World Soccer Talk previews the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati clash for the 2026 MLS season, highlighting both clubs' recent form—Miami rebounded from a 0-2 loss to the Red Bulls with a 3-1 win over Atlanta, while Cincinnati secured back‑to‑back victories over D.C. United (2-0 and 2-1). Projected lineups feature Miami in a 4-3-3, starring Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Casemiro under coach Kily González. Cincinnati lines up in a 3-5-2 with Roman Celentano and Kevin Denkey in Pat Noonan’s squad. Both teams aim to extend their two‑win runs in the upcoming match.
Sunderland AFC will travel to Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.
After victories over fellow Premier League sides Hull City and Brentford in rounds three and four, respectively, the Lads will head to Selhurst Park in the week commencing 14 December 2026.
Ticketing information will be released in due course.
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The Real Salt Lake center back was back on the training pitch after the World Cup break, working his way through an injury that had already kept him out of action, when a ball was played in behind the defense.
Harry Redknapp says Tottenham almost signed Eden Hazard for £18 million after a recommendation from Joe Cole. Redknapp met the Belgian winger and his agent, and Hazard was keen to join White Hart Lane, but chairman Daniel Levy refused to fund the fee. The deal fell through, and Chelsea swooped in, paying around £32 million before Hazard became a Chelsea legend with 110 Premier League goals and multiple titles. The missed transfer highlights Levy’s conservative spending policy.
AFC Bournemouth thrashed Aston Villa 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium on October 28, 2026, securing a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter‑finals for the fourth time. Amine Adli opened the scoring in the seventh minute, Lewis Cook added his first goal in over two years six minutes into the second half, and Álvaro Rodríguez finished off the rout in the 69th. The win marked a rare treble of former European champions (Villa joining AC Milan and Manchester United) falling to the Cherries. Key moments included a crucial block by defender Bafodé Diakité and several close‑range chances for both sides.
Dejan Joveljić worldie undone by two whistles as Sounders squander 2-0 lead.
Former USMNT striker Eddie Johnson said that he would train the three-year-old boy, Nevada Pierre, who recently in the news for his excellent play on the pitch before police were called and the family was asked to leave the park where he was playing.
Everton are eyeing Real Sociedad’s 22‑year‑old Icelandic striker Orri Oskarsson as David Moyes seeks a fresh centre‑forward before the January window. Oskarsson, who netted nine La Liga goals last season and added three in eight this term, also boasts five goals in six caps for Iceland. With Beto departed and Thierno Barry as the sole recognized striker, Everton’s attack needs depth. However, Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland and Brentford are also tracking him, and Sociedad have no pressure to sell. Moyes must act quickly if the Toffees hope to outbid rivals for the promising goal‑scorer.
The Sounders will host the Dynamo at 7:30 PM on AppleTV.
Jeremiah Oshan and Aaron Campeau analyze the Sounders' recent 2-2 draw with San Diego FC, lamenting the result and debating the optimal lineup to rescue the season. The discussion, featured on the Sounder At Heart podcast "Nos Audietis," highlights lineup challenges as October winds down, urging fans to tune in for insights on squad adjustments.
Taking a page from programs like “The ManningCast”, MLS is trying out its own ‘altcast’ with The Cooligans.
Former Sporting Kansas City forward/defender Khiry Shelton signs a three‑year deal with the indoor Kansas City Comets, ending his MLS free agency after Sporting declined his 2025 option. Shelton, who logged 191 appearances over two stints with Sporting, now makes the jump to the Major Arena Soccer League. The move marks a notable shift from outdoor to indoor soccer for the 29‑year‑old.
In Episode 202 of USA Soccercast, the hosts break down the USMNT’s upcoming South Florida fixtures. They explain why the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti was relocated to Miami after Haiti received a special exemption, and preview the December 13 match in Fort Lauderdale versus Jamaica—a key stage for MLS‑based prospects to earn caps and attract European interest. The episode also introduces the new Crest Cup, an open tournament for NWSL and USL Super League clubs, and discusses its potential growth. Follow the podcast on Bluesky, Twitter, and YouTube for more insights.
