Set Piece Analysts Podcast
Manchester United’s annual trip to Stamford Bridge was marked by controversy as a contested John Terry goal put the Blues five points clear of the Devils and Arsenal. On the inaugural edition of the Set Piece Analysts Podcast, Johnathan, Kartik and Richard discuss the weekend’s biggest match before shifting focus to Germany, [...]

Bayern Forced to Decide on Indecisive van Gaal
The Louis van Gaal-watch is the 48-point-font headline in the Bundesliga, and although mid-week speculation held the Dutch coach needed a win over Schalke to retain his job, Saturday’s 1-1 draw exhibited enough life from his team to keep van Gaal on at Allainz Arena through the international break. With Bayern now sitting in [...]

CSKA Moscow Tries to Derail Rubin Kazan Title Run
The Russian Premier League is in its final three rounds, which (thanks to the international break) will extend through November. Coming into this weekend, Rubin Kazan held a one point lead over nine-time-champions Spartak Moscow, but Spartak stumbled beneath two own goals against previously 10th place Krylya Sovetov, opening the door for Rubin to [...]

Honduras Coming to South Florida (AGAIN)
It’s no great shock to see the Honduran National Team train in Fort Lauderdale or play a friendly locally. But when the Honduran team arrives in these parts on November 15th to prepare for a November 18th friendly against Peru, they will do so as a nation that has qualified for a World Cup. That [...]

Detroit and Tampa Bay: USL’s Trump Cards
Few markets are as undeserved, yet as rich in soccer potential as Detroit. Yesterday, USL’s leadership decided to add Detroit as a first division club, bringing the grand total of teams The nation’s 8th largest TV market and was a successful host during the 1994 World Cup. Dan Duggan, who owns the Michigan Bucks, one of [...]