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Why Chinese Money is Drying Up In the British Game
Once on the rise in the late 2010s, Chinese investment in British football has diminished in recent years. But fans who are looking for a change in ownership in...
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Women’s-Specific Soccer Boots Are Here to Change the Game
From fit and comfort to preventing injury, boots specifically designed for women are necessary, yet they're rare even at the highest levels of the game. We take a look...
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Grading the 2023 NWSL Kits
On the cusp of another NWSL season, we take a look at every team's kits and give them a grade, as is customary around this time of year.
Over the...
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The Champions League Quarterfinals Feature a Refreshing Resurgence in European Football
With the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals set, we take a look at the more intriguing side of the bracket that features a foursome of clubs with rich histories on...
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Gary Lineker, the BBC, and Football’s Show of Defiance
We revisit last weekend's saga surrounding Gary Lineker and the BBC, while also exploring how influential figures in sports have increasingly used their voices and platforms to speak on...
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America’s Midseason Cup Problem
Expanding the Leagues Cup and stuffing it midway through the MLS season is a bold and ambitious move. But the overall success of the revamped tournament will come down...
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11 Must-Watch MLS Rising Stars
With the 2023 MLS season in full swing, we break down the league's top prospects to keep an eye out for.
Major League Soccer is officially back. Now three weeks...
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Giuseppe Rossi is Keeping the Dream Alive
Recently re-signing with Italian side SPAL after spending the first half of the season without a club, Giuseppe Rossi has made yet another comeback. We delve into his never-say-die...
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MLS’s Confusing Playoff Format is a Misstep for a League on the Rise
Nearly everything about MLS points to a league that is thriving: record-breaking attendance, a new TV deal, and increased revenue. But there's been one blemish on an otherwise fantastic...
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The Best-Ever European Sides From the UEFA Champions League’s Final 16
With the final leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 commencing today, we thought we'd look back at each remaining club's best ever European sides.
European heavyweights, fiery...
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Is the English Premier League the Real Super League?
From a financial perspective, the English Premier League has pulled away from its peers quite significantly. In a world where the top five European Leagues were somewhat comparable, has...
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MLS Opening Weekend Thoughts: A Passing Grade for Apple TV and an Unsure Road Ahead
The 2023 MLS opening weekend saw healthy attendance numbers and excellent production on Apple TV. Still, this season has many lingering questions as to where the league will go...
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The Extraordinary Rise of 1. FC Union Berlin
The "hipster club" of Germany isn't here for novelty anymore. FC Union Berlin is vying for titles, plural.
At this stage of the season in the Bundesliga, it would...
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It’s Time for FC Barcelona to Shoot Their Shot With Ansu Fati
Once hailed as a talisman of the future, Ansu Fati has since fallen out of favor at FC Barcelona. But he still has enough talent to redeem himself —...
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MLS Season Pass: First Impressions
MLS Season Pass has recently rolled out on Apple TV. And by the looks of things so far its...pretty good?
A new MLS season is upon us, and the anticipation...
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Hector Bellerin’s European Tour
He's long cemented himself as the epitome of football cool, but Hector Bellerin, now with Sporting CP, has taken that one step further. We explore how his stints in...
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Present Meets Future: The Intertwined Tales of Asisat Oshoala and Vicky López
In sports, there exists a certain poetry that can't be explained. We saw that in the simultaneous breakthrough of rising talent Vicky López and resurgence of current star Asisat...
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The Potential Impact of Manchester City’s Impending Punishment
Charged with over 100 breaches of Financial Fair Play rules, Manchester City is facing some serious ramifications if found guilty. What could this mean not just for City, but...
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MLS Season Pass: It’s Time For the League to Put Up or Shut Up
Major League Soccer’s new 10-year streaming deal with Apple TV is supposed to deliver the ultimate fan experience and take the league to the biggest audience it has ever...
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Women’s Football Is On the Brink of its First Million-Dollar Transfer Fee
Amidst all of the drama from the past January transfer window, one thing stood clear — we aren't far off from women's football's first million-dollar transfer.
Football and money have...
