Top games to watch this week
Friday, April 12
Real Betis vs. Celta de Vigo (La Liga)
Lazio vs. Salernitana (Serie A)
Augsburg vs. Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
Gil Vicente vs. Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
Metz vs. Lens (Ligue 1)
Saturday, April 13
Newcastle vs. Tottenham (English Premier League)
Manchester City vs. Luton Town(English Premier League)
Bournemouth vs. Manchester United (English Premier League)
Atlético Madrid vs. Girona (La Liga)
Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (La Liga)
Cádiz vs. Barcelona (La Liga)
Bayern vs. Köln (Bundesliga)
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Porto vs. Famalicao (Primeira Liga)
América vs. Toluca (Liga MX)
Monterrey vs. Tigres UANL (Liga MX)
Sporting KC vs. Inter Miami (MLS)
Real Salt Lake vs. Columbus Crew (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LA Galaxy (MLS)
Sunday, April 14
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (English Premier League)
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa (English Premier League)
Sassuolo vs. Milan (Serie A)
Udinese vs. Roma (Serie A)
Inter vs. Cagliari (Serie A)
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
Benfica vs. Moreirense (Primeira Liga)
Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union (MLS)
St. Louis City vs. Austin (MLS)
Monday, April 15
Chelsea vs. Everton (English Premier League)
Osasuna vs. Valencia (La Liga)
Fiorentina vs. Genoa (Serie A)
Atalanta vs. Hellas Verona (Serie A)
Tuesday, April 16
Borussia Dortmund vs. Atlético (UEFA Champions League)
Barcelona vs. PSG (UEFA Champions League)
Famalicao vs. Sporting CP (Primeira Liga)
Bahia vs. Fluminense (Brasileiro)
Wednesday, April 17
Bayern vs. Arsenal (UEFA Champions League)
Man City vs. Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League)
Gremio vs. Athletico-PR (Brasileiro)
Flamengo vs. Sao Paulo (Brasileiro)
Palmeiras vs. Internacional (Brasileiro)
Thursday, April 18
Roma vs. Milan (UEFA Europa League)
Atalanta vs. Liverpool (UEFA Europa League)
West Ham vs. Bayer Leverkusen (UEFA Europa League)
Marseille vs. Benfica (UEFA Europa League)
Fiorentina vs. Viktoria Plzen (UEFA Europa Conference League)
Fenerbahce vs. Olympiakos (UEFA Europa Conference League)
Lille vs. Aston Villa (UEFA Europa Conference League)
PAOK vs. Club Brugge (UEFA Europa Conference League)
Botafogo vs. Atlético Goianense (Brasileiro)
Most-watched soccer games in the USA: April 1-7, 2024
The USA viewership numbers for soccer games held from April 1 to April 7, 2024, are officially in, with several competitions making this list. However, to no one's surprise, one match stood head and shoulders above the rest and that was Liverpool's thrilling encounter with Manchester United on Sunday.
The Reds drew 2-2 and thus surrendered the lead to rivals Arsenal in the Premier League as goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes, and Kobbie Maino meant both teams came away with a point. This tie garnered a whopping 1,179,000 average viewers for NBC and a rating of 0.7.
This game's average viewership totaled 1.5 million across NBC and NBCUniversal's Spanish-language TV network Telemundo, thus reminding everyone of the Premier League's popularity in the USA.
Second spot on this list also went to an English top-flight fixture, this time Chelsea's disappointing draw away to Sheffield United, which was another Sunday match. This was also an NBC broadcast, with this fixture garnering 885,000 average viewers as Pochettino's men dropped points for the 18th time this season.
And finally, a most-watched-soccer-games list in the USA would not be complete without a Liga MX game in the top three, and that is exactly what we got last week, with Guadalajara's 3-2 victory over Puebla wrapping things up.
This tie earned just over half a million average viewers — 648,000, to be precise — for Telemundo as Chivas continue pushing for a spot in the final series.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami also made this list, though not the top three, thanks to their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal showdown with Liga MX side Monterrey. The first leg garnered over 300,000 average viewers, with 199,000 tuning in to TUDN while 115,000 caught the action live on FS1.
