How to Follow European Soccer in the United States

If you are a die-hard soccer fan living in the United States, then you know the best "football" is played in Europe. Maybe you grew up or lived there for a few years. Whatever the reason, you wonder now: How can I follow the best soccer in the world from the other side of the Atlantic, here in the United States? Read on to learn how to watch this exciting sport stateside.

Instructions

1. Subscribe to a digital cable or satellite provider that carries soccer channels. There are American cable channels that focus on overseas soccer games and news. Check if your local cable provider carries any of these channels.

2. Look for online broadcasts, through Internet TV or radio. Your favorite soccer club's websites will often stream these broadcasts.

3. Check out the website of UEFA, the governing body of European soccer. If anything is going on in European soccer, they will likely have news about it.

4. Read and subscribe to soccer publications. They may be difficult to find at many American newsstands. If you do find one, subscribe to it and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble.

5. Subscribe to online newsletters. Many of the European soccer clubs and leagues will send you news and updates if you just provide them with an email address.

6. Attend Major League Soccer games in the United States and meet with the fans there. Many of the die-hard fan groups there follow soccer in other parts of the world and even hold watching parties for games.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember the time difference. The European countries are all five to ten hours ahead of the United States. You may not be able to see many live broadcasts.

• Program your VCR or digital recorder regularly. Then you can watch your favorite club's matches at your convenience.