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Florian Wirtz: Germany’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Drawn into an accessible group for the 2026 World Cup, Germany is chasing a historic fifth title. And while there is a load of talent throughout the roster, Liverpool’s...
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Grading the 2026 NWSL Kits
As we do before every NWSL season, we grade every new kit release from across the league.
The 2026 NWSL season is upon us, and while every new season is...
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Giorgian de Arrascaeta: Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Our series on potential unsung heroes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay, and a player whose moment has always felt imminent but never quite...
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Ismaël Koné: Canada’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Our Unsung Hero series moves towards Canada, an overlooked host nation that has a high octane midfielder up its sleeve: Ismaël Koné
Canada is the third host nation of the...
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10 2026 MLS Storylines We’re Hyped For
The new Major League Soccer season kicks off tomorrow. With a World Cup in the middle of the calendar, a schedule change on the horizon, and Lionel Messi possibly...
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MLS and Copa Libertadores: A Match Made in Heaven or Just a Cheap Payday for CONMEBOL?
There are rumblings in South America that Inter Miami — and by default Major League Soccer — will be invited to the 2027 edition of the Copa Libertadores. What...
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Alexis Mac Allister: Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
As we continue our series on potential unsung heroes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we turn our attention to the reigning world champions and one of the key...
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2026 MLS Kits
With the 2026 MLS kits officially released, we rank them in our latest installment of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
It’s that time of year when MLS clubs...
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Why Antonee Robinson Could Be the USMNT’s Unsung Hero at the 2026 World Cup
He might not be the flashiest name on the roster, but Antonee Robinson's mix of presence, experience, and quality has him poised to be the key figure for the...
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Uruguay’s Four-Star Conundrum
Uruguay wear four stars above their crest, and while the symbol sparks debate in many corners of the football world, it also serves as a reminder that the sport’s...
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5 Kits That Defined a Career: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Everywhere he went, he made his mark. These are five kits that defined Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career.
"When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a...
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Vibes-Based Grades for Winter MLS Transfers
We can't (or won't) tell if these signings will be good or not, but we certainly can say what kind of vibes they bring to the table.
The winter transfer...
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The 7 Best USMNT World Cup Goals of All Time
Of the 40 all-time USMNT World Cup goals, these are the best.
The United States men's national team has a modest World Cup history, participating in just 11 of...
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The Return of Serie A: How Italian Club Football Found Its Way Back
If you’re not watching Serie A right now, you’re missing one of the best comeback stories in modern football. Long labeled as slow and defensive, Italy’s top flight has...
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Checking in On Our 2025-26 Breakout Stars List
Last August, we earmarked a handful of young players to have breakout years. Now halfway through the season, how are those picks looking?
In a world of hot takes and...
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Why César Montes Could Be Mexico’s Unsung Hero at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico’s defensive anchor has quietly become one of the most important figures in a rebuilding national team. As El Tri prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, César Montes...
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Breaking Down the World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 3: Canada
With just Vancouver and Toronto receiving host duties in Canada for the 2026 World Cup, we break down what to expect at each stadium this summer.
It wasn't necessarily a...
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5 Breakout Young Stars at AFCON 2025
With so much talent on display at AFCON 2025, we break down some of the top young performers that may very well be the stars of the future.
The 2025...
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Breaking Down the 2026 World Cup Stadiums, Pt. 2: Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will feature 16 venues across the three nations. We continue our series which breaks down each host...
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The 5 Biggest Non-World Cup American Soccer Stories in 2026
From the "Rodman Rule" in the NWSL to the preparation for pro/rel in the USL, these are the biggest non-World Cup storylines we're looking forward to most in 2026.
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