For a full breakdown of last week's most-watched soccer games in the USA, click here
What are this week's must-watch games?
Sporting KC vs. Inter Miami live this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Inter Miami are back in action this weekend, with the MLS side facing Sporting KC on the back of their disappointing midweek result away to Monterrey. Messi and Co. visited the Liga MX outfit for the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal tie needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit but instead lost 3-1 (5-2 on aggregate), thus crashing out of the tournament. As a result, Tata Martino's side are now on a five-game winless run and desperately need to beat the Wizards on Saturday.
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace live this Sunday at 9 a.m. ET on USA Network and Telemundo
Will Liverpool bounce back from their embarrassing home defeat against Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals or will the Reds crumble? This is the question on everyone's mind after the Merseyside giants were beaten 3-0 at Anfield by the Serie A outfit. Klopp's men also dropped points away to Manchester United last weekend, drawing 2-2, and surrendered the lead to Arsenal as a result. Salah and Co. cannot afford further slip-ups in this season's heated three-horse Premier League title race.
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa live this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Telemundo
Arsenal take center stage in the Premier League this weekend thanks to their highly-anticipated showdown with fifth-placed Aston Villa on Sunday. The last time these two sides met, the Gunners lost 1-0, meaning Arteta's men will be out for revenge this weekend. The North London giants are yet to lose a Premier League game in 2024 but enter this tie on the back of their disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Unai Emery's side, on the flip side, are winless in all but one of their last five top-flight fixtures but triumphed on Thursday in their UEFA Europa Conference League clash with Lille. Don't miss this Emirates Stadium showdown.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Werder Bremen live this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET exclusively on ESPN+
Wrapping up the weekend fixtures is Bayer Leverkusen's clash against Werder Bremen. Xabi Alonso's men are on the brink of being crowned the Bundesliga champions, needing either Bayern Munich and Stuttgart to both lose or having to beat Werder Bremen on their own. Wirtz and Co. enter this clash on the back of their lovely 2-0 win over West Ham in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal battle and will want to get their hands on the German top-flight title this weekend for the first time in history.
UEFA Champions League quarterfinals wrap up this midweek as Paramount+ and ViX bring live coverage of Barcelona vs. PSG, Bayern vs. Arsenal, and Man City vs. Real Madrid
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals come to a wrap this midweek, with several continental powerhouses fighting to make it to the semifinals. This includes Barcelona and PSG, who will lock horns on Tuesday in the second leg as the Catalan giants look to build on their 3-2 win at the Parc des Princes.
The two other blockbuster fixtures — Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal and Manchester City vs. Real Madrid — are locked in a stalemate, with the Gunners snatching a 2-2 draw in the first leg while Los Blancos escaped with a 3-3 tie against the reigning champions.
All four games plus the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals can be streamed live on Paramount+ and ViX in the USA, as AC Milan and Liverpool eye comebacks in the latter competition. Additionally, Bundesliga champions-elect Bayer Leverkusen visit West Ham with a 2-0 lead, thus setting us up for an exciting second-leg battle.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV: What to stream this weekend on April 13th and 14th
Matchday nine of the 2024 Major League Soccer season means a lot of games are coming up this weekend, and fans in the United States have a great way to tune into all the action.
As a result of a ten-year deal signed back in July 2022 between MLS and Apple that went into effect during the 2023 MLS season, viewers in the USA (as well as multiple other locations worldwide) can now live-stream games via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The action kicks off on Saturday, April 13th with a match featuring Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC that starts at 4:45 p.m. ET (1:45 p.m. PT). Other key games that will be live streamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV include Kansas City vs. Inter Miami (kick-off at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT) as well as Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (kick-off at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT).
Although the bulk of matchday nine's matches will be taking place on Saturday, there will be two additional matches taking place on Saturday, April 14th, and will also be live-streamed via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. First up is Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union (kick-off at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT) followed by St. Louis vs Austin (kick-off at 4:45 p.m. ET/1:45 p.m. PT).
