Radio and Television Coverage of Soccer

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Soccer: The World's Sport on the Web

The sport of soccer, known as football in most other countries, has earned its title as "the world's sport" for obvious reasons. Although Major League Soccer (MLS) is still trying to build soccer's popularity in the United States, the enthusiasm and intensity surrounding the sport is the most widespread in the world. Whether you want to see what the fuss is about, are a confused soccer parent, or just can't get enough of the sport, this guide takes you to the Web's best soccer sites. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

Rules and History of Soccer

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Soccer Leagues and Organizations

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Soccer Statistics

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News and Analysis of Soccer

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Radio and Television Coverage of Soccer

There isn't a lot of soccer being broadcast in the United States but the Internet makes it simple to find live soccer on TV and online. There are also plenty of radio podcasts to keep you hooked in to the latest developments in the world of soccer.

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To watch soccer on TV ...
LiveSoccerTV tells you everything you need to know about watching soccer on a TV. Click on the "Channels" guide for a listing of TV channels that air games and highlights. What's soccer on TV without beer, you ask? Visit the "Pubs" link to find local watering holes with soccer on their TV screens.
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Footytube.com is an alternative to watching TV on an actual TV set. With clips and montages from soccer programming, the site allows you to watch the most exciting, controversial, and important minutes of soccer programming straight from your computer.
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UEFA offers live, pay-per-view matches for the Champions League and Euro 2008 on your computer. There are also some match highlights and news features available for free.
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MLSnet.com offers live games online for a yearly subscription. Click the "MLS Live" box or visit MLSLive.tv. There are also game highlights available for free.

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For podcasts ...
ESPNsoccernet has a biweekly podcast featuring many of the site's writers. The discussion tends to focus on English teams, though it does cover the soccer world as a whole.
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World Soccer Daily is a call-in show on Sirius Satellite Radio hosted by English ex-pats living in California. They primarily discuss the EPL, the England and U.S. national teams, and MLS, though they are known to disparage American soccer. Host Steven Cohen can also be seen on Fox Football Fone-in every Tuesday night on Fox Soccer Channel. You can also download podcasts using iTunes.
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The 2 G's is hosted by Gary Richards and Graham Bell who, like the World Soccer Daily hosts, are two English ex-pats in California. They are less opinionated than WSD, tending to be more laid-back and analytical, as well as more supportive of MLS.
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Extra Time is an MLS podcast hosted by Shep Messing and Greg Lalas. Every week during the season, they discuss the league's top stories and interview players. Since this podcast is produced by MLS, the hosts are rarely critical of players, teams, or the league.
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The 606 Podcast is a call-in show hosted by the BBC. Almost the entire show is calls from fans, who talk about the English national team or their favorite EPL teams.

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