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FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 29: Charlie Davies #9 of the New England Revolution celebrates his goal in the first half against New York Red Bulls during Leg 2 of the MLS Eastern Conference Final at Gillette Stadium on November 29, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

MLS Player Salaries 2015: Best and Worst Contracts

Following up on Phillip Bupp’s article from earlier about MLS Player Salaries, we here at 32 Flags went through every team’s and every player’s salary looking for anomalies, bargains, and overpriced MLS players. What we found is there are a lot of MLS stars getting paid the league minimum to carry significant loads on their teams… especially […]

during the CONCACAF Gold Cup match at Sporting Park on July 13, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Five Reasons Why the USMNT Will Win the Gold Cup

Here are 32 Flags, we’re getting jazzed up for yet another international tournament. Fresh on the heels of an amazing FIFA Women’s World Cup and CONMEBOL Copa America, the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals begin on July 18. Games are being played through the US and Canada, so fans of soccer: get out and cheer on […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Canada Captain Dwayne de Rosario stands for the National Anthems prior to the International Friendly between Canada and Australia at Craven Cottage on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Why is the Canadian Men’s National Team so bad?

Watching the Gold Cup group stages so far, there have been some excellent games and some truly bad ones. The common denominator for bad games has been one team: the Canadian men’s national team. Canada had won their previous four matches coming into the Gold Cup, so their dreadful performance thus far comes as a […]

TUKWILA, WA – AUGUST 31: Jessica Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC brings the ball forward against Kassey Kallman #14 of FC Kansas City in the first half of the National Women’s Soccer League Championship on August 31, 2014 at Starfire Stadium in Tukwila, Washington. (Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/Getty Images)

National Women’s Soccer League: Post-World Cup Update

Here at 32 Flags, we’re proud to announce that we will be covering the National Women’s Soccer League with weekly updates on significant action as well as a Standings and Schedule page so you can see how each team is doing and who is playing when. World Cup stars are beginning to return to their regular club […]

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – SEPTEMBER 06: The Costa Rica national team starters pose prior to facing the United States national team during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Estadio Nacional on September 6, 2013 in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group B Preview

Here are 32 Flags, we’re getting jazzed up for yet another international tournament. Fresh on the heels of an amazing FIFA Women’s World Cup and CONMEBOL Copa America, the CONCACAF Gold Cup begins on July 7. Games are being played through the US and Canada, so fans of soccer: get out and cheer on international […]

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – NOVEMBER 19: Georgios Karagounis and Konstantinos Manolas of Greece celebrates winning their play-off match during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier Play-off Second Leg match between Romania and Greece at the National Arena on November 19, 2013 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Greece Football In Crisis?

Greece is in serious trouble right now, as a country, a football squad, and as a football league. Today, Greek banks shuttered their doors for at least the next six business days and ATM withdrawals are being heavily limited. The Greek government even shut down their own stock and bonds markets for the rest of the […]

EDMONTON, AB – JUNE 22: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States reacts in the first half while taking on Colombia in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Round of 16 match at Commonwealth Stadium on June 22, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Who does Team USA play with Megan Rapinoe out for Friday?

On Monday, the USA defeated Colombia 2-0. While Colombia never mounted a significant attack or shot on goal, the victory was a bit unconvincing. After all games thus far, critics have pointed out America’s shaky play. Primarily, the reason for this criticism is twofold: an overreliance on playing long balls to Abby Wambach, and the […]

SAITAMA, JAPAN – JUNE 16: Keisuke Honda of Japan in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier second round match between Japan and Singapore at Saitama Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

A Much Too Early 2018 World Cup Qualifying Update

For the next several months (and possibly years), we at 32 Flags will update you on the happenings of the 2018 World Cup qualifying. It is still extremely early in this process, and the official draw isn’t for another month. However, the first game took place on March 12. The 2018 cycle has already begun. CONCACAF […]

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 20: Adama Traore of Mali celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-off match between Senegal and Mali at North Harbour Stadium on June 20, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Individual Award Winning U-20 World Cup Players: Where Are They Now?

The 2015 U-20 World Cup is over. Serbia are the surprise champs, and Mali’s Adama Traoré is the Tournament MVP (Golden Ball award). Pundits view the U-20 as a preview of the world soccer future, a tournament where players Traoré, Portugal’s André Silva, and Brazil’s Danilo preview their future success for the world. We here at 32 Flags looked back at the past […]

Gary White, coach of Guam (courtesy Gary White)

Interview with Guam Football Head Coach Gary White

This is the first in what will be a multi-part series on the Guam Football Association. This team has quickly gone from challenged football organization to legitimate challenger in the Asian Football Confederation. Boasting a new coach, new facilities, a new outlook, and newly recruited Guamanian players from MLS, Guam is the new team to watch in […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 14: Mali team mates react during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Quarter Final match between Mali and Germany at Christchurch Stadium on June 14, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind — Quarter-finals

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. A day of […]

DUBLIN, IRELAND – OCTOBER 11: Jordan Perez of Gibraltar looks on during the EURO 2016 Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar at Aviva Stadium on October 11, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Firefighter Jordan Perez’s Brilliant Saves v. Germany

Today, tiny Gibraltar played reigning world champs Germany. They got beat pretty badly, 7-0, but it would have been a lot worse had it not been for some amazing goalkeeping from Goalkeeper Jordan Perez. FYI — Jordan Perez’s works as a firefighter for Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service. Here’s to Jordan Perez, the fireman, taking […]

MONCTON, NB – JUNE 09: Eniola Aluko #9 of England and Laura Georges #4 of France fight for the ball during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 9, 2015 in Moncton, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup Recap: Day 4

Today was a day of close-fought games, an excellent day for the neutral fan. Three good matches between six evenly matched squads and a hard fought performance from an overmatched Korean squad. Overall though, the day was full of the most likely outcomes and no real surprises. France and Brazil took care of business, England […]

during international friendly between Trinidad & Tobago and England at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on June 1, 2008 in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Former FIFA exec Jack Warner investigated over Haiti disaster money

Jack Warner is in even more trouble. Warner, former and one of the primary targets of the ongoing FIFA investigation, is being further investigated for “the disappearance of money meant for victims of the Haiti earthquake.” Warner stands accused of taking $750,000 intended for the Haitian people. This money was donated by FIFA ($250,000) and the […]

SINSHEIM, GERMANY – JULY 16: Sara Thunebro (R) of Sweden and Eugenie Le Sommer of France battle for the ball during the FIFA Women’s 3rd Place Playoff match between Sweden and France at Rhein-Neckar Arena on July 16, 2011 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

VIDEO: (Women’s World Cup) Le Sommer with a rocket goal

Beautiful goal from the French striker. Quick shot, powerful, and beats the keeper at the near post.

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