Mon Apr 01 2024Donald Wine

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Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard makes a cross into the box. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire)

The most disappointing imports in MLS history

Wed Mar 18 2020Donald Wine

In the past 13 seasons, the Designated Player Rule has allowed teams to bring in big-name stars, with big-time salaries, who don't fully count toward the salary cap. Sometimes it has paid off. Other times there was huge disappointment.

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 match between Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. (Photo by Pro Sports Images Ltd/DPPI/Icon Sportswire)

The greatest defenders in Premier League history

Wed Feb 19 2020Donald Wine

The Premier League has had some tough defenders that have done the dirty work and even provide goals over the years. Here are the best defenders in the history of England’s top flight league.

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Frank Lampard of Chelsea reacts during Premier League action. (Photo by Matt West/BPI/Icon Sportswire)

The best midfielders in Premier League history

Thu Feb 13 2020Donald Wine

The midfield is where the game is controlled, and the best teams in the history of the English Premier League have had strong midfielders pacing them.

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The best forwards in Premier League history

Wed Feb 05 2020Donald Wine

The Premier League has been home to some of the best forwards in football history since its inception. Join us as we count down the top five.

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The best goalkeepers in Premier League history

Thu Jan 30 2020Donald Wine

When it comes to the English Premier League, most remember the legendary goal scorers. However, there have been just as many incredible goalkeepers in the league’s history. Some of the best keepers the world has ever seen have called the Premier League home.

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Top 5 transfers in English Premier League history

Tue Dec 17 2019Donald Wine

The English Premier League has had some of the world’s greatest players scoring goals and entertaining fans. For some clubs bringing a player in completely changed their fortune. Let's take a look at the top five transfers in Premier League history.

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Top 5 players in MLS history

Mon Nov 25 2019Donald Wine

MLS will begin its 25th season in 2020, and the quarter-century milestone has inspired a debate about the top players in the league’s history. There are so many to choose from, but these five are the greatest to play in North America's top domestic league.

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Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco pushes the ball up the field against FC Cincinnati. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)

MLS: Atlanta United vs. Sporting Kansas City preview

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

It’s a showdown in the ATL as Atlanta United hosts Sporting Kansas City. Who will walk out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium with three points and a claim to the title of best team in the league so far on the young season?

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EPL: Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace preview

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

One team is looking to escape the relegation zone, while the other is hoping to make the leap into the top 10. The EPL game of the week is one where points are vital for both teams as Bournemouth hosts Crystal Palace. Who’s going to begin the final segment of their season with crucial points and move up in the EPL standings?

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Borussia Dortmund forward Gio Reyna in action during a friendly against the Seattle Sounders. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire)

USMNT is brimming with top talent

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

It's going to be a big year for the United States men’s national soccer team. The Americans have the CONCACAF Nations League playoffs in June, and World Cup qualifying begins in the fall.

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D.C. United midfielder Edison Flores controls the ball. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire)

MLS: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami preview

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

Major League Soccer is back in session for its 25th season, and a full slate of matches this weekend is led by original 96er D.C. United hosting Inter Miami CF, which is in its first MLS season, on Saturday.

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Manchester United vs. Manchester City preview

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The Manchester Derby is back! Manchester United and Manchester City will meet again in a match that will surely be one to remember. Back on Dec. 7, United beat City at the Eithad behind goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. Will City exact revenge at Old Trafford?

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United States' Stuart Holden (right) is tracked by Costa Rica's Celso Borges. (Photo by Fred Kfoury/Icon Sportswire)

5 soccer stars who retired too soon

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

There have been several great soccer players over the years who retired before they could fully realize their potential. Whether it was because of injury issues or other opportunities, their premature departures leave fans wondering what could have been. Here are five soccer players who had great careers but left the game too soon.

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Premier League game of the week: Tottenham vs. Wolves

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The English Premier League game of the week features teams in striking distance of a Champions League berth.

