Exclusive: A select group of US Soccer Federation executives are flying to Barcelona on Friday to finalize the deal to sign Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), sources revealed to World Soccer Talk. Sources added that the plan is for US Soccer to complete the contract signatures plus to film Pochettino in …

While the Nations League might once again steal most of the headlines this weekend, we do have a stacked MLS schedule on our hands. With America’s elite now fully back into the swing of things following this summer’s Leagues Cup, we have six MLS showdowns on the cards throughout the early hours of Sunday. For those of you looking to …

Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided a positive update on Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool, playing down talk of the Egypt international definitely leaving Anfield at the end of his current contract. Salah’s future is sure to be a top priority for Liverpool’s hierarchy to sort out as soon as possible, with the Reds at risk of losing the …

Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on reuniting with Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon at Fenerbahce. According to Fanatik, the Turkish club are exploring a loan deal for the 27-year-old, as the Turkish transfer window remains open. However, the report claims that Fenerbahce intend to negotiate a deal which will see the wages being split between the two clubs for the …

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has somewhat surprisingly defended Casemiro despite his clear and obvious struggles in the last few months, most notably in last weekend’s big game against Liverpool. Casemiro was at fault for the two goals Luis Diaz scored for Liverpool in the first half at Old Trafford, leading to Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag to sub …

Arsenal goalkeeper Neto has recalled a moment playing against the Gunners that made him want to ‘get into a hole and not get out’. The veteran goalkeeper signed for the 13-time English champions from Bournemouth this summer and will now provide backup to No.1 David Raya following the sale of Aaron Ramsdale to Southampton. Neto grew up watching Arsenal as …

Former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has made it clear he thinks he could have been a good fit for new manager Enzo Maresca, despite it being put to him that he might not have suited the Italian tactician’s style of play. Gallagher recently moved from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid after a lengthy transfer saga that also saw him linked with …

Peter Crouch has named Pedro Neto third among his top signings of the summer, behind new arrivals at West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.  The Blues were among the Premier League’s busiest clubs, bringing in the likes of Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jadon Sancho. Conor Gallagher, Ian Maatsen, Raheem Sterling and Romelu Lukaku, meanwhile, were among a …

In 2023-24, the New Orleans Pelicans finished the season 49-33. That was good enough for a playoff berth and the Pelicans matched up with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite their best efforts, New Orleans was swept in the opening round. The second time that’s happened in the last three seasons.  This offseason, starting center Jonas Valanciunas left the Pelicans and …

You might not know much about San Marino as a football team or a country at all, but you’re bound to know that they’re not very good. In fact, they’re currently ranked 210th by FIFA, officially making them the worst team in the world, but they have at least just won a game, beating Liechtenstein 1-0 in their Nations League …