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KANSAS CITY, KS – DECEMBER 07: The Philip F. Anschutz trophy is seen on the field before the start of the match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in the 2013 MLS Cup at Sporting Park on December 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Moving MLS Cup to spring and/or playing midweek will help improve low ratings

At the behest of a few of my friends Sunday afternoon, I tuned in to the MLS Cup Final. Let me tell you what a good decision that was. That was a thrilling match. Sure, it probably wasn’t a good advertisement for the sport of soccer, but it was absolutely a very entertaining two hours where […]

ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND – JULY 25: Marco Reus of Dortmund (R) celebrates his team’s second goal with team mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the friendly match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund on July 25, 2015 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

Video: Pierre Emrick Aubameyang scores on beautiful chip

Quick, name the best striker in the Bundesliga. You said Robert Lewandowski right? Of course you did, you couldn’t go more then five minutes in October without hearing his name. The man already has 14 league goals this season and 20 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions. And of course don’t forget about that […]

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 21: VfL Borussia Monchengladbach players salute the fans at the end of the UEFA Champions League group stage match between Juventus and VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach at Juventus Arena on October 21, 2015 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Video: Fabian Johnson scores equalizer for Borussia Monchengladbach

Fabian Johnson just can’t stop won’t stop scoring. The American winger opened the scoring for Borussia Monchengladbach inside of five minutes against Hoffenheim but TSG were able to shake it off and build a 3-1 lead. Johnson though wasn’t done. After Josep Drmic pulled one back for ‘Gladbach in the 56th minute, Johnson came flying […]

Video: Luis Suarez scores sensational goal for Barcelona

Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad may not be on the same level as El Clasico but no one is telling Luis Suarez that. The great thing about El Clasico matches is that it doesn’t seem like any ‘normal’ goals are scored, rather everything of the highlight reel out this world variety. Barcelona seem to have kept […]

MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 22: Fabian Johnson of Moenchengladbach celebrates with his team mate Oskar Wendt after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Allianz Arena on March 22, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images For MAN)

Video: Fabian Johnson opens the scoring for Borussia Mochengladbach

In mid-October USMNT manager sent German-American defender and midfielder Fabian Johnson home from the US team early after Johnson had asked to be subbed off against Mexico due to injury. Klinsmann believed that Johnson wasn’t actually hurt and needed to check his commitment to the US team. When he got home, his club team said […]

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – NOVEMBER 26: Son Heung-min (Top) and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur FC celebrate a goal during the UEFA Europe League match between Qarabag FK and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Tofig Bahramov Republican stadium on November 26, 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Premier League Thanksgiving Weekend Gambling Guide

The Turkey has been eaten and the holiday shopping has commenced. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving but it’s time to get all that money that you spent on Black Friday deals back, and luckily the money train is back this week to help guide you . There are a lot of very tasty match […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur congratulates Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur on scoring the openiung goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Is Tottenham now a title contender?

We are now 13 games into the 2015/16 Premier League season and one thing is clear, the title race is as wide open as ever. If there was a rule that defined the current season, it would be that the only consistent thing about this season has been inconsistency. Just when you’ve thought you’ve had […]

What formation should the USMNT play?

Over the past two years, United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann has spent nearly every match trying to find the right formation to maximize the abilities of all the members of the USMNT. What Klinsmann is searching for, is a formation that allows the USMNT’s best players to all play together at the best of their […]

The Locker: Braga has boots stolen from stadium dressing room

SC Braga arrived for their Europa League match against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome only to find their shooting boots missing. Literally. The club was shocked to discover that every pair of boots, which they have said was three pairs per player, had been stolen from their dressing room following Wednesday nights training session. UEFA […]

VIDEO: Louis van Gaal calls Chris Smalling “Mike” again

Back in July, Manchester United manager made a mistake when he referred to defender Chris Smalling, who was sitting right next to him, as Mike at a press conference for the pre-season International Champions Cup. Tuesday night, after United defeated CSKA Moscow, he made the same mistake as he once again referred to his now star […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 25, 2015 in Manchester, England.

2015-16 Barclays Premier League Week 10 Betting Guide

It’s been a few weeks so let me start off by apologizing to all those that love money for my absence. But that’s in the past and in the present we have a great weekend of Premier League action ahead of us with plenty of money to be won so let’s go win it. Chelsea […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 22: Ivan Rakitic of Barcelona takes on Luka Modric and Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on March 22, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Referee for next months El Clasico reports being approached to favor Real Madrid

With FIFA currently in full blown crisis mode, it would be really good for fans of the beautiful game to get some good soccer news right about now. Unfortunately that’s not going to happen as one of the premier fixtures on the soccer calendar is now being marred by yet another corruption scandal. The Independent reported […]

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JULY 18: The Barclays Premiership Trophy on display before the pre-season friendly at Tynecastle Stadium on July 18, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

The Premier League title race is as wide open as ever

The international break is over and players have all returned to training with their clubs ahead of another crucial weekend of Premier League action. At this time last year, it was pretty clear Chelsea were going to win the title. Two years ago, everyone had a good idea about Manchester City. Three seasons ago, Robin van […]

at Arena Amazonia on June 21, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.

Which players should be afraid of being dropped from the USMNT

In preparation for the CONCACAF Cup, USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann named a veteran heavy squad for the US’s match against Mexico. The move signaled that this match was about winning now, not about developing any players for the future. Prior to the match, Klinsmann stressed how important this match was and that certain players would […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Jagielka of Everton celebrates with team mates after scoring the equalising goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on September 27, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

32 Flags Premier League Betting Guide – Week 7

It’s free money time everybody. My confidence was a little shaky after last week but after hitting on Barcelona, Porto, and Manchester United (and missing on Borussia Mochengladbach) I’m back. As you’ve probably heard there’s a lot going on this Sunday and while I’ll make picks for those games I’m here to remind you that […]

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