Make sure you bookmark our special MLS Season Pass on Apple TV page for a full schedule of starting times of all the games taking place this weekend.
The international break is now over, which means it's back to club soccer for many of the top leagues around the world.
Here's all you need to know ahead of another week in women's soccer.
What to watch in women's soccer: April 12th to April 14th
NWSL
The NWSL gets back underway starting from Friday, April 12th. One of Friday's games will feature Utah Royals vs. Orlando Pride, with both teams eager to start putting some consistent results together when they square off. Other key games taking place this round include Chicago Red Stars vs. Angel City, which takes place on Saturday as Chicago Red Stars hope their renaissance this season will continue at the expense of an Angel City yet to get up and running. Finally, on Sunday, it's NY/NJ Gotham vs. Kansas City Current, with the Current, who are the league leaders and the only side still with a perfect winning record after three games, aiming to make it four wins in four against Gotham.
Frauen-Bundesliga
Soccer in Germany returns on April 12th as the latest round of matches in the 2023/24 Frauen-Bundesliga season gets underway. Fans in the USA can live-stream some of these matches on DAZN USA, with the action starting with Werder Bremen vs. RB Leipzig on Friday. Other games you will not want to miss and that will be live streamed on DAZN USA include Freiburg vs. Wolfsburg, with Wolfsburg aiming to rebound after two back-to-back losses that have let Bayern Munich surge clear at the top of the table. Speaking of Bayern Munich, die Roten will look to extend their lead when they travel to face Duisburg on Sunday.
FA Women's Cup
On Sunday, April 14th there's an exciting double header in the FA Women's Cup. Fans in the USA have a great chance to live stream two great matches on ESPN+, starting with Tottenham vs. Leicester, which kicks off at 7 a.m. ET. Then, at 9:35 a.m. ET, Manchester United will lock horns with Chelsea, with the Blues aiming to take one step closer to successfully retaining their FA Women's Cup crown.
WSL
Meanwhile, over in the WSL, Arsenal will be playing their makeup game against Bristol City on Sunday. The Gunners presently find themselves in third place, six points behind Chelsea and nine behind current league leaders Manchester City. It goes without saying that they will really need to step it up if they want to have any glimmer of hope at catching the top two - and that will start with picking up all three points in this upcoming game.
What to watch in women's soccer: April 15th to April 18th
Serie A (Women)
A great clash will be in store with Roma vs. Juventus, and that match, which kicks off at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT) will be live-streamed on DAZN USA. Although Roma have a whopping eight-point lead over their upcoming opponents, the Giallorosse, who are aiming to successfully defend their Scudetto crown, will still not be taking the Bianconere lightly as they hope to finally put the Serie A title race to bed once and for all.
Frauen-Bundesliga
DAZN USA's coverage of the latest round of Frauen-Bundesliga ties concludes with Hoffenheim vs. Köln. Hoffenheim have found some form lately and will come into Monday's match having won four on the spin, while their upcoming visitors are narrowly just hovering above the drop zone.
WSL
Following their involvement in the Women's FA Cup, Chelsea will return to WSL duties as the Blues host Aston Villa. Given that the reigning WSL champions have fallen a bit behind league leaders Manchester City, the pressure will certainly be on Emma Hayes's team to try to avoid any slip-ups in this crunch tie.
Didn't find your favorite women's league on this list? No worries, as this is just a highlight of some of the exciting games coming up this week. Make sure to check out our special women's soccer page here at LiveSoccerTV.com for full broadcast info, match updates, news, and more.
What to stream on CBS Sports Golazo Network: April 12-14 edition
Fans in the United States will be satisfied to know that their efforts to watch as many soccer games as possible online are possible via several companies, and CBS Sports Golazo will play a huge role in that effort.
The platform will provide in-depth coverage of both European and American soccer leagues, pumping up its schedule with major Serie A matches and other games from the USL Championship and USL League One.
