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When a football team is on the brink of liquidation all fans are staff that are inextricably linked to the...

Barcelona’s summer signing had his best game of the season The Dutchman scored and assisted in their win over Valencia ...

Ronaldo netted five goals across two matches for Portugal He scored four in one game against Lithuania The No.7 is...

He scored a first-half hat-trick against Mexico That took his international tally from six to nine He was also one...

Gary is joined by former professional player, current TV broadcaster and founder of the ACL Club Jordan Angeli. As a professional player on the verge of breaking into the US women's national team squad, Jordan battled back from sustaining her 3rd ACL of her career and now mentors and inspires young players who are dealing with similar setbacks. She discusses: - Mental challenges involved in long-term injuries - How much a supportive coach can make a difference - Players taking ownership of their recovery - Keeping injured players connected to the team All of this and much more!! Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute. All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out… bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Atletico start season with a 1-0 victory Broke their transfer record to buy Joao Felix from Benfica Griezmann, Hernandez and...

Craig Elsten and Nate Abaurrea gather at Casa de Abaurrea for another summer edition of Sockers Overtime. We begin with a discussion of the Sockers' direction for 2019-20, looking to embrace the overall soccer community of San Diego and beyond. Then, discussion of new signees Emmanuel Aguirre and Diego Arriaga, as well as the Sockers rookie who could have the biggest impact of all. Then, a look ahead as Team USA prepares for an October trip to Perth, Australia for the WMF Mini-Football World Cup.

There was some great footy this week but unfortunately supporters had to reckon with getting tossed out of stadiums, receiving bans, and having their belongings confiscated, all because the league can't decide how it feels about supporting fascists, Nazis, and violent thugs. We do talk about the golazos, the continued dominance of some familiar faces, and the firing of two MLS coaches, one who couldn't keep from blowing his lid and the other because he lost to Philadelphia?

You might think, statistically speaking, that the three teams that gain promotion from the Championship are on a hiding to...

The Brazilian forward is Newcastle’s record signing Seven Bundesliga goals to his name last year He is known for his...

Africa Cup of Nations: Sadio Mane, inspired by 2002 heroes, on the cusp of Senegal football history The National

Gary is joined UEFA A licensed coach and U9-U12 Colorado Rapids Director of Coaching, David Garcia to discuss how youth coaches can coach a possession based and/or positional play system. How should training be structured? What is the role of opposed versus unopposed training? How can we teach players resilience alongside tactics and the game? David discusses all of this, along with his unique coaching journey that took him from New York to Spain to work in full time soccer and develop his philosophy. If you are looking for some reading before your pre-season, please check out Modern Soccer Coach books on https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/shop

Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar formed an all-time great attack The scoring numbers posted by the trio labelled ‘the...

'Shout but don't insult': the joy of watching a football match in a gritty cafe in Morocco The National

Of all the players that have come and gone at Manchester City in the past decade, few have made a...

Barcelona dominated Europe thanks to Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets They played together between 2008 and 2015 During those seven seasons...

Progress has been made in women’s football There is still much room for improvement The World Cup is bringing women’s...

Unwanted party guests Japan showed at the 2019 Copa America that Asia is closing the gap on South America The National

German football has, like a number of the top European Leagues, become all too predictable. Bayern Munich are a leviathan...

Fernando Torres says Steven Gerrard 'best player I played with' The National

Fascinating insight into an internship with NPSL squad Greenville FC. We also take a deep dive into #USMNT & soccer development in the US. And fun thoughts about #USL, which has us more and more intrigued.

The last round of Ligue 1 matches saw Dijon take the play-off spot, with Caen going down after a 1-0 home loss to Bordeaux. Kris, Jez, Phil and Rich look back at that and pick out their team of the season. The U20 World Cup is on, and the Women's World Cup is coming up, so we will be covering both over the summer now the league is out of the way.

With the majority of leagues in continental Europe and the Champions League drawing to a close, we’ve decided to compile...

(For games the week of April 11) This week we look at some unlikely winners who have perhaps turned their MLS fortunes around.

After the international break, Kris, Jez and Phil look back over France's comprehensive wins in their first two Euro qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland, as well as the Women's Champions League and upcoming Coupe de la Ligue final and Ligue 1 fixtures.

