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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Roberto Martinez Manager of Everton looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on March 5, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Roberto Martinez sacked by Everton after sinking back to a mid-table club

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When Roberto Martinez was tagged to replace long-serving Everton manager David Moyes three campaigns ago, few believed the club was going in the wrong direction. However, three seasons later and Martinez finds himself sacked by the same club. Under Moyes, the team was heading towards the fight for European competition and looking up with a […]

Australian goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski dies after being struck by lightning

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The chances of being struck by lightning seem so slim, but then there are the deadly reminders of just how serious that situation can be. Unfortunately, a month after being struck by lightning following a training session, young Australian goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski has died. According to the report in The Guardian in the U.K., Petrovski was […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Swansea City at The King Power Stadium on April 24, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Leicester City show they are more than just Jamie Vardy in dismantling of Swansea

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Jamie Vardy served his one-game suspension for a red card on Sunday as his Foxes played host to Swansea City. Many believed Vardy’s absence would have a major effect on Leicester City’s title hopes, especially if he is further suspended later this week. Nevermind all that talk, as the Foxes came out and smashed the […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Watford and Leicester City at Vicarage Road on March 5, 2016 in Watford, England.

WATCH: Mahrez pounces on Swansea mistake for 1-0 lead

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Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez hasn’t loved his performances at the King Power Stadium, failing to score in 15 straight matches at the Foxes’ home ground. That all changed quickly on Sunday, as the in-form midfielder pounced on an absolutely horrific clearance attempt by Swansea City’s Ashley Williams. He took a calm touch and buried it […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on April 10, 2016 in London, England.

St. Totteringham’s Day: A Spurs perspective

0 comments by on 4/22/2016

St. Totteringham’s Day — as a Tottenham Hotspur supporter since about 1996, it has been something I have been aware of since the beginning of my fandom. The wanderers of Woolwich have always had the upper hand by season’s end and that’s just the way it has been. In fact, its been the case since […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on August 16, 2015 in Manchester, England.

EPL teams vetting potential transfer targets social media presence

0 comments by on 4/18/2016

Social media is a vital part of just about anyones life in 2016, but for a professional soccer player it is the easiest way to connect with fans without having to do the whole face-to-face meeting thing. It also happens to be a hazard of the job if one isn’t doing it right. At least […]

during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Hibernian and Dundee United at Hampden Park on April 16, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Clive Rosel/Getty)

WATCH: Jason Cummings attempts, epically fails at panenka penalty kick

0 comments by on 4/16/2016

Here’s a small lesson for all you kids out there — tricks are cute, and best reserved for the training ground. Just ask Hibernian player Jason Cummings after his embarrassing penalty kick during the shootout of the Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United. With the two sides deadlocked at 0-0 and every penalty life-and-death in […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 03: Leicester City fans celebrate victory after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on April 3, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Leicester City have become inevitable EPL champions

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All season long it has been one hurdle after the other for Leicester City, as they knock down one the media and pundits put up another one. Now, with just six league matches to go, it is finally time for everyone to accept the fact that the Foxes are your inevitable EPL champions. Leicester City […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 03: Marcos Rojo of Manchester United shoots during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on April 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Manchester United may not be winning pretty, but W’s are W’s and that’s all that matters

0 comments by on 4/4/2016

It’s been a rough downturn since the Sir Alex Ferguson days at Old Trafford, going from competing for the EPL title to hoping to stay in any European competition at all. Manchester United currently sit fifth on 53 points. It’s a team that is just one point off its cross-town rival Manchester City for the […]

HEMPSTEAD, NY – JUNE 13: New York Cosmos player and Laureus Foundation Ambassador Raul #7 plays the ball during the game against Jacksonville Armada FC during the Laureus Foundation- New York Cosmos Event at James M. Shuart Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Hempstead, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for Laureus)

NASL deal with beIN Sports marks interesting turning point in American soccer landscape

0 comments by on 3/30/2016

Second division soccer on a real cable television network in the United States? While that thought is usually reserved for the English Championship division, it is also a reality right here at home in the United States. That’s because the NASL has entered into an agreement with broadcast partner beIN Sports to carry its matches […]

FRISCO, TEXAS – MARCH 29: of the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team during the first half of the 2016 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying playoff at Toyota Stadium on March 29, 2016 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

Colombia picks apart US U-23’s to advance to Rio 2016 Olympics

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A 1-1 scoreline on the road? In a home-and-home series that you host the final match, its about the best case scenario a team could hope for. However, much of the problems that plagued the United States U-23 squad in Colombia were on full display in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday night as well. The only […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States MenÕs National Team heads the ball off a free kick for a goal in front of Carlos Castrillo #13 of Guatemala in the first half during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

USMNT exacts important revenge in 4-0 demolition of Guatemala

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All the hand-wringing, head scratching and angry tweeting apparently sent a message to the United State men’s national team following its 2-1 loss at Guatemala this past Friday. Either that, or personal embarrassment over becoming the first American team to ever take a loss to the Central American nation. Returning to the site of some […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States Men’s National Team celebrates his first half goal against Guatemala with Graham Zusi #19 of the United States Men’s National Team and Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States Men’s National Team during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

WATCH: USMNT score just 20 seconds in to 2nd half against Guatemala

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How? How did this USMNT take a loss to Guatemala on Friday night? After a completely dominating first half and a 2-0 lead at halftime, the message was clear from manager Jurgen Klinsmann — ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK. It took just 20 seconds in to the second half for that message to bare fruit — as […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Geoff Cameron #20 (not pictured) of the United States scores against Moises Munos #12 of Mexico in the first half during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

WATCH: Bradley, Cameron execute perfect free kick for 2-0 USMNT lead

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There’s just something magical about the United States men’s national team and playing at the home of the Columbus Crew. After getting trashed and embarrassed on Friday night in a loss to Guatemala, the message was sent and received. Just about everything looked different for the USMNT at Mapfre Stadium and that included the play […]

FRISCO, TX – JULY 07: John Brooks #6 of USA celerates after Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scored against Donis Escober #22 of Honduras during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between USA and Honduras at Toyota Stadium on July 7, 2015 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

WATCH: Clint Dempsey puts USMNT 1-0 up on Guatemala

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There was little doubt that the United States men’s national team needed a win in its return leg against Guatemala in World Cup qualifying. Getting out to an early start was an important part of the equation for the USMNT. Leave it to the legendary poacher, Clint Dempsey, to get the script exactly right too. […]

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