MLS has been busy during this summer’s transfer window, bringing in some big names to bolster the league’s popularity both domestically and abroad. First a Frenchman named Henry joined the league, shortly followed by his Barcelona teammate and Mexican captain Marquez. Now we learn that MLS...

Among the post-World Cup chatter, one story in particular has been lost in the shuffle… Thierry Henry has signed with the New York Red Bulls of MLS! While we would not expect this to make international headlines as the “mega-transfer” of the summer, it is curious that even MLS has kept...

While it is no surprise that Brazil and Argentina finished 1st in their respective groups, the continent of South America can be heard chanting a collective “OLE!” to celebrate the region’s dominance in the tournament thus far. Read more

The United States needed a miracle. With frustrations mounting and tensions soaring, the precious final seconds of US existence ticked away. And the time bomb appeared destined to destroy all hopes for survival in this tournament. That’s when Landon Donovan swooped in and saved the day, once again. Read...

It must be pleasing to Chelsea fans that their 18 year olds topped Aston Villa 3-2 in a two-legged final to cop this season’s coveted FA Youth Cup. After all, they haven’t had a youth team member rise through the ranks to the first team since JT himself made the grade back in 1998. But it’s...

What a night. Celebrities. Lights. Cameras. The Red Carpet. Everything you need for a night at the Oscars. First up at the Nou Camp…

I have a simple question for all of you loyal Footy Factor readers. Is this the most exciting season of football ever? I think it very well might be – for three simple reasons. Read more

So this is what we understand so far: a group of wealthy fans are unhappy with the way their club is run. They are unhappy with the American owners who are draining the club of profits to pay off the debt used to buy the club. After annual payments on the debt, there is not enough money left over for...

With US International star Landon Donovan set to arrive this week at Everton on a 10 week loan from the LA Galaxy, footy fans on both side of the pond are asking: Will Donovan finally prove himself in Europe? To answer that question we thought it would be helpful to take a look at Landycakes‘...

It looks like the next Mike Ashley will, figuratively speaking, be in the form of a David Gold and David Sullivan combo. The rumour mill says  the Dodgy Davids have had their offer for West Ham accepted by the club’s Icelandic owners. But what do we know about these two shifty characters: Formerly...