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ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 13: Bobby Wood #18 of the United States controls the ball against St. Vincent and the Grenadines during a World Cup qualifying match at Busch Stadium on November 13, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Bobby Wood could be headed to the Bundesliga, and that’s great news for the US

For the majority of his young career Bobby Wood has toiled in Germany’s second division. That hasn’t stopped him making a name for himself in the USMNT. Last summer Wood shocked two of soccer’s superpowers when he scored late winners against the Netherlands and world champions Germany. Since then he scored in the CONCACAF Cup […]

DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 05: (L-R) Juan Bernat, Thomas Mueller and Arturo Vidal of Bayern celebrate after the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on March 5, 2016 in Dortmund, Germany. The match between Dortmund and Bayern ended 0-0. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images For MAN)

Did Bayern Munich crush Dortmund’s hopes of winning the Bundesliga?

Pep Guardiola took the 21-year-old Joshua Kimmich aside after Bayern Munich’s thrilling goalless draw against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. What looked like a very harsh dressing down, was actually Guardiola taking the time to praise the young defender and help improve his game. Guardiola later said of Kimmich, “I love this boy, he has absolutely everything.” […]

MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 04: Kingsley Coman (L) of Muenchen and Marco Reus of Dortmund compete for the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on October 4, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Micha Will/Getty Images for MAN)

Dortmund look to bring a title race back to the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich

While many were bemoaning the death of the Bundesliga at the hands of the mighty Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund was quietly chugging along. They were hopeful they might still catch the record German champions if they remained consistent. After the two teams met in the Hindrunde (first-half in German), a match-up that resulted in a […]

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Thiago Alcantara and Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen salute the fans at the end of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Juventus and FC Bayern Muenchen at Juventus Arena on February 23, 2016 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

WATCH: Robert Lewandowski uses outside of foot to score beautiful goal

Bayern Munich entered a big game against Wolfsburg today. Now even though Bayern almost has double the points (59) of Wolfsburg (31), but Wolfsburg could still be dangerous. Well, that was until we all saw this goal from Robert Lewandowski and realized Wolfsburg had no chance. Franck Ribery chests down to Robert Lewandowski, who doubles […]

AUGSBURG, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 14: Raul Bobadilla of Augsburg (L) is challenged by Thomas Mueller of Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between FC Ausgburg and FC Bayern Muenchen at SGL Arena on February 14, 2016 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images For MAN)

WATCH: Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller scores a beautiful bicycle kick

To kind of break you away from the “riveting” FA Cup games today, Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller has been scoring beautiful goals in Germany today. Against Darmstadt, Bayern had an unusual time of being tied with the newly promoted team. But in the second half, Muller grabbed the lead for Bayern with this bicycle kick. […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 21: Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during the international friendly match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan of the Audi Football Summit 2015 at Shanghai Stadium on July 21, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

FOX can’t lift up Bundesliga ratings with Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen

As far as scoreless draws go, you could do a lot worse than Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. It was a physical match, with chances at both ends and even a sending off. It isn’t going to be remembered as a classic, but it was still a good game between two of Europe’s […]

during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between AS Roma and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at on Olimpico Stadium on November 4, 2015 in Rome, Italy.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich is FOX’s first big chance to boost Bundesliga Ratings

The Bundesliga will probably always live in the shadow of the Premier League in the United States. NBCSN brought England’s top flight into the mainstream with their terrific broadcast package a few years before FOX purchased the rights to the Bundesliga. Before FOX the only (legal) way to see Bayern Munich, Borrusia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

17-year old American Christian Pulisic makes first team debut in Dortmund win

What were you doing when you were 17? If you’re Christian Pulisic then you’re making your first team debut for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Pulisic came on in the 68th minute during Dortmund’s 2:0 win against Ingolstadt today. Congrats! American Christian Pulisic makes his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund. Watch him now […]

MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Top 10 News Stories of 2015

This year has been absolutely spoiled for interesting or insane stories in the soccer world. It was genuinely difficult to pick just ten. So here we are, with 2015 drawing rapidly to a close. Which of the amazing stories this year had us speculating and arguing from January to December? Well… 10) MLS and the Possible […]

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)

Fabian Johnson scores as Borussia Mönchengladbach hand Bayern Munich their first loss

For the first time this season, Bayern Munich can’t claim to be undefeated. Borussia Mönchengladbach scored three second half goals to hand the Bundesliga leaders their first loss of the season. Andre Schubert’s side move up to third place in the Bundesliga, and American Fabian Johnson scored again to continue his fine form. Gladbach spent […]

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)

It looks like Fabian Johnson is back and that’s good news for Jürgen Klinsmann

Back in October, it seemed like Fabian Johnson’s career with the USMNT was in jeopardy. Jürgen Klinsmann sent the player back home following the team’s defeat to Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup. Johnson didn’t have the best game against Mexico. He lost track of Javier Hernandez on the Mexican’s opener and he complained of muscle […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 04: Mats Hummels of Germany looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Mats Hummels recent form is raising alarms in Dortmund and the German National Team

The Quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup against France was one of Mats Hummels’ finest moments. He was everywhere. He scored the game’s only goal and gave France little chance at the back. It was an immense performance. The whole tournament Hummels made himself hugely important to Germany’s eventual victory. His performance ignited more talk […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Pep Guardiola the coach of FC Bayern Muenchen faces the media during a press conference at the Lowry Hotel on November 24, 2014 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Five potential Bayern Munich managers next season

Pep Guardiola has been in the news recently, the Spanish coach is one of the game’s most sought after managers to put it lightly. His contract with Bayern Munich ends after this season and the rumor mill has been overflowing with stories about where his future lies. However, for Bayern Munich, they will need a […]

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – JANUARY 30: Bas Dost of Wolfsburg chips the ball past Manuel Neuer of Muenchen during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Muenchen at Volkswagen Arena on January 30, 2015 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images for MAN)

How Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” scandal affects the soccer world

In case you haven’t been keeping up with the news, Volkswagen had been caught lying about emissions standards in their diesel powered cars in order to improve fuel mileage. As a result, Volkswagen have been fined billions, have had to reimburse and pay back billions in lawsuits and take a huge PR hit in which […]

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