Where soccer is, how it's doing, and who’s playing.
What to expect
American soccer reverie.
The landscape ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Stories and reports from elsewhere in the world.
Articles on the game and the issues surrounding it.
Images of travel and transport to the games.
Shoehorned music references.
About me
I am a sports writer who covers association football on both sides of the Atlantic. I have been writing about the game since 2001, and have a particular interest in American soccer.
I am the North America correspondent for World Soccer magazine. This includes covering MLS, USL, CONCACAF national and club tournaments, local amateur and semi-pro soccer, US fan culture, and the most important of them all, the US Open Cup.
Other tournaments I have covered include World Cups in Brazil and Russia, the Copa America, U20 World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Club World Cup, Premier League, Bundesliga, and other European leagues.
My work can be found weekly in the Morning Star newspaper, as well as Forbes, FotMob, and the Guardian US.
I am a regular in press boxes in Liverpool and Manchester, with regular coverage of Everton, Liverpool, Man City, and Man United. I also enjoy covering Blackburn and QPR when I get the chance.
Declare an interest!
I am a member-owner of City of Liverpool FC.
soccer
/ˈsɒkə/
noun
a form of football played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball which may not be handled during play except by the goalkeepers.
Origin
Derived in England from the sport’s full name, association football. A shortening of the word “association”.
ENGLISH Assoc
ENGLISH -er
late 19th century: shortening of Assoc. + -er
