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Jun 7 •

Stu Holden: Americans at Big European Clubs Must Do More

The FOX commentator played Premier League football a generation ago and has a message for young Yanks at the top level.

Jul 31 •

3:22

Liverpool Go Super Saiyan

The Premier League champions are operating above the earthly plane of the transfer market.

Jul 29 •

"Go, Go USA!" Ian Darke on His Massive Contribution to American Football Lore

The ESPN commentator's call for Landon Donovan's goal will go down as a watershed moment for the game in America.

Jul 24 •

4:06

How (and How Not) to Go to Saudi Arabia

The Midwit Meme Theory.

Jul 22 •

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Nottingham Forest Are the Future of the Premier League

Until the future changes again.

Jul 20 •

The Premier League Embraces American Nonsense

We don't need more interviews with players and coaches during matches.

Jul 17 •

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Boyhood Liverpool Fan Stephen Warnock Lived the Dream But Has Regrets

The NBC and Sky Sports commentator on Anfield, Everton, Goodison Park and more ahead of the Merseyside derby in December.

Jul 15 •

Cold Palmer Returns. Chelsea Are "World Champions."

PSG trounced in the Club World Cup final.

Jul 14 •

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Bologna's Football Cathedral Is a Layer Cake of Contradictions

It's a fascist monument that's beloved in a lefty town, and soon it will be transformed once more.

May 29 •

Has Anfield Lost Its Formidable Atmosphere?

I can only speak to my own experience under the lights in Liverpool on a Tuesday night.

Mar 19 •

What Everton Will Leave Behind at Goodison Park

Ahead of the last Merseyside derby at Everton's home since 1892, a requiem for "the last of the great signature old stadiums."

Feb 12 •

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