The best footballers inevitably find their way to the Premier League. England's top tier routinely splashes big bucks on the top players in a never-ending arms race between the elite clubs. But what Americans have broken into the Premier League? The US is known for exporting goalkeepers to the United Kingdom, and one club in […]

Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium Tour experience offers fans a stunning behind-the-scenes experience. Located on the Etihad campus, a thirty-minute commute from the city center, the stadium tour experience commences from Entrance ‘M.’ To find it, the entrance is located on the south side of the stadium. A £25 ($30) adult ticket is perhaps the most […]

World Soccer Talk recently launched a collection of soccer T-shirts, available in our online store. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or any other special occasion, the soccer T-shirt collection is available to purchase and is perfect for the soccer lover in your family. These custom designs are inspired by the beautiful game and some of our […]

Soccer is, without a doubt, a prevalent topic of interest in the United States. The sport continues to grow in the United States, with more fans each year following domestic and international teams and competitions. Naturally, those fans search for information and news online for their favorites. So, what are the top soccer websites in […]

Soccer owes much of its essence to derbies. Within the realm of the sport, there exist very few matches that can rival the intensity and fervor of this rivalry. Hence, let's dive into the History of El Clásico. The story behind this globally renowned matchup delves much deeper than a simple gathering of players on […]

Soccer owes much of its essence to derbies. Within the realm of the sport, there exist very few matches that can rival the intensity and fervor of this rivalry. Hence, let's dive into the History of El Clásico. The story behind this globally renowned matchup delves much deeper than a simple gathering of players on […]

Soccer owes much of its essence to derbies. Within the realm of the sport, there exist very few matches that can rival the intensity and fervor of this rivalry. Hence, let's dive into the History of El Clásico. The story behind this globally renowned matchup delves much deeper than a simple gathering of players on […]

One of the most sought-after soccer trading cards in the world entered auction earlier this week. The card, a 1958 Americana LTDA Futebol Pele rookie, is considered extremely rare. This is, of course, reflected in the card's final sale price. The auction ultimately ended on Thursday night with a winning bidder of $66,000. The history […]

SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area looks set to miss out on hosting 2026 World Cup matches. The arena was previously one of 11 total arenas in the United States hosting games at the upcoming tournament. However, a significant dispute between the owners of the stadium and FIFA appears to have scuppered these plans. […]

MLS famously does not compete within a system of promotion and relegation. In fact, no league of any real relevance in the United States has ever used the mechanism that has been the standard for the global club game for over a century. But why doesn't MLS use pro/rel? League brass, media personalities and fans […]

In an era of ballooning transfer fees and wages with more cash going around than ever, the frugal nature of select clubs has been exemplary in the soccer world. Taking advantage of statistics has allowed clubs like Brighton and Brentford to set themselves apart from other clubs without so much funding. However, there is concern […]

Big spending led to big expectations for Manchester United since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Couple that with everything the Scot achieved at Old Trafford, and the spotlight on players at Manchester United is brighter than any other club in England. However, the one thing weighing this club down remains the ownership. The Glazer family […]

If you lived under a rock this summer and didn’t watch any of the highlights of Lionel Messi's introduction to MLS, Messi Meets America is the best way to review highlights of all of Messi's golazos and exciting moments from Inter Miami's Leagues Cup run. If you're expecting anything other than that — such as […]

From June to September, all we’ve heard from MLS and Apple is Messi, Messi, and Messi. Now that Inter Miami is out of the playoffs and Messi is away on international duty, the focus returns to MLS Cup Playoffs. But without the league’s main focal point, what are the redeeming reasons to watch MLS Cup […]

Perception versus reality are two completely different states of mind. After guiding Inter Miami to become 2023 Leagues Cup champions, Argentine coach Tata Martino was lauded by Apple's Taylor Twellman as "one of the best managers in the history of the game.” But how does the Tata Martino record look in his games without Lionel […]