NETANYA, ISRAEL – JUNE 12: Kevin Volland (R) of Germany is challenged by Ibragim Tsallagov of Russia during the UEFA European U21 Championship Group B match between Russia and Germany at Netanya Stadium on June 12, 2013 in Netanya, Israel. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Guide to Picking Your Bundesliga Side: 1899 Hoffenheim edition

With Fox Sports giving soccer fans in the United States a look at the Bundesliga for the first time in a long time (who had GolTV), many fans will be tuning in for the first time. For many the upcoming 2015-16 season will be the first glimpse of the league as a whole, and with […]

Done Deal: Sergio Romero To Man U, What Does That Mean To De Gea?

Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero has inked a three-year deal with English Premier League side Manchester United after Louis van Gaal had promised another star signing for Man U even after signing quality players in Bastian Schweinsteiger, Memphis Depay, and Morgan Schneiderlin. Romero came in as free transfer having last played at Italian side Sampdoria and will be […]

National Women’s Soccer League: Week of July 26

Here at 32 Flags, we’re proud to provide weekly updates of the National Women’s Soccer League as well as a Standings and Schedule page. FIFA Women’s World Cup stars are beginning to return to their regular club sides just as the season is reaching its apex, so get out there and support women’s club soccer! News Summary […]

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

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 […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Andres Guardado #18 of Mexico scores on this penalty kick in extra time against Panama during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Panama at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Andres Guardado puts Mexico up 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

What a finish, what a goal by Andres Guardado in the 31st minute of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. The finish was just sublime and he now has six goals in the Gold Cup. He needs one more goal to tie Clint Dempsey for the Golden Boot honors. Andres Guardado's perfect volley gives

CHESTER, PA – JULY 25: DeMarcus Beasley #25 of the United States is tripped up against Panama in the second half during the CONCACAF Gold Cup Third Place Match at PPL Park on July 25, 2015 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Panama won in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Panama outlasts USMNT for 3rd place, Beasley ends USMNT career not converting PK

It was more like a game to forget. The USMNT lost to Panama 3-2 in penalty kicks in the third place game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This was a game that Jurgen Klinsmann yesterday wanted to finish on a high note and “owing it to the fans” to play well and win, did anything […]

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

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 […]

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

CONCACAF admits ref mistakes during Mexico vs. Panama Gold Cup Semifinal

CONCACAF issued a statement Saturday morning regarding Mark Geiger’s officiating during the Mexico/Panama game in the Gold Cup Semifinal. CONCACAF President Alfredo Hawit acknowledged mistakes had been made by Geiger and his assistants. This was after Costa Rica and Panama jointly filed complaints for FIFA and CONCACAF to investigate for possible corruption due to the […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Darren Mattocks #11 of Jamaica celebrates scoring the opening goal against the United States of America during 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)

Why the USMNT will take the CONCACAF Gold Cup third place game seriously

What does a third place game mean to you as a fan? Your team, whether a favorite or underdog, just came within a game of making it to the championship game and now have to play a final game knowing a win here won’t be as satisfying as a win in the championship. That reality […]

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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