The new female force at the forefront of Arab football The National

Egyptian children take to the dusty streets to emulate football hero Mohamed Salah - in pictures The National

On 10thJuly 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo surprised the world announcing his departure from Real Madrid for Juventus. To some skeptics CR7...

Gary is joined on the Coaching Corner by Glasgow Celtic U-16 Coach, Willie McNab, who takes an in-depth look at how to beat a low block. What are the technical requirements? How do you balance creativity and tactical discipline? How do impact decision making and risk taking in particular? How do you keep your defensive shape at such a key moment? What does an effective training session look like? Willie discusses all of these and adds some phenomenal insight to his own journey and advice to coaches as well.

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

Nine straight wins! Not many Arsenal fans thought they’d be uttering these words in mid-October. After consecutive defeats against Manchester...

June 2, 1979: The day Diego Maradona announced his arrival as the greatest player in the world The National

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

Former Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop discusses playing for managers like Kevin Keegan and Harry Redknapp, the role of his goalkeeper coaches, US soccer development, and what advice he would have for a goalkeeper who has to play under Jurgen Klopp.

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one? They discuss the following: Comparison between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development? Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers? What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development? How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

It's a full-house as Kris, Jez, Rich and Phil get together to review France's performances in UEFA's reasonably-successful-so-far attempt to make people take friendlies seriously. These included an impressive debut for Alphonse Areola, a goal for Olivier Giroud, a still wonky first-choice formation, and a lot of post-match celebrations as the World Cup was presented to the home crowd at the Stade de France.

Exclusive: Marcus Berg on a tough season ahead at Al Ain, playing at the World Cup and life without Omar Abdulrahman The National

It is one of the greatest rivalries in international football: England and Germany, two nations who have had their fair...

Andrew and Nick talk a good week for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Alphonso Davies, with Pride Night and continued leadup towards Davies' impending departure, as well as calamity teams and Seattle's NYCFC success.

Carlos Kaiser is a legend in Brazil, after he carved out a 20-year career at some of the country's top clubs despite never actually playing a match. Why did he live this life of deception - and how did he get away with it? Director Louis Myles and producers Tom Markham and Rob Fullam tell us all as they discuss their new documentary, **[Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football](http://kaiserthefilm.co.uk/)**• **Kaiser** is out in UK cinemas on Friday 27 July, with special director's Q&A sessions at VUE Westfield White City on Thursday 26 July and VUE Piccadilly Apollo on Friday 27 July. See **[kaiserthefilm](http://kaiserthefilm.co.uk/) **for more info. • [**Rob Smyth**'s book about Kaiser is out now](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaiser-Greatest-Footballer-Never-Football/dp/1787290255?tag=prhmarketing3915-21) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, after one of the most memorable World Cups in history, the extravaganza in Russia finally came to an end...

It's become an age-old debate. Chicken or the egg? Blondes or Brunettes? Ronaldo or Messi? But are we finally about...

My favourite World Cup moment: South Korea's controversial upset over Italy in 2002 The National

Gary talks to a group of coaches with an incredible range of experiences and views on the game. Craig Harrington (former Turks & Caicos Head Coach), Erwin van Bennekom (Duke Women's Soccer Coach), Jose Maria Bakero (Barcelona and Spain player) and Dan Micchiche (England U-16 Coach) discuss how they would prepare their team, choose their staffs, prevent boredom, and tell us what to expect from the tournament tactically.

Previously, we looked at who could be the top scorer in Russia. Here we take a look at who will...

My favourite World Cup moment: Mario Goetze's late show for Germany The National

And suddenly with the season just finished it’s time for another World Cup. Russia is the venue as most of...

It's the eve of the biggest international football tournament you've never heard of. Iain Macintosh is your guide as we tell you everything you need to know about the 2018 Conifa World Football Cup - the participants from places like Tibet, Cascadia and Matabeleland; the rule changes; and why Yorkshire may be the team to watch in the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil, Jez and Rich round up the play-off results, OL's historic victory in the Women's Champions League, and France v Ireland, before moving on to the main topic, the FFW Team of the Season.

Where the others see a track, Mancini sees a highway Vujadin Boskov Italian football's ruling body, The FIGC have made...