Category Archives: EPL
100 Percent Soccer Column: Get the skinny on fan events planned around the visits of EPL clubs to Los Angeles this summer
Chelsea released its travel roster for the tournament this morning:
Goalkeepers: Asmir Begović, Thibault Courtois, Jamal Blackman
Defenders: Branislav Ivanović, Gary Cahill, John Terry, César Azpilicueta, Kurt Zouma, Baba, Matthew Mizaga, Michael Hector, Ola Aina
Midfielders: Cesc Fabregas, Oscar, Nemanja Matić, Willian, Kennedy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kanté, Nathaniel Chalobah
Forwards: Eden Hazard, Pedro, Juan Cuadrado, Loïc Rémy, Diego Costa, Michy Batshuayi, Bertrand Traoré, Victor Moses
And a couple of hours after the deadline for the column, Leicester City announced a fan meet and greet event from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 27 at Niky’s Sports, 11807 Santa Monica Blvd. Foxes fans can meet the team and pose with the EPL trophy.
Watch the “We Are the Arsenal” video here ahead of the July 31 game in Carson against Chivas
Liverpool to host free fan event July 26 in Hollywood: RSVP here
The first-ever visit to Southern California by Liverpool FC will see the club host a free fan fest at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood, the day before the Reds play Chelsea at the Rose Bowl.
From the press release:
The event, which will be open to over 1000 attendees, will feature a visit from Liverpool FC Ambassadors Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Gary McAllister and Legend Luis Garcia. The Legends will take part in a meet and greet with fans as well as an on stage Q&A, and a raffle hosted by LFCTV.
The evening will also feature a nod to Liverpool’s other greatest export, with a performance by a Beatles Tribute Band. A fitting homage to the famous Liverpudlians, given the Avalon Hollywood was the venue of their first ever West Coast performance in 1964.
Complete details on the game in Pasadena is here.
ESPN has announced that it will televise all 21 ICC games live.
EPL/BPL Weekend TV Preview: Relegation-threatened Norwich City host Manchester United at 4:45 a.m. Saturday on NBCSN
VIDEO: Everything you need to know, with previews of every Premier League game in Week 37 right here https://t.co/FQtEqx4Dwe
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 6, 2016
The relegation battle and @MCFC–@Arsenal take center stage in Week 37 of the @premierleague | #BPL #BPLonNBC https://t.co/AbvFDCDJKO
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 6, 2016
"They won at Old Trafford so we shall have to take revenge" – Van Gaal.#NORMUN preview: https://t.co/Far41gX8eE pic.twitter.com/1TTdDaIUFx
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 6, 2016
Get the latest news ahead of this weekend's Premier League matchups right here: https://t.co/CbD0WgMROM pic.twitter.com/sVk8G4qw5w
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 6, 2016
It's desperation time for @NorwichCityFC against @ManUtd | #NCFC #MUFC #BPL https://t.co/7DdKEwhLNB
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 6, 2016
Premier League relegation projections entering the weekend. Sunderland's the favorite to survive, but it's close. pic.twitter.com/FKj0grhlLr
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) May 6, 2016
PRESS CONFERENCE: Claudio Ranieri talks to the press ahead of Everton's visit to King Power Stadium. #LeiEvehttps://t.co/XTY4yWaQ9e
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 5, 2016
PREVIEW: @premierleague champions #lcfc host Everton at King Power Stadium on Saturday https://t.co/FGzyU8lkC8 pic.twitter.com/wGo2rsObEq
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 5, 2016
100 Percent Soccer Column: Say after me — “‘LESTER’ are EPL champs”
Leicester lads: Packed pubs in the city couldn’t contain their patrons’ excitement after the final whistle blew Monday between Spurs and Chelsea; the 2-2 draw gave the Foxes the EPL title.
From 5000/1, Leicester City overturned the odds in a major sporting upset. What other scenarios were more likely? pic.twitter.com/tTL3MwsPiJ
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) May 4, 2016
Watch the video: Check out the delirious reaction as Leicester City win EPL title Monday without kicking a ball
CHAMPIONS!!!! pic.twitter.com/pFtvo5XUNx
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) May 2, 2016
The 1980 'Miracle' was 5x more likely to happen than @LCFC's championship. Insane. #BPLonNBC pic.twitter.com/0dnbLt5ghX
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 2, 2016
Unless Honduras wins a World Cup sometime soon, I'm fairly certain we will not see another title run in sports like that in our lifetimes.
— Jonah Freedman (@jonahfreedman) May 2, 2016
Champions Leicester – the biggest shock in sporting history surely. Unbelievable and incredible are over used words. But they fit this.
— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) May 2, 2016
"Only in the Premier League, eh?"
Aye, this sort of thing is always happening … .#LCFC have turned a predictable lge on its head. Amazing— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) May 2, 2016
Leicester, the greatest sports story of all time. #BPLonNBC
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) May 2, 2016
A rollercoaster of emotions for Leicester City fans this evening.
