United States

Why can’t the MLS grow to be as big as the Premier League?

Date: 18th January 2012 at 2:56 pm | Written by
I am not here to argue that the quality of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA is anywhere near the same level as the top flight in England, but one day, …

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Women’s game must push on from successful summer

Date: 26th September 2011 at 2:31 pm | Written by
FFC this week investigates the state of women’s football and whether significant strides have been made this summer to increase its popularity. There have been a number of …

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Is he really the right signing for Tottenham Hotspur?

Date: 2nd June 2011 at 7:00 pm | Written by
Tottenham have given USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel the opportunity to continue to play in the Premier League for the next two seasons. But at 40 years of age is this really the …

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Club v Country? Which One Comes First?

Date: 27th February 2011 at 9:36 am | Written by
Every year the club v country row reignites, particularly when there are international friendlies as England had the other week. Fans and members of the press regularly sympathise with …

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Freddy Adu – the forgotten starlet of US football

Date: 3rd February 2011 at 6:48 pm | Written by
The youngest player ever to play for the USA national side, Freddy Adu was touted as one of the hottest youngsters in the footballing world. However, just a few years …

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Cosmos appoint Cantona in director role

Date: 19th January 2011 at 1:43 pm | Written by
The New York Cosmos have appointed former Manchester United star Eric Cantona as director of soccer. The Cosmos were one of the biggest club’s in the MLS throughout the 1970′s, and were successful in luring Brazilian legend Pele …

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Is it the kind of gamble Aston Villa should really contemplate?

Date: 24th August 2010 at 3:19 pm | Written by
Current USA national team boss Bob Bradley has recently expressed his interest in taking over the reins at Aston Villa following the shock resignation of Martin O’Neill. Bradley has impressed in his role with …

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MLS Soccer is still fighting a losing battle

Date: 26th July 2010 at 5:10 pm | Written by
For a while, World Cup fever gripped the US as Bob Bradley’s men produced a number of thrilling performances which had the nation at the edge of their seats. From Wall Street to Wal-Mart, …

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The Top TEN biggest World Cup 2010 disappointments so far

Date: 29th June 2010 at 5:00 pm | Written by
Here are the top 10 biggest World Cup 2010 disappointments so far: 10. Vuvuzelas It is apart of the culture in African football but they are very annoying to hear throughout 90 minutes. To …

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Should FIFA make referees more accountable?

Date: 24th June 2010 at 7:07 pm | Written by
Despite the more intriguing nature of second and third-round group stage games, it seems as though bad refereeing decisions have unfortunately marred several World Cup games. The decision of Koman Coulibaly to …

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