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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 12: Sebastian Giovinco #10 of Toronto FC reacts after missing a shot against the New York City FC during a soccer game at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Sebastian Giovinco named MLS Most Valuable Player

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In one of the more unsurprising developments, Italian National Team and Toronto FC midfielder Sebastian Giovinco was named MLS Most Valuable Player in an outstanding debut season in MLS defeating MLS Cup finalist Kei Kamara of Columbus Crew SC and longtime Jurgen Klinsmann USMNT snub Benny Feilhaber of Sporting Kansas City. Giovinco finished the regular […]

Majority of FIFA sponsors demanding independent review on reforms

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Since the FIFA corruption scandal began earlier this year, many of FIFA’s sponsors have expressed concern and even went so far as demanding the removal of Sepp Blatter as FIFA President. Now, these same sponsors are going to FIFA’s executive committee to demand “independent oversight” within the FIFA reform committee. In a letter sent to […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Kevin de Bruyne (L) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his team mate Raheem Sterling (R) during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Kevin de Bruyne finishes off Hull City in Capital One Cup with two superb goals

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It wasn’t really a shock that Manchester City defeated Hull City in the Capital One Cup but Manchester City did it with such ease, winning 4-1. The result was clinched mainly by Kevin de Bruyne’s two goals to close out the game. His first was due to a gaffe by the Hull City defense. De […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Gerard Deulofeu of Everton celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on November 1, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Gerard Deuofeu’s great individual effort puts Everton ahead

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Today’s Capital One Cup quarterfinals got off to a great start for the English Premier League teams as three EPL teams faced off against non EPL teams. Within the first half hour of the games, Manchester City, Stoke and Everton were off with 1-0 leads and some dominating performances. One performance in particular was particularly […]

32 Flags welcomes The Comeback as new parent blog

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Over the past week, you may have seen some slight changes to the site. This is because 32 Flags and our sibling blogs have a new parent in The Comeback. The Comeback is the newest sports and pop culture news site and will kind of be a parent site to 32 Flags. What that means […]

COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 22: Kei Kamara #23 of the Columbus Crew SC celebrates after defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on November 22, 2015 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Why a lack of “big name” players in the playoffs is the best thing for MLS

0 comments by on 11/29/2015

The MLS Cup playoffs will conclude their second legs of their Conference Finals today. As the Portland Timbers lead FC Dallas 3-1 and Columbus Crew SC lead New York Red Bulls 2-0, a casual fan may come across this as something being a bit off. Where’s Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane of the LA Galaxy? […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Junior Stanislas of Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Everton at Vitality Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Bournemouth and Everton play to a wild 3-3 draw

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After watching the first 80 minutes of the Bournemouth/Everton and seeing Everton up 2-0, you probably wouldn’t guess what would happen next. The next 20 minutes would include goals, fans invading the field and very late drama that would result in a 3-3 draw. Bournemouth got the comeback started in the 80th minute off a […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Jamie Vardy breaks goalscoring record, scores in 11th straight EPL game

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We all know the story of Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy by now. Playing at 8th level amateur side Stocksbridge Park Steels and then to FC Halifax Town in the same league. Then Vardy got onto a Football League team with Fleetwood Town and ultimately to Leicester City, then in the Championship. Now, Vardy and Leicester […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary’s Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Southampton, England.

Leicester City vs. Manchester United, the unlikeliest 1 vs. 2 matchup in years

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At just over 1/3 into the English Premier League season, we are in the presence of a 1 vs. 2 matchup that would not have been expected weeks ago, much less at the start of the season. Now, Leicester City vs. Manchester United, as the top two teams in the Premier League, will spark the […]

REPORT: FA recommending 18 team English Premier League

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Reported in an exclusive to Henry Winter and The Times, the English FA and Chairman Greg Dyke will recommend to the English Premier League that the League drop from 20 to 18 teams in order to alleviate the amount of games that are played by the top English teams. For years, there has been a […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 05: Head coach Josep Guardiola of FC Barcelona acknowledge the fans at the end of the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Camp Nou on May 5, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. This is Guardiola’s last match. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola reportedly heading to Manchester City next season

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Spanish radio station Cadena Cope as well as The Guardian is reporting that current Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola will head to the English Premier League and manage Manchester City starting next season. Deciding that he wants a “change in scenery,” Guardiola would leave Bayern for a new challenge joining Manchester City. It has been […]

DOHA, QATAR – OCTOBER 23: Fans wearing traditional local dress attend the Gharafa vs. Kharaitiyat Qatar Stars League football match at Al Gharafa Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup football competition and is slated to tackle a variety of infrastructure projects, including the construction of new stadiums. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Qatar investigates poor construction in Doha after heavy rainstorm

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The Associated Press reports that Qatar will investigate the rapid construction of their capital city, Doha, after a rainstorm caused water to go through the roof of Doha Hamad International Airport. An airport that opened in 2014 and cost $15 billion. The government is investigating if other buildings around the city are subject to cheap […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal is tackled by Goncalo Santos of Dinamo Zagreb during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and GNK Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium on November 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

2015-16 UEFA Champions League Roundup: Matchday 5, Pt. 1

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With just two games left, it’s getting down to crunch time as to where teams will head after the UEFA Champions League group stage. Will your team go to the knockout stage, head to the Europa League or back to focusing on their respective league? Many teams figured that out today.   Biggest Win: Arsenal […]

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 28: Kris Commons of Celtic scores just before half time and celebrates with his team mates during the UEFA Champions League Play Off Round Second Leg match between Celtic and FC Shakhter Karagandy at Celtic Park Stadium on August 28, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Celtic may play a Scottish Premier League game in the United States

0 comments by on 11/23/2015

While there have been years and years of talk in the English Premier League about playing regular season games around the world and in the United States, the Scottish Premier League may be the first to do just that. Advanced talks have taken place between Dundee United and Celtic to play a Scottish Premier League […]

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