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USA vs. Argentina preview: Emma Sears' homecoming

Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears is getting a homecoming. When the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) plays Argentina on Wednesday night, the team will play at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Home to Louisville City of the USL Championship and Racing Louisville of the NWSL, Lynn Family Stadium will welcome Sears who is […]

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Wenger's FIFA task force unlikely to ease calendar issues

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be leading an official task force regarding player welfare. FIFA is assembling the group amid widespread concerns over fixture congestion. Several clubs, coaches, and players have recently joined together to voice their frustrations on the issue. Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, announced this past summer that they may […]

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Vinicius Junior's reps blame Ballon d'Or snub on racism fight

Vinicius Junior believes that his recent Ballon d'Or snub was because he regularly fights racism. The Real Madrid star, widely seen as the frontrunner for the annual award, ultimately finished second behind Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Aware that he was not going to collect the trophy, Vinicius opted not to attend the ceremony in France. […]

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Amorim is Man United's best option but patience still needed

Manchester United wants to move quickly in its pursuit of Sporting manager Ruben Amorim. After a string of poor results, the Red Devils finally sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday. The now-former head coach departed the club as they sit 14th in the current Premier League standings. Almost immediately after the news regarding Ten Hag […]

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Rodri Ballon d'Or win shows all that is wrong with modern award

Manchester City and Spain sensation Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or on Monday in one of the most controversial moments in the award's history. Almost all saw Real Madrid winger Vinicius as the clear frontrunner to win the award that goes to the best player in the world for any given season. Real Madrid, with […]

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Matarazzo on Hoffenheim hot seat as American coaches flounder

Under-fire TSG Hoffenheim coach Pellegrino Matarazzo will host Miroslav Klose’s Nuremberg on Wednesday in cup action. The World Cup’s all-time top-scorer is enjoying life as a manager. Recently, Klose's 2. Bundesliga side blasted Joe Enochs’ Jahn Regensburg 8-3 last Friday.  Enochs, who represented the US in his playing days, lost his position after the embarrassing […]

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Red Bull considers acquisition of Serie A club, says report

Red Bull is looking to expand its empire of soccer clubs into Italy with links to a team currently competing in Serie A. Currently, Red Bull has ownership stakes in clubs across five countries on three continents. Those are RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, Bragantino in Brazil and New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. […]

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Roma contacts Claudio Ranieri as a candidate for manager

AS Roma is on its second manager, but it is already making headway into feeling out the chance of hiring Claudio Ranieri. Currently, Ivan Juric is leading Roma, a role he has held since mid-September. Juric took over as the manager of Roma after Daniele De Rossi after three draws and one loss. The replacement […]

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Mario Balotelli returns to spotlight in Serie A with Genoa

Mario Balotelli has returned to Serie A with a move to relegation-threatened Genoa. Coached by another former Italian striker Alberto Gilardino, Genoa only picked up two points from the last seven league games. Balotelli was a free agent after the end of his second stint at Turkish side Adana Demirspor. Long-awaited Serie A return The […]

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Snoop Dogg inspired by Wrexham, targets Celtic

The grand movement of Americans investing in European soccer teams has added another prominent name as Snoop Dogg eyes Celtic. The American rapper and media personality is one of the most recognizable celebrities. His interest in soccer is clear, as he often dons soccer kits during his concerts. That includes clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester […]

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Liverpool sink to second after draw with Arsenal

Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils in the Premier League’s match of the week. In a game of few premium chances, Arne Slot’s side twice came from behind to salvage a precious point. However, the 2-2 scoreline saw defending champions Manchester City return to the summit. Set pieces defined first-half encounter With William Saliba suspended […]

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Renard returns to Saudi Arabia after Mancini’s costly departure

In a surprise move, Herve Renard has been reappointed as head coach of Saudi Arabia following the exit of Italian coach Roberto Mancini. The Saudi Football Federation confirmed the return of Renard, who previously led the team from 2019 to 2023. Renard is a well-regarded figure within Saudi soccer and he brings renewed hopes for […]

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MLS mourns tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent

The world of MLS was struck with profound sadness as news emerged of the sudden passing of Holden Trent, a promising 25-year-old goalkeeper with the Philadelphia Union. Fans, teammates, and loved ones are in shock and grieving the loss of an exceptional talent and beloved man; Trent held immense skill, dedication, and a promising future […]

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Barcelona crushes Madrid as Mbappé nets unwanted record

Leaders FC Barcelona ended Real Madrid’s unbeaten start to the league campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win in the season’s first El Clásico. Kylian Mbappé had an extremely frustrating match in front of goal. The Frenchman was caught offside on a career-worst eight occasions. That's the most by any player in a single La Liga […]

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USWNT vs. Iceland preview: USA ready to rock Nashville

It isn't quite the type of victory tour they received in 2015, but the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) still gets a series of home friendlies to celebrate its gold medal triumph in Paris. By the time the calendar flips to November, the USWNT will have played three home games: two against Iceland and […]