North and South America are coming together in 2024 for the Copa América tournament. But soccer on the American continent is normally divided into two main regions. The confederations of CONMEBOL and CONCACAF oversee and organize the game in South and North America, respectively. When it comes to the international game, each region has its […]

When the Copa America comes to the United States in the summer of 2024, there are certain favorites. Argentina is the defending champion, and Lionel Messi remains in the fold. That means Argentina has a great chance to win another South American crown. Brazil is always a favorite in any competition it plays in, so […]

The hype for Copa América is building, with the draw taking place on December 7 in Miami. We knew the opening game would take place in Atlanta, and Miami would be hosting the final. But now we have the full picture, with all fourteen host cities and venues, plus the overall schedule for Copa America […]

Rating the best 100 soccer players today is a seemingly impossible task. The breadth of soccer means players have differing levels of competition. Also, with 11 players on the pitch, different positions perform different roles. It is a web of impossibility to accurately compare these athletes head-to-head. It is even more challenging to do so […]

One of the biggest international tournaments is set to return this summer, and now we know the matchups. With the draw for Euro 2024 complete, the groups are set and the real buildup to the competition can begin. To help you keep track of the action, we've created a free printable Euro 2024 bracket. Draw […]

A combined XI between Manchester City and Arsenal would make an all-star dream team for many soccer fans. After all, City has dominated the Premier League in recent years and the Gunners finished second behind the champions in the 2022/23 standings. The two teams will likely once again battle for the title throughout the current […]

Soccer officiating once again took center stage on Tuesday night in Paris. Newcastle clung to a narrow 1-0 lead late in crucial a UEFA Champions League group stage matchup with Paris Saint-Germain. The hosts desperately hunted for a late equalizer. The referee then awarded a controversial penalty kick due to a perceived handball infraction inside […]

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? […]

Brazil holds several distinctions when it comes to the FIFA World Cup. No other nation has won more editions of the tournament, with Brazil winning five. Currently, Brazil is tied for its longest drought in that regard at five tournaments without a triumph. Yet, a more impressive record is that Brazil is the only nation […]

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 […]

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 […]

Helped by big crowds for games against Mexico on US soil, the average attendance for the United States men's national team (USMNT) home matches in 2023 was the best since 2017. USMNT average attendance climbed from 29,400 in 2017 to 29,578 in 2023. Still, attendances for US Soccer men's games still have a long way […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]