Without a doubt, everything going on in the Serie A is eye-catching for most, with Christian Pulisic's Milan trying to prevent Inter's title. Fans who have subscribed to CBS Sports Golazo may follow both these teams during the weekend along with many others, including Lazio and Juventus, who are set to play against Torino in the Derby della Mole.
For a full breakdown of what CBS Sports Golazo has scheduled for the next few days, click here
What to watch on NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, and UNIVERSO: April 11-15, 2024
Covering top games for what some believe is the best league in the world is not an easy task, and NBCUniversal has made it their duty to bring Premier League fans closer to their favorite teams with the kind of coverage they have prepared for the upcoming matchweek.
The company will comprehensively cover the upcoming weekend in the English top-flight, dividing all available games across four channels: two in English, and two more for their Spanish-speaking audience.
The network's most important channel, NBC, will cover one game this week, and it will be one that could have serious implications for next season: Bournemouth vs. Manchester United.
Meanwhile, USA Network will include five games in its programming, which will feature teams such as Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea, who will put an end to all matchweek activity on Monday.
For a full breakdown of what NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, and UNIVERSO have scheduled for the next few days, click here
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Everton docked two more points for breach of Premier League financial rules
Everton have been given an additional two-point deduction for a breach of the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), it was announced Monday.
The decision followed a previous six-point PSR penalty imposed on Everton and left the Merseyside club just two points above the relegation zone with seven games left to play this season.
"An independent commission has given an immediate two-point deduction to Everton FC for a breach of the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules (PSRs) for the period ending season 2022/23," said a Premier League statement issued Monday. Read more…
Bayern's Gnabry sidelined with hamstring strain
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is a doubt for next week's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Arsenal with a strained hamstring, the club announced on Wednesday.
Gnabry, who scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-2 draw in London, "suffered a muscle strain in his left hamstring" during the match, the club said in a statement.
"Bayern must do without (him) for the time being," added the German club. Read more...
Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarterfinal clash.
Goals from Brandon Vazquez, German Berterame, and Jesus Gallardo sealed a deserved 3-1 win on the night for the Liga-MX side, who advance to a semifinal with Major League Soccer champions Columbus.
Trailing 2-1 after last week's first leg in Florida, Inter Miami recalled Argentine superstar Messi to their starting line-up for the first time since his near-month-long injury absence. Read more…
TV pundit apologizes for "classist" comment about Barca starlet Yamal
Former Atletico Madrid assistant manager German Burgos has apologized for an offensive comment aimed at Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal when he was working as a TV pundit.
Burgos was commentating for Spanish television channel Movistar on Barcelona's 3-2 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
After seeing footage of Yamal juggling a football, Burgos said the 16-year-old would "end up at a traffic light" if his career failed, seemingly suggesting he would beg for money by performing tricks. Read more…
Liverpool need to "switch back on" after Europa League flop, says Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Reds must react immediately to a Europa League humbling by Atalanta if they are to keep alive their hopes of winning the Premier League in Jurgen Klopp's final season.
Klopp's men were beaten at Anfield for the first time in 14 months on Thursday as a 3-0 victory put Atalanta on the brink of the Europa League semifinals.
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Man Utd's Mainoo says Liverpool draw leaves "bad taste"
Kobbie Mainoo says Manchester United need to learn how to "see out games" after they were held to a thrilling draw by arch-rivals Liverpool.
Luis Diaz put the visitors ahead at Old Trafford on Sunday before United equalised thanks to Bruno Fernandes' stunning 45-yard effort five minutes after the break.
Mainoo then fired United into the lead in the 67th minute with his first senior goal at Old Trafford only for Mohamed Salah's late penalty to seal a 2-2 draw for Liverpool.
"To score my first goal at Old Trafford, it's unbelievable," the 18-year-old United academy graduate told MUTV. Read more…
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Premier League chief fears regulator could kill "golden goose"
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Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from mistakes in Bayern showdown
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal to learn from their costly mistakes in Tuesday's dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich if they want to reach the Champions League semifinals.
Arteta's side ensured their quarterfinal clash remains finely balanced thanks to Leandro Trossard's late equalizer in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Continue reading…