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EPL game of the week: Arsenal vs. Everton

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

Arsenal and Everton face off this week in a match that now has extra implications following Manchester City's ban from European competition.

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EPL game of the week: Chelsea vs. Manchester United

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

It’s Monday-night football in England, as one of the Premier League's greatest rivalries will be renewed, when Chelsea hosts Manchester United.

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EPL game of the week: Brighton vs. Watford

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

With the English Premier League in the middle of a winter break, only a few teams are playing this weekend. The biggest match is between teams in and around the relegation zone—Brighton and Watford. Brighton has gone 2-1-2 in the past five matches between these two teams, but with Watford trying to get out of the relegation zone, will it have the juice to earn three vital points?

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EPL game of the week: Leicester City vs. Chelsea

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The match of the week will take place Saturday, when Leicester City, currently in third place in the English Premier League, will host fourth-place Chelsea. All of the previous five matchups between these two teams have been fiercely contested. Two were decided by a goal and three ended in a draw.

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5 EPL players on the verge of superstardom

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The English Premier League is full of stars, including some of the best young players from around the world. In the 2020s we could see these five players evolve from budding talents to true superstars.

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EPL game of the week: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

Will anyone catch Liverpool? The next challenge for the Reds is a match on the road against Wolves on Thursday. The two teams last played back on Dec. 29 at Anfield, which was a 1-0 Liverpool victory. Will Wolves get them this time at home and put the first number in the loss column for Liverpool this season?

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EPL game of the week: Arsenal vs. Sheffield United

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The English Premier League game of the week features upstart Sheffield United against Arsenal, which is looking to finally get it together and make a run. Which team has the edge Saturday?

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England favored to win UEFA Euro 2020

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

Euro 2020 is nearly here! The 16th UEFA European Championship is less than five months away and England has emerged as the favorite to win the tournament. Let's take a closer look at the odds and see where the value lies.

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Norwich City favored to be relegated in Premier League

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

We are into the second half of the season in the English Premier League, and teams are doing what they can to win the title or just stay afloat in the top flight. Unfortunately for three teams at the bottom of the table, the end of the season will mean a drop down to the Championship, the second tier of English soccer. Here are the teams that are favorites to be relegated at season’s end.

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Picking the EPL's all-decade team

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

We've compiled a list of the best players to hit the pitch in the English Premier League during the 2010s. Who made the cut? Who just missed? Take a look at our EPL all-decade team.

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EPL game of the week: Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The Premier League jumps right into 2020 with a large slate of matches on New Year’s Day. Arsenal and Manchester United meet in what is normally a fierce rivalry that routinely has implications on who wins the league. This time around, both teams are struggling to get back into contention for a European cup spot, so this match will determine who will stay in the race and who will be on the outside looking in.

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Leeds United odds-on favorite to win EFL Championship

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

We are a little more than halfway through the EFL Championship season, and we are starting to see which teams have the best chance of earning direct promotion to next season’s Premier League. We also have a crowded pack of teams that could qualify for the promotion playoffs, with only eight points separating third place in the table from 14th place.

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EPL game of the week: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The English Premier League match of the week takes place on Friday, December 27, when Wolves take on Manchester City. Wolverhampton is looking to creep into Champions League positioning, while the Citizens need to somehow gain ground on Liverpool to try and make it a race for the title.

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EPL Boxing Day preview: Leicester City vs. Liverpool & 8 more

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

One of the great traditions in all of soccer is the English Premier League's annual Boxing Day slate. This year’s schedule features a couple great games, including a match between the top two teams in the league. Let’s quickly break down each match you can watch December 26.

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EPL game of the week: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea

Tue Oct 24 2023Donald Wine

The battle to be in Champions League position hits North London on Sunday, December 22, when Tottenham Hotspur hosts Chelsea. Chelsea is currently fourth in the table, while Tottenham is just three points back in fifth. Who will come out on top in this London Derby?

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