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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 06: Adama Traore #19 of Mali celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams first goal of the game by dancing for the fans during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group D match between Mali and Uruguay held at Waikato Stadium on June 6, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 8

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Fran Kirby (L) of England is congratulated by her team-mates after scoring her side’s second goal during the Women’s Friendly International match between England and China at the Manchester City Academy Stadium on April 9, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Women’s World Cup Preview: Group F

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the Women’s World Cup) The story of this group comes from Europe. England and France both went a perfect 10-0 in UEFA qualifying, two of the four teams to do so (with the […]

Ivo Rodrigues of Portugal celebrates with team mates. Getty images.

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 5

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 22: XXX of Fulham U21 and XXX of Porto U21 in action during the Barclays U21 Premier League International Cup Semi Final match between Fulham U21 and FC Porto U21 at Motspur Park Training Ground on April 22, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group C Preview

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup.) Group C of the U-20 World Cup is headlined by one of the tournament favorites and one of the tournament’s favorite dark horses in Portugal and Colombia respectively. But […]

HULL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Joey Barton of QPR (8) is shown a red card and is sent off by referee Anthony Taylor during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers at KC Stadium on February 21, 2015 in Hull, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Premier League Relegation Wrap-Up

Now that the Premier League season is officially at its end, we must, once again, say adieu to three friends whom we have gotten to know throughout the year. Some we have loved, some we have disdained, but all we will sorely miss for many reasons. The three clubs going back to the Championship this […]

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Referee Mike Jones shows a red card to Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea (obscured 2R) as he is sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns on May 18, 2015 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Cesc Fabregas Gets Stupid Red Card For Kicking Ball

Today’s game between West Brom and Chelsea has no relevance to Premier League standings, but that doesn’t mean the game would be boring. During the first half, West Brom defenders and Diego Costa got into a brief tussle. Referee Mike Jones showed Costa a yellow card, but players kept discussing and bickering. Suddenly, this happens: Boom, […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United at Loftus Road on May 16, 2015 in London, England.

Today’s (Cynical) Premier League Relegation Battle

The Relegation Battle You know that seventh season episode of The Simpsons with George Bush (the first of the Bush dynasty)? The big gag of the episode is when Bush unfurls a banner where he drew pictures of Bart and Homer with text that reads “Two Bad Neighbors.” But nobody can understand what Bush is trying to say; his drawings of […]

Bayern’s Sad Lexicon: Barcelona Overwhelms in Champions League

These are the saddest of possible words: “Messi to Suarez to Neymar.” Trio of bear cubs, and fleeter than birds, Messi and Suarez and Neymar. Ruthlessly popping our cup glory bubble, Matching a Bayern goal with their very own double – Words that are heavy with nothing but trouble: “Messi to Suarez to Neymar.” -A […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Dick Advocaat (2nd L), manager of Sunderland talks to Adam Johnson (1st L) during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Southampton at Stadium of Light on May 2, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Sunderland plays Adam Johnson despite child sex charges

This past Saturday, May 2, Adam Johnson entered a Premier League game for Sunderland as a late-game substitute. He played the final ten minutes, plus stoppage time, and contributed to Sunderland’s surprising 2-1 victory over Southampton. Johnson’s appearance would typically be a non-story, but it was made a story a week earlier when Adam Johnson […]

HARRISON, NJ – AUGUST 03: MLS Commisioner Don Garber speaks to the media during a press conference to introduce Rafa Marquez to the New York Red Bulls on August 3, 2010 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for New York Red Bulls)

Finally! New MLS Roster Rules, Free Agency And Allocation Rules

This afternoon, Major League Soccer released their Player Rules and Regulations Summary document. While the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has yet to be officially ratified, the release of this document is an important part of the process and, at the very least, shows the league is confident. These rules are generally a victory for players […]

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