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UEFA Champions League and Europa League TV Schedule This Week For Soccer Fans In United States

After a marathon of exciting matches from this past weekend, there's no rest for soccer fans as we have a ton of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches in store this week. Programming note: U.S. Men’s National Team and LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan joins FOX Sports’ lead soccer studio team – Rob […]

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Stephen Ross Cools On Owning Piece of Beckham Miami MLS Team, Says Sources: Monday Soccer Insider

I am hearing from multiple sources that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has cooled on owning a piece of MLS team in Miami. This may explain why most media reports indicate David Beckham has moved beyond Ross’ Dolphins Stadium complex for a temporary home. This should properly explain the recent hubbub of activity including LeBron […]

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Crystal Palace's Decision to Acquire Tony Pulis As Manager is a Wise One

Tony Pulis has made a deserved return to Premier League football with Crystal Palace. Critics of the Welsh Manager are seemingly found at every corner in the British press. Yet his accomplishments with Stoke City, his previous Premier League job, have gone wildly under-appreciated. It seems when he was ousted this past summer from Stoke, […]

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Celtic Park Is Set To Rock For One More European Night

Celtic are facing a win-or-go-home scenario when they host AC Milan in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage match. A win could see Celtic catapulted into second place; a loss would effectively eliminate the Hoops from this season’s European competition. For those who haven’t seen a Champions League match from Celtic Park, you may only […]

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Wayne Rooney Lashes Out at Martin Tyler and Graeme Souness

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney took to twitter to lash out at Martin Tyler and Graeme Souness regarding commentary made during the Red Devils 2-2 draw at Cardiff City on Sunday. Rooney even referred to the former Liverpool legend Souness as "Sourness." Just watched game back. I agree mine was bad tackle and ref dealt […]

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Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake, 2nd Leg Preview: One Step Away From the MLS Cup

Tonight features the second leg of Western Conference Championship between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake. For viewers in the United States, the live broadcast begins at 9pm ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. What It Means For Portland, 2-1-0 – #1 Seed in the Western Conference The Portland Timbers’ 2013 has been one of […]

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David Beckham Plans to Build 75,000 Seater Stadium in Miami For His MLS Team

According to a report coming out of England tonight, David Beckham has decided that his Miami MLS team will temporarily play at Sun Life Stadium before moving to a brand-new 75,000 seater stadium that will be built with money from David Beckham and his investors. If true, it's a logical move by Beckham. Sun Life […]

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Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo, Eastern Conference Championship 2nd Leg: Open Thread

After a scoreless first match, this MLS Conference Final is delicately poised ahead of the return leg in Kansas. The first game was uninspiring to say the least, with neither of these emerging rivals able to impose themselves within a frantic atmosphere. Programming note: For viewers in the United States, Sporting Kansas City versus Houston […]

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Hooligan Walks on to Pitch and Punches Leyton Orient Goalkeeper During Match [VIDEO]

A teenage hooligan walked on to the pitch and swung punches at Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones today in the match against Swindon. The 16-year-old hooligan was removed from the pitch by stewards, and was arrested by police. Orient manager Russell Slade said: "That was the worst scene I've seen as a manager. "[The match] […]

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Crystal Palace Appoint Tony Pulis As Manager

Crystal Palace have appointed Tony Pulis as the club's new manager. Pulis has signed a 2.5 year contract. He'll be in the crowd for their away match against Hull City, but he won't be managing the side today. That'll be the responsibility of caretaker boss Keith Millen. If a report in a British tabloid is […]

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Commentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Weekend: Gameweek 12

Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 12 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this weekend: Saturday, November 23: Everton vs Liverpool, 7:45am, NBC Sports Network, mun 2; Steve Banyard and Jim Beglin Arsenal vs Southampton, 10am, NBC Sports Network; Gary Weaver & Davie Provan Fulham vs Swansea, […]

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Why the Next 2 Weeks Will Determine If Southampton Are Ready For a Top Four Challenge

Southampton is currently third in the Premier League table and have already taken points from English giants Liverpool and Manchester United. Their early season success raises the question: “When are people going to accept Southampton as a serious Top Four threat?” The rebirth of Southampton has been one of the better Premier League stories this […]

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Everton-Liverpool: Martinez Must Set A Positive Precedent

As far as first impressions go, Roberto Martinez has made a pretty decent one at Everton. He is a amicable, studious and progressive manager. And these are all traits which have shone through in his early days at Goodison Park. His side have been superb in stints; scything through teams with vibrant, passing football. But […]

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Forbes List Justifies High MLS Franchise Fees and Path of Lower Division Clubs to MLS

Forbes Magazine's valuation of MLS teams justifies the large price tag Orlando City and Manchester City/New York Yankees have paid for admission to what is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most exclusive footballing leagues from an ownership perspective. The recent surge in values of MLS clubs is good news for the long-term health of […]

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Top 5 Must-See Soccer Matches: Nov. 22, 2013

With the World Cup roster settled, at long, long last we can look forward to extended spell of domestic soccer. Bliss indeed! And as some leagues start to simmer and take shape, others are drawing to a dramatic conclusion. The result is that we have a host of different fixtures to look forward to across […]