Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is a trade candidate to keep an eye on this season. The Hurricanes have goaltending depth for the first time in a long time, and with Andersen undergoing the first 'losing' season of his career to this point, with a 5-7-2 record, the Hurricanes could be looking to flip the Danish netminder after the holiday roster freeze. Andersen, 36, is in the final season of his contract, earning $2.7 million AAV. The team is currently carrying three goaltend...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Royals picked up a big three points in a thrilling 3-2 victory against Luton Town at the SCL Stadium on Thursday night. Reading went 2-0 up with goals from Lewis Wing and Jack Marriott, but Luton staged a comeback to make it 2-2 with 15 minutes to go. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scored the winner to […]
From The Tilehurst End
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Last weekend was fantastic and now we try and back it up with collecting all three points from the south coast as the Lads travel to Brighton! So we caught up with Billy Greening from WeAreBrighton.com to see how things are at the Amex… On today’s agenda: All of this and more – get subscribed […]
From Roker Report
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Sunderland have been linked with one of the hottest up-and-coming prospects in South American football, according to reports in Argentina. Bruno Cabral has been catching the headlines due to his goalscoring prowess, with the 15-year-old recently ending up top scorer in the Messi Cup. Scoring both goals in the final in a 2-0 win over […]
From Roker Report
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It appears Manchester City forward Oscar Bobb is injured again. What a bummer for the young man. Bobb got hurt in the 2-0 EFL Cup quarterfinal win over Brentford last night. “After 10-15 minutes, he complained about a muscular injury,” City manager Pep Guardiola said yesterday. Man City vs West Ham FYIs Kickoff: Sat. December […]
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From The Bank
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The winger took a long look at the alternatives and has decided to stay home.
From Sounder At Heart
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have selected four players in the 2026 MLS Superdraft. It used to be that these articles were largely vibes based but thanks to increased data coverage of NCAA and excellent work by American Soccer Analysis’ Paul Harvey, we have tons of information on these guys. So, let’s see what the ‘Caps got. Zach Ramsey/CM/17th Overall The Whitecaps acquired this pick this morning …
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From Eighty Six Forever
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Led by head coach Sasho Cirovski, Maryland men’s soccer has churned out professional talent at an unprecedented rate. The Terps had 22 players drafted into the MLS during the previous 11 years, which was tied for the sixth-most in the country. That number skyrocketed on Thursday. Four Maryland players were selected in the 2026 MLS […]
From Testudo Times
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A full breakdown of FC Dallas’ six selections in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, including first-round picks and two Generation adidas forwards.
From Big D Soccer
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The 19-year-old Clemson First Team All-American was the #27 pick overall, and becomes the 30th MLS SuperDraft selection in New York City FC history. The club also selected Kevin Pierre (Georgia Southern, #57), Joey Mueller (UCF, #71), and Luca Nikolai (UNC,#87).
From Hudson River Blue
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Dan Rafael reports that Erika Cruz, slated to rematch Amanda Serrano on January 3rd, has been pulled from the fight after turning in an “atypical VADA test result for clenbuterol.” Rafael emphasizes that the result is an “adverse finding” rather than an outright failure, “meaning it needs more analysis,” but Serrano will instead face undefeated […]
From Bad Left Hook
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The most coveted ticket lottery will take place next month: the US Soccer ticket draw for World Cup tickets. We learn about how the process will go on Episode 167. The US Soccer Insiders Ticket Draw will commence in January, and we have the information on how it will work. We go through how the […]
From Stars and Stripes FC
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While winter sports are in full swing, spring sports are getting preparations underway. This includes Rutgers men’s and women’s lacrosse, which both announced their 2026 schedules this month. Men’s lacrosse announced its spring schedule on December 1st and will kick off the season with the earliest game in program history on January 31st against Jacksonville […]
From On the Banks
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Every year, there are a lot of posts about which CPL players might make the jump to MLS. Many of these posts are, frankly, very silly. So, I am once again here to provide you with the definitive, sensible list of CPL players who are potentially interesting. This list is from a Whitecaps perspective, so it’s mostly aimed at filling positions on WFC2 where they …
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From Eighty Six Forever
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Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps came up one match short of the promised land this season, bowing out in the MLS Cup Final to Inter Miami. Despite the frustrating ending, it was a wonderful season of football in Vancouver, and I hope you enjoyed the highs and lows along the way as much as I did. With that said, it’s time to get down …
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From Eighty Six Forever
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Speaking on El Larguero (Cadena SER), former Real Madrid player and analyst Alvaro Benito explained why Madrid continue to struggle to put matches away, regardless of the opponent. Benito pointed to recurring lapses after taking the lead. “I haven’t understood those moments of continuing to sit deep and be beaten, allowing them to cross and […]
From Managing Madrid
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s adviser Enric Masip has talked up a possible move for Atletico star Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international has been linked with Barcelona for a little while now, although it’s thought his lofty price tag will see the Catalans priced out of any potential move. Yet Masip says that Alvarez would suit […]
From Barca Blaugranes
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With the World Cup on the horizon and “the pool of players already identified,” the United States Men’s National Team is electing not to hold the annual “January camp,” which served as an onboarding process for many developing talents. Instead, according to ESPN, “the next camp for prospects will be held in a little over […]
From Stars and Stripes FC
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Ramiro was the Swiss-army knife for Eric Quill in his first season in Dallas.
From Big D Soccer
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With the 2026 MLS SuperDraft set to take place later this afternoon, here are 5 thoughts about NYCFC's history with the selection process.
From Hudson River Blue
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New York City FC will face LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes in preseason friendlies next February.
From Hudson River Blue
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Andrés Perea had a breakout year in 2025, but after suffering a leg fracture in the MLS Cup Playoffs his immediate future with the club is unclear.
From Hudson River Blue
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Hansi Flick says ‘attitude was really good’ – FC BarcelonaThe Barça coach and goalscorer Andreas Christensen reflect on the victory at Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey. Marcus Rashford: Goal-getter – FC BarcelonaThe English winger has settled seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s side. Injuries elsewhere and his own strong performances have seen him play plenty of […]
From Barca Blaugranes
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Tactical evolution is one of the most important aspects of modern football. Teams that remain rigid in their approach often find themselves looking predictable, easy to analyse and ultimately easier to nullify. Sunderland Women have built a strong identity through their disciplined and structured 4‑2‑3‑1 system, but as the game continues to develop, is there […]
From Roker Report
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Newcastle United have been drawn against Manchester City in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup, setting up a two-legged tie against the eight-time competition winners. The draw was confirmed on Wednesday, with holders Newcastle scheduled to host the first leg at St James’ Park. The return fixture will be played at the Etihad Stadium three […]
From Coming Home Newcastle
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