All posts by John Guppy

FOX Sports and CONCACAF Extend Television Rights for Gold Cup

by John Guppy

The 2017 and 2019 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will stay on FOX Sports, as the network extended its deal for the prominent national team tournament that takes place every other summer. With both the U.S. National Team and the Mexican National Team being strong television draws, it made…

November 17, 2016

Attendance Ranking for 83 North American Teams

by John Guppy

With the regular season for all domestic leagues now closed, long time soccer enthusiastic and announcer Kenn Tomasch pulled together a combined ranking of all pro teams based on attendance. A few things jumped out: Seattle is in a league of its own. The Sounders average attendance (42,636) is 65%…

November 08, 2016

New York Red Bulls Drive 2017 Red Memberships with Exclusive Offer

by John Guppy

As I write this in early August, the MLS regular season about two-thirds of the way through. International summer friendlies played on U.S. soil, including the International Champions Cup are over and fans are gearing up for the final push to MLS Cup. While players, coaches, and fans are still…

August 09, 2016

Liga MX Returns Tonight

by John Guppy

I was fortunate to spend last weekend at Campeón de Campeones. Among the many thoughts racing through my head on my flight home, one was certain: I sure am ready for Mexican League soccer to return! Good news, here it is. Liga MX opens the Apertura tonight, with Tijuana facing Morelia, and is headlined…

July 15, 2016

The Power of El Tri

by John Guppy

In recent years I’ve been fortunate to attend dozens of Mexican national team matches in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Dallas, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Antonio, and Atlanta. Every event is the same incredible experience. A grand spectacle that transcends well beyond soccer into a symbolic celebration…

June 22, 2016

The U.S. Open Cup: The Most Valuable Soccer Property in the U.S.

by John Guppy

This past weekend Manchester United captured the 135th edition of the Emirates FA Cup – England’s famous knockout club tournament. The match was broadcast live on FOX – the over-the-air FOX network that is – not FOX Sports channels. It was also the 8th most talked about sports event of…

May 27, 2016

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