Author Archives: Soccer America

The future of the phenomenon of online-owned soccer teams is in jeopardy, as the owners of the world’s first Internet-run team, Ebbsfleet United, need at least 3,000 investors to pay up on Thursday in order to retain rights to the English Conference team, writes ESPN Soccernet. Ebbsfleet was originally purchased on Feb. 19, 2008 by […]

Joining a growing choir of EPL peers in support of recently sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari, Bolton Wanderers coach Gary Megson took his turn Wednesday to state “it didn’t need changing at Chelsea.” Quick to point out that Scolari’s time with the team was reduced to “two or three results that didn’t go their way,” he […]

At least for now, it appears Sven Goran Eriksson is still the best man for the job in Mexico, receiving a strong endorsement Thursday in comments made by Mexican Futbol Federation (FMF) President Justin Compean, who reminded restless fans and media alike that they “hired Sven so we could go to the World Cup together.” […]

Sixteen months from the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, FIFA begins the ticketing process on Friday with its first sales phase kicking off via FIFA.com starting at 1:00 pm in South Africa (or 6 am ET/3 am PT). “The fervor is already palpable within South Africa and all around the world; […]

Although faced with perhaps the worst worldwide economic environment since World War II, BeNeLux World Cup Bid Director Alain Courtois stated on Tuesday that he’s confident there will be enough private funds to build the 12 new stadiums necessary to host either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup. The so-called BeNeLux bid, which would […]

While will be taking place in one of England’s amateur divisions and will last but one day, 27-year-old turnstile operator Donna Powell is set to become one of the first – if not the first – female coach of a men’s soccer team when Conference South club Fischer Athletic hosts Eastleigh on Wednesday. “I am […]

Although Chelsea released Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was paid out the $12-million for his two-year deal, Chelsea officials claim that his contract with the club prevents him from taking another coaching job with another English Premier League club until the 2009-10 season. Scolari’s name has been on the tip of tongues at Manchester […]

After spending four up-and-down years with Reading in England, 25-year-old U.S. midfielder Bobby Convey has returned to MLS, where at 16 he was once the youngest player the league had ever signed. Released from his Reading contract after injuries plagued his last two seasons with the second division club, Convey inked a two-year deal with […]

While Arsenal’s Eduardo has overcome a broken leg and dislocated ankle from a year ago and made a triumphant return with a pair of goals in a 4-0 FA Cup over Cardiff City, it’s clear that the Brazilian forward (who plays for Croatia) has yet to get closure from the collateral damage caused by Birmingham […]

Taking the floor of European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday, UEFA President Michael Platini warned the continent’s wealthiest clubs against overspending, excessive player salaries and U-18 transfers, among other things. “One thing is certain: European clubs are currently telling us that our system is in danger of financially imploding in the medium term,” said Platini, […]

It may seem a bit ambitious for a team that has yet to play a single MLS game to arrange a mid-season matchup with a world power, but that’s indeed what will happen on July 18, as league newcomer Seattle Sounders host EPL giant Chelsea at Qwest Field in a game to be televised live […]

The meeting between AC Milan director Umberto Gandini and AEG boss Tim Lieweke looks to be postponed until next week, according to Italian outlet Sportmediaset. Originally scheduled to be arriving in L.A. on Thursday, Gandini and club representatives now won’t be landing in the USA until next week, delaying a possible decision on Beckham’s future […]