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/ 657 days agoTyler Adams says spying is common in soccer
United States men's national team captain Tyler Adams chimed in on the spying scandal that has hit North American soccer. Just before the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, French authorities arrested a Canada women's soccer team staff member. Joseph Lombardi picked up an eight-month suspended sentence for using drones to capture video of New Zealand […]

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/ 658 days agoUSA vs Australia preview: Fate is in the hands of USWNT
The US Women's National Team (USWNT) is looking to finish the Group Stage in first place. After winning their first two games, head coach Emma Hayes' team has already secured a spot in the quarterfinals. But their opponent, venue, and kickoff time are all still to be determined. That's why staying top of the group […]

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/ 658 days agoDean Smith: Leagues Cup performance worse than League Two
This past weekend, Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, led his side into a Leagues Cup group-stage game against the Philadelphia Union. It was both teams' first fixture in the 2024 Leagues Cup, the competition pitting all MLS and Liga MX teams in one tournament. Philadelphia's Tai Baribo scored the only goal of […]

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/ 658 days agoNorwegian clubs to decide if VAR will be banned
Soccer matches in Norway continue to be interrupted by fan protests over the use of VAR. An Eliteserien game between Rosenborg BK and Lillestrom on July 21st was halted four different times as fans threw objects onto the pitch. Unlike many other European divisions, the Norwegian top flight started its 2024 season in March. Fishcakes […]

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/ 658 days agoWomen's soccer growth fueled by investors Kang and Ohanian
The growth of women's soccer across the world has been clear with events like the 2023 Women's World Cup. That tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, set attendance records with just shy of 2 million fans across all games. Fans across the world broke viewership records for the tournament in 2023, too. Australia drew […]

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/ 658 days agoChelsea opts not to punish Fernandez due to charity donation
Chelsea has decided not to punish Enzo Fernandez for his part in Argentina's racist celebrations at Copa America 2024. The midfielder recently recorded himself and his teammates singing a racist song following their triumph at the tournament. The song was directed towards players on the France national team. French soccer officials condemned the video and […]

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/ 658 days agoAlvarez may have to leave Man City to become superstar
Manchester City star Julian Alvarez has claimed that he will decide his plans following the 2024 Olympics. The attacker is currently playing for Argentina during the summer games in France. Argentina is currently top of Group B at the moment, but all four of the teams are level on three points. Group play will conclude […]

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/ 658 days agoWho's winning the Premier League transfer window?
Premier League sides have been competing to acquire star signatures from all across the globe during the summer transfer window. For some, that is an opportunity to make splash signings to bolster squads. Others have been flirting with financial fair play regulations. As a result, spending has not been as high as other record-breaking transfer […]

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/ 658 days agoChicago revealed as next Premier League Fan Fest location
NBC Sports is bringing the next Premier League Fan Fest to Chicago in September. It will be the first time that NBC Sports has held the fan festival in The Windy City. As the city with the biggest population in the American Midwest, expectations are that the turnout will be large for the festival that’ll […]

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/ 659 days agoKylian Mbappé buys majority ownership of Ligue 2 club
Kylian Mbappé recently inked another huge deal after settling his five-year, $75 million contract with Real Madrid. The France captain recently bought an 80% stake in Ligue 2 side SM Caen for $22 million. Mbappé is one of the youngest owners of a European professional soccer club, weighing in at just 25 years old. Mbappé […]

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/ 659 days agoMLS' new Inter Miami stadium won't be ready in 2025
Inter Miami’s plans to open a new stadium with Lionel Messi in the team are unlikely to happen in 2025, according to a stadium construction expert. Team executives had big plans for the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park. In 2023, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas said, “I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our […]

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/ 659 days agoArsenal confirms move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori
The extended transfer saga of Riccardo Calafiori has finally come to an end as Arsenal confirmed the signing of the defender. Calafiori showed his talents as Bologna finished fifth in Serie A last season, the club's best finish since the 1970/71 campaign. The league named Calafiori as its player of the month in May. That […]

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/ 659 days agoJapan icon Keisuke Honda signs one-day deal with Bhutan club
Keisuke Honda, one of the most recognizable players in the history of soccer in Japan, is returning to action for one game in Bhutan. However, this is not in the J-League, nor is it with the Japan national team. For reference, Honda has not played for club or country since 2021. He played six games […]

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/ 659 days agoHow the Old Trafford cost compares to recent NFL stadium builds
Manchester United has continued to struggle with Old Trafford, and the ownership is pondering the construction of a new stadium. This would mean the Red Devils would move out of the venue that has been their home since 1910. However, it would be a solution to a stadium that has fallen into disrepair. The infamous […]

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/ 659 days agoHow much does Emma Hayes earn?
Emma Hayes has set a new standard for how much a coach of a women's soccer team can earn, and it is hard to say she is undeserving. Hayes currently oversees the United States Women's National Team. Before then, she emerged as one of the brightest soccer minds with a dominating stint with Chelsea. The […]