The fractured youth system in US Soccer is subject to yet another change with the risk of breaking up existing teams. On Nov. 22, US Soccer will put a new ruling into effect that changes the age groups for soccer. Currently, the cutoff for each year is Jan. 1. In other words, those born from […]

Mohammed Kudus suffered another setback to stardom and a potential major transfer after his red card against Tottenham Hotspur. The Ghanian continued his sparkling form with a well-taken goal to put West Ham ahead before losing his cool in the face of a crushing defeat. Saturday’s incident could be a huge put-off for the hosts […]

Jose Mourinho welcomes his former club Manchester United to Fenerbahçe on Thursday in the Europa League. While the Red Devils have been unconvincing under Erik ten Hag, one of the best coaches of modern times is also playing second fiddle to Galatasaray’s hegemony in Turkish soccer. “You need to win every game to be the […]

Hundreds of professional women's soccer players have signed a letter calling for FIFA to end a sponsorship deal with a Saudi oil company. In April, FIFA signed a sponsorship deal with Aramco. That oil company has 98.5% state ownership, meaning the government of Saudi Arabia owns the company. In a way, it is FIFA entering […]

Al-Hilal’s sensational 5-4 win away at defending Champions League winners Al-Ain saw Neymar make his long-awaited return to action. The Brazilian ace last played 369 days ago when Brazil lost to Uruguay. He featured in the last 15 minutes of the end-to-end action between Western Asia’s two finest clubs. Goals galore in Neymar’s return Just […]

After defeating Chelsea this past weekend to return to the Premier League mountaintop, Virgil van Dijk announced he is in contract negotiations. As things stand, the Dutchman's contract at Anfield expires at the end of the 2024/25 season. However, Liverpool executive Richard Hughes is in conversations with Van Dijk's representatives to keep the center-back at […]

An audit into the Confederation of African Football, or CAF, found unmarked expenses that totaled $16 million in another scandal. Official accounts and expenditure reports failed to mention $16 million in spending. Those financial numbers apply to the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023. Consequently, there are new musings and reports of scandal […]

Last October, Southampton and Ipswich Town were strong contenders for Premier League promotion, sitting 5th and 2nd in the Championship table. Both teams earned praise for attractive styles of play led by young, ambitious managers. Kieran McKenna and Russell Martin, both 38, are still in charge of their respective clubs. Yet, neither has managed to […]

As foreign leagues inch closer to playing competitively in the United States, MLS commission Don Garber is playing defense. As the top soccer division in the United States, Major League Soccer has worked to grow its domestic audience. The principal competition has always been the domestic and continental leagues in Europe. These teams in the […]

Athletics come to mind when people hear the name Ethiopia. But, by some distance (no pun intended), the most popular sport in Ethiopia has always been soccer, with European competitions drawing large crowds in show houses. Soccer from Europe even tops local competitions in terms of how regularly fans tune in. Despite the nationwide interest […]

The Premier League is working to bring the Summer Series friendly competition back in 2025, but it faces major hurdles. In the summer of 2023, the competition debuted with six Premier League teams each playing three friendlies in the United States. However, for the summer of 2025, no Premier League teams have committed to the […]

Liverpool reclaimed their Premier League lead with a hard-fought win over Chelsea. Curtis Jones was influential in both of their goals for a 2-1 win. The Blues dropped points away from home for the first time this season. Both teams went for the win Arne Slot and Enzo Maresca enjoyed decent starts in their maiden […]

The managerial carousel in the Premier League may soon make another dramatic turn. Graham Potter is linked to the Everton job as a possible replacement for current manager Sean Dyche. Everton's form has been stuttering and the Friedkin Group are edging closer to completing their takeover of the club. As a result, Potter has emerged […]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]

Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as "MSN"—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. […]