Guilherme has been a revolution in his first season in MLS.
We are closing the season strong with two (mostly) full matchdays on Wednesday and the weekend.
Dortmund have reached a decision on the future of Felix Nmecha amid confirmed interest from Man Utd and Liverpool, and details around the player's release clause have been clarified
Five NBA teams launched exclusive DAZN streaming deals for local games, but fan backlash forced them to add DirecTV distribution within a week. The experiment shows that exclusivity, while driving higher rights fees, creates a costly, fragmented viewing experience: fans must juggle DAZN, Peacock, Prime Video, cable, and ESPN to see all games. The article warns that a league‑wide streaming RSN could face the same hurdles, especially if it relies on exclusive, high‑priced subscriptions. Comparisons to the NHL’s Prime Video deal and MLS’s Apple TV move suggest brand familiarity and simpler pricing can lessen resistance, but the NBA and MLB’s heavy reliance on local TV revenue makes a pure streaming model risky. The piece urges leagues to rethink the balance of accessibility and revenue before committing to an exclusive streaming RSN.
The 2026/27 CAF Champions League Group B draw pits Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC against Tanzania’s Young Africans, Algeria’s MC Alger and Tunisia’s Club Africain. With two quarter‑final slots on the line, the group blends continental pedigree and recent domestic triumphs, setting the stage for a fierce battle for African football supremacy. Young Africans and MC Alger emerge as the headline attractions, promising high‑stakes encounters that could reshape the competition’s hierarchy.
Georgios Donis is set to trim Saudi Arabia’s roster to a 30‑man squad for a Doha training camp ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup. The camp runs 9‑17 November during the international break and features friendlies against South Korea on the 13th and another opponent on the 15th. Ongoing injury concerns are forcing Donis to rethink his selections, making the final squad announcement next week pivotal for the team’s preparation.
A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. Columbus in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch.
While the WNBA Finals dominate headlines, the early EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women games offer a hopeful glimpse for fans of the Houston Comets, Portland Fire and Washington Mystics. Young stars Leïla Lacan (Fenerbahçe) tallied 17 points on 58% shooting in a 88-69 win over Valencia, then posted a modest nine points in a 101-51 blowout, showing defensive promise with five steals. teammate Nell Angloma added 13 points, 10 rebounds and perfect free‑throw shooting in her second EuroLeague start. Portland’s rookie Frieda Bühner scored 14 points in a 76-55 opening win for ZVVZ USK Praha and followed with 17 points, three 3‑pointers, against Lotto AZS. These performances suggest the 2027 WNBA season could see these players return with sharper offensive tools and valuable international experience.
Real Salt Lake has spent much of the second half of the MLS season looking up at the Western Conference playoff line.
Sunderland thrash Plymouth Argyle 5-0 at Roker Park on October 28, 2026, boosting the Black Cats to third in the Second Division. Brian Clough scores a hat‑trick, while Harry Hooper adds a brace, including a penalty, and George Herd provides two assists and a near‑miss. Despite the absence of Charlie Hurley and Ambrose Fogarty on international duty, youngsters Dickie Rooks and Willie McPheat impress on a heavy pitch. The win follows a recent away victory over Preston and keeps Sunderland in the hunt for promotion, though they ultimately finish the season in third place.
The Seattle Sounders treat their Wednesday clash with the Houston Dynamo as a must‑win to keep playoff hopes alive. A 13‑game winless stretch earlier in the season left them needing victories in their final three games to climb to at least sixth—and possibly fourth—in the Western Conference. With the Dynamo five points ahead but winless in seven, the Sounders can clinch a spot if they win and Portland drops points. Midfielder Paul Arriola stresses the urgency, while coach Brian Schmetzer confirms the return of Jordan Morris and the likely availability of Paul Rothrock and Yeimar Gómez Andrade after recent hamstring setbacks.