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Lothar Matthäus, the Original MLS Freeloader
Lothar Matthäus has one of the most storied football careers of all time, part of which included a bizarre eight-month stretch with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in Major...
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The USMNT: One Step Forward, Two Back, and Nothing in Between
The United States men’s national team was soundly defeated by Mexico in the 2025 Gold Cup final, a result that should have surprised no one given the quality on...
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The Harsh Lessons MLS Learned at the Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup was a major wake-up call for Major League Soccer — a clear sign that the league needs not only to raise its salary cap,...
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MLS at 30: The 15 Best Managers in League History
From early pioneers to culture-shaping leaders, these coaches left an undeniable mark on MLS.
We continue our MLS at 30 series by focusing on the men on the sidelines —...
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Ecuador Is Looking Like a Major Dark Horse for 2026
Ecuador is home to a wave of young talent that’s catching the attention of top clubs around the world. Slowly but surely, they've entered the conversation as a team...
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Have We Reached Peak Football Nostalgia?
Nostalgia will always be part of culture and sport. But the tidal wave of rereleases from previous eras is creating a lack of original identity for the current generation.
We...
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2025 Concacaf Gold Cup: Winners and Losers of the Group Stage
The Concacaf Gold Cup is heating up with the knockout rounds set to begin on June 28. The tournament has already delivered plenty of surprises, breakout performances, and major...
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Óscar Washington Tabárez: A Teacher, Coach, and Savior
Óscar Washington Tabárez recently published his autobiography Las Puertas de la Memoria (The Doors of Memory), a heartfelt reflection from the 78-year-old architect behind Uruguay’s footballing revival. Tabárez spent...
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MLS at 30: 15 Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
Our MLS at 30 series continues with a wild look at 15 strange, bizarre, or downright unbelievable stories from across the league’s three-decade history. From odd player requests and...
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Club World Cup 2025: South America Is Here to Win It All
Just over a week through the FIFA Club World Cup, and one thing is clear: South American teams aren't taking this lightly.
Week one of the 2025 FIFA Club World...
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Club World Cup: CONCACAF Player Stock Watch — Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling
One match through the Club World Cup group stage, we examine which CONCACAF players have stepped up, and which have faltered.
The Club World Cup has officially kicked off, and...
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Reviewing Carlo Ancelotti’s First Two Matches as Brazil Manager
The legendary Italian coach is bringing order, discipline, and quiet confidence to a Brazil side that has recently struggled to live up to its rich history. With his first...
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MLS Players With the Most to Gain at the Club World Cup
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in full swing, we take a look at a handful of MLS players with the most to prove in the tournament.
Players are...
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How to Save Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT
After the USMNT put in two more stinkers in a long line of dead performances just before the 2025 Gold Cup, we take a look at who can be...
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The Fall of AC Milan: How One of the World’s Biggest Clubs Got Stuck in Limbo
AC Milan was once the gold standard in world football. What Real Madrid represents today, Milan was in the late '80s and '90s. But what was the most respected...
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MLS at 30: 15 Forgotten Players From the League’s History
Major League Soccer has welcomed players from all walks of life. Some were big names, cult heroes, or young talents who either blossomed, flopped, or faded into obscurity. Here,...
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Napoli: Not Just Back, But Here to Stay
Is there a new dynasty brewing in the South of Italy?
It was nigh on impossible to miss Napoli's Serie A triumph this year. The explosion in the city was...
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How the ‘Other’ Liverpool Are Shaking Up Uruguay’s Duopoly
Liverpool FC of Montevideo, Uruguay, has emerged as one of the top teams in the country over the past six years. How the club got there — and how...
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Max Arfsten’s Rise: From MLS NEXT Pro Pioneer to USMNT Mainstay
One of the top young talents in all of MLS, we get to know Max Arfsten — from his roots and influences to dreams and goals.
The stage was set...
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Trophy Szn: Exploring Some of the Most Unique Cup Designs of All Time
In honor of title season, we take a look at some of the most unique football trophies from around the world.
Trophy season came and went with a flurry. Victors...
