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US Open Cup
/ 642 days agoUS Open Cup 1st Round begins new era for competition
US Open Cup returned with the 1st round and teams across the United States. Some of them feature amateurs and semi-professionals dreaming of a fairytale run in the oldest ongoing national soccer competition. These games as well as a handful in the next couple rounds, are available via Bleacher Report. Here's what happened in the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 670 days ago5 hottest MLS players who could go to Europe next
A new Major League Soccer season coming brings the return of top American talents in action. Many of these are young players ready to make a name for themsevles. In the process, they can attract the eyes of scouts from abroad, particularly in Europe. That jump from MLS players going to Europe is happening with […]
Apple TV
/ 674 days agoMLS Season Pass: First impressions of games on Apple TV
One of the most unique aspects of Apple's MLS Season Pass is the plethora of value-added content that's available to promote the league. As such, we decided to write about our first impressions of pre-season content on the streaming subscription app — all of which is currently available for free in front of the paywall. Plus, […]
Copa America
/ 723 days agoUS is world's top destination for international soccer tournaments
For more than two decades, we have seen many European clubs and foreign national teams visit the United States to play in international soccer competitions. In 14 out of its 16 iterations, CONCACAF has staged its Gold Cup tournament in the United States. Even then, we mustn't forget the United States hosted the 1994 World […]
Apple TV
/ 726 days agoRecommended MLS announcers for Apple TV
The 2023 Major League Soccer season is quickly coming upon us, but the crews of American commentators for MLS on Apple are still undecided. So, I've taken a stab at who are my recommended MLS announcers for Apple TV. As covered, the Apple TV deal starts right away when the new season begins on Feb. […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 791 days agoMLS playoffs plan hurts league's growth and players
MLS is considering changing its playoffs structure again, according to The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Pablo Maurer. The league is looking at expanding the number of playoff games from 13 to 30. Ultimately, the MLS plan is for the playoffs to be a World Cup-style format. This idea to expand the playoffs comes after the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 818 days agoMLS killed the TV star: A farewell to MLS regional broadcast crews
The final days of the 2022 MLS season are a bittersweet moment in the league's history. It marks the final time that broadcast crews air MLS games across regional sports networks throughout the United States. That means a final time that fans of MLS teams can hear the familiar voices of announcers, analysts and sideline […]
Barcelona
/ 881 days agoBarcelona walking a financial tightrope to rebuild the squad
Barcelona's rebuild of its squad is well and truly up and running. Favorite son Xavi closed the previous season fairly well as head coach. Now, he brings in several new arrivals to put an end to the supporters' suffering. However, despite the glitz and glamor of new signings, questions remain over the plausibility of Barcelona's […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 891 days agoManchester City is not the untouchable team for 2022/23
Indisputably, Manchester City enter the 2022/23 Premier League campaign as the overwhelming favorites. According to Vegas Insider, Manchester City open as the betting favorites to win the league at -175. Other opinions and predictions have the Citizens winning a fifth Premier League in the last six attempts. An already stacked side had one hole in […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 901 days agoLiverpool supporters need to be patient amid high expectations
It seems that no one gets as upset about Liverpool FC as much as some Liverpool supporters themselves do. Of course, this refers to the multitude of those on social media that always find something to complain about. For example, the fan channels on YouTube and their monster followings echo plenty of frustration at the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 919 days agoMLS games won't be same without local broadcasters
Most fans are excited about Major League Soccer and Apple announcing their new streaming rights deal. After all, more sports are moving to streaming. However, that does not please everyone. The switch to Apple is the death knell to MLS on regional sports networks. In my opinion, MLS broadcasts won't be same without local broadcasters. […]
Chelsea
/ 3253 days agoWho is Matt Miazga? Background on Chelsea’s young US target
It’s a dream come true for a young center back, particularly one that has wanted to play for a Premier League club. Competing at the highest level of soccer. Right now, New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga is on the cusp. The young American is about to make his dreams come true by accepting […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 3500 days agoUS Open Cup has improved but TV and radio coverage is lacking
With the level of competition in MLS, NASL and USL improving, this year’s US Open Cup promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Combined with the fact that the level of tension between the three aforementioned leagues is at an all-time high, this makes the 2015 US Open Cup the most […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 3844 days agoWhy Are MLS and US Soccer Scheduling US Open Cup Games During The World Cup?
As the sport of soccer grows in the United States, the domestic league and national team continue to make strides. But sadly the US Open Cup, which was showing signs of improvement and greater respect from the US soccer institutions, just went backwards two steps back. Namely, why on earth did MLS and US Soccer […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 4288 days agoHenry's Winner Earns Petke's Red Bulls First Win
"Desperation." "Must have it." "Need to keep our confidence high." "Must win game." These are the adjectives that were thrown at the New York Red Bulls as they started with two draws and two losses this season. But there was no loss of confidence with this side as they felt the bounces didn’t go their […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 4290 days agoUSMNT Battles Through Squabbles For Solid March Results
What an amazing night down at the Estadio Azteca for the Stars and Stripes. Even though there wasn’t a magical goal that brought the entire stadium crumbling down you can definitely say that cracks in the armor on the greatest home field advantage on the planet are beginning to show. After a terrible second half […]
Feuerstein's Fire
/ 4298 days agoFeuerstein's Fire USMNT And Red Bull Shows
2014 World Cup Qualifying USA Vs Costa Rica Friday, March 22nd Guests: Earl Reed, Chris Webb, Robert Hay 9:30 PM EDT – 6:30PM PDT Pre Game 30 Minutes Midnight EDT(WED) – 9:00PM EDT Post Game 1 Hour Saturday, March 23rd Special Red Bull Review At Montreal 8PM EDT – 5PM PDT 2014 World Cup Qualifying […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 4304 days agoRoy Miller's Explanation A Lesson In Selfishness
So after discussing and writing an article about the mishaps and the brain farts of Costa Rican International Left Back Roy Miller, you figured that would be the end of his buffoonery and we can move on to the home opener as the Red Bulls host DC United. But sadly we have to discuss the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 4307 days agoAnother Mental Lapse Costs Red Bulls Against San Jose
It couldn’t have happened again, could it? The Red Bulls with a solid first half and leading this time by a goal at Buck Shaw Stadium with a performance that was just adequate to get the full three points and give Mike Petke his first professional victory as a head coach. But something creeps in […]
Feuerstein's Fire
/ 4308 days agoFeuerstein's Fire: March 10, 2013
Feuerstein's Fire #140 Monday, March 11th 8:00PM EST – 5PM PST Guests: Douglas Zimmermann, Independent Photographer who was at Estadio Azteca for World Cup Qualifier between Mexico & the USA Josh Hakala & Tavio Palazzolo of www.thecup.us as we discuss the format of the 100th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Red Bulls […]