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USA vs New Zealand preview: Olympics at stake for Americans

The USA will have to play to survive in the Olympics when it battles New Zealand in the second match of the men's tournament in Paris. After falling to France in their opener, they are last in the group. A loss to the Kiwis would all but ensure a group-stage exit. A win, however, would […]

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London mayor backs Premier League games being played in US

The debate regarding foreign leagues playing meaningful matches in the United States has been a hot topic in recent months. Top European teams already travel across the Atlantic Ocean to play preseason friendlies. Over a dozen of such clubs are currently Stateside at the moment. Nevertheless, scheduling foreign regular season fixtures in America is a […]

USA vs Zambia: USWNT hunt Olympic redemption in Paris 2024

After disappointing at the last two Olympics, the USA women are looking to redeem themselves in Paris, and that starts against Zambia. The USWNT has only failed to appear in the gold medal game twice. It just so happens to have been their two most recent Olympics. To add to the poor results in major […]

France vs USA preview: Olympics begin for US men's soccer team

The USA men have qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, but it faces a major task when it takes on host nation France. The first of three group-stage games can set the tone for the rest of the Olympic soccer tournament. Additionally, these significant games against top opposition are important for […]

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Six players omitted from Chelsea US tour as squad swells

Chelsea has left off quite a few notable players for their upcoming tour of the United States. New Blues boss Enzo Maresca recently named a 28-player squad for their series of preseason friendlies across America. The Premier League side will first face Wrexham on Wednesday, July 31 in California. They will then go up against […]

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American Bournemouth owner denies support of PL games in US

Bill Foley, the American owner of English Premier League side Bournemouth, commented on the prospect of games in the US. FIFA has said it is investigating whether it is feasible to host games from domestic leagues in other countries. This stems from LaLiga working to host a competitive game in the United States. A lengthy […]

Copa America 2024

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Woman seeks $50,000 in damages due to Copa America

Multiple lawsuits have come down against CONMEBOL and Hard Rock Stadium regarding the Copa America 2024 final. Chaos struck the arena in Miami on Sunday, July 14th ahead of the massive matchup between Argentina and Colombia. Many looked forward to the mouthwatering matchup. Scenes outside Hard Rock Stadium spoiled any level of excitement. Select fans, […]

What soccer teams play in the Olympics?

The Olympics is slated to start later this week after years of strenuous planning and anticipation. The Seine River is barely clean enough for open-water swimming, the American men's basketball team is ready for one of its most important tournaments yet, and sprinter Noah Lyles has his eyes set on a once-immortal 200-meter world record. […]

Copa America 2024

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Why we don't want another Copa America in the USA

With North America hosting Copa America for the first time since the Centenario in 2016, it was supposed to be the biggest edition ever. Sixteen teams, a strong crop of sides from North America, and potentially Lionel Messi's final tournament with Argentina. Despite all the makings of great storylines, the negative aspects of the tournament […]

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USMNT: Copa America errors lead to FIFA world rankings drop

On Thursday, FIFA announced their most recent world rankings, which clearly reflect the fallout from the 2024 Copa America, when the USMNT failed to impress. The United States National Soccer team's ranking fell to 16th; this is the worst showing since October 2022, after having been ranked 11th. This decline was the latest in a […]

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Barca to be without Lamine Yamal for US summer tour

There is set to be a notable absence in Barcelona's squad during their upcoming summer tour of the United States. Lamine Yamal, Spain's breakout star at Euro 2024, will not be heading across the pond in the coming weeks. The 17-year-old phenom recently stormed the tournament and guided La Roja to their record-fourth European championship. […]

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Angel City FC valued at women's sports team record $250 million

Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world. The news comes as the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side changes their majority shareholders. Willow Bay and Bob Iger have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the club at a valuation of $250 million. The duo have been married […]

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Tim Vickery warns of problems in USA for World Cup 2026

Copa America 2024 was supposed to show the soccer world that the United States can successfully host major tournaments. The competition, which is typically held in South America, was played throughout the States in June and July. Many essentially saw Copa America as basically a dry run for the 2026 World Cup. While there were […]

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USA faces similar questions as England about next head coach

Gareth Southgate departed the England national team to leave it in the same spot as the USA: without a head coach. For Southgate, the Englishman left on his own accord after reaching a second European Championship Final. Berhalter guided the United States to an embarrassing group-stage exit at the Copa America, a tournament happening on […]

What soccer teams have won the Olympics?

What soccer teams have won the Olympics? You may be surprised by what we reveal. Men's Olympic soccer dates back to 1900. Fittingly, the Olympics that year were in Paris just like the 2024 Summer Games. Such a rich history has given the Olympic soccer tournaments chances to involve many different nations. In total, 19 […]