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WPS Opener a Big Hit

WPS first season opened up with a showcase match at the Home Depot Center. Marta's LA Sol versus Abby Wambach's Washington Freedom. I predicted a spectacular match this morning on the site and even with those lofty expecations the game was amazing. So as far as the Football is concerned, WPS is probably better than […]

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McCarthy's No Genius, So How Come Wolves Are Going Up?

If I asked 23 fans who individually supported all the teams of the Championship except Wolves whether they would welcome Mick McCarthy with a smile as their new manager, I suspect I could count the number of affirmative answers on my grubby little hand. At the end of last season, even a faction of Wolves […]

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Restructuring Chelsea

This summer should be a restructuring time for Chelsea, when new faces are brought in everywhere. Manager: If Guus Hiddink stays, this would be a great boon for Chelsea as so far, he seems to have instilled belief, or at least provided results, Tottenham game aside. If he does leave, and the wily Dutchman has […]

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WPS Live Blog Chat

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Will Wolves Hold On To Win The Championship?

With only 6matches left for Wolves this Championship season, can Mick McCarthy defy the odds and take his team to the Championship title and automatic promotion. Many predicted Wolves would earn a playoff spot this season but very few, including myself thought they would storm the Championship and minus a few blips stay there all season […]

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Sky Sports and the Premier League: Money, Money, Money

Satellite sports broadcaster, Sky Sports, has played a crucial, though largely hidden role in the revitalization of English club football. In the early 1990s English football was in a crisis, with match attendances dropping, English teams banned from European competition and the top flight of the Football League lagging well behind the top divisions in […]

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WPS Opener Should Be Spectacular

The inaugural WPS season opens tonight in Los Angeles as the Sol play host to the Washington Freedom. Marta is the star attraction no doubt, as arguably the greatest female footballer on the planet touches down on American soil. But this match like so many others to come in the WPS will pit two evenly […]

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El Salvador 2-2 USA: CONCACAF Personified

AP Photo If you missed this match, you missed something special. The US with their backs against the wall in a hostile atmosphere came through with two incredibly skillful goals to draw in El Salvador 2-2. This match had everything for skeptic of football or the eurosnob who looks down on CONCACAF. A great crowd, […]

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MLS vs USSF

It's been going on so long now, we should all be immune to it. But somehow it still evokes anger. For the record while I do not believe MLS should play during international breaks for a variety of reasons, if MLS must play through the breaks why must they schedule games on national TV at […]

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Justin.tv Rains On FA & Setanta's Parade In England's 4-0 Win Against Slovakia

While more than 85,000 fans filled Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening to watch England's 4-0 victory against Slovakia, more than 41,500 watched live streams of the match illegally via the popular website Justin.tv. In the United Kingdom, the England against Slovakia friendly was televised live on Setanta 1. But the majority of football fans in […]

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Will Daniel Agger Stay At Liverpool?

Daniel Agger is stalling on signing a new contract with Liverpool FC. The obvious problem: his position is overcrowded with quality. The top Danish centre back must compete with Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel who have enjoyed the bulk of the starts this season and don't forget Sami Hyypia. Jamie Carragher: When Steven Gerrard comes […]

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Pictures Of England Home Shirt Revealed

Over the past few months there has been more hype about the new England home shirt than the actual friendly match against Slovakia. Thankfully, the suspense can now be lifted now that we can unveil England's new football kit. Here are the official photographs courtesy of Umbro: Without a doubt, it's been worth the wait. […]

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Hiddink’s Arrival Relieves Pressure on Chelsea, Increases it On Manchester United

When Guus Hiddink joined Chelsea the club seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Scolari era over, fans and players were looking forward to the reign of the placid Dutchman, albeit only until the end of the season. Petr Cech even suggested the club could go on to complete a treble of FA […]

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CONCACAF Match Previews

Mexico-Costa Rica 7pm ET, TELEMUNDO Sven Goran Eriksson's seat could not get any hotter. Published reports in the Mexican media indicate the FMF would have already sacked the Swede if not for the exorbitant salary buyout the Federation would be forced to pay for any early firing. Gio Dos Santos, Carlos Vela, Rafa Marquez and […]

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The Relegation Rumble: Stoke City

Stoke City are a newly promoted side from the Championship, and they certainly play like one. The operating procedure has been physicality, holding the line at home and hoping for some magic from Rory Delap’s wicked throw-ins. It has worked with a modicum of success. They are sixteenth in the table on 32 points. Form: […]