MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 05: Commissioner Don Garber attends a press conference to announce their plans to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise at PAMM Art Museum on February 5, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images)

David Beckham finally bought land for Miami MLS stadium but neighborhood concerns linger

It has been 22 months since David Beckham, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and others were in Miami to announce the newest team in MLS would be in Miami, Florida and Beckham would be majority owner. After so many locations and plans, we finally may see a light at the end of the tunnel. Beckham has […]

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 […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – DECEMBER 03: The empty seat of the FIFA President prior to the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting Press Conference at the FIFA headquarters on December 3, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

Amid arrests and a sleeping President, FIFA Executive Committee approves reforms

Even though FIFA members endured another round of arrests in Switzerland, what was left of FIFA’s Executive Committee unanimously approved reforms set forth by the FIFA Reform Committee. This does not mean these rules are set in stone and will be the new mandates. All that took place today was these reforms were approved by […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Jurgen Klopp at Anfield is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool FC as he stands alongside Tom Werner (l) the chairman and Ian Ayre (r) the chief executive during a photocall at Anfield on October 9, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Straight to the Klopp: Liverpool’s Revival Under Jurgen Klopp

As of today, it has been eight weeks since Liverpool hired Jurgen Klopp to manage their struggling team. While that’s not a terribly long time in reality, we should begin to see the new manager’s effect on the team at this point, and what an effect he’s had. It’s also a fair time to look […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – OCTOBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters prior to the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting on October 20, 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland. During their third meeting of the year, held over two days, the FIFA Executive Committee will approve the match schedules for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

FIFA rankings update: Belgium holds 1st while USMNT moves up to 32

While FIFA appears to have more things to deal with, the final FIFA rankings of the year were released and Belgium held onto their number one spot. Argentina passed Germany for 2nd and caught up some points due to their win against Colombia, but couldn’t pass Belgium. Germany actually fell to 4th as Spain moved […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: A FIFA logo is seen on the display of a TV camera prior to 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)

Over dozen FIFA officials to be charged as arrests underway in same Swiss hotel as previous arrests

Since the initial arrests of seven top FIFA officials at the five-star Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich, Switzerland in May, the FIFA corruption scandal has had plenty of ups, downs and politics, but perhaps nothing quite as visually stunning as the scenes of police pulling high-powered soccer executives out of their rooms and taking […]

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 21: Rafael Benitez of Real Madrid CF checks the time prior to start the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid face possible expulsion from Copa del Rey for playing ineligible player

For Real Madrid fans, they couldn’t possibly think of anything worse than losing to Barcelona 4-0 at home a couple weeks ago. That was, until today when they discovered something much, much worse. As Real Madrid faced Spanish third division team Cadiz CF in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, everyone expected Real Madrid to run […]

NASHVILLE, TN – JULY 03: A ball bounces off a fan in the crowd during the first half of an international friendly match between U.S.A and Guatemala at Nissan Stadium on July 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

U.S. Soccer doctors say “purposeful heading” does not cause concussions

U.S. Soccer revealed more information as well as the framework for their new youth player health and safety campaign. Two doctors involved in the campaign, Dr. George Chiampas and Dr. Margot Putukian were on hand to answer questions and further explain various parts of the campaign. The U.S. Soccer player health and safety campaign, officially […]

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

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 […]

KIEV, UKRAINE – JUNE 15: Assistant coach Gary Neville of England looks on during the UEFA EURO 2012 group D match between Sweden and England at The Olympic Stadium on June 15, 2012 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Gary Neville Appointed Head Coach of Valencia CF

Valencia CF have appointed former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville as Head Coach until the end of the season. Neville has been one of the top soccer pundits on Sky Sports, alongside his Monday Night Football partner Jamie Carragher. Carragher had this to say about losing his partner: Neville will take charge of the […]

Majority of FIFA sponsors demanding independent review on reforms

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

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

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 […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: The League Cup trophy on display prior to the Capital One Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

What’s going to happen in the Capitol One Cup Quarterfinals

This year has flown by. It’s hard to believe that we’re at the quarters already for the Capitol One Cup. Time flies when you’ve got good soccer to watch. We’ve got some great matchups at this stage of the Capitol One Cup. Plenty of opportunities for potential upsets, chances to regain form, and maybe even […]

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