We launched soccer coverage in May, just in time for the European finals, and then moved on to the World Cup, all the while publishing a steady stream of stories about MLS, the U.S. women’s and men’s teams, and a few other topics. But now preseason is over and we’re ready to feast on the world’s most popular league—the Premier League—like Mike Ashley tearing into a prawn sandwich.

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We have a deep roster of writers who will provide coverage that goes beyond the standard previews and match recaps. Each of the top six clubs will have a devoted correspondent throughout the season. Melissa Reddy and Jack Lang, who were part of our World Cup team, will cover Liverpool and Spurs, respectively. Joining them are Carl Anka (Manchester United), Ryan Bailey (Manchester City), Garry Hayes (Chelsea), and James McNicholas and Elliot Smith (Arsenal).

We have Mike Goodman, Michael Caley, and Joseph Lowery set to continue their tactical and statistical analysis. Daryl Grove and others will be flitting about the bottom 14 (for lack of a better term). And Adam Snavely will be adapting his Panic Rankings, one of our most popular features during the World Cup, to the high drama of the Premiership.

Over time, we want to move far beyond the top six teams. We know interest in English football goes much deeper than those clubs. We have already published stories on Wolves and West Ham, and we have pieces on Fulham, Newcastle, and Sunderland in the pipeline. We’ll need your patience and support as we work to expand coverage. Please do let us know what you’d like to see, give us some time to get there, and help us spread the word about what we’re doing. We’re committed to providing unique and top quality coverage, and that doesn’t come together overnight.

The same goes for teams and leagues in other countries. We are getting ready to make more exciting additions to our team in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Until then, thanks for all the enthusiasm you’ve shown over the last few months. And don’t forget to join our fantasy league, where you can test your luck against The Athletic’s writers and editors all season long for a chance to win some prizes.

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