The newly appointed Major League Soccer commissioner, Larry Berg, does not support promotion and relegation for the league, although he welcomes the pressure created by high-stakes matches. During his first press conference, Berg was asked about promotion and relegation and replied, “I don’t believe it suits our league, but there are other ways to make […]
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Each of the 12 Scottish Premiership clubs will field a team of former stars in a legends edition of the popular indoor Tennent’s Soccer Sixes tournament later this year. Supported by the SPFL, the returning competition will be staged at Braehead Arena on 3 and 4 October, with Premier Sports providing live coverage. Saturday will […]
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United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer are reportedly “close to completing” an agreement that would extend his contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to several people familiar with the negotiations. The individuals asked not to be identified because they did not have permission to discuss the talks publicly. […]
Continue ReadingAccessible for more than a year With England’s tournament concluded, what lies ahead? Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith are accompanied by Guy Mowbray and Adam Crafton to examine the team’s third-place outcome, ask whether a stronger performance was achievable in the semi‑final against Argentina, and explore what the future holds without the likes of Harry […]
Continue ReadingArsène Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, noted that although the United States confronts many structural barriers to emerging as a genuine football powerhouse, those challenges are being tackled by the leadership of the US Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer. During a Thursday roundtable discussion with US Soccer CEO JT Batson and COO […]
Continue ReadingAvailable for over a year The Lionesses have advanced to the last four of the global tournament… and a clash with Argentina is next. Rick Edwards speaks with commentator John Murray to analyze the team’s last-eight win over Norway, the display that secured their semifinal spot, and why Rick was hoping for a meeting with […]
Continue ReadingSpend enough time with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the US men’s national team, and you’ll almost certainly spot a charm dangling from a chain on his right wrist. It bears the image of Saint Christopher, the guardian spirit of travelers. It’s a fitting symbol for Pochettino, or any elite manager, given the inherently […]
Continue ReadingThe tale of Garrincha’s ejection during the 1962 World Cup has become a legendary narrative. The iconic Brazilian was dismissed in the semi-final for retaliating against a rival player, yet at the time, the governing body did not enforce an automatic one-game ban. Consequently, a disciplinary panel gathered the following day to determine whether he […]
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