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A Vibes-Based Preview of the English Premier League, Pt. 1
With the 2023-24 English Premier League season upon us, we present a two-part preview that explores the vibes of every team in the world's most popular football league.
After what...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: At the Arsenal-FC Barcelona Showdown in LA
In front of a crowd of over 70,000, Arsenal and FC Barcelona took to SoFi Stadium to square off as part of the Soccer Champions Tour. The Urban Pitch...
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Luciano Acosta is the Frontrunner for MLS MVP — Could He Fit With the USMNT?
The 29-year-old Argentine could become a U.S. citizen as early as the end of the year. Where would Luciano Acosta fit in Gregg Berhalter’s squad?
The United States men’s national...
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Standout Performances of the Women’s World Cup Group Stage
With the group stage in the books, we take a look at some of the best individual and team performances from the 2023 World Cup so far.
If you haven’t...
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The Lionel Messi Effect: Could the Legend’s Arrival Price Out ‘Real’ Fans?
The 36-year-old World Cup winner has been an instant hit for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer, and while Miami currently has the hottest ticket in town, will the...
Photography
Genoa: The Best Football City You Haven’t Been to Yet
Perhaps the most underrated destination in Italy, we get a glimpse of Genoa and the two clubs that call it home: UC Sampdoria and Genoa CFC.
It’s approaching midday on...
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The Post-MLS All-Star Game Playoff Push
As we head into the final stretch of the MLS season, we take a look at the impending race to the MLS Cup Playoffs from the contenders, dark horses,...
Videos
The Tailgate Experience: A Packed Rose Bowl for El Trafico
On July 4, a record-breaking crowd of 82,110 crammed into the Rose Bowl to take in the first-ever meeting of LAFC and LA Galaxy at the historic stadium. We...
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20 Years Later, Ronaldinho’s FC Barcelona Legacy Has Only Grown
It's been two decades since Ronaldinho officially signed with FC Barcelona, forever changing the fortunes of a then-struggling club. We revisit his immeasurable impact on the club both in...
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A 2023 World Cup Preview Extravaganza
With the 2023 Women's World Cup soon underway, we have a massive preview of all 32 teams squaring off in Australia and New Zealand.
In a matter of hours, New...
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The Winners, Losers, and Hopefuls From the USMNT’s Meager CONCACAF Gold Cup
The USMNT’s Gold Cup run ended with a penalty shootout loss to Panama, leaving Mexico to win their ninth championship on the day Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami....
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Different Perspectives on Christian Pulisic’s Move to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic is on his way to AC Milan and Serie A, a fresh start for the talented USMNT winger. ESPN’s Vito De Palma and Rosario Pompizzi along with...
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Is Milan Heading Towards Another Downfall?
The sacking of Paolo Maldini and sale of Sandro Tonali has left Milan fans wondering, should they be worried?
When you think of European giants as a football fan, one...
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Mason Mount to Manchester United: A 21st Century Cautionary Tale
A homegrown star that was with the club since he was a child, Mason Mount's move from Chelsea to rival Manchester United may have shocked many. But it is...
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Germany’s Football Problem
After emerging victorious at the 2014 World Cup, the German men's national team has struggled in nearly every major tournament since. We take a look at the nation's struggles,...
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Breaking Down the USMNT’s 2023 Gold Cup Group Stage: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The USMNT recovered from an early hiccup against Jamaica and steamrolled to the knockout round of the 2023 Gold Cup. With a roster full of bubble players, we take...
Editorial
It’s Time to Take the UEFA Nations League Seriously
While first seen as a way for UEFA to capitalize on international breaks, the Nations League has evolved into a solid competition — especially for smaller European nations.
In 2018,...
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Going the Traditional Route Saved the J.League — But Now It Is Looking for Growth
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the J.League has preferred a more traditional route compared to similar upstart leagues in the United States and Saudi Arabia. And while it has led...
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Gianpaolo Imbriani is Keeping His Late Brother’s Legacy Alive Through Travel and Storytelling
Gianpaolo Imbriani has turned the premature passing of his professional soccer player brother into an international message of football benevolence, traveling 375,000 kilometers through 107 countries. He's now memorialized...
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Is it Time for Patience or Panic for the Canada Men’s National Team?
After being thoroughly outplayed in a 2-0 loss to the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League final and losing out on another chance at silverware, is there cause...
