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/ 129 days ago

Soccer team's 132-year wait until promotion to EFL is over

Bromley are entering a new chapter in their 132-year history, a chapter that many thought would never be written, after earning promotion to the EFL. For the first time ever, Bromley are competing in the Football League; ascending from the non-league ranks to the promised land of professional soccer. A celebration of what is possible […]

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/ 134 days ago

What it's like supporting a lower-league club in the UK

World Soccer Talk writer Euan Walsh takes us on a journey to experience what life is like supporting a lower-league club in the United Kingdom. Walsh is a supporter of Swindon Town in the south of England. Swindon was previously in the Premier League but now finds itself in the fourth tier (League Two). England's […]

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/ 136 days ago

2024/25 EFL Championship preview and predictions

The English Football League (EFL) got underway this weekend, with the action in the Championship kickstarting a weekend of action-packed soccer. England’s second tier is one of the most exciting leagues in the world, and the 2024/2025 edition of the Championship features a host of former Premier League teams. Below, World Soccer Talk writer Conor […]

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/ 140 days ago

EFL to air more games on TV than ever before in US and UK

Soccer is a national obsession of England, and has been ever since the Football League (now the EFL) was created in 1888. The founding members are quite an eclectic bunch. Back then, they were Accrington Stanley (now in the fourth tier), Aston Villa (back in the UEFA Champions League this season), Blackburn Rovers (one of […]

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/ 155 days ago

Paramount+ saves the day for Serie A and EFL viewers

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United […]

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/ 159 days ago

EFL FAQ: What fans need to know about the new CBS deal

CBS Sports' new deal with the English Football League (EFL) is a breath of fresh air for soccer fans in the United States. While ESPN+ was a big upgrade on the previous rightsholder beIN SPORTS, CBS' new deal is even bigger and better. To break it all down, here's the EFL FAQ to answer your […]

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/ 180 days ago

EFL renew radio rights with talkSPORT and BBC for coverage

The English Football League (EFL) has renewed its national radio rights contract with talkSPORT and BBC Radio. This marks a historic milestone for the oldest professional football league tournament in the world. Throughout the next four seasons, fans will have access to live commentary and updates for every English Football League match. TalkSPORT has secured […]

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/ 181 days ago

EFL schedule released; Update on US TV broadcast news

The English Football League (EFL) schedule for the 2024/25 season is out, featuring several intriguing matches among the 72 teams. Consisting of England's second-tier Championship, as well as League One and League Two, the trio of divisions are set to air in England on Sky Sports. The network previously struck a massive $1.1 billion deal […]

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/ 183 days ago

If Birmingham-Wrexham played in USA, what would it look like?

For the 2024/25 League One campaign, Birmingham City FC has requested to play newly promoted Wrexham in the United States. Both sides have American, or at least North American, ownership groups. Wrexham has become one of the most popular teams in the United States despite playing the last 19 seasons beneath the third tier of […]

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/ 218 days ago

2024/25 EFL season: Dates to mark in your calendar

It's already time to start counting down the days to the 2024/25 EFL season. The 126th season of the English Football League is sure to be another fascinating campaign. Across the three professional divisions underneath the Premier League, there are plenty of storylines to follow. Massive changes to the clubs in each division through promotion […]

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/ 250 days ago

EFL games on USA TV to get improved viewing experiences

Soccer fans can look forward to improved USA EFL broadcasts starting in the 2024/25 season. The EFL (English Football League) has extended its partnership with global sports media company IMG through the 2028/29 campaign. This agreement aims to elevate production values across EFL competitions. The renewal comes after the EFL's record domestic TV rights deal […]

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/ 255 days ago

New EFL deal with Sky Sports: What it means for US soccer fans

US soccer fans are set for an exciting change to their consumption of the EFL after Sky Sports renewed their deal. A blockbuster new domestic broadcast deal between the English Football League and Sky Sports was announced on Monday. While the agreement is specific to the UK market, it will undoubtedly have ripple effects across […]

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/ 271 days ago

ESPN+ to air 8 EFL promotion race games on Easter weekend

On Easter weekend, ESPN+ will have an incredible eight promotion race games from the EFL Championship. Promotion is at the top of these clubs' minds across the English Championship. The four promotion race games on Good Friday combined with another four on Easter Monday feature many of the clubs at the top battling for the […]
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