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World Cup 2026 refereeing (Part 2): Personality, preparation and reading the game
In our previous article, we presented the statistics from this World Cup in comparative terms and made an objective assessment. The conclusion was that the referees…
Zinedine Zidane: The good, the bad and the ugly
French icon Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday was tasked with delivering France the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he did as a player in 1998.…
Tuesday AM: Hall of Fame’s loaded list of candidates
Among the 16 players on the first-year eligibility list for 2027 National Soccer Hall of Fame induction are four Women’s World Cup winners.
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East romps in MLS Next All-Star Game
D.C. United Homegrown winger Oscar Avilez scored twice to lead the East to a 6-1 victory against the West in the fifth edition of the MLS Next All-Star…
Gotham FC top scorer Esther Gonzalez returns to Spain
Spanish world champion Esther Gonzalez, Gotham FC’s all-time leading scorer, has temporarily stepped away from soccer to attend to personal matters in Spain. Esther, 33, scored…
Chicharito headed to Atlético Dallas in 2027
Atlético Dallas, which will begin debut in the USL Championship in 2027, has made 38-year-old Mexican great Javier “Chicharito” Hernández its first signing. The son and grandson of…
World Cup 2026 refereeing (Part 1): Officiating how FIFA wanted it
A total of 104 matches were played. An average of 23 fouls were called per match—including matches that went to overtime—and this figure was lower than…
Hall of Fame announces loaded list of first-year eligible players, including Megan Rapinoe and Michael Bradley.
Among the 16 players on the first-year eligibility list for 2027 National Soccer Hall of Fame induction are four Women’s World Cup winners and six men’s…
Andrea Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job
While Pirlo had a stellar playing career — including being a key member of the 2006 World Cup-winning side — his coaching CV is short on…
Concacaf U-20 Men’s Championship: USA opens with 3-0 win
The USA beat Haiti 3-0 in Group A at the Concacaf U-20 Men’s Championship in Puebla, Mexico. Dino Klapija put the U.S. in the lead in the 38th minute,…
Philadelphia turnaround continues, St. Louis City SC surges
• Milan Iloski scored for the fifth consecutive match to give the Philadelphia Union a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders at Subaru Park. • Tomáš…
Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumors” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy…
Monday AM: MLS restart: Who’s hot
St. Louis City SC and LAFC won their third straight games since play resumed in MLS.
Gianluca Busio in Venice: The American midfielder returns to Serie A with the USMNT on his mind
The 2025-26 season was his best since arriving in Italy. He delivered consistently strong performances for Venezia and became an indispensable presence in midfield. Unlike the…
Varane concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams
Como is banning heading until the under-11 team after consultation from board member the former France star Raphael Varane. He retired in 2024 after a glittering…
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