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USA 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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Dean 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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Norwegian 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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Women'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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Chelsea 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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Alvarez 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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Who'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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Chicago 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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Kylian 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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MLS' 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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Arsenal 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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Japan 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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How 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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How 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 […]

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How an Indian became an Arsenal fan in a cricket-mad nation

India is known in the Western world as a cricket-mad nation. The sport is a religion in India, and the players are bestowed with demi-god status. Even the narrowest streets are turned into a cricket pitch by kids desperate to showcase their talents. In such a cultural setting, I was among the minority who followed […]