But what a ride!https://t.co/nLwFFME1gl #LCFC pic.twitter.com/GfXGNi0unQ
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 2, 2016
@JimmyConrad In a sport controlled by money, #LeicesterCity found a way to be champions in the toughest league in the world #warmballers
— Jason Reyes (@jay_el_rey) May 2, 2016
An incredible season. An incredible ride.
What.
A.
Story. #BPLonNBC pic.twitter.com/htyby8Tq9e— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 2, 2016
Leicester City have etched their name on the Barclays Premier League honour roll… pic.twitter.com/760rcYknwz
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 2, 2016
How Leicester City's betting odds changed from 5,000-1 at the start of the season: pic.twitter.com/HmmvPC1cZf
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) May 2, 2016
Great story. Anything is possible each and every time you step on the field. https://t.co/aX6xZCxyQd
— US Youth Soccer (@USYouthSoccer) May 2, 2016
Leicester won the damn league. Wow. Good for them. Let's applaud them on Saturday. (Then beat them.)
— SoCal Everton (@SoCalEverton) May 2, 2016
Watch the @premierleague Champions @LCFC take on @PSG_inside at #StubHubCenter on July 30! https://t.co/7AYxAOWOxa pic.twitter.com/dnm90d9YR9
— StubHub Center (@StubHubCenter) May 2, 2016
Leicester City is the first first-time English champion since Nottingham Forest in 1977-78. pic.twitter.com/AFICbey9mU
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) May 2, 2016
The greatest sport story of my life has just happened. @LCFC wins the #PremierLeague for the 1st time as 5000 to 1 favorites.
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) May 2, 2016
Congratulations Leicester City!
The dream has become a reality… pic.twitter.com/8UTbpbzpYL
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 2, 2016
I hope one day in my lifetime this could be @NorwichCityFC in this position but congratulations are most certainly in order for @LCFC!!!!!!!
— Antony Copland (@SprowstonStud) May 2, 2016
What a bunch of losers. Worst champions ever. https://t.co/s1ooa1NFoU
— Hollywood MCFC (@HollywoodMCFC) May 2, 2016
EPL Weekend TV Preview: Leicester plays Manchester United at 6 a.m. Sunday on NBCSN with the BPL title on the line
.@LCFC will become only the sixth team in history to win the #BPL, if they beat Man Utd on Sunday #MUNLEI pic.twitter.com/39GkFtxWjk
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 29, 2016
PRESS CONFERENCE: #lcfc boss Claudio Ranieri looks ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford to face Man Utd. #MnuLeihttps://t.co/mmG27TZkIw
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 29, 2016
Sentences I didn't imagine 8 months ago: SPI gives Leicester City a 63% chance to clinch the PL title by Monday. pic.twitter.com/oWlXsm4GJG
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) April 29, 2016
VIDEO: Are you ready for the weekend? @JPW_NBCSports previews every #BPL game in Week 36 https://t.co/6OsMhUhsD4
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 29, 2016
Who'll be in the bottom three in the #BPL on Saturday night? pic.twitter.com/RO4CMlQPod
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 29, 2016
EPL, FA Cup Semifinals Weekend TV Preview: Everton-Manchester United cup clash at 9 a.m. Saturday on Fox Sports 2
Are you ready? WATCH: Premier League TV schedule, stream links – Week 35 https://t.co/15HgpAc3Lh
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 22, 2016
Which two #BPL teams will prevail in the #FACup semifinals? Preview: #EFC vs. #MUFC; #CPFC vs. #WatfordFC https://t.co/S1FNxunlLL
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 22, 2016
HUGE weekend coming up. @JPW_NBCSports previews each game in the Premier League: Week 35 https://t.co/F7fKJ9nDNG pic.twitter.com/t6gQrTDO2G
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 22, 2016
Which way will the title race twist this weekend…? pic.twitter.com/wHRxaz254o
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 22, 2016
With Norwich not in action, there is an opportunity for @NUFC and @SunderlandAFC to boost their #BPL survival hopes pic.twitter.com/T53IlGJnfP
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 22, 2016
Just 2 goals separate the #BPL's top 3 scorers. The race for the Barclays Golden Boot is on: https://t.co/zK1NlyH8mS pic.twitter.com/37cfbNssdQ
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 22, 2016
EPL/BPL Video Weekend TV preview: Spurs-Manchester United kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday on NBCSN
WATCH: Premier League TV schedule, stream links – Week 33 + info on Relegation Breakaway Show | #BPL #BPLonNBC https://t.co/V61X06ymvr
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 8, 2016
VIDEO: Prince-Wright's Premier League picks: "Crunch time has arrived" says @JPW_NBCSports | #BPL #BPLonNBC https://t.co/xEaPbFKru5
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 8, 2016
Matchweek 33’s fixtures are the reverse of those from the opening weekend of the season… pic.twitter.com/BCF8U7dY5q
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 8, 2016
VIDEO: Previewing every @premierleague game – Week 33 | #PL #BPLonNBC https://t.co/FhD3GTd84w
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 8, 2016
This is how things stand at the top of the #BPL heading into Matchweek 33…. pic.twitter.com/FBvN7vS6ye
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 8, 2016
Will @LCFC make it five in a row…? pic.twitter.com/wMjdFoJem4
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 8, 2016