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/ 862 days agoWill MLS ever start relegation of teams?
Major League Soccer has been on a fairly consistent growth spurt since the mid-2000s. After retracting down to 10 teams in 2002, the period since has been largely successful and stable for the league. But fans of soccer around the world always have one question whenever the league expands: when will MLS introduce promotion and […]
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/ 865 days agoWhat is IFAB and why do they rule the game?
The world of soccer has plenty of acronyms fans are familiar with. FIFA, EPL, MLS, CONCACAF, USSF, and many more comprise the alphabet soup of entities that govern the sport. But one that isn't so familiar is the IFAB – the International Football Association Board. But what is the IFAB, and why should you care? […]
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/ 866 days agoEngland shirt for Euro 2024 leaked ahead of tournament
Euro 2024 is still a ways off, but the kits for the competition are emerging this Fall. Case in point, the upcoming 2024 England primary shirt by Nike has been leaked ahead of the official release. The Three Lions appear to be returning to a more traditional look, after donning a gradient-shouldered home outfit for […]
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/ 867 days agoKey dates for the 2024 Copa America tournament
The 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America is a massive event, with the tournament heading back to the United States for the first time since 2016. Unlike that special one-off event, however, this will be the first regularly scheduled Copa ever held outside of South America. Here are all the big 2024 Copa America dates to get […]
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/ 867 days agoClub America vs Barcelona tickets go on sale
The upcoming friendly between La Liga and Liga MX giants should heat up the first official day of winter. Fans can snag a seat as tickets for Club America vs FC Barcelona on December 21 in Dallas are now on sale. Tickets available to see Barcelona face Club America at the Cotton Bowl This game […]
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/ 867 days agoDownload the Liga MX schedule bracket for playoffs
The field is now set for the Liga MX playoffs schedule! After a new play-in round determined the final two clubs – San Luis and León – the familiar eight-team, two-legged playoff bracket returns as the Apertura 2023 is set to crown a champion. The Mexican first tier expanded the playoffs, or "Liguilla" as it's […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 868 days agoWhich MLS teams have won the MLS Cup?
The MLS Cup is the annual championship final for Major League Soccer. Unlike many leagues around the world, MLS crowns the overall league champion via a post-season playoff tournament, not the most points in the regular season (though that team is recognized with a separate trophy and earns a place in continental play). Which teams […]
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/ 868 days agoWhat happens if a soccer game is postponed
A soccer game can be postponed for a variety of reasons. Bad weather, safety or health concerns, and sadly violence, tragedy, or political unrest can also throw a wrench in the diversion of sport. But what is done when that happens? It depends on the situation. Why a soccer game can be postponed The most […]
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/ 868 days agoWhy do some Canadian soccer teams join MLS?
Around the world, a soccer club playing in a league outside their own country is unusual, but not completely unheard of. However, it's usually reserved for clubs from very small nations that aren't big enough to have a robust league of their own. So why do Canadian teams – from a large, developed country – […]
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/ 873 days agoWhat is the worst loss for the USA national soccer team?
You can't win 'em all. In fact, sometimes you get beat pretty badly. For US Soccer, on the men's side anyway, they haven't always been a respectable team, and defeats were pretty common. But what is the worst loss ever for the USA soccer team? Worst loss for USA over 70 years ago Luckily for […]
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/ 873 days agoWomen's pro soccer comes to Miami/Fort Lauderdale for 1st time
The USL Super League has expanded, and it hasn't even kicked a ball yet. The women's pro soccer league that is planning to launch with division one sanctioning in August 2024 is adding a club in Fort Lauderdale, the league announced Tuesday. Owned by Tommy Smith, the new club is planning to begin play in […]
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/ 874 days agoShop the best soccer T-shirt deals this holiday season
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about all the great deals you can find. One of the best places to find deals is on soccer T-shirts. Whether you're a fan of a professional team or you just love the sport, there's sure to be a sale […]
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/ 874 days agoCan soccer leagues have different rules?
Soccer is one of the simplest sports there is. Kick the ball into the goal, score one point at a time, and don't touch the ball with your hands. There are some more nuanced laws of the game, but overall the sport is fairly straightforward and simple. So the rules should be the same everywhere […]
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/ 875 days agoMost famous handballs in soccer history
The sport of soccer, or football, is of course all about using your feet (and sometimes your head). Countless exciting, jaw-dropping, and memorable moments have occurred with the ball at a player's feet. But sometimes, something unforgettable happens when a player's hand gets involved in the action. We'll take a look back at some of […]
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/ 875 days agoAmerican soccer doesn't belong to the fans – and never has
The sport of soccer has a long and volatile history in the United States. There have been both dizzying highs and apocalyptic lows over the past century-plus. Our domestic cup is 110 years old, one of the oldest competitions of its kind in the world. But we've also seen countless leagues and clubs come and […]