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Against a Backdrop of Unity and Division, Napoli is Ready to Party
With a historic season that will almost certainly see the club claim its first Serie A title in over 30 years, Napoli has people across the city ready to...
Urban Hype
Previewing the Mad Dash to the Final Weeks of the English Premier League Season
From a tight title race to a jostling for a top-four finish, the final six weeks of the English Premier League season will feature high tension and even higher...
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USWNT Is At a Crossroads: Can the Current Roster Defend the World Cup Title?
As the 2023 World Cup draws nearer, we take a look at the current United States women's national team, which finds itself at a crossroads between established veterans and...
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Copa Libertadores 2023: The Best Young Players, Stadium Atmospheres, and Historic Matchups
The Copa Libertadores is one of the premier competitions in all of club football. We boil down the tournament to what makes it great: Blossoming talent, raucous arenas, and...
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Chelsea Gets Second Helpings of the Frank Lampard Experience
A legendary playing career has made way for a mediocre coaching role for Frank Lampard. Yet he still is getting top level jobs, most recently being re-hired by Chelsea...
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Arsenal’s ‘Shining’: The Magic Behind the Club’s 2022-23 Season
As any Arsenal fan will quickly tell you, the club has seen an unexpectedly successful 2022-23 campaign that has it sitting atop the English Premier League table with eight...
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The CONCACAF Nations League: Has It Finally Become Important?
With the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals set, we take a look at what each nation has to gain and lose in a tournament that has gone from a slew...
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Inside the Chicago Red Stars’ ‘Foundation’ Kit: How a First-Time Jersey Designer Created One of the Best Kits in the League
One of the most striking NWSL kits of the year, we get an in-depth look behind the Chicago Red Stars' new 2023 home kit.
“You wake up in Chicago, pull...
Fashion
The adidas 2023 World Cup Kit Lineup is a Major Step Forward for the Brand
With a handful of striking shirts based on each country's natural landscape, adidas has turned heads with its 2023 World Cup kit lineup. We take a look at how...
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The Secret Behind St. Louis City SC’s Hot Start: Exposing Defenses
In one of the most unexpected starts by an MLS team ever, St. Louis City SC has hit the ground running, playing without fear, and going right at opponents.
The...
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A Canada Soccer State of The Union
Both in situations equal parts exciting and perilous, we take a look at the current state of the Canadian men's and women's national teams.
Canada Soccer is in the midst...
Editorial
US Soccer Fan Chants are Proof that American Soccer Culture Is Bland and Stale
Although there are plenty of promising aspects of American soccer, there is still a certain blandness when it comes to the beautiful game in the States — most evident...
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Why Chinese Money is Drying Up In the British Game
Once on the rise in the late 2010s, Chinese investment in British football has diminished in recent years. But fans who are looking for a change in ownership in...
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Women’s-Specific Soccer Boots Are Here to Change the Game
From fit and comfort to preventing injury, boots specifically designed for women are necessary, yet they're rare even at the highest levels of the game. We take a look...
Fashion
Grading the 2023 NWSL Kits
On the cusp of another NWSL season, we take a look at every team's kits and give them a grade, as is customary around this time of year.
Over the...
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The Champions League Quarterfinals Feature a Refreshing Resurgence in European Football
With the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals set, we take a look at the more intriguing side of the bracket that features a foursome of clubs with rich histories on...
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Gary Lineker, the BBC, and Football’s Show of Defiance
We revisit last weekend's saga surrounding Gary Lineker and the BBC, while also exploring how influential figures in sports have increasingly used their voices and platforms to speak on...
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America’s Midseason Cup Problem
Expanding the Leagues Cup and stuffing it midway through the MLS season is a bold and ambitious move. But the overall success of the revamped tournament will come down...
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11 Must-Watch MLS Rising Stars
With the 2023 MLS season in full swing, we break down the league's top prospects to keep an eye out for.
Major League Soccer is officially back. Now three weeks...
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Giuseppe Rossi is Keeping the Dream Alive
Recently re-signing with Italian side SPAL after spending the first half of the season without a club, Giuseppe Rossi has made yet another comeback. We delve into his never-say-die...
