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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 25: President of UEFA Michel Platini attends the Preliminary Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at The Konstantin Palace on July 25, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Is Michel Platini the right or convenient candidate for FIFA presidency?

0 comments by on 7/28/2015

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” — Lord Acton Why that quote? Well, that’s because on Tuesday BBC Sport revealed what was long speculated to be the case — current UEFA president and former Juventus star Michel Platini will run to replace the departing (at least […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 26: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first half against Jamaica during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Lincoln Financial Field on July 26, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Mexico defeats Jamaica 3-1 to win CONCACAF Gold Cup, face USMNT in Confederations Cup playoff

0 comments by on 7/26/2015

They weren’t perfect and they had a few fortunate calls go their way but the history book will show Mexico as the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup champions. Mexico won by defeating Jamaica 3-1 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to a capacity crowd of 68,930. Mexico will face the USMNT on October 9 at a […]

attends the Preliminary Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at The Konstantin Palace on July 25, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

World Cup Qualifying Draw Sets Up Intriguing matchups in CONCACAF, UEFA

0 comments by on 7/25/2015

The “summer of soccer” has been all about international play, with events like Copa America, the Gold Cup, the U-20 World Cup and of course the Women’s World Cup all dominating the soccer landscape. However, it all means things are inching closer to getting really real for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On Saturday […]

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – JUNE 05: Jerome Valcke, General Secretary of FIFA speaks to the media during a press conference following the last session of the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup,nat the Grand Hyatt Hotel on June 5, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke admits sponsorship troubles

0 comments by on 7/24/2015

Jérôme Valcke is FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s right hand man as the Secretary General of the world soccer governing body. As such, the recent scandal and criminal investigations in to top FIFA executives has hit at the credibility of those at the highest levels. Valcke is one such person, and he’s even a person under […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States of America stands prior to the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jurgen Klinsmann Shouldn’t Be Fired After Gold Cup, But He Should Be On the Hot Seat

0 comments by on 7/23/2015

Look, after seeing the USMNT lose to Jamaica in the Gold Cup Semifinals, I was pissed off. I kind of still am, but now that there has been time since the 2-1 final, I have been able to rationally analyze if Jurgen Klinsmann should or shouldn’t be fired as USMNT manager. Since the World Cup […]

during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Gold Cup Semifinal Became the Most CONCACAF Night Ever

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What the hell did we watch last night? In the CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinals, first, the USMNT decided to lose (and deservedly so) to the 76th ranked team in the world Jamaica. Then we had a complete dumpster fire of a game between Panama and Mexico. First, the USMNT/Jamaica game became quite the shock for […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Chelsea fans hold up an Anti Racism banner prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Chelsea Bans Racist Fans For Life For Paris Train Incident

0 comments by on 7/22/2015

Chelsea has banned five fans for life for their involvement in pushing a black man off of a stopped train and making racist chants toward him after the PSG/Chelsea UEFA Champions League game in Paris in February. This comes after these five fans, Richard Barklie, Dean Callis, Jordan Munday, Josh Parsons and William Simpson were […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States celebrates the 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

TWEET: Alex Morgan To Be On FIFA 16 Cover, Along With Lionel Messi

0 comments by on 7/20/2015

Alex Morgan, who is one of the most recognizable stars of the United States Women’s National Team (and women’s soccer in general), will graze the cover of the United States’ version of FIFA 16. This year’s cover is a historic one as Morgan will be the first woman ever to be on the cover of the […]

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – SEPTEMBER 27: FC Spartak Moscow supporters light flares during the Russian Football League Championship match between FC Zenit St. Petersburg and FC Spartak Moscow at the Petrovsky stadium on September 27, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Hulk Worried About Racism in 2018 World Cup

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In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Brazilian striker Hulk discussed some worrying trends he has encountered at Zenit St. Petersburg.  Many who have followed the Russian Premier League will know of the massive racism problem that has plagued that league. While the 2022 World Cup in Qatar might  be getting all of the press, […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

FIFA Announces New Election Date, Blatter Shows Why He Needs to Go Now

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Sepp Blatter was hastily re-elected as FIFA President in the midst of the firestorm of corruption and bribery scandals hitting major figures within the organization. In the days that followed his re-election, Blatter decided it best to step down from his position, and that set in motion a new and “extraordinary” congress to be set […]

BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 18: Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scores a second half goal in front of Yasmani Lopez #8 of Cuba during the second half of USA’s 6-0 win during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match at M&T Bank Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

USMNT Put in Complete Performance in Gold Cup Quarterfinal Win

0 comments by on 7/18/2015

It may have been against Cuba and Cuba wasn’t at their best with only 18 members still on the team, but the USMNT put in a complete performance in their 6-0 win against Cuba. The win puts the United States into the Semifinals as they look to go against Jamaica after they beat Haiti 1-0 […]

ORLANDO, FL – JULY 15: Kaka #10 of Orlando City SC and Claudio Yacob #5 of West Bromwich Albion of West Bromwich Albion race for the ball during an International friendly soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and the Orlando City SC at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on July 15, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Orlando won the match 3-1. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

MLS Player Salaries Are Revealed!

0 comments by on 7/17/2015

Have you ever read an article about an MLS player transaction and read the line, “per league and team policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed?” Well today is one of those days where we peek behind the curtain and get a glimpse of one of those “terms” and see how much players […]

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