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TOULOUSE, FRANCE – JUNE 13: Gerard Pique (2nd R) of Spain heads the ball to score his team’s first goal past Petr Cech (1st L) of Czech Republic during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Spain and Czech Republic at Stadium Municipal on June 13, 2016 in Toulouse, France. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Watch: Gerrard Pique wins it for Spain with late header

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It took Spain about 10 minutes to get into their opening match at Euro 2016 against the Czech Republic, but once they got into it they looked like they couldn’t be stopped. From about the 11th minute until the final whistle, Spain completely dominated the game. Every time you looked up it looked like either […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 11: Clint Dempsey #8 of United States celebrates his goal with teammate Gyasi Zerdes #9 in the first half against the Paraguay during the Copa America Centenario Group C match at Lincoln Financial Field on June 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

10 man USA holds off Paraguay to advance to knockout rounds of Copa America

0 comments by on 6/11/2016

They didn’t make it easy for themselves but then again they never do. DeAndre Yedlin picked up two yellow cards in the first three minutes of the second half but the 10 man USMNT held on for a 1-0 win against Paraguay. Clint Dempsey got on the end of a Gyasi Zardes cross in the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: DeAndre Yedlin #2 of the United States makes a slide tackle against Peru in the second half during an international friendly at RFK Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Watch: DeAndre Yedlin picks up two yellow cards in a minute and the US goes down to 10 men

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It looked like things were going well for the USMNT in Philadelphia Saturday night. Clint Dempsey scored his 51st international goal and the US looked pretty in control of their match against Paraguay, carrying a 1-0 lead into halftime. But then the second half started. Just over a minute into the half DeAndre Yedlin received […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 07: Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States scores a goal on a penalty kick against Patrick Pemberton #18 of Costa Rica during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 7, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Watch: Clint Dempsey scores 51st international goal to give US the lead

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There wasn’t much going on in the early going of the USMNT third group game against Paraguay. Both teams got some early chances but nothing really too threatening. But then Gyasi Zardes got some open field on the left flank and Michael Bradley played a perfectly weighted through ball to him. Zardes, who had been […]

Who is going to win Euro 2016

0 comments by on 6/10/2016

With a one week appetizer of the Copa America Centenario the Summer of Soccer is ready to get into full swing when France face Romania to kick off Euro 2016 on Friday. After breaking down all the different players, teams, and groups it’s finally time to play the games. The expansion from 16 to 24 […]

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – JUNE 01: Alvaro Morata (L) of Spain celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during an international friendly match between Spain and Korea at the Red Bull Arena stadium on June 1, 2016 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Spain looks to put disastrous 2014 World Cup behind them in Group D of Euro 2016

0 comments by on 6/8/2016

Euro 2016’s Group D features the holders Spain, along with a dangerous Croatia side, the Czech Republic, and Turkey who will be competing in their first major tournament in eight years. The holders Spain will be looking to put a disastrous World Cup where they failed to make it out of the group stage. The […]

Who is going to win the Copa America Centenario?

0 comments by on 6/3/2016

The event we’ve been waiting years for is finally here as the USMNT gets set to kick off the Copa America Centenario against Colombia Friday. After breaking down all the different players, teams, and groups it’s finally time to play the games. Here are the picks of the 32 Flags staff for the Copa America […]

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 23: during the Barclays Premier League match between XXX and XXX on August 23, 2015 in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why Manchester United fans shouldn’t be too excited about Jose Mourinho

0 comments by on 5/30/2016

And just like that Manchester United’s long season or bland, boring, and pragmatic football has come to an end. The two year Louis van Gaal era that left often left fans and players frustrated culminated with a victory in the FA Cup Final on Saturday, the club’s first trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. This […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal looks on during the FA Community Shield match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Let’s put the Arsene Wenger era into perspective

0 comments by on 5/23/2016

Following a Premier League season that will be remembered for it’s remarkable twists, turns, and surprises perhaps the most remarkable thing of all is that the most polarizing question heading into the summer is whether or not the manager who led his team to a second place finish should return next season. This season was […]

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri celebrates his teams third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle and Leicester City at St James Park on November 21, 2015 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty images)

The way too early top four predictions for next season in the Premier League

0 comments by on 5/17/2016

The 2015/16 Barclays Premier League season has officially come and gone. With the season now complete there’s no better time then now to close the book on the Barclays Premier League and start looking ahead to new re-branded Premier League and the upcoming season. Is it too early to make any sort of substantial predictions […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Danny Drinkwater of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Watch: Danny Drinkwater gives great answer when asked where he was when he found out about England call up

0 comments by on 5/16/2016

It started with the saying “Jamie Vardy is having a party” during Vardy’s record goal scoring run in the first half of the Premier League season. It then became “Jamie Vardy is having an international party” when Vardy started scoring goals for England. Whether it was pizza parties after clean sheets, the clubs owners giving […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri of Leicester City lift the Premier League Trophy after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

How will we look at Leicester City heading into next season

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Throughout Leicester City’s magical run to the Barclays Premier League title this year, pundits and fans alike were looking for reasons to knock them down a peg. It started with pointing out how they had played a relatively soft schedule, the only time they were tested they failed miserably when they lost 5-2 to Arsenal. […]

WASHINGTON – AUGUST 24: (AFP OUT) Lance Armstrong speaks during a taping of ‘Meet the Press’ August 24, 2007 at the NBC studios in Washington, DC. Armstrong spoke about continuing efforts to help battle cancer and encourage funding and development to combat the disease. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images for Meet the Press)

Americans were NOT happy that their Sunday morning shows were pre-empted for Premier League soccer

0 comments by on 5/15/2016

Championship Sunday. One of the best days of the year for any fan of English soccer. These days it’s even better if you’re a fan in America as thanks to the NBC/Universal family of networks every game is show live on US TV. With 10 games originally set to be shown live, that means networks […]

PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 12: The UEFA European Championship Trophy is displayed prior to the UEFA Euro 2016 Final Draw Ceremony at Palais des Congres on December 12, 2015 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

ESPN and Fox’s commentator plans for this summer’s international tournaments show ESPN is still ahead of Fox

0 comments by on 5/11/2016

Tuesday was a big day for American soccer fans who are anticipating the plethora of international matches that are going to be coming their way this summer as both ESPN and Fox announced their commentary teams for their coverage of Euro 2016 and the Copa America respectively. Unsurprisingly to American fans, ESPN’s announcement was met […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: The shirt of Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City is displayed at the shop prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

How are teams going to approach the transfer market this summer?

0 comments by on 5/9/2016

As the European domestic season starts drawing to a close and the summer months are approaching, it’s only natural that along with the weather, the transfer rumors are heating up as well. With ‘big’ clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United not only all underachieving this season, but also undergoing managerial changes, or rumors […]

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