "The sanctions imposed on the player by FIFA have been generally confirmed," the CAS said in a statement. […]
Ronnie Macdonald

News

/ 4360 days ago

Arsenal 2014/15 Season Preview: Gunners Hopes Remain Optimistic After Winning Silverware

Arsenal's famed nine-year trophy drought ended in May when the Gunners defeated Hull City in the FA Cup and on Sunday, the north London club beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the FA Community Shield. Can Arsenal continue their trophy hunt by adding a Premier League title this upcoming season? Before we go any further, […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Hope Solo Court Trial Set For November, Won't Interfere With World Cup Qualifying

A November date has been set for the trial of U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo, who is accused of assaulting her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew. Solo appeared in Kirkland, Washington court Monday following two counts of fourth degree domestic violence in June. She has pleaded not guilty. Solo’s lawyer has said the 33-year-old goalkeeper was a […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Only 30% of Community Shield Winners Go On to Become Premier League Champions

With Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the latest Community Shield, people in the soccer world are now starting to see the Gunners as a contender to win the Premier League title this season. Claiming the top spot is within their grasp if they keep their players fit. But does winning the Community Shield […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Why It's Time to Adopt a Favorite Second Team for the 2014/15 Season

Celtic barely advancing in the Champions League and Ted Lasso videos mean one thing to the serious soccer fan – it’s back. After a tasty appetizer of the World Cup, European club soccer returns this month beginning with the Premier League this weekend. While MLS fans would counter that their season is six months old, […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Separating Seattle's Fiasco From The Debate About Turf

Sunday night's game between Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo at CenturyLink Field looked like the aftermath of a tire fire, and thanks to a national broadcast, everybody online took note. When the Sounders kicked off ESPN2's Sunday night game, the turf at CenturyLink looked like it'd be drenched in ash, with the black, rubber pellets […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

League Cup 2nd Round Draw Announced; MK Dons to Play Manchester United

The draw for the second round of the League Cup was revealed tonight with 13 Premier League clubs joining the competition at this stage, while current holders Manchester City and the other clubs competing in Europe will join in the third round. The mouthwatering game of the round features Milton Keynes Dons against Manchester United. […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Everton Signs Ghana Midfielder Christian Atsu on Season-Long Loan

Everton FC announced the club has reached an agreement in principle to sign the Chelsea winger, Christian Atsu, on a season-long loan, according to Everton manager Roberto Martínez. Martinez’s men finished fifth last season, running out of gas in the dying stages of the campaign, and the Spaniard is eager to go one better as […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

DeAndre Yedlin Signs For Tottenham Hotspur In $4 Million Move From MLS

Tottenham Hotspur has signed DeAndre Yedlin from MLS club Seattle Sounders in a deal that's reportedly worth $4 million. The United States men's national team and Seattle Sounders right winger, who can also play right back, completed his move to Tottenham Hotspur today. The US World Cup star has been the subject of many rumors […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Franck Ribery Announces His Retirement From International Soccer

France forward Franck Ribery has announced his retirement from international soccer. The 31-year-old missed this summer's World Cup in Brazil due to a nagging back injury. The French forward followed an individual training program in the weeks leading up to the tournament but was unable to regain full fitness in time to join Didier Deschamps' 23-man […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

Manchester United's Luke Shaw Ruled Out For Up To A Month, Says Report

Manchester United's Luke Shaw has been ruled out for up to a month, according to Sky Sports News. Shaw looks set to miss matches against Swansea, Sunderland, Burnley and QPR and may not be available until the middle of September. The left-back was absent from yesterday's lineup against Valencia, but was seen signing autographs following United's […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

EA Announces New Innovations for FIFA 15, Including Next Gen Keepers [VIDEO]

EA Sports announced today that its making significant changes to goalkeepers in FIFA 15. It is part of its attempts to provide a more realistic gameplay experience, with keepers acting and moving a lot more like their real world counterparts. It is just one of an array of new features that FIFA 15 will bring […]

News

/ 4361 days ago

5 Players Arsenal Should Consider to Replace Thomas Vermaelen

Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has finally left the Gunners after making 150 appearances and scoring 15 goals. However, the writing has been on the wall for a very long time when it comes to the Belgian leaving and no-one is really surprised. Despite the loss that comes with it, Wenger has admitted that signing […]