Five Soccer Clubs That You Can Own

Let’s be honest: we’ve all dreamed of having our own soccer club. Investing in a team — maybe our local club — and taking them from obscurity to being among the best teams in the world. The only problem with this dream is that it is just that — a dream. Because, let’s face it — owning a … Read more

How Espanyol is Helping Pets With Innovative Campaign

When La Liga side Espanyol walked onto the pitch against Mallorca last Saturday, they were accompanied by eleven escorts, as is the tradition for most teams. However, instead of children, who the teams normally bring out onto the pitch, these mascots were dogs. While it might have seemed like an (undeniably cute) marketing gimmick, or … Read more

Where Does Bayern Munich Need to Improve — and With Who?

It’s no secret that Bayern Munich will be in for a busy summer. After a poor season (by their standards) where the Bavarians won zero trophies for the first time since 2012, a major reshuffle is already in the works. Manager Thomas Tuchel has already headed out the door, replaced by Burnley’s Vincent Kompany in … Read more

Tokyo Verdy Returns to the J League for the First Time Since 2008

In a dramatic playoff final, Tokyo Verdy clinched promotion to the J League with a late winner. Shimizu S-Pulse had taken the lead with a penalty kick in the 63rd minute, but a poorly timed challenge in added time gave Verdy a chance to tie it. Itsuki Someno, loaned in from Kashima Antlers, converted the … Read more

Q&A With Tilo Zingler, Founder of New York’s First Official Dortmund Fan Club

When it comes to soccer teams, there are few that have as deep of a connection with Americans as Borussia Dortmund. After all, USMNT hero Christian Pulisic was developed at the club, playing over 100 games for Dortmund, while up-and-coming prospect Gio Reyna has risen up the ranks in Dortmund. And, just as Dortmund loves … Read more

What Has Happened to the Polish Trio Signed by Brighton?

In recent years, Brighton & Hove Albion FC have become one of the best-run clubs in England and Europe. The Seagulls, who spent years floundering in England’s lower tiers, are now in Europa League, while they have become incredibly successful despite constant poaching from rival clubs. The reason is very — Brighton signs players from … Read more

FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Has New Ownership

The fortunes of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard might finally be changing. After years of mismanagement, most recently under the Nenking group, a local investment group has taken over the club. The group is called FCSM 2028 — a reference to the club’s upcoming 100th anniversary. FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, founded by Peugeot director Jean-Pierre Peugeot, was one of the … Read more

Lionel Messi is Officially an Inter Miami Player

The transfer that everyone knew about has finally happened: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is joining American side Inter Miami. The Barcelona legend announced last month he was signing for Miami, but the move was made official and Messi was presented to the fans today. Messi joins a struggling Miami side currently on a ten-game winless … Read more

Greed and Ingratitude: Estudiantes de La Plata Criticize Departing Defender

When 18-year-old Gerónimo Spina joined Spanish side Atlético Madrid, it looked like a normal transfer. Yes, Spina was one of Estudiantes’ top prospects, and he was leaving for free, but that’s not unusual in today’s game. The rules of FIFA allow overseas transfers when players turn 18, and increasingly players chose to head to European … Read more

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