STORIES BY chris moore
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/ 1 day agoDetroit City FC is leaving historic stadium in favor of new arena
Detroit City FC is set to move into a brand new stadium in the near future. The USL Championship side revealed this week that they recently purchased property to build the arena. An abandoned hospital just southwest of the downtown currently sits on the site. Public land records show that the property was purchased for […]
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/ 2 days agoHayes exits Chelsea with another Women's Super League title
Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea women's team on a high note. The soon-to-be United States women's national team manager lifted the Women's Super League (WSL) title on Saturday thanks to a 6-0 thumping of Manchester United. It previously seemed as if Hayes may depart the west London side without a trophy this season. This would […]
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/ 2 days agoLeverkusen completes historic undefeated Bundesliga season
Bayer Leverkusen has officially completed their unbeaten 2023/24 Bundesliga campaign. The German club topped Augsburg 2-1 in front of their home fans on Saturday. Star striker Victor Boniface started the scoring with a goal just 12 minutes into the match. Midfielder Robert Andrich then doubled his team's advantage before the half-hour mark. Although Augsburg did […]
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/ 2 days agoSupporter groups rebel against multi-club ownership
Investors purchasing stakes in multiple soccer teams has essentially skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, a 2023 report by UEFA, the governing body of the sport in Europe, revealed that more than 180 clubs across the globe were part of a multi-club ownership. To put this boom into perspective, there were less than 40 teams […]
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/ 3 days agoJuventus fires Allegri after meltdown, eyes move for Motta
Juventus has announced that they have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri. The move comes just two days after the popular coach led the club to the Coppa Italia title. The Old Lady beat Atalanta 1-0 in Rome on Wednesday thanks to an early goal by star striker Dusan Vlahovic. It was Allegri's lone trophy during his […]
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/ 3 days agoNorwich linked with Arsenal coach after firing David Wagner
Norwich City has announced that they have fired head coach David Wagner. The decision comes just a day after the club was knocked out of the Championship playoffs. The Canaries finished on level terms with Leeds United at home in the first leg of the matchup. Nevertheless, Wagner's side was eventually thumped 4-0 by the […]
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/ 3 days agoPremier League managers mostly back VAR, but insist on tweaks
As the 2023/24 Premier League season is set to come to an end this weekend, managers of English top-flight clubs spoke to the media on Friday. The title race is undoubtedly the biggest headline heading into the last round of matches on Sunday. After all, Manchester City is looking to secure their fourth consecutive league […]
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/ 3 days agoBrazil wins bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has officially won a bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup. The South American nation was selected after collecting enough votes during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on Friday. A joint bid between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands also attempted to host the tournament as well. However, Brazil managed to earn 119 […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 4 days agoNagelsmann omits several stars from Germany Euro 2024 roster
Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has officially unveiled his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. The coach recently resisted the chance to rejoin Bayern Munich to remain with the DFB. As Nagelsmann has plenty of quality players to pick from, he was forced to make some tough decisions. Germany will head into the […]
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/ 4 days agoWest Ham striker prayed for injury amid mental health issues
West Ham center forward Michail Antonio has claimed that he once prayed for himself to suffer an injury. The striker confessed as much during a recent appearance on the High Performance podcast. While discussing a plethora of topics for about an hour, Antonio centered the conversation around mental health. The Hammers star revealed in the […]
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/ 4 days agoBayern, Tuchel open to remarriage after running out of options
After failing to entice several coaching targets, Bayern Munich is now reportedly ready to keep Thomas Tuchel on the team. The German giants previously announced back in February that Tuchel would depart the club at the end of the current campaign. Nevertheless, the manager has become a popular figure with the team's fans, despite Bayern […]
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/ 4 days agoHot mic catches announcer criticizing MLS coach Phil Neville
A Portland Timbers announcer was heard criticizing head coach Phil Neville live on air during a match Wednesday night. The club was playing a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash against the San Jose Earthquakes on the night. As Portland entered the halftime break down 2-0, the announcer did not realize that his mic was […]
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/ 5 days agoPremier League clubs to vote to ban VAR from 2024/25 season
Premier League teams will soon vote on a ban on the use of a Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, ahead of the 2024/25 season. According to reporter David Ornstein, English top-flight officials are unified in believing that abolishing VAR will not benefit the league. Conversely, they believe the move would only create more incorrect calls […]
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/ 5 days agoFIFA introduces Women's Club World Cup as new calendar swells
FIFA officially announced a Women's Club World Cup will happen for the first time in early 2026. The decision was made regarding the tournament at an annual meeting on Wednesday. The FIFA Council gathered ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress in Thailand to discuss a wide range of topics. A majority of the meetings, however, […]
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/ 5 days agoHow Ange Postecoglou can break the Spurs hoodoo
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou was left dumbfounded following his team's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. The coach, however, was not necessarily disappointed by his squad's performance on the night. After all, Spurs played fairly well in the game, despite the defeat. Postecoglou's side recorded more possession and more total shots than their […]
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/ 5 days agoHow foreign teams playing official games in USA will impact MLS
FIFA will explore the potential impact of allowing domestic leagues to play foreign competitive games in the near future, which has major consequences on MLS and its popularity in the USA. It was revealed in April that soccer's governing body would consider changing a policy that blocks league games from being scheduled in other countries. […]
TV
/ 6 days agoGolTV given deadline to pay Ecuadorian Serie A rights fees owed
GolTV's contract with Ecuador's Serie A is currently under serious threat. The two sides previously agreed to a 10-year deal worth around $314 million back in 2017. Nevertheless, the broadcaster has reportedly not given the South American top flight division the necessary funds since September of 2023. As a result, Serie A officials are giving […]
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/ 6 days agoArsenal Women will make Emirates Stadium home next season
Arsenal has announced that their women's team will make Emirates Stadium home during the 2024/25 season. The club has historically played their matches at Meadow Park, the current home of National League side Boreham Wood FC. This particular arena has a max capacity of around 4,500 fans, with less than half of this figure coming […]
UEFA Euro 2024
/ 6 days agoUEFA allowing only team captains to talk to refs at Euro 2024
UEFA has announced that only captains at Euro 2024 will be able to approach referees to argue calls during matches. Any other players on the pitch seen attempting to plead their case risk receiving a yellow card. National teams involved in the upcoming tournament have all been personally notified of the decision. The ruling is […]
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/ 6 days agoEmbarrassing: Canada's MLS owners unite to pay Jesse Marsch
Jesse Marsch will lead the Canada men's national team at this summer's 2024 Copa America after being hired Monday night. The American coach previously made a name for himself at European clubs such as RB Leipzig and Leeds United. However, he has been without a managerial job since departing the English side over a year […]