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USL Attendance Breaks Records (Again); 2019 Will Be Different

For the past four seasons, the United Soccer League has had tremendous growth, both on and off the pitch, growing from 14 clubs in 2014 to 33 during the most recent campaign. And while attendance in professional sports is a hotly contested topic, there is no denying that the league has seen a tremendous return on its investment. However, as the USL attendance star, FC Cincinnati, heads to MLS in 2019, can the league maintain the current heights? 

Madrid Ticket Resale Market Goes Insane For River-Boca Final At The Bernabéu

The transformation of the 2018 Copa Libertadores Final from one of the most anticipated club matches of the calendar year to an absurd sideshow was complete when the second leg’s staging at the Santiago Bernabéu was confirmed — a decision that turns the Superclásico into nothing more than the “most costly friendly in history,”

Russian Premier League Match In Siberia Goes On Despite -13F Temps; Fans Let In Free

A Russian Premier League match in Siberia between bottom-half clubs Yenisey Krasnoyarsk and Akhmat Grozny was played in some absolutely miserable conditions on Saturday. Temperatures reached as low as -13F as the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.

The Ugly Proof The Rainbow Laces Campaign Is Still So Necessary In The Premier League

The now-annual Rainbow Laces Premier League campaign has begun in the UK, with players, clubs and the league sporting rainbow-colored accessories to support LGBT rights. And yet again, it’s evident why such a campaign is even necessary.

Everyone Fell (More) In Love With Patrick Mahomes At The Sporting KC Match

As if Kansas City hadn’t fallen hard enough for Patrick Mahomes — what with his absurd 37 touchdowns and 330 yards passing per game as a sophomore in the NFL — the Chiefs quarterback gained even more fans on Thursday night by turning out in support of Sporting KC during the MLS playoffs.

TNT Commits First Inexcusable Error With Champions League TV Rights

In truth, we all knew this would happen eventually. But we’re still pissed.

When Turner Sports took over the UEFA Champions League TV rights from Fox, there was hope that TNT would show the best matches available every day. That’s what would make sense to the average fan, but Fox struggled to figure this out.

AEK Athens Fans Throw Fire At Ajax Fans, So Of Course The Police Attacked The Ajax Fans

Imagine: You travel halfway across the continent to watch your club play in one of the most ancient cities in western civilizations. Then you get pelted with fireworks and beat up by police for having the audacity to attend an away match. Such was the scenario for Ajax fans at the Athens Olympic Stadium as the Dutch side took on AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday. 

Australia Says Farewell To Tim Cahill And His Ridiculously Talented Head

The stadium applause was deafening and presumably thousands of kangaroos and koalas bowed their heads in respect Tuesday as Tim Cahill came on for his last international cap. The 38-year-old made his 108th and final appearance in his side’s 3-0 win over Lebanon in Sydney.

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