LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 07: Landon Donovan #10 of the Los Angeles looks on during warm-up prior to the 2014 MLS Cup match between the New England Revolution and the Los Angeles Galaxy on December 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Why we need to be realistic about Landon Donovan’s MLS comeback

0 comments by on 9/9/2016

In case you missed it, Landon Donovan is coming out of retirement to play for the LA Galaxy for the rest of this MLS season. The news really sent American soccer social media community into a tizzy, with just about everyone going crazy like 15-year-old girls at a Justin Bieber concert. While I hate to […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: General View prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 26, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester Derby gives City and United chance to make an early statement in league race

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Saturday, the Manchester Derby will be played and the storylines will undoubtedly belong to the two coaches who renew a long rivalry. But on the field will be the first time in years that a game between the two Manchester teams where three points, either way, could swing the title race later in the season. […]

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 18: Barcelona head coach Josep Guardiola (L) directs his team while Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho looks on during the Copa del Rey Quarter Finals match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 18, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Looking back at the rivalry between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho

0 comments by on 9/8/2016

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are two of the most decorated managers in the world. Between them, they have 14 League titles, four Champions League titles and over 20 various cups. The two managers will face-off this Saturday in the Manchester Derby. Having met 16 times before, one of the biggest matches on the Premier League […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Francesc Fabregas of Arsenal is congratulated by teammate Robin van Persie (R) after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on August 15, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Who are the best forgotten teams of the Premier League in this century

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Since the turn of the century the Premier League has had some truly remarkable teams. We all remember Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ or Jose Mourinho’s first Chelsea team that set a record for most points in a season. How about Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United team that won the league and Champions League in 2008? But there […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States drives past Joevin Jones #3 of Trinidad & Tobago during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at EverBank Field on September 6, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Christian Pulisic: Will somebody think of the children?!

0 comments by on 9/7/2016

So, that Pulisic boy had a good game last night. Well, good is putting is fairly mildly. In his first start for the United States, Christian Pulisic not only played the full 90 minutes, he was the stand out player on the pitch. For a kid that hasn’t even hit his 18th birthday yet, that’s incredible. […]

BEIJING, CHINA – JULY 17: Philipp Lahm of FC Bayern Munchen looks on during the a press conference at National Stadium in day 1 of the FC Bayern Audi China Summer Pre-Season Tour on July 17, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Five current players that would likely make great managers when they retire

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A good manager can be the difference between winning and losing. If the tactics are right, and the players are given the right motivation could decide any match. Managers can take a struggling team and turn them around, or they can take a talented team and get it all wrong and struggle for points. Almost […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago at EverBank Field on September 6, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

United States pounds Trinidad and Tobago, advances to final round of qualifying

0 comments by on 9/6/2016

The United States came in to Tuesday night’s game with Trinidad and Tobago needing a win to claim first place in Group C on its way to CONCACAF’s final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, better known as “the Hex.” It was mission accomplished at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The United States broke […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Christian Pulisic #17 of USA attempts to chip a pass past Guillermo Viscarra #23 of Bolivia late in the second half of an international friendly match between Bolivia and the United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

U.S. men look to lock up spot in Hex against Trinidad & Tobago tonight

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Barring something ridiculous, the United States in through to the next round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Whether or not it advances as a group winner or as runners-up depends on how it fares tonight in Jacksonville against Trinidad & Tobago (8 p.m. ET, FS1). Looking at the table, it would take a […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men’s National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

What lineup do USMNT fans want to see against T&T vs what will Jurgen choose to do?

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With the USMNT win over St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States has all but locked up qualification to the final Hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. In order for the US to not advance they would need to lose to Trinidad & Tobago at home while Guatemala would have to defeat St. Vincent […]

German soccer team renames stadium after fan who died of cancer

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Sometimes, sports teams contribute to lovely tributes to some of their fans who have died. For one fan, who died of cancer, one German Bundesliga team renamed their entire stadium in tribute. SV Darmstadt’s stadium will be known as the “Jonathan-Heimes-Stadion-am-Böllenfalltor” after one of their biggest fans, Johnny Heimes, succumbed to cancer at the age […]

COMMERCE CITY, CO – JULY 23: FC Dallas players, including Walker Zimmerman #25, Kellyn Acosta #23, and Maynor Figueroa #31, celebrate a second half goal scored by Victor Ulloa #8 against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 23, 2016 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Can FC Dallas be the first to win the American soccer treble?

0 comments by on 9/5/2016

It’s September and we are now entering “crunch time” in MLS. The regular season is in its final weeks and soon enough, the MLS Cup Playoffs will begin. While it may seem easier to win a trophy in American soccer, it’s very tough to win multiple trophies in the same year. In fact, in only […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Lauren Holiday #12 of the United States celebrates as she scores her first goal in the first half 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 Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Pregnant former USWNT star Lauren Holiday needs brain surgery, husband Jrue to miss start of NBA season

0 comments by on 9/4/2016

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2015 Women’s World Cup winner Lauren Holiday has to undergo brain surgery for an operable benign tumor. Her husband, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will sit out the start of the NBA season in order to be with his family. Holiday is eight months pregnant and will undergo […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann (R) walks across the pitch with a group of players after losing their game against Argentina 4-0 during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

U.S. resumes World Cup qualifying against St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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The road to Russia resumes today for CONCACAF sides, and the United States will be in action against St. Vincent and the Grenadines (3:20 p.m. ET, BeIn Sports). It looks like a mismatch on paper, but there’s still plenty on the line for Jurgen Klinsmann’s squad today: Getting to the Hex: A win today won’t […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States looks on prior to a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match against Argentina at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

What lineup should Jurgen Klinsmann have against St. Vincent and what lineup will he actually have?

0 comments by on 9/1/2016

When the USMNT take on St. Vincent and the Grenadines Friday afternoon, manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be in a very unique situation. Thanks to injuries and suspensions to many first choice players, as well as the quality of opponent, Klinsmann will have the freedom to select many different players who don’t usually get